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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa comes to the cage accompanied by Ride the Lighting. On his way into the cage it seems that Kim Figueroa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kim Figueroa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 lbs
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157 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa lands a jab to Hodges's midsection.
A jab from Hodges finds it's way through Figueroa's defenses.
Figueroa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodges manages to avoid it.
Hodges scores with a spinning back kick!
Figueroa swings for the body but Hodges moves out of range.
Hodges throws a front kick aimed at Figueroa's knee but Figueroa avoids it well.
Hodges stuns Figueroa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hodges is looking to slow Figueroa down with leg kicks.
Hodges throws a big shot that misses.
Figueroa just misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa lands with a hook. Hodges tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a body kick that stops Figueroa in his tracks momentarily.
Hodges connects with a looping right hand.
Hodges throws a quick inside leg kick.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Hodges moves out of range.
Figueroa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Figueroa checks a leg kick.
Kim Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueroa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hodges checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Figueroa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Hodges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa.
Figueroa is looking to land body kicks.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with an outside leg kick.
Figueroa is looking to wear down Hodges with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Figueroa throws an off balance right hand
and Hodges counters with a low kick, right behind Figueroa 's knee.
Figueroa lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Figueroa does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges cracks Figueroa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Figueroa misses with a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figueroa throws a low kick but Hodges avoids it.
Figueroa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Figueroa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hodges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Figueroa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hodges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figueroa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hodges counters with a stiff right hand.
Hodges has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa throws a body kick the misses
and Hodges counters with a good low kick that Figueroa was not able to check.
Hodges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Figueroa can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
Figueroa misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hodges counter with a right hand.
Figueroa lands with an overhand left.
Figueroa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hodges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Figueroa just misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa is looking to clinch but Hodges is avoiding it.
Hodges misses with a body kick.
Hodges moves out of range of the strikes.
Hodges throws a big shot that misses.
Figueroa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Figueroa tries to move into range but Hodges moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Figueroa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Figueroa blocks the leg kick.
Hodges works Figueroa's body with a nice hook.
Hodges blocks the body kick.
Figueroa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hodges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figueroa lands a front kick.
Figueroa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Figueroa misses.
Hodges checks a leg kick.
Hodges throws a solid leg kick but Figueroa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hodges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Figueroa throws the left hand but Hodges avoids the punch easily.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hodges moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Hodges blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hodges looks for the body kick but Figueroa saw that one coming.
Figueroa wants to land a leg kick but Hodges is out of range.
Hodges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hodges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figueroa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hodges attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Figueroa lands a leg kick that knocks Hodges off balance momentarily.
Figueroa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Figueroa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hodges checks it well.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Hodges checks it.
Figueroa lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Figueroa
enabling Hodges to counter with a crisp jab.
Figueroa has managed to clinch.
Figueroa misses with a knee to the head.
Figueroa has a couple of punches blocked by Hodges.
Hodges tries to circle away but Figueroa has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Figueroa throws an elbow but misses.
Hodges blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Hodges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa tries a low kick but Hodges avoids it.
Hodges moves out of range as Figueroa strikes.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Figueroa.
Hodges checks a low kick from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a lazy right hand but Hodges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hodges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hodges's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hodges is looking to slow Figueroa down with leg kicks.
Hodges lands with a thumping leg kick.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Figueroa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hodges counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Figueroa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Hodges sees it coming and moves out of range.
Figueroa thows a body shot but no joy.
Hodges keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Figueroa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Figueroa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as Figueroa blocks the leg kick.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Figueroa throws a nice looking combination but Hodges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figueroa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Figueroa throws a body punch but Hodges moves out of range.
Figueroa moves in looking to clinch but Hodges pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa misses with an uppercut.
Figueroa wants to slow Hodges down by chopping away at his legs.
Hodges misses the shot to the body.
Hodges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Figueroa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Figueroa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hodges fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Figueroa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hodges blocks the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Hodges blocks the low kick.
Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hodges.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Hodges makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hodges looks to throw the jab but Figueroa is out of range.
Figueroa misses with a body shot.
Hodges turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges checks a leg kick.
Figueroa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hodges misses with a few strikes there.
Hodges blocks a low kick nicely.
Hodges connects with a high kick.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hodges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Figueroa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hodges is out of range.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figueroa scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Figueroa throws a low kick, looking for Hodges's leg but Hodges calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Hodges moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
Figueroa cracks the inside of Hodges's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Figueroa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a front kick aimed at Hodges's knee but Hodges avoids it well.
Figueroa slips a jab from Hodges.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Hodges moves out of range.
Figueroa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hodges.
Figueroa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a right hand to the body.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hodges moves away.
Hodges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa tries to work over Hodges's front leg with a kick but Hodges checks it.
Figueroa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hodges. Hodges obviously looking to wear him down.
Hodges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hodges blocks a head kick by Figueroa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hodges tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa moves out of range as Hodges throws a body kick.
Hodges scores with a leg kick.
Hodges throws a half hearted mid kick.
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a straight right hand.
Hodges wants to land a leg kick but Figueroa is out of range.
Figueroa lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hodges misses.
Figueroa scores with a leg kick.
Hodges lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hodges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Hodges moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hodges on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Figueroa is predictable there
and Hodges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges misses with an uppercut. Figueroa saw that one coming.
Figueroa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hodges throws out the jab.
Figueroa misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Figueroa.
Hodges lunges at Figueroa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Figueroa's hand.
Figueroa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figueroa blocks the body kick.
Figueroa is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a right hand that Hodges ducks under and follows up with a left that Hodges also avoids with ease.
Hodges dodges the punch combination from Figueroa.
Figueroa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Figueroa swings for the body but Hodges moves out of range.
Figueroa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Hodges.
Figueroa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hodges avoids the body shot from Figueroa.
Hodges is looking to score with low kicks.
Figueroa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa misses with a leg kick
and Hodges counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hodges jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Figueroa misses
and Hodges counters with a body kick that stops Figueroa in his tracks momentarily.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
letting Hodges counter with a right hand.
Figueroa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hodges's sensitive parts.
Figueroa tries to clinch but Hodges is having none of it.
Figueroa blocks a jab.
Hodges slips a straight right by Figueroa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hodges lunges at Figueroa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Figueroa's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges looks to land a right hand but Figueroa moved out of range.
Hodges lands a head kick. Figueroa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Figueroa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hodges cracks Figueroa with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kim Figueroa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Hodges moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Hodges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Figueroa thows a leg kick but Hodges checks it
and Hodges counters with a nice kick to the body.
Figueroa misses with a straight left.
Figueroa walks into a straight right hand from Hodges.
A leg kick checked by Hodges.
Figueroa throws a sloppy body shot
and Hodges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hodges feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Figueroa's calf.
Figueroa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Hodges moved away.
Figueroa throws a body kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Figueroa tries to score with a low kick but Hodges moves his leg out of the way.
Hodges lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hodges walks into a left hand.
Figueroa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Figueroa misses with a straight right.
Hodges wants to slow Figueroa down by chopping away at his legs.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa throws a low kick but Hodges moves out of range easily.
Hodges cracks Figueroa with a good jab.
Figueroa misses with a double jab.
Figueroa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hodges.
Figueroa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hodges is out of range and Figueroa settles back down.
Figueroa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kim Figueroa is winning the standup battle so far.
Hodges misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hodges.
Figueroa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hodges was well out of range. Poor timing from Figueroa.
An inside leg kick from Figueroa misses.
Jab, jab by Hodges - just one landing.
Hodges sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Figueroa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges blocks a low kick nicely.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Hodges moved away.
Nice body kick there by Hodges.
Figueroa scores with a body shot.
Hodges gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Figueroa wants to slow Hodges down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges slips a jab from Figueroa.
Hodges throws a jab but it's blocked by Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Hodges moves out of range easily.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Figueroa misses
enabling Hodges to counter with a crisp jab.
Figueroa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Figueroa lands with an uppercut that bounces Hodges off the cage and back into range.
Figueroa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hodges.
Figueroa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hodges circles away.
Hodges checks a low kick from Figueroa.
Hodges lands a leg kick that knocks Figueroa off balance momentarily.
Hodges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hodges throws a sloppy head kick and Figueroa moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges checks the leg kick nicely there.
Figueroa throws an overhand right that lands on Hodges's shoulder, as Hodges tries to avoid the shot.
Hodges lands a nice leg kick that just misses Figueroa's sensitive parts.
Figueroa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Figueroa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Figueroa moves away from the strike by Hodges.
Figueroa throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Figueroa throws a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a low kick, right behind Figueroa 's knee.
Figueroa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hodges darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Hodges's head but Hodges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Figueroa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa had his way with Gerald Hodges in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hodges tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hodges fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hodges takes a swing at Figueroa's ribcage but misses.
Hodges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figueroa.
Figueroa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hodges lands with a kick to the ribs.
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Figueroa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Figueroa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hodges. That did some damage!
Figueroa tries to land a leg kick but Hodges saw it coming and moves away.
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hodges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Figueroa tried to score with a low kick but Hodges checks it.
Figueroa misses with a leg kick
and Hodges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figueroa moves into the clinch.
Hodges takes an elbow to the temple.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Hodges is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueroa has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Figueroa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hodges's brow.
Hodges breaks from the clinch.
Figueroa throws out a leg kick but Hodges moves out of range and Figueroa only half commits.
Hodges throws a head kick that misses.
Figueroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Figueroa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerald Hodges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa looks to land a right hand but Hodges moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hodges.
Jab by Figueroa.
A left and a right from Hodges both land. Nice combination.
Figueroa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hodges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodges slips a straight right by Figueroa.
Figueroa slips a straight right by Hodges.
Figueroa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hodges checks a low kick from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a right and a left that Hodges avoids nicely.
Figueroa lands a head kick!
Hodges is rocked!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Figueroa throws a quick head kick that knocks Hodges silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Figueroa is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa retains his featherweight title!
Kim Figueroa gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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