PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arbi Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hodges
vs
Minasian

173 cm
30
157 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

185 cm
24
216 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Fast

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 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerald Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arbi Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Minasian is predictable there
and Hodges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hodges checks the leg kick nicely there.

Hodges clinches with his opponent.
Minasian wants to break free but Hodges has control.
Hodges keeps control of Minasian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hodges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minasian wants to land a leg kick but Hodges is out of range.
Gerald Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minasian misses with a leg kick.
Hodges lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hodges. That's going to slow Minasian down.

Hodges drives through and clinches with Minasian against the cage.

Hodges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hodges counters with an inside leg kick.

Hodges moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to force a seperation but Hodges has the dominant position.
Hodges prevents Minasian from breaking the clinch.

Hodges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hodges feints and then cracks Minasian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minasian down.
Hodges attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hodges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Minasian misses
and Hodges counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Minasian is predictable there
and Hodges counters with an inside leg kick.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
Minasian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hodges. Hodges obviously looking to wear him down.
Minasian looks winded!
Hodges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Minasian tries to keep at a distance but Hodges has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hodges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minasian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Minasian throws a leg kick

and Hodges counters by moving into the clinch.

Hodges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minasian throws a leg kick but Hodges checks it.
Hodges finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Minasian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hodges. Hodges obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Minasian misses

and Hodges moves into the clinch.

Hodges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minasian misses with a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Minasian's knee momentarily.
Minasian throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hodges misses with an attempted mid kick.

Hodges clinches up with Minasian and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hodges breaks the clinch.
Minasian throws a leg kick

and Hodges counters by clinching up.

Hodges breaks from the clinch.
Minasian throws a lazy body kick
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Minasian throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with an outside leg kick.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hodges. That's going to slow Minasian down.
Hodges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minasian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hodges.

Hodges clinches up with Minasian and pushes him back against the cage.

Hodges breaks the clinch.
Hodges checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minasian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Minasian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hodges.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Hodges.
Minasian thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it

and Hodges counters by moving into the clinch.
Minasian is trying to break the clinch but Hodges has him pressed against the cage.

Hodges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodges misses with a body kick.

Hodges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minasian, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minasian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Minasian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minasian is trying to push Hodges away but Hodges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Hodges dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Minasian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hodges is out of range and Minasian settles back down.
Hodges throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minasian's head.
Hodges tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hodges.
Arbi Minasian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hodges has Minasian up against the cage in a clinch.
Minasian tries to break the clinch but Hodges is controlling the position.
Minasian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hodges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minasian blocks a head kick by Hodges.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hodges.
Minasian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hodges has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hodges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian is looking to chop away at Hodges's legs.
Minasian throws a leg kick

and Hodges holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hodges keeps control of Minasian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hodges manages to break the clinch.
Gerald Hodges is winning the standup battle so far.
Minasian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hodges throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Minasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minasian throws a low kick but Hodges moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Minasian blocks the leg kick.
Hodges throws a low kick but it's checked well by Minasian.
Minasian throws a leg kick but Hodges checks it.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Hodges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
Minasian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian is breathing heavily.
Minasian avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hodges has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minasian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hodges prevents Minasian from breaking the clinch.
Minasian tries to break the clinch but Hodges is controlling the position.
Hodges prevents Minasian from breaking the clinch.
Minasian wants to get back to striking at distance but Hodges won't allow it.

Hodges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hodges checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges cracks the inside of Minasian's front leg.
Minasian checks the leg kick nicely there.

Hodges darts in and clinches Minasian up against the cage.
Minasian is trying to break free.
Minasian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hodges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hodges counters with a straight right hand.
Hodges delivers a nice body kick.
Minasian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hodges is out of range and Minasian settles back down.
Hodges catches Minasian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodges tries a head kick but it misses.
Hodges pushes Minasian away with a front kick.
Hodges lands a leg kick that knocks Minasian off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minasian throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a nice leg kick.
Minasian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Hodges closes the distance and clinches.

Hodges breaks the clinch.
Hodges tries a head kick but it misses.
Minasian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Minasian avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Hodges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Minasian's sensitive parts.
Hodges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minasian tries to land a leg kick but Hodges saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Minasian is predictable there
and Hodges counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hodges blocks a low kick nicely.
Hodges lands a jab to the nose.
Hodges's corner calls for a 1-2. Hodges obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Hodges dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A low kick from Minasian misses
and Hodges counters with a good, hard body kick but Minasian shrugs it off.
A low kick from Minasian misses
and Hodges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minasian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hodges checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hodges counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Hodges moves into the clinch successfully.

Hodges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hodges.
Minasian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hodges.
Hodges throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hodges keeps Minasian at a distance using the push kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hodges here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hodges throws a head kick but Minasian moves out of range.
Minasian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minasian throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a low kick, right behind Minasian 's knee.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hodges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges lands with a kick to the temple. Minasian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hodges connects with the punch.
A low kick from Minasian misses

and Hodges counters with a head kick that drops Minasian to the mat! Minasian scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Minasian is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Minasian is predictable there
and Hodges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minasian is still on wobbly legs! Can Hodges finish him?
Minasian thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a slapping leg kick.

Hodges rushes Minasian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minasian seems to have recovered his senses.

Hodges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hodges drives through and clinches with Minasian against the cage.

Hodges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hodges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerald Hodges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hodges checks a low kick from Minasian.
Hodges throws the kick towards the body but Minasian avoids it.

Hodges takes the fight into the clinch.

Hodges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hodges lands a high kick!
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hodges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Minasian throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a leg kick.
Hodges throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hodges misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hodges has closed the distance and engaged Minasian in a clinch.
Minasian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Hodges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minasian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Minasian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hodges fakes the leg kick and cracks Minasian in the body.
Hodges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hodges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Minasian throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with an inside leg kick.
Minasian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Minasian tried to score with a low kick but Hodges checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hodges.
Hodges lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hodges counters with a good low kick that Minasian was not able to check.
Hodges scores with a jab to the head.
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hodges counters with a nice leg kick.
Minasian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hodges.
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hodges counters with a good low kick that Minasian was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodges lands with a slapping head kick.
Minasian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hodges counters with a stiff right hand.
Hodges scoring well with a low kick there.

Hodges drives through and clinches with Minasian against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minasian is trying to break the clinch but Hodges has him pressed against the cage.
Arbi Minasian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minasian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Hodges!
After the fight, Gerald Hodges was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.