PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hearst Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce I just dont care (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Game. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bruce I just dont care was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hearst Hogan
vs
I just dont care

172 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Hearst Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce I just dont care!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from I just dont care.
Hogan fails to land the takedown.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but I just dont care shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
I just dont care misses with a takedown

and Hogan counters with a takedown into side control.
I just dont care is not content to let Hogan control the position.
I just dont care is looking for a sweep.

Hogan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hogan trying to control the action but I just dont care is working from the bottom.

Hogan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by I just dont care, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I just dont care tries to bench press Hogan off him but Hogan keeps the position.
Hogan wants to stand but I just dont care is controlling his arm.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

I just dont care closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hogan did well to prevent I just dont care getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I just dont care controlling the action here.
I just dont care seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from I just dont care there.

Hogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but I just dont care pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, I just dont care seems content to control.

Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
I just dont care is nestled in close to Hogan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I just dont care is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I just dont care is trying to control. Hogan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
I just dont care scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
I just dont care lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hogan is in trouble now - I just dont care has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I just dont care looking to control and managing it successfully.
I just dont care avoids the attempt from Hogan to control.
I just dont care is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hogan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
I just dont care trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, I just dont care cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hogan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
I just dont care looking to finish Hogan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hogan!
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I just dont care with the ground and pound from mount.
I just dont care can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hogan is looking to escape.
I just dont care landing punches.
I just dont care working the ground and pound effectively.
Hogan is desperately trying to improve his position but I just dont care has a good base and remains in mount.
Hogan is in a horrible position here. I just dont care smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I just dont care cracks Hogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hogan manages to get to full guard.
I just dont care scoring with punches to the head and body.
I just dont care scoring with punches to the head and body.
I just dont care not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I just dont care wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
I just dont care chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and I just dont care defends well.
Hogan is trying to control the position but I just dont care postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce I just dont care dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

I just dont care shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hogan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
I just dont care cracks Hogan with a big right hand but Hogan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hogan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
I just dont care lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hogan down.
I just dont care tries to move to mount but Hogan blocks the move with his legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
I just dont care is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan tries to buck I just dont care off but I just dont care is having none of it.
I just dont care is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan regains half guard.

Hogan looking for submissions off his back.
I just dont care trying to control from half guard but Hogan is working away.
I just dont care working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hogan's thigh. Hogan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
I just dont care postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. I just dont care doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. I just dont care manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hogan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. I just dont care is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bruce I just dont care has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan being controlled here, momentarily.
Hogan has momentary wrist control but I just dont care slips an elbow through the middle.
I just dont care wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
I just dont care connects with a couple of short punches.
I just dont care working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
I just dont care controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells I just dont care's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hogan has momentary wrist control but I just dont care slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I just dont care is in close to Hogan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hogan is trying to control the position but I just dont care postures up.
I just dont care must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
I just dont care wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.

Hogan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I just dont care trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I just dont care is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
I just dont care is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but I just dont care is proving a slippery customer.
I just dont care scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
I just dont care stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
I just dont care cracks Hogan with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I just dont care is working Hogan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
I just dont care forces his way into half guard.
I just dont care passes to full mount!
I just dont care cracks Hogan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
I just dont care in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
I just dont care lands a nice shot to the head.
Hogan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
I just dont care blocks Hogan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
I just dont care with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I just dont care scores with a couple of good head shots there.
I just dont care controlling the position easily from mount.
Hogan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce I just dont care showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

I just dont care gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hogan counters with a shoot takedown. I just dont care fights it but they end up in guard.
I just dont care is pulling down on Hogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogan, at least for the moment.
Hogan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
I just dont care is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Hogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
I just dont care looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but I just dont care is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I just dont care pulls Hogan in to control the position.
Hogan trying to control but I just dont care is working from the bottom.
I just dont care controlling the position.
I just dont care wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment.
Hogan wants to control from the top but I just dont care keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
I just dont care displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogan.

I just dont care closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hogan to the mat! Hogan manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I just dont care stands up over Hogan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Hogan working for submissions but it's allowed I just dont care to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but I just dont care scores with a couple of nice shots.
I just dont care is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
I just dont care is looking to advance position but Hogan won't allow it.
Well, if I just dont care is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunter Hearst Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I just dont care landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hogan is trying to control but can't.
I just dont care wants to take a breather but Hogan is having none of it.
I just dont care passes the guard and advances to mount!
I just dont care trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries to hold on but I just dont care postures up.
I just dont care controlling from the full mount.
I just dont care lands with some strikes.
Hogan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
I just dont care wants to control the pace but Hogan is squirming around nicely.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.
Hogan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is wriggling around trying to escape.
I just dont care working away from the top, dropping strikes.
I just dont care looking to control but Hogan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
I just dont care lands a big shot there that rocks Hogan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
I just dont care controlling the pace for now.
I just dont care breaks from Hogan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
I just dont care with a couple of short strikes.
Hogan is bucking up trying to escape but I just dont care cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I just dont care postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hogan looks a forlorn figure.
I just dont care postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hogan looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce I just dont care comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well I just dont care has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bruce I just dont care!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Bruce I just dont care!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Bruce I just dont care!

Bruce I just dont care wins by unanimous decision!