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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connor Hodgson (ranked 2875 p4p, 4752 weight class) and Aidyn Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Connor Hodgson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Hodgson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aidyn Duke!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodgson shoots in for a double leg but Duke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hodgson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duke counters with a shoot takedown. Hodgson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hodgson wants to stand but Duke is controlling the position.
Duke is pushing down on Hodgson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hodgson is fighting to maintain full guard but Duke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duke is trying to work for a kimura but Hodgson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke working Hodgson over with strikes.
Hodgson tries to roll over but Duke keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Duke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hodgson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hodgson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duke lands a nice short elbow.
Duke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Duke connects with a nice short shot to Hodgson's temple.
Duke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hodgson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Duke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hodgson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke unloading with bombs!
Hodgson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Duke breaks from Hodgson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Duke working the ground and pound effectively.
Duke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hodgson looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duke breaks from Hodgson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Duke with a couple of short strikes.
Duke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hodgson?
Duke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Duke landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Duke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hodgson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Duke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Duke working the ground and pound effectively.
Hodgson is rocked!
Duke lands a big shot there that rocks Hodgson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Hodgson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duke drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hodgson! More shots from Duke and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidyn Duke!
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