PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Eighteen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eighteen
vs
Hogan

185 cm
27
195 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

178 cm
30
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Eighteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
Hogan fails with the takedown
and Eighteen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eighteen scores with a nice body kick.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eighteen tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eighteen to the ground. Eighteen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dave Eighteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Eighteen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Eighteen.
Eighteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogan.
The crowd cheers as Eighteen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hogan doesn't seem phased though.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hogan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Eighteen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eighteen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eighteen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hogan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Eighteen circles away easily
and Eighteen counters with a straight right hand.
Eighteen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eighteen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hogan's head.
Eighteen scores with a hook to the body. Hogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eighteen lands a slapping body shot.
Eighteen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hogan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eighteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Hogan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eighteen defends it well.
Eighteen is trying to maintain the position but Hogan is very close to passing his half guard.

Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hogan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eighteen is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hogan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eighteen sees it coming and defends easily.

Eighteen is defending against the submission attempts here by Hogan.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan thows a huge punch but Eighteen dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hogan seems to be working for a kimura but Eighteen defends the submission attempt.
Eighteen is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eighteen is in trouble now - Hogan has advanced to mount!

Hogan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Eighteen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hogan off and cradles Eighteen's limp body as Hogan celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hulk Hogan!