PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaharu Homma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield's entrance music is Ballad of Worms. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Scofield
vs
Homma

183 cm
27
218 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

194 cm
29
205 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Masaharu Homma!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Homma defends it nicely.
Homma throws a head kick but Scofield moves out of range.
Homma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Homma wants to clinch.
Homma stuffs the takedown.
Homma slips a jab and a cross from Scofield.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scofield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scofield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scofield misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scofield is defended easily by Homma.
Homma throws a sloppy head kick and Scofield moves out of range easily.
Scofield looks to land a combination but Homma avoids it well.
Homma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scofield.
Homma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Homma.
Scofield shoots in and drives through. Homma sprawls well.
Scofield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Homma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scofield somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scofield.
Scofield swinging wildly here.
No luck for Scofield with that takedown attempt.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown but Homma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scofield misses with a takedown attempt - Homma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body kick from Homma.
A right-left combo lands from Scofield.
Scofield avoids the head kick by Homma.
Scofield shoots in looking for a takedown but Homma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scofield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scofield is breathing heavily.
Scofield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Homma swivels and escapes.
Homma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scofield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Homma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scofield if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scofield.

Homma has Scofield up against the cage in a clinch.
Homma throws an elbow but it misses.
Scofield is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Homma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scofield avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Homma throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scofield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Homma.

It looks like Michael Scofield has been cut.
Scofield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaharu Homma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scofield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Scofield.
Scofield keeps the fight on the outside.
Homma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Homma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Homma as Scofield shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scofield!

It looks like Masaharu Homma has been cut.

Homma clinches up against the cage.
Homma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scofield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Homma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scofield takes an elbow to the temple.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Homma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Scofield in his tracks for a moment.
Homma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Scofield manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Scofield is looking for a triangle but Homma pushes his legs off easily.
Homma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scofield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Scofield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma controls from within his opponent's guard.

Homma stands up and waves to Scofield to follow him.
Michael Scofield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scofield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scofield counters with a left and a right that stings Homma.
Homma misses with a head kick.
Homma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masaharu Homma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scofield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Homma scores with a push kick.
Masaharu Homma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Homma throws a sloppy head kick and Scofield moves out of range easily.
Scofield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Homma avoids it really well and circles away.
Homma scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Homma.
Homma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scofield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Scofield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Scofield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scofield pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masaharu Homma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Homma throws a sloppy head kick and Scofield moves out of range easily.
Homma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scofield shoots for a double leg takedown but Homma sprawls well. He's pushed Scofield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Homma connects with a solid leg kick.
Scofield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Homma can pounce on him.
Scofield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Homma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Homma sprawls well. Homma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scofield gets slowly back to his feet.
Scofield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma connects with a high kick.
Homma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Homma wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scofield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scofield shoots in for a takedown but Homma shows good takedown defense.
Scofield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Homma scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Homma.
Homma tries to clinch up but Scofield circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Homma.

Scofield gets tackled into the cage by Homma. Homma maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma missing with knees to the body.
Homma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scofield.
Scofield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Homma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scofield avoids a wild elbow strike from Homma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Homma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scofield blocks it with crossed arms.
Homma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Homma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scofield avoids it.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Scofield can't get the takedown.
Homma gets underhooks to prevent Scofield's takedown attempt.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Homma tries to land knees in the clinch but Scofield avoids the damage to the body.
Homma lands a damaging elbow.

Michael Scofield's cut is getting worse.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Scofield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Homma throws an elbow that misses.
Homma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scofield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Homma trying to land knees to the body.
Homma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Homma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scofield's brow.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Scofield in his tracks for a moment.
Scofield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Homma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scofield blocks it with crossed arms.
Masaharu Homma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Homma trying to land knees to the body.
Scofield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Homma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scofield shoots in looking for a takedown but Homma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Scofield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Homma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Scofield as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masaharu Homma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Homma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaharu Homma!