PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Kueller (ranked 1762 p4p, 83 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 2740 p4p, 119 weight class). Hogan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Real American. Hulk Hogan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kueller
vs
Hogan

201 cm
21
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

201 cm
28
310 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Blue Moon

Woodshins' Ship
The Juice Haven

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Kueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan tries to clinch but Kueller is having none of it.
A left and a right from Kueller both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.

Kueller lands a big shot that drops Hogan! Can he finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kueller wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.

Hogan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hogan has his hands on Kueller's head, controlling the position.
Kueller throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kueller looking to pass the guard.
Kueller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kueller is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That has opened up Hulk Hogan's cut even more.
Kueller throws an elbow that misses. Hogan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kueller's guard. Nice move by Hogan!

Hogan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hogan postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kueller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kueller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogan postures up in Kueller's guard and throws a big left but Kueller blocks it.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Kueller keeps moving.
Kueller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.

Kueller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kueller's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan trying to control but Kueller is working from the bottom.
Kueller seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kueller keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.
Kueller is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Kueller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard.

Kueller wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kueller drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hogan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hogan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hogan!

Kueller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Hogan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kueller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan cracks Kueller with a big elbow.
Hogan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kueller some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Kueller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hulk Hogan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hogan walks into a stiff left hand from Kueller.

The cut above Hulk Hogan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kueller slaps away a takedown attempt from Hogan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kueller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kueller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kueller is looking for a counter combo.
Kueller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Kueller drops Hogan with a left right combo! Kueller follows him down to the ground into side control.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hulk Hogan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benjamin Kueller!
A pretty intense looking Benjamin Kueller took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Hulk Hogan was interviewed post fight and said 'Good going, brother!'.