PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazyli Poniatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by The real American. Bazyli Poniatowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hogan
vs
Poniatowski

189 cm
31
225 lbs
19 - 25 - 0

200 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bazyli Poniatowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poniatowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Hogan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Poniatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hogan has Poniatowski in his guard.
Poniatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Poniatowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poniatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poniatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poniatowski wants to stand but Hogan is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Poniatowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hogan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hogan working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poniatowski is looking to reverse the position.
Poniatowski is not content to let Hogan control the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hogan working the strikes but Poniatowski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poniatowski's head.

We're going to have a standup here because Hulk Hogan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Poniatowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.

Poniatowski drops Hogan with a beautiful combination! Hogan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Poniatowski is looking for the KO!

Hogan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poniatowski lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hogan - he's out on his feet here! Poniatowski follows up with another monster hook that separates Hogan from consciousness! Hogan falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Poniatowski stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bazyli Poniatowski!
Bazyli Poniatowski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.