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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Hodge tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hodge, which made it look bad.
Chris Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chandler has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Hodge looking for a takedown. #TD#
Hodge has Chandler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hodge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chandler tumbling to the mat - Hodge dives into Chandler's guard.#ES2#
Chandler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge really is a fat lump.
Chandler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodge defends it nicely.#T1##CL2#
Chandler moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hodge.
Hodge thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hodge really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
A combination from Chandler does no damage.
Chandler throws a series of strikes that have Hodge backpedaling.
#TD#
Hodge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hodge stops Chandler from getting back to his feet.
Hodge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Hodge decides to return to a standing position. #T2##CL2#
Chandler has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler prevents the takedown attempt.
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Hodge has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hodge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Hodge is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler feints a jab promting Hodge to slip. Chandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hodge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Adolph Hodge has been cut.
Chandler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Hodge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodge lands in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Chandler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hodge won't allow Chandler to get back to his feet.
Chandler is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hodge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Hodge gets to his feet. Chandler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Chandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Hodge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hodge.
Hodge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Chandler is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chandler down to the mat. Chandler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hodge dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Hodge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hodge avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Hodge gets a double leg takedown into Chandler's guard.
Chandler has control of Hodge's left arm, preventing Hodge from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adolph Hodge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hodge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chandler.
Chandler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHodge.#CL2#
Chandler clinches up with Hodge and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hodge is defending well for now.
Hodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Hodge lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hodge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chandler looking to control.
#SUB2#
Chandler looking for subs off his back but Hodge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hodge working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hodge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
Hodge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head.
Hodge stops Chandler from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Hodge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hodge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hodge is working away from the top position though.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Chandler trying to hold on to Hodge's head to control him but Hodge postures up.
Adolph Hodge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Hodge stands up and beckons Chandler to join him on the feet. #T3#
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chandler misses with a hook. Hodge ducked under it nicely.
Chandler misses with a combination
#TD#
and Hodge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chandler!
Chandler tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
BOOM! Hodge connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hodge cracks Chandler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hodge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Chandler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chandler can't escape the position.
Hodge landing strikes from the mount.
Hodge pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hodge breaks from Chandler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hodge lands a couple of good shots and Chandler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chandler takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hodge lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chandler.
Chandler is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolph Hodge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adolph Hodge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hodge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler shoots in looking for a takedown. Hodge tries to sprawl out of it but Chandler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hodge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Hodge dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge stops Chandler from standing up.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodge is in close to Chandler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hodge postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it. #T1#
Hodge lands a couple of digs.
Chandler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodge is controlling him.
Hodge cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.
Hodge chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Chandler 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.
Hodge chips away with some ground and pound.
Hodge scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Hodge decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chandler, up you get! #TD#
Hodge gets a takedown into half guard.
Hodge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Chandler tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hodge has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hodge landing shots from mount.
Hodge landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge controlling his opponent.
Hodge cracks Chandler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T3#
Chandler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chandler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Hodge.
Hodge scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chandler?
Hodge lands with some strikes.
Hodge lands a heavy elbow.
Chandler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hodge looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Hodge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hodge is pulling down on Chandler's head to control his posture.
Chandler is looking to stand up but Hodge won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hodge keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolph Hodge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hodge 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolph Hodge!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Elishav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elishav throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Hodge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Elishav!
Elishav is pushing Hodge's head away, looking to escape. Hodge manages to hold on to the position though.
Hodge in side control, throwing shots but Elishav defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elishav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hodge working the ground and pound but Elishav is defending the strikes.
Hodge tries to score with some ground and pound. Elishav controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Elishav is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hodge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES2#
Elishav has one foot on Hodge's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Elishav moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elishav throws a sloppy head kick and Hodge moves out of range easily.
Elishav misses with a wild body shot.
Hodge appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL2#
Elishav clinches up with Hodge and pushes him back against the cage.
Elishav told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hodge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elishav pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Elishav clinches. #TD2#
Elishav manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Elishav looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
Hodge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Hodge gets to his feet. Elishav looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
No joy there for Elishav, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hodge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elishav paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Elishav clinches. #TD2#
Elishav drags the fight down to the ground.
Hodge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hodge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Elishav trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Elishav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elishav looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodge with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hodge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hodge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Hodge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hodge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elishav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hodge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hodge really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hodge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elishav wants to sweep but no luck.
Hodge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Hodge stands up from Elishav's guard - Hodge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Elishav throws the left hand but Hodge avoids the punch easily.
Hodge shoots in for a double leg but Elishav sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Elishav has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
#BC2#
Elishav breaks from the clinch.
Hodge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4##CL2#
Elishav darts in and clinches Hodge up against the cage.#TD2#
Elishav gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hodge regains guard.
Hodge working a defensive guard here.
Hodge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Hodge there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hodge lands a nice short elbow.
Elishav missing with punches from the bottom.
Hodge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Elishav makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moran Elishav dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Elishav tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hodge moves out of range of the body kick.
Hodge throws a sloppy head kick and Elishav moves out of range easily.
Elishav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodge circles away quickly and effectively.
Hodge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hodge leaves Elishav with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elishav takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elishav enables Hodge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elishav manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hodge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elishav's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elishav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adolph Hodge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Elishav has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hodge is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Hodge has Elishav pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Elishav manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elishav is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hodge to keep the fight standing.
Adolph Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moran Elishav.
Elishav is breathing heavily.
Elishav jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hodge walks away with a smile on his face. Elishav gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Elishav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Elishav clinches.
Hodge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elishav is defending well.
Elishav gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hodge.
Hodge wants a takedown.
#T2##TD#
Hodge gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Elishav kicks Hodge off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Hodge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Elishav to the ground. Hodge is now in Elishav's guard.#ES2#
Elishav is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hodge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hodge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elishav pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elishav stops a takedown attempt from Hodge.
#TD2#
Elishav gets control of Hodge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Elishav will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Elishav has control of Hodge's left arm, preventing Hodge from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Elishav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hodge defends well.#T3#
Hodge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hodge with a nice head shot there.
Hodge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elishav's head.#SUB2#
Hodge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elishav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hodge has managed to get both his arms back between Elishav's legs - danger averted.
Elishav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hodge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Elishav is trying to control the position but Hodge postures up. #SUB2#
Hodge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elishav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hodge has managed to get both his arms back between Elishav's legs - danger averted.
Hodge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Elishav has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hodge is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Elishav.
Hodge in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hodge is working Elishav over with some ground and pound from side control.
Elishav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elishav looking for a sweep but Hodge has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hodge lands a big elbow.
Hodge in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moran Elishav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Elishav moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Elishav decides to pull guard.
Hodge is looking to work some ground and pound but Elishav has wrist control.
Elishav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hodge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU#
Hodge decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge stalling in the clinch but Elishav improves position. #BC#
Hodge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elishav shoots in looking for a takedown. Hodge tries to sprawl out of it but Elishav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hodge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Elishav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Elishav connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hodge. Hodge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hodge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hodge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Elishav.
Elishav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Elishav tries to keep at a distance but Hodge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hodge misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Hodge tries for a takedown but Elishav manages to get underhooks.
Elishav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elishav is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elishav down to the mat. Elishav avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hodge has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elishav is looking to land body kicks.
Elishav throws a sloppy head kick and Hodge moves out of range easily.
Elishav dives in for a single leg takedown but Hodge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elishav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Elishav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hodge throws a sloppy head kick and Elishav moves out of range easily.
Hodge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elishav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adolph Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodge tries a head kick but it misses.
Hodge blocks a jab.
Hodge dives in for a single leg takedown but Elishav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elishav throws a counter combo.
Elishav fails with the takedown.#TD#
Hodge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Elishav!#T4#
Elishav is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hodge is controlling him well.
Elishav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Elishav tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hodge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Elishav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hodge lands a nice forearm strike.
Elishav is trying to buck Hodge off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elishav bucks up and tries to throw Hodge off but instead Hodge has got his back!
Adolph Hodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moran Elishav is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hodge is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Elishav up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adolph Hodge.
I think Elishav has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adolph Hodge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Sanders goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hodge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Sanders bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hodge really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Hodge is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanders.
Hodge struggling a bit here.
Hodge sneaks back into half guard.
Hodge really is a fat lump.
Hodge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Hodge wants to get back to his feet.
Hodge trying to control from the bottom.
Hodge tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hodge trying to control from the bottom.
Sanders controlling the action here.
Sanders prevents Hodge from improving his position.
Sanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
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.
Hodge punching from the bottom.
Hodge tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Hodge trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Sanders there.
Sanders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Hodge kicks Sanders off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Sanders dives in and scores a takedown into Hodge's guard.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Hodge has control of Sanders's left arm, preventing Sanders from doing any damage.
Hodge is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Sanders is stalling in the full guard.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hodge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard. #REVR#
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hodge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Hodge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hodge shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hodge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hodge tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanders scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Hodge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanders pinned against the cage. Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHodge.
Sanders scores with a jab to the body.
Hodge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to avoid it but Hodge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sanders to the ground. Sanders escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Sanders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl out of it but Hodge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders throws a right hand that Hodge ducks under and follows up with a left that Hodge also avoids with ease.
It looked like Hodge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanders.
Hodge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sanders defends well and Hodge ends up having to push Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barry Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sanders closes the distance and clinches.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanders prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodge is looking for a takedown.
Hodge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sanders is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##BC2#
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hodge fails to land the takedown.
Sanders tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hodge defends well and Sanders ends up having to push Hodge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Sanders decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Hodge's hands, connecting with Hodge's forehead.
Hodge is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hodge avoid being mounted?
Sanders is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hodge wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy.
Sanders working over Hodge with some ground and pound. Hodge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Hodge is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barry Sanders has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hodge wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hodge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge is trying to control but can't.
Sanders lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hodge is trying to control but can't.
Sanders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Hodge is looking to improve his position.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Hodge is defending well.
Sanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanders slips a nice elbow through Hodge's hands, connecting with Hodge's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hodge punching from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Sanders gets tackled into the cage by Hodge. Hodge maintains the clinch. #T4#
Sanders stops a takedown attempt from Hodge.
#BC2#
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanders, as that shot connected.
Hodge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sanders!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanders defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sanders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hodge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanders lands with a nice combination. Hodge backs away looking to recover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanders.#TD2#
Sanders fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hodge to the ground. Sanders is now in Hodge's guard.
Hodge managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hodge working a defensive guard here.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sanders pushing down on Hodge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders tries to pass to full mount but Hodge defends it.
Hodge is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hodge avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sanders wants to work for an arm triangle but Hodge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hodge missing with punches from the bottom.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hodge is looking to control Sanders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hodge avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodge is trying to get back to full guard.
Hodge trying to hold on to Sanders's head to control him but Sanders postures up.
Hodge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanders wants to pass the guard but Hodge is keeping the position.
Hodge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sanders is trying to stand up here but Hodge is controlling him well. #T3#
Sanders throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sanders is trying to stand back up but Hodge is controlling him
Hodge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hodge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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 Sanders's temple.
Hodge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hodge working the head and body with strikes.
Hodge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanders has hold of Hodge's hands but Hodge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
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.
Hodge not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hodge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hodge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Sanders drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hodge controlling Sanders's posture.
Sanders works over Hodge with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Hodge won't let him. #SUB2#
Sanders drops back looking for a leg! Hodge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hodge manages to kick Sanders off! Sanders jumps back into Hodge's guard.
Adolph Hodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanders doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanders manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hodge tries a head kick but it misses.
Hodge shoots in but Ethaylin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Hodge.
Ethaylin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Hodge. No joy for Ethaylin on that attempt.
Hodge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ethaylin thows a body kick. Hodge tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keough Ethaylin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ethaylin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hodge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Hodge avoids the body shot from Ethaylin.
Ethaylin connects with a high kick.
Ethaylin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Ethaylin looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Ethaylin just gets out of the way.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ethaylin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ethaylin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hodge's head.
Ethaylin lands a front kick.
Ethaylin thuds his shin into the meat of Hodge's side.#T2##CL2#
Ethaylin has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Ethaylin is trying to break free.
Ethaylin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hodge.
Hodge has Ethaylin pressed against the cage, preventing Ethaylin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hodge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ethaylin lands a right hand.
Ethaylin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ethaylin working hard to break the clinch.
Hodge really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hodge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ethaylin breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ethaylin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ethaylin connects with a high kick. #T3#
Ethaylin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hodge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ethaylin drives through and clinches with Hodge against the cage.
Ethaylin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ethaylin tries to break free but Hodge pushes him back against the cage.
Hodge has Ethaylin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ethaylin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hodge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ethaylin uses from the top position.
Hodge wants to get back to his feet but Ethaylin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hodge controlling the position.
Ethaylin stopping the sweep attempt from Hodge.
Ethaylin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hodge looking to control but Ethaylin passes into half guard.
#T4#
Ethaylin lands strikes from half guard.
Hodge is positioning himself well to prevent Ethaylin advancing to mount.
Hodge throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hodge is trying to get back to full guard.
Ethaylin blocks the strikes from Hodge.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethaylin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hodge is controlling Ethaylin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keough Ethaylin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ethaylin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hodge tries a head kick but it misses.
Ethaylin cracks Hodge with a good jab.
Ethaylin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ethaylin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hodge.
Ethaylin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hodge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ethaylin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Ethaylin sneaks out the side door and pushes Hodge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hodge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodge lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ethaylin wants to hit a switch here but Hodge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ethaylin there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge lands a heavy elbow.
Hodge lands with some strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hodge avoids the attempt from Ethaylin to control.
Hodge landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#
Ethaylin is rocked!#T2#
Hodge is landing with some decent strikes but Ethaylin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hodge lands a couple of good shots and Ethaylin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ethaylin is still in real trouble! Can Hodge finish him?
Hodge lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ethaylin's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hodge is raining down hard shots and and Ethaylin has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adolph Hodge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Jalokin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodge is just out of range.
Jalokin scores with a one two! Hodge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jalokin throws a right and a left that Hodge avoids nicely.
Hodge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jalokin scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Adolph Hodge has been cut.
Jalokin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hodge slips a jab and a cross from Jalokin.
Hodge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jalokin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalokin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodge circles away quickly and effectively.
Jalokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodge manages to avoid it.
Jalokin scores with a hook.
Jalokin looks to land a combination but Hodge avoids it well. #T1#
Jalokin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jalokin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jalokin.#ROC2#
Hodge is rocked!
Jalokin lands a big right hook! Hodge looks hurt but is still standing! Jalokin lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Hodge falls down and Jalokin dives in with a huge hammer fist! Hodge's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Jalokin runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junaidi Jalokin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Lampinen Jr clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Hodge has hold of one of Lampinen Jr's legs. Lampinen Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Hodge gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hodge really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Lampinen Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Hodge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lampinen Jr throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hodge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hodge.
Lampinen Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lampinen Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hodge throws a big right hand that misses.
Hodge throwing strikes but missing.
Hodge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hodge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Lampinen Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge landing some decent shots from guard.
Lampinen Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Hodge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hodge is working Lampinen Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hodge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hodge lands a couple of elbows.
Hodge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hodge throwing strikes from guard but Lampinen Jr blocks nicely.
Hodge is working Lampinen Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Hodge stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hodge tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Lampinen Jr misses with a low kick.
Lampinen Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodge circles away.
Hodge is looking to clinch. #TD#
Hodge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lampinen Jr's half guard.
Lampinen Jr looks winded!
Hodge working Lampinen Jr over with strikes.
Lampinen Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hodge scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lampinen Jr is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hodge lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Hodge stands up and beckons Lampinen Jr to join him on the feet. #T3#
Lampinen Jr blocks a head kick by Hodge.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Hodge has Lampinen Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hodge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lampinen Jr regains guard.
Hodge is in close to Lampinen Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hodge connects with a couple of short punches.
Hodge is working Lampinen Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Hodge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lampinen Jr's head.
Hodge stands up over Lampinen Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hodge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lampinen Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hodge lands a couple of digs.
Hodge distracts Lampinen Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hodge cracks Lampinen Jr with a solid left hand.
Hodge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hodge distracts Lampinen Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hodge scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolph Hodge dominated that round.
That's time! Hodge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lampinen Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lampinen Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hodge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lampinen Jr!
Lampinen Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampinen Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lampinen Jr is trying to improve his position.
Hodge cracks Lampinen Jr with a big right hand but Lampinen Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lampinen Jr is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lampinen Jr is looking for a sweep.
Lampinen Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SU#
Hodge decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lampinen Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodge swivels and escapes.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Lampinen Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Hodge has closed the distance and engaged Lampinen Jr in a clinch.
#TD#
Hodge tightens his grip and picks Lampinen Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Lampinen Jr manages to land in guard.
Hodge working some strikes from top position.
Hodge lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hodge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adolph Hodge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lampinen Jr has momentary wrist control but Hodge slips an elbow through the middle.
Lampinen Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hodge is now in half guard.
Hodge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hodge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hodge working Lampinen Jr over with strikes.
Hodge lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Hodge stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Hodge scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Hodge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lampinen Jr tries to kick Hodge off in order to stand up. Hodge Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Hodge decides to stand back up. Hodge steps back and let's Lampinen Jr get back to his feet.#TD#
Hodge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hodge showed some decent athleticism there.
Hodge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Hodge escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Hodge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lampinen Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampinen Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Hodge counters with a head kick. That will keep Lampinen Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Adolph Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuomas Lampinen Jr.
Lampinen Jr dives in and grabs Hodge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodge pushes down on Lampinen Jr's head and hops out.
Lampinen Jr slips under a jab.#CL2#
Lampinen Jr moves into the clinch.
Hodge stalling against the cage.
Lampinen Jr wants a takedown.
Lampinen Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolph Hodge dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hodge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lampinen Jr to the ground. Hodge is now in Lampinen Jr's guard.
Lampinen Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hodge dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hodge stands up. #TD#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lampinen Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lampinen Jr trying to control but Hodge postures up.
Hodge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Hodge working over Lampinen Jr with some ground and pound. Lampinen Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lampinen Jr taking some punishment here, with Hodge in his half guard.
Hodge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hodge seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hodge drops an elbow to the side of Lampinen Jr's head.
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 Lampinen Jr's temple.
Hodge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hodge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lampinen Jr wants to improve his position but Hodge is controlling well.
#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hodge lands a nice short elbow.
Hodge lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodge lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Hodge escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lampinen Jr throws a leg kick
and Hodge counters with a left and a right that stings Lampinen Jr. #TD#
Hodge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lampinen Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lampinen Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T3#
The referee warns Lampinen Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hodge looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lampinen Jr is in a horrible position here. Hodge smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hodge landing strikes from the mount and Lampinen Jr is in trouble!
Hodge lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lampinen Jr hang on?
Hodge cracks Lampinen Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lampinen Jr is in a horrible position here. Hodge smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Hodge pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hodge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lampinen Jr can do to turn this around?
Hodge lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lampinen Jr hang on?
Hodge with shots to the head and body - Lampinen Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hodge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hodge cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hodge lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tuomas Lampinen Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adolph Hodge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hodge lands a big shot there that rocks Lampinen Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolph Hodge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodge 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolph Hodge!
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