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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Monkey is looking to escape.
Monkey controlling the position well.
Hodge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monkey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hodge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monkey wants to control but Hodge is keeping busy.
Monkey manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey has control of Hodge's left arm, preventing Hodge from doing any damage. #SU#
Hodge decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Hodge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey shoots in and drives through. Hodge sprawls well.
Monkey throws the left hand but Hodge avoids the punch easily.
Hodge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monkey swivels and escapes.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Monkey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Hodge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodge is in Monkey's guard.
Hodge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monkey on the ground.
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hodge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monkey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hodge has Monkey in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Hodge looking for a sweep. Not yet Hodge, not yet.
Hodge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Monkey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monkey wants to control from the top but Hodge keeps moving. #SU2#
Monkey stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Hodge can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Monkey jumps guard but Hodge stands there with Monkey around his waist. Monkey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Hodge manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Monkey has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Monkey is trying to break free.
Monkey taking a breather. #TD#
Hodge wants the takedown. Monkey is fighting it off but Hodge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Monkey's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Hodge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hodge throws a big elbow that misses.
Monkey is looking to stand up but Hodge isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Monkey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Monkey trying to keep a closed guard but Hodge is proving a slippery customer.
Hodge tries to stand but Monkey is controlling from the bottom.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#ES2#
Monkey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Poor Monkey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hodge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodge lands in his opponent's guard.
Hodge is looking to stand up but Monkey won't let him. #SUB2#
Hodge wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Monkey's closed guard. He's half up but Monkey has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Monkey pivots and extends the arm, Hodge falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Monkey! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poor Monkey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Hodge misses with the combination.
Peters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Peters scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hodge prevents Peters from improving position.
Hodge misses with a strike from the bottom.
Peters is looking to take a break and control but Hodge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hodge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peters is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hodge wants to get back to his feet but Peters drags him back down.
Peters trying to control the action but Hodge is working from the bottom.
Peters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Peters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hodge is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hodge is looking for a sweep.
Hodge pushes Peters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Peters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peters working over Hodge with some ground and pound. Hodge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Hodge is rocked!#SUB2#
Peters is trying for a kimura here. Hodge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Peters wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Peters!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hodge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bloodkill wants to improve his position but Hodge is controlling well.
Hodge trying to control from half guard but Bloodkill is working away.
Hodge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodkill's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bloodkill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloodkill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hodge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hodge's back!#SUB2#
Bloodkill is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hodge has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bloodkill has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hodge taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bloodkill doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larn Bloodkill!
Larn Bloodkill made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'YOU JUST GOT... BLOODKILLED. (MIC DROP)'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Saunders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodge defends it nicely.
Hodge tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Hodge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Hodge shows good takedown defense.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.#TD2#
Saunders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hodge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hodge bucks up and tries to throw Saunders off but instead Saunders has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but Saunders has full control of the position and if anything, Hodge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hodge trying to control the hands but Saunders won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but Saunders has full control of the position and if anything, Hodge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hodge trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hodge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hodge covering up well and avoiding damage.
Saunders biding his time, looking for the opening.
#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 is trying to stand back up.
Hodge is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Saunders.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saunders trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hodge doesn't escape.
Saunders throwing sloppy strikes.
Saunders struggling to land strikes to the head as Hodge covers up. #T3#
Saunders controlling well, preventing Hodge from escaping the position.
Saunders missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Hodge is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Saunders gets his way!
I would not like to be Hodge right now.
#SUB2#
Saunders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hodge trying to get back to his feet but Saunders is in full control for now.
Saunders biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge trying to get back to his feet but Saunders is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Saunders is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Saunders looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hodge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saunders throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Saunders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saunders circles away.
Saunders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hodge throws a body kick that misses.
Saunders steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hodge.#CL2#
Saunders darts in and clinches Hodge up against the cage.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saunders looking for a takedown.
Saunders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hodge prevents it.
Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saunders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge prevents the takedown attempt.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.
Saunders fails to pull guard.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
Hodge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saunders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL2#
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Hodge.#TD2#
Saunders pulls guard successfully.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders is adopting a defensive guard.
Hodge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hodge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saunders is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Saunders 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. #T2#
Hodge wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Hodge's takedown attempt.
Saunders throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hodge is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Saunders manages to pull guard.
Hodge wants to stand but Saunders is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Saunders looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
Saunders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Saunders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Hodge stands up from Saunders's guard - Hodge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Saunders dives in and grabs Hodge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodge pushes down on Saunders's head and hops out.
Hodge shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hodge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4##CL#
Hodge instigates a clinch.
Hodge has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Saunders.
Saunders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saunders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hodge up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hodge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hodge goes for a double leg but Saunders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saunders continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Hodge against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saunders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Saunders drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Saunders content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Saunders gets to his feet - Hodge follows without any prompting. #T1#
Hodge avoids the head kick by Saunders.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saunders unleashes a big counter combination but Hodge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saunders.
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Hodge pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saunders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hodge avoids it really well and circles away.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.#T2#
Hodge fails with the takedown
and Hodge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling the position. #TD2#
Saunders pulls guard successfully.
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders pulls Hodge in to control the position.
Hodge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hodge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hodge is one step ahead there. #T3#
Saunders has his hands on Hodge's head, controlling the position.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Saunders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saunders seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saunders postures up in Hodge's guard and throws a big left but Hodge blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saunders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge being controlled here, momentarily.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders stays in close to Hodge's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Saunders stands and steps away. Hodge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saunders 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Saunders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryhmes throws a body kick that misses.
Hodge misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Ryhmes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge looking to control.
Ryhmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryhmes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhmes trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hodge has an active guard here but Ryhmes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hodge wants to improve his position but Ryhmes is controlling well.
#T1#
Hodge is trying to escape back to his feet but Ryhmes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hodge tries to buck Ryhmes off but Ryhmes is having none of it.
Hodge wants to control but Ryhmes postures up.
Ryhmes gets to mount! Hodge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ryhmes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hodge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hodge shrugs it off.
Hodge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Hodge tries to lock up and control but Ryhmes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hodge tries to buck Ryhmes off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryhmes wants to control the pace but Hodge is squirming around nicely.
Ryhmes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hodge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ryhmes looks winded!
Hodge is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ryhmes controlling the pace for now.
Ryhmes wants to control the pace but Hodge is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Ryhmes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hodge tries to reverse the position but Ryhmes maintains control.
Hodge trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Ryhmes.
Ryhmes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryhmes lands with some strikes.
Hodge is trying to stand up.
Ryhmes prevents Hodge from getting the reversal.
Hodge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hodge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ryhmes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB2#
Ryhmes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hodge is surviving well by controlling Ryhmes's body position as best he can. #T4#
Hodge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hodge tries to lock up and control but Ryhmes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryhmes blocks Hodge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hodge regains half guard.#ES#
Hodge manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ryhmes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ryhmes wants to break free but Hodge has control.
Hodge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryhmes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Ryhmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hodge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryhmes if he has to take too many more of those.
Hodge fails with the takedown
and Ryhmes counters with a three punch combo that has Hodge backing up. Hodge nods at Ryhmes to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxxximus Ryhmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxxximus Ryhmes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryhmes sprawls well. Ryhmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hodge gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Hodge gets tackled into the cage by Ryhmes. Ryhmes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hodge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryhmes regains guard.
#ES2#
Ryhmes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ryhmes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ryhmes has Hodge pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryhmes after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Ryhmes fails to pull guard.
Ryhmes is breathing heavily.
Ryhmes is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryhmes down to the mat. Ryhmes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryhmes. Ryhmes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Hodge clinches up against the cage.
Ryhmes is trying to pull guard but Hodge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
Ryhmes fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Hodge lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Ryhmes rushes Hodge and presses him up against the cage.
Hodge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryhmes after a bit of a struggle.
Hodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Hodge breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Ryhmes drives through with a takedown into Hodge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hodge pushes Ryhmes off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryhmes's waist but Ryhmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hodge off to one side. #T3#
Ryhmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Hodge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hodge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryhmes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Ryhmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryhmes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Ryhmes breaks from the clinch.
Hodge shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryhmes tries to sprawl out of it but Hodge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryhmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryhmes as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ryhmes drives through with a takedown into Hodge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hodge kicks Ryhmes off and gets to his feet.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown but Ryhmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxxximus Ryhmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryhmes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hodge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Hodge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxxximus Ryhmes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hodge has managed to clinch.
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Hodge.
#BC2#
Ryhmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hodge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ariel Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ryhmes clinches. #BC2#
Ryhmes manages to break the clinch.
Ryhmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hodge pushes Ryhmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryhmes prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryhmes is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Hodge is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hodge breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ryhmes has managed to clinch.
Hodge wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryhmes wants to break free but Hodge has control.
Ryhmes tries to pull guard but Hodge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryhmes tries to pull guard but Hodge holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryhmes drops back down to his feet.
Ryhmes jumps guard but Hodge stands there with Ryhmes around his waist. Ryhmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hodge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryhmes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##TD#
Hodge jumps guard.
Ryhmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodge is looking to stand up but Ryhmes isn't so interested in that idea.
Hodge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hodge trying to strike off his back.
#T3##SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Ryhmes pushes his legs off easily.
Ryhmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hodge lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ryhmes.
Ariel Hodge is winning the standup battle so far.
Hodge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ryhmes takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Ryhmes manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Hodge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Ryhmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hodge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryhmes misses with a two punch combination.
Ryhmes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hodge but Hodge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Hodge gets the takedown into side control.
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 Ariel Hodge.
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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Hodge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Duprus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Duprus closes the distance and pushes Hodge back into the cage.#BC2#
Duprus breaks the clinch.
Duprus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duprus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Hodge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duprus's guard.
Duprus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hodge controls the pace.
Duprus is looking to stand up but Hodge isn't so interested in that idea.
Duprus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duprus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duprus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##ES#
Hodge has his feet on Duprus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##TD#
Hodge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duprus's half guard.
Hodge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hodge seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Hodge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Duprus is defending against the submission attempts here by Hodge.
Duprus tries to roll over but Hodge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duprus defends it well.
Duprus wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably.
Duprus is trying to stand.
Duprus is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duprus avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hodge working Duprus over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hodge in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably.
Hodge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Duprus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hodge manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Hodge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Hodge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hodge manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura but Duprus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hodge to get the leverage.
Hodge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duprus pushes Hodge off looking to stand but Hodge dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Duprus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hodge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duprus is looking to improve his position.
Hodge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Hodge decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hodge. #SUB#
Hodge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hodge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hodge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Hodge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Duprus for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hodge is working Duprus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duprus is looking to get back to his feet here but Hodge is keeping cool and he's managed to take Duprus's back.
Duprus is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for the choke from the back position but Duprus is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hodge has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Duprus's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Hodge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hodge tries to keep at a distance but Duprus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duprus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hodge.
A frustrated look appears on Hodge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duprus lands a left hand.
Hodge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duprus can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duprus is trying to pull guard but Hodge has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duprus has Hodge pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hodge as Duprus tries to tie him up. #T1#
Duprus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Duprus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Duprus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hodge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Duprus has managed to clinch.
Hodge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duprus prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Duprus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Duprus.
Duprus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Hodge counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Duprus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Duprus gets a clinch.
Duprus misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Duprus successfully pulls guard.
Hodge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hodge content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Duprus has momentary wrist control but Hodge slips an elbow through the middle.
Hodge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hodge stands up over Duprus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Hodge stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Hodge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duprus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duprus tries to get to full guard but Hodge has control of the leg.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hodge lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Hodge gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Duprus rushes Hodge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fabien Duprus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ariel Hodge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duprus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabien Duprus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Hodge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Will lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ariel Hodge has been cut.
Will dips to his left and cracks Hodge with an uppercut!
Will looks to land a left hand but Hodge moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Hodge.
Hodge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Will feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hodge's calf.
Will throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Will takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick by Will misses #CL#
and Hodge counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Hodge has Will 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 Will tumbling to the mat - Hodge dives into Will's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Will wants to get back to his feet but Hodge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hodge wanted to stand there but Will had control of the position. #T1#
Will pulls Hodge in to control the position.
Hodge wants to stand but Will is controlling his posture from full guard.
Will wants to stand and escape but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hodge is looking to stand up but Will won't let him.
Hodge throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Will throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Will throws a sloppy head kick and Hodge moves out of range easily.
Hodge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Will's sensitive parts.
Hodge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#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 Will!
Hodge working the strikes but Will uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hodge is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Hodge content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Will is defending against the submission attempts here by Hodge.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hodge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Will doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hodge.
Will trying to control here.
We've been informed that Will has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge is keen to just control but Will is a slippery customer.
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 Ariel Hodge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ariel Hodge's cut.
That's time! Hodge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD2#
Will lands a big head kick that sends Hodge tumbling to the mat! Will takes a step backwards and waves Hodge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hodge is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Are you kidding me?! Will ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hodge clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Will!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Hodge shoots in for a double leg but Duch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Duch closes the distance and clinches.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hodge.
#BC#
Hodge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duch connects with a right hand. Hodge shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Ariel Hodge has been cut.
Hodge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duch.
Duch shoots in for a takedown but Hodge shows good takedown defense.
Hodge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hodge.
Duch tries to bum rush Hodge with a series of wild strikes but Hodge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hodge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duch pinned against the cage. Duch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duch unleashes a big counter combination but Hodge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Duch forces Hodge back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Duch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Duch gets a clinch.
Duch stalling the fight.
#BC#
Hodge manages to break the clinch.
#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 Duch!#SUB#
Hodge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duch struggling a bit here.#T2#
Hodge trying to control the action but Duch is working from the bottom.
Duch holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duch struggling a bit here.
Duch is being controlled here.
Duch bucks up and tries to throw Hodge off but instead Hodge has got his back!#SUB#
Hodge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Duch has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Hodge trying to control momentarily.
Duch trying to control the hands but Hodge breaks the grip.
Duch is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Hodge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duch trying to control the action but Hodge just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hodge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Duch is defending well though. Hodge let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Duch wants to control his opponent's hands but Hodge gets his hands free.
Hodge has the hooks in. Duch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Duch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Duch looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hodge.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duch wants to escape the position.
Duch keeps trying to improve his 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 Ariel Hodge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ariel Hodge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Hodge drives through and clinches with Duch against the cage.
#BC#
Hodge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duch looks for the body kick but Hodge saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hodge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhys Duch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Duch has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
#BC2#
Duch breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Duch closes the distance and pushes Hodge back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duch is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duch down to the mat. Duch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Duch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duch lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hodge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duch is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Hodge will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hodge throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Duch stands and steps away. Hodge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Duch fails with a takedown attempt.
Hodge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duch lands with an overhand left.
Duch misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Duch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Duch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hodge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Duch.#BC2#
Duch manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Duch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hodge, pushing him back against the cage.
Hodge goes for a takedown attempt but Duch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hodge looks for a takedown but Duch sprawls well.
Duch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hodge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duch pinned against the cage. Duch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Duch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duch scores with a leg kick.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duch but Duch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duch scores with a jab.
Hodge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hodge tries for a takedown but Duch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hodge blocks it well.
Hodge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duch's waist but Duch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hodge off to one side.
Rhys Duch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodge manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Duch drives through and clinches with Hodge against the cage.
#T4#
Hodge looking for a takedown.
Duch is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Duch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duch slaps away a takedown attempt from Hodge, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Duch moves into range and clinches up with Hodge.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Duch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hodge fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhys Duch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ariel Hodge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Duch shoots in and gets a takedown into Hodge's guard.
Duch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duch postures up and lands a big shot to Hodge's brow.
Hodge looking to control.
#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duch defends well.#SUB2#
Duch has gone for a leg lock! Hodge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duch's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duch dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Hodge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hodge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duch has picked Hodge up and slammed him! Hodge can't keep hold of the triangle and Duch manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Duch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Duch tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2#
Duch lands a big head kick that sends Hodge tumbling to the mat! Duch takes a step backwards and waves Hodge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hodge is rocked!#TD2#
Duch closes the distance looking for a takedown. Duch picks Hodge up and slams him brutally to the floor. Hodge is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rhys Duch!
Rhys Duch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hodge circles away.
Hardson tries to bum rush Hodge with a series of wild strikes but Hodge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hodge attempts a counter takedown but Hardson avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Hodge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardson to the mat! Hardson manages to get full guard. #SU#
Hodge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hodge tries to clinch but Hardson is having none of it.
Hodge walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Ariel Hodge has been cut.
Hardson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hodge.
Hardson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Hardson instigates a clinch.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardson prevents it.
Hardson stops a takedown attempt from Hodge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hodge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
Hardson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardson clinches.
Hardson can't break the clinch.
Hardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
Hardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodge circles away quickly and effectively.
Hodge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hardson's head.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodge manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hardson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
Hodge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardson counters with a left and a right that stings Hodge. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Hardson pushes Hodge up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hardson looks winded!
Hardson misses with a takedown attempt - Hodge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hodge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hardson counter with a right hand. #CL#
Hodge pushes Hardson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hodge takes a shot to the head.
Hodge has Hardson pressed against the cage, preventing Hardson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardson lands a shoulder strike.
Hodge looking for a takedown. #T3#
Hodge is trying to drag Hardson to the mat but Hardson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Hardson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hardson lands with a right to the head.
Hardson tries to break free but Hodge pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hardson gets control of Hodge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge wanted to stand there but Hardson had control of the position.
Hodge prevents Hardson from getting back to his feet.
Hardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Hodge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hardson is controlling Hodge's posture.
Hodge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Hodge decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ston Hardson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ariel Hodge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Hodge gets a double leg takedown into Hardson's guard.
Hodge prevents Hardson from getting back to his feet.
Hodge wants to control from the top but Hardson keeps moving.
Hodge throws a big elbow that misses.
Hodge throws a strike but Hardson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hodge trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Hardson stands up and waves to Hodge to follow him. #CL2#
Hardson has Hodge up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
A short right from Hardson on the inside.
Hodge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Hardson jumps guard and drags Hodge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hodge prevents Hardson from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Hodge gets to his feet - Hardson follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Hardson has Hodge up against the cage in a clinch.
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hardson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hardson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hardson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hardson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
No luck for Hodge with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hodge tries to counter by clinching up but Hardson breaks away and moves out of range.
Hodge fails with the takedown.
Hardson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hodge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardson throws a combination. Hodge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Hardson has managed to clinch.
Hardson gets underhooks to prevent Hodge's takedown attempt.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Hardson has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge has Hardson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Hardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hodges head.
Hardson has Hodge pressed against the cage.
Ston Hardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Hardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hardson closes the distance and pushes Hodge back into the cage.#BC2#
Hardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardson throws a series of punches but Hodge avoids them all with ease.
Hardson throws a right and a left that Hodge avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hardson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hardson manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hodge stands and steps away. Hardson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hardson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hardson tried to score with a low kick but Hodge checks it.#T4#
Hodge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardson. That did some damage!#CL2#
Hardson has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodge takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Hardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardson lands with a nice combination. Hodge backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Hardson gets a clinch. #BC#
Hodge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hodge jumps guard but Hardson stands there with Hodge around his waist. Hodge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hodge has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ston Hardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ariel Hodge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hardson has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Hodge is working for takedown but Hardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hodge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Hardson forces Hodge back against the cage and clinches.
Hodge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hodge slips a jab and a cross from Hardson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardson as he jumps to the side.
Hardson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hodge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hardson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Hardson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Hardson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Hardson has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Hardson breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hardson. No joy for Hodge on that attempt.
Hodge sets himself, and Hardson steps forward looking for the clinch! Hodge avoids it this time.#CL2#
Hardson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hardson breaks from the clinch.
Ariel Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hodge has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Hardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Hardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hodge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Hardson looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Hardson just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Hardson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hodge is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardson has double underhooks. #BC2#
Hardson breaks from the clinch.
Hardson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardson duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hodge is fending him off so far but Hardson persists. Nope, Hodge circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodge lands with a nice body kick.
Hardson misses with a double jab.
Ston Hardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hodge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Hardson clinches up with Hodge and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Hardson can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Hodge breaks the clinch.
Hodge shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardson sprawls well. He's pushed Hodge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hodge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardson defends it nicely.
Hodge is looking to clinch.
Hardson is looking for the big counter here.
Hodge slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hodge wants to clinch up but Hardson keeps it at a distance.
Hardson feints the counter takedown.
Hodge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4##CL2#
Hardson clinches up with Hodge and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hodge manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hodge.#CL2#
Hardson drives through and clinches with Hodge against the cage.
#BC2#
Hardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Hardson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hardson landing a few strikes.
Ston Hardson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hodge tries to escape but Hardson is in control.
Hardson is staying tight to Hodge's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ariel Hodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ston Hardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardson 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ston Hardson!
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