PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Scorcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Hodge could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Al Scorcho's chin.

Hodge
vs
Scorcho

185 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

202 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Hodge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Al Scorcho!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hodge or perhaps it was just good defense by Scorcho which made him look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hodge shoots in for a takedown but Scorcho shows good takedown defense.
Hodge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorcho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scorcho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Bobby Hodge has been cut.

Hodge moves into the clinch.
Hodge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorcho working aggressively here.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scorcho to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Scorcho scores with a nice short uppercut.

Hodge is trying to trip Scorcho. He has hold of a leg but Scorcho is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hodge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Scorcho working for a triangle but Hodge defends it easily.

Scorcho has his foot on Hodge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hodge works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorcho striking off his back but it's not causing Hodge any problems.
Scorcho lands some strikes from the bottom.
Scorcho looking to control.
Scorcho wants to sweep but no luck.
Hodge throws a big right hand that misses.
Scorcho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hodge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scorcho on the ground.
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hodge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Scorcho is looking for a triangle but Hodge pushes his legs off easily.
Hodge throws a big elbow that misses.
Hodge controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scorcho can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge works over Scorcho with some ground and pound from guard.

Scorcho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hodge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hodge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hodge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scorcho is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scorcho postures up and lands a big shot to Hodge's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorcho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodge is keeping the position for now.
Scorcho trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scorcho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scorcho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scorcho working some strikes from top position.
Hodge wants to sweep here but Scorcho controlling him for the moment.
Hodge keeping moving, preventing Scorcho from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorcho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scorcho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scorcho wants to control from the top but Hodge keeps moving.
Scorcho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorcho postures up in Hodge's guard and throws a big left but Hodge blocks it.
Scorcho won't allow Hodge to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scorcho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scorcho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Scorcho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Hodge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck for Hodge with that takedown attempt.

Hodge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hodge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scorcho wants to sweep but no luck.
Hodge postures up.
Hodge throws a strike but Scorcho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Scorcho wants to pass the guard but Hodge is keeping the position.
Scorcho chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Scorcho has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorcho trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scorcho postures up and lands a big shot to Hodge's brow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scorcho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hodge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scorcho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hodge's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodge keeping moving, preventing Scorcho from controlling successfully.
Hodge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hodge is trying to hold Scorcho in close to prevent damage but Scorcho has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorcho wants to take a breather but Hodge is having none of it.
Scorcho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Scorcho slips a nice elbow through Hodge's hands, connecting with Hodge's forehead.
Hodge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scorcho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hodge's head.
Scorcho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Scorcho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorcho throwing shots but Hodge is blocking nicely.
Hodge is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scorcho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hodge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Scorcho drops an elbow to the side of Hodge's head.
Scorcho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hodge defending well though.
Scorcho is looking to take a break and control but Hodge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scorcho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scorcho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scorcho working over Hodge with some ground and pound. Hodge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodge is in trouble now - Scorcho has advanced to mount!
Scorcho is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Hodge goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Scorcho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Al Scorcho!