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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hodgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Hodgins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hodgins!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hodgins will feel that in the morning.
Hodgins throws a nice looking combination but Dodson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Hodgins. No joy for Dodson on that attempt.
Hodgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hodgins has Dodson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hodgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dodson tries for a takedown but Hodgins manages to get underhooks.
Dodson is pressed up against the cage. Hodgins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dodson down to the mat. Dodson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dodson lands with a cross.
Hodgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hodgins.
Hodgins looks to land a combination. Dodson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Thomas Dodson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodgins shoots in but no luck this time.
Hodgins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hodgins throws a right and a left that Dodson avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hodgins.
Hodgins looks winded!
Good exchange - Dodson coming out on top.
Dodson misses with a takedown attempt - Hodgins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dodson tries to land a front kick but Hodgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dodson misses with a takedown attempt - Hodgins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hodgins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hodgins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dodson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hodgins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hodgins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hodgins tries to circle away but Dodson has him pinned against the cage.
Hodgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins shoots in and drives through. Dodson sprawls well.
No joy there for Dodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hodgins clinches with his opponent.
Dodson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hodgins throwing strikes but missing.
Dodson has a closed guard, preventing Hodgins from standing up.
Hodgins won't allow Dodson to get back to his feet.
Dodson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dodson, not yet.
Hodgins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hodgins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dodson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hodgins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dodson is on top in guard.
Hodgins wants to sweep here but Dodson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodgins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hodgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dodson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hodgins won't be happy with that.
Hodgins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dodson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodgins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hodgins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hodgins trying to control here.
Dodson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hodgins is just riding it out for now. Dodson eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson wants to stand up but Hodgins is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Dodson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Dodson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hodgins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dodson defends it nicely.
Hodgins drops Dodson with a beautiful combination! Dodson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hodgins is looking for the KO!
Dodson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodgins darts in and clinches Dodson up against the cage.
Dodson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodgins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dodson after a bit of a struggle.
Dodson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hodgins stalling in the clinch but Dodson improves position.
Dodson pulls guard effortlessly.
Hodgins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hodgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hodgins throws an elbow that misses. Dodson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hodgins's guard. Nice move by Dodson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodgins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dodson has managed to get both his arms back between Hodgins's legs - danger averted.
Dodson stands up and waves to Hodgins to follow him.
Hodgins darts in and clinches Dodson up against the cage.
Dodson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodgins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dodson jumps guard but Hodgins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dodson stops a takedown attempt from Hodgins.
Dodson tries to pull guard but Hodgins holds him up against the cage and eventually Dodson drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants a takedown.
Dodson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hodgins jumps guard and drags Dodson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dodson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodgins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hodgins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dodson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hodgins is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hodgins on the inside.
Hodgins is trying to maintain a safe position but Dodson gets an underhook and turns Hodgins into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hodgins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hodgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson manages to pull guard.
Hodgins stops Dodson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodgins wants to control from the top but Dodson keeps moving.
Dodson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodgins is controlling him.
Hodgins trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
Dodson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hodgins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hodgins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Hodgins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Hodgins has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hodgins.
Thomas Dodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodson slips a straight right by Hodgins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hodgins.
Hodgins shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Dodson.
Dodson moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson gets control of Hodgins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dodson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dodson wants to stand but Hodgins is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hodgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Dodson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dodson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hodgins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hodgins shoots for a double leg takedown but Dodson sprawls well. He's pushed Hodgins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hodgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dodson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hodgins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dodson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hodgins really felt that one!
Dodson throws a sloppy head kick and Hodgins moves out of range easily.
Jab by Dodson.
Dodson blocks a head kick by Hodgins.
Dodson dodges the punch combination from Hodgins.
Hodgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dodson gets tackled into the cage by Hodgins. Hodgins maintains the clinch.
Hodgins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodgins throws a head punch that misses.
Dodson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hodgins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hodgins sprawls well. Hodgins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dodson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dodson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hodgins is out of range and Dodson settles back down.
Hodgins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodgins pushes Dodson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hodgins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hodgins is trying to drag Dodson to the mat but Dodson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins tries to score a body lock takedown but Dodson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hodgins can't get the takedown.
Hodgins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dodson.
Hodgins trying to land knees to the body.
Jack Hodgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dodson jumps guard.
Dodson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hodgins manages to get himself to full guard.
Dodson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodgins is trying to keep Dodson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodgins keeping moving, preventing Dodson from controlling successfully.
Dodson tries to stand but Hodgins is controlling from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thomas Dodson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dodson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hodgins tries to bum rush Dodson with a series of wild strikes but Dodson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hodgins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dodson checks it well.
Hodgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hodgins.
Dodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hodgins.
Dodson throws a right and a left that Hodgins avoids nicely.
Hodgins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hodgins to the mat! Hodgins manages to get full guard.
Hodgins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dodson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Dodson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dodson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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