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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhardt Greenholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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230 lbs
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242 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reinhardt Greenholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mason Hodge!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hodge as Greenholt shoots in.
Greenholt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hodge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Greenholt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Greenholt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hodge is just riding it out for now. Greenholt eventually gives up the hold.
Hodge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge looking for a guillotine here but Greenholt defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Greenholt is looking for a triangle but Hodge pushes his legs off easily.
Greenholt working a defensive guard but Hodge manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hodge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hodge scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenholt is trying to control Hodge's posture but Hodge avoids it.
Greenholt tries to improve position but can't.
Hodge trying to control the action but Greenholt is working from the bottom.
Hodge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Greenholt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Check out the look on Hodge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greenholt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Greenholt tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge is putting a hurting on Greenholt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hodge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Greenholt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hodge but great work by Greenholt.
Greenholt tries to advance to mount but Hodge denies him.
Hodge is looking to regain half guard here but Greenholt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hodge looking for a sweep but Greenholt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hodge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Greenholt is just content to waste time from the top position. Hodge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenholt stopping the sweep attempt from Hodge.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge controlling Greenholt's posture.
Hodge wants to sweep here but Greenholt controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge is still trying to improve position.
Hodge is controlling Greenholt's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mason Hodge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greenholt misses with a takedown attempt
and Hodge counters with a shoot takedown. Greenholt fights it but they end up in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greenholt is on top in guard.
Hodge seems keen to control Greenholt's posture.
Hodge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greenholt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hodge has a closed guard, preventing Greenholt from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenholt looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge is trying to keep Greenholt in close.
Hodge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Greenholt has picked Hodge up and slammed him! Hodge can't keep hold of the triangle and Greenholt manages to pass to side control!
Hodge is not content to let Greenholt control the position.
Greenholt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hodge is not content to let Greenholt control the position.
Greenholt scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge is trying to improve his position.
Greenholt lands an elbow.
Hodge holding on.
Greenholt wants to control but Hodge is keeping him busy.
Hodge wants to control but Greenholt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge is trying to get back to half guard.
Hodge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Greenholt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hodge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hodge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenholt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenholt trying to keep a closed guard but Hodge is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hodge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greenholt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hodge looking to pass the guard.
Hodge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hodge working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hodge connects with a nice short shot to Greenholt's temple.
Hodge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greenholt wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Hodge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Greenholt wants to clinch up but Hodge keeps it at a distance.
Greenholt tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hodge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greenholt on his heels. He'll look to pass Greenholt's guard now, I'm sure.
Hodge with a nice head shot there.
Greenholt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hodge's guard.
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Greenholt pushes his legs off easily.
Hodge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Gizmo's Gym inform us that Hodge has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greenholt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hodge lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenholt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hodge won't allow Greenholt to get back to his feet.
Hodge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Greenholt keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
Mason Hodge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greenholt wants to stand but Hodge is controlling the position.
Hodge sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hodge prevents Greenholt from getting back to his feet.
Hodge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hodge stands up over Greenholt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hodge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greenholt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hodge connects with a couple of short punches.
Hodge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greenholt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hodge defends it easily.
Hodge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason Hodge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Hodge has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hodge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greenholt being controlled for a moment.
Hodge is trying to move to mount but Greenholt reverses beautifully and ends up in Hodge's guard.
Hodge is controlling Greenholt's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hodge is looking to sweep but instead, Greenholt has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Hodge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hodge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Hodge!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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