PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dana Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Brockman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hodges
vs
Brockman

165 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dana Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Brockman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brockman fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hodges gets the takedown into side control.
Hodges wants to stand but Brockman is controlling his arm.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hodges tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Hodges stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from Hodges does no damage.
Hodges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hodges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hodges.
Brockman dodges the punch combination from Hodges.

Hodges 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.
Brockman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hodges would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hodges trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Brockman is controlling Hodges's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brockman looking for a guillotine here but Hodges defends easily.
Brockman trying to control the position here.
Hodges postures up.
Hodges has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brockman is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brockman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hodges tries for a takedown but Brockman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brockman tries to clinch up but Hodges circles away and keeps his distance.
Hodges misses with a few strikes there.
Hodges 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.
Brockman dodges the punch combination from Hodges.

Brockman clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hodges trying to control the position but instead, Brockman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hodges into the cage.

Brockman pulls Hodges into guard.
Hodges trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brockman's guard.
Hodges being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brockman is trying to keep Hodges in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dana Hodges will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hodges lands with a kick to the temple. Brockman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hodges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brockman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hodges.
Brockman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hodges counters with a series of strikes. Brockman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brockman's calf.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Brockman.
Dana Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodges misses with a few strikes there.

Hodges gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hodges is looking to break free of the clinch but Brockman has double underhooks.
Hodges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brockman prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodges fails to pull guard.
Brockman taking a breather.
Hodges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hodges pulls guard.
Brockman stopping the sweep attempt from Hodges.
Brockman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brockman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hodges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brockman is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brockman pushes down on Hodges's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brockman controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodges is trying to escape back to his feet but Brockman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hodges can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brockman trying to control the action but Hodges is working from the bottom.
Hodges tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Brockman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hodges misses with a combination

and Brockman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hodges misses with a body punch.
Brockman tries to pull guard but Hodges won't allow it.
Hodges can't break the clinch.
Hodges wants to get back to striking at distance but Brockman won't allow it.
Hodges is trying to drag Brockman to the mat but Brockman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana Hodges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodges can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Brockman.
Brockman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brockman tries to pull guard but Hodges won't allow it.
Hodges wants to break free but Brockman has control.
Hodges has had enough of the clinch but Brockman keeps him there for the moment.
Brockman prevents Hodges from breaking the clinch.
Hodges misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Brockman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hodges scores with a decent looking hook.
Brockman blocks a head kick by Hodges.

Brockman clinches up with Hodges and pushes him back against the cage.
Brockman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brockman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brockman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brockman prevents Hodges from breaking the clinch.
Hodges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hodges fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hodges is trying to break the clinch but Brockman has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dana Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Brockman.
Hodges is trying to break free.
Hodges can't break the clinch.
Brockman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hodges smiles and moves away.
Hodges throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hodges gets a takedown into half guard.
Hodges wants to control but Brockman is keeping him busy.
Brockman wants to control but Hodges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hodges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brockman is doing well to control the position and prevent Hodges from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockman wants to get back to full guard.
Hodges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brockman keeps working.

Hodges is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Brockman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brockman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Hodges decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockman is looking to clinch but Hodges is avoiding it.
Hodges misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hodges does no damage.
Hodges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brockman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hodges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brockman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hodges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brockman's waist but Brockman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hodges off to one side.
Hodges misses with a head kick.
Brockman tries to clinch but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brockman tries to clinch there but Hodges circles away.

Hodges forces Brockman back against the cage and clinches.
Brockman prevents Hodges from breaking the clinch.
Brockman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brockman pulls Hodges into guard.
Brockman seems keen to control Hodges's posture.
Brockman trying to keep a closed guard but Hodges is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dana Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hodges has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dana Hodges!