PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vin Ryyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hulk comes to the cage accompanied by Shawn Chris-Hangover. Ryyker has chosen Suffa by Hed Pe as his entrance music. Vin Ryyker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hulk
vs
Ryyker

205 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

194 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vin Ryyker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryyker scores with a jab to the body.
Hulk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryyker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Ryyker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ryyker.
Ryyker misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryyker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hulk pinned against the cage. Hulk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryyker is looking to clinch but Hulk is avoiding it.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vin Ryyker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryyker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hulk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryyker fails with a takedown attempt.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Ryyker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hulk.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Hulk slips a straight right by Ryyker.
Ryyker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hulk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker misses with a looping right.
Ryyker misses with a few strikes there.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Ryyker closes the distance and clinches up with Hulk, looking for a takedown. Ryyker pushes Hulk against the cage but Hulk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leo Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Ryyker.
Hulk avoids the body shot from Ryyker.
Ryyker misses with the combination.
Ryyker shoots in for a takedown but Hulk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hulk as Ryyker shoots in.
Hulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ryyker looks winded!
Ryyker takes a swing at Hulk's ribcage but misses.
Ryyker throws a body punch but Hulk moves out of range.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Leo Hulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryyker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hulk.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryyker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hulk.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryyker shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice defenses there by Hulk.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hulk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hulk counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hulk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Ryyker missing with a left hand there. Hulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryyker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hulk was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryyker.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryyker shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vin Ryyker dominated that round.
That's time! Hulk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hulk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryyker.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryyker closes the distance and clinches up with Hulk, looking for a takedown. Ryyker pushes Hulk against the cage but Hulk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Ryyker does no damage.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Ryyker misses with a looping right.
Ryyker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hulk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hulk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryyker.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Hulk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryyker.
Leo Hulk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryyker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryyker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hulk defends it nicely.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryyker is breathing heavily.
Ryyker takes a swing at Hulk's ribcage but misses.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Ryyker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryyker missing with a left hand there. Hulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hulk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Ryyker clinches.
Hulk lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryyker won't want to take too many of those.
Hulk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hulk crunches a lovely knee into Ryyker's ribcage.
Ryyker has had enough of the clinch but Hulk keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Hulk.

It looks like Vin Ryyker has been cut.
Hulk lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ryyker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hulk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryyker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hulk lands a knee to the body.
Hulk crunches a lovely knee into Ryyker's ribcage.
Hulk keeps control of Ryyker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryyker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryyker wants to take the fight to the mat but Hulk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leo Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Ryyker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hulk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hulk crunches a lovely knee into Ryyker's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Hulk.

That has opened up Vin Ryyker's cut even more.
Hulk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryyker takes an elbow to the temple.
Hulk lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryyker won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hulk scores a nice knee to the body.
Hulk lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Hulk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vin Ryyker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ryyker tries to clinch but Hulk is having none of it.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

The cut above Vin Ryyker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hulk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryyker throws a body kick that misses.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryyker tries to clinch up but Hulk circles away and keeps his distance.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Hulk as Ryyker shoots in.
Ryyker tries to clinch up.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryyker shoots in but Hulk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryyker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryyker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hulk avoids it really well and circles away.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leo Hulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vin Ryyker.
Hulk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hulk avoids the body shot from Ryyker.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryyker misses with a looping left.
Ryyker tries to clinch there but Hulk circles away.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryyker wants to clinch up but Hulk keeps it at a distance.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryyker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hulk stuffs the takedown.
Ryyker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ryyker closes the distance and clinches up with Hulk, looking for a takedown. Ryyker pushes Hulk against the cage but Hulk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryyker has his takedown stuffed
and Hulk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vin Ryyker seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ryyker.
A combination from Ryyker does no damage.
Hulk throws a big counter combination but Ryyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryyker misses with an uppercut.
Hulk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hulk wants it to stay on the feet.
Hulk is looking for a counter combo.
Ryyker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryyker tries to clinch up.
As Ryyker looks to move away, Hulk throws a big counter combo bu Ryyker just gets out of the way.
Ryyker shoots in but Hulk avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryyker misses the jab.
Ryyker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryyker misses with a two punch combination.
Ryyker misses with a takedown attempt - Hulk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryyker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Hulk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hulk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leo Hulk.
I think Hulk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Hulk!
Leo Hulk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Vin Ryyker spoke after the fight, saying 'Well this sucks.. He's a tough guy and the better man today.. I'll use this loss to make myself better and come back stronger.. Thank You'.