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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Scedary shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hodges kicks Scedary off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Hodges looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Scedary looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hodges connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hodges drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Scedary manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hodges has Scedary in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Scedary stands and steps away. Hodges gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##TD#
Hodges shoots in and bounces Scedary off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scedary is looking to stand back up but Hodges counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Scedary. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scedary wants to control the action here but instead Hodges manages to pass to full mount!
Scedary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scedary tries to hold on but Hodges pushes him away.
Hodges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Scedary can't escape the position.
#T2#
Scedary slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hodges is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scedary is looking for a sweep. Hodges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scedary pushes Hodges off but Hodges dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scedary manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Hodges is defending against the submission attempts here by Scedary.
Hodges trying to hold on to Scedary's head to control him but Scedary postures up.
#T3#
Scedary is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Scedary is looking to stand up but Hodges won't let him.
Hodges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scedary manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hodges landing some decent shots from guard.
Scedary working a defensive guard here.
Scedary is striking off his back. Hodges thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T4#
Scedary wants to get back to full guard but Hodges has passed into side control.
Hodges is putting a hurting on Scedary here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scedary wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hodges working the head with strikes.
Scedary is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scedary is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hodges is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hodges dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Scedary shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hodges is trying to defend but Scedary finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hodges regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scedary must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hodges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodges throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Scedary from controlling successfully.
Hodges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scedary's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scedary is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hodges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Scedary is looking to sweep but instead, Hodges has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Hodges is looking for a kimura here.
#ES2#
Scedary kicks Hodges off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Scedary instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hodges turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hodges manages to end up in side control.
Scedary tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Scedary.
#T2##SUB#
Scedary is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Hodges on his back. Hodges looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Scedary has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Hodges!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Hodges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Hodges is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Lawson jumps guard and drags Hodges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hodges won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lawson wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Hodges has taken Lawson's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Lawson has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hodges!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Fedorin lands with a right hand.
Hodges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fedorin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hodges somewhat.
Hodges changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedorin tries to avoid it but Hodges manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedorin to the ground. Fedorin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fedorin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedorin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Hodges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodges shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fedorin as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hodges is defended easily by Fedorin.#T1#
Fedorin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hodges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fedorin sprawls and moves away.
Hodges gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fedorin counters with a one-two to the body.
Hodges shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fedorin sprawls well. Fedorin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hodges gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedorin misses with a series of wild punches.
Fedorin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hodges back to the cage. Fedorin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Hodges has been cut.#T2#
Fedorin is looking to clinch but Hodges is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Fedorin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges trying to control but Fedorin postures up.
#ES#
Hodges pushes Fedorin off and gets back to his feet.
Hodges shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorin tries to sprawl out of it but Hodges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hodges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Fedorin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedorin cracks the inside of Hodges's front leg.
Fedorin stalks Hodges and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hodges's face. Hodges staggers backwards, shaken.
Fedorin misses with a wild combination.
Hodges feinted with a counter takedown.
Fedorin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Hodges has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Hodges is trying to pull guard but Fedorin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Fedorin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Fedorin. Those never looked like landing.
Hodges fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fedorin avoids it really well and circles away.
Fedorin throws a right and a left that Hodges avoids nicely.
Fedorin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hodges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodges looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedorin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hodges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fedorin's waist but Fedorin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hodges off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Fedorin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Hodges's cut.
That's time! Hodges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hodges wants to clinch but Fedorin slips to the side
and Fedorin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hodges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fedorin counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Hodges is rocked!
Fedorin seems to be stalking Hodges here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Hodges drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yuri Fedorin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Degas misses with a combination
#TD#
and Hodges counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hodges.
Hodges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Degas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Degas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hodges is in close to Degas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Degas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Degas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Degas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Degas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Hodges throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Degas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Degas throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Degas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Degas is trying to control the position but Hodges postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Degas looking to score a takedown here. Hodges is defending well but Degas drives through and ends up in Hodges's guard.#ES#
Hodges kicks Degas off and gets to his feet.
Degas fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Hodges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hodges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hodges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Degas trying his best to control but Hodges has mounted him.
Degas is trying to escape the mount.
Hodges dominating with strikes here.
Hodges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hodges dominating with strikes here.
Degas is trying to escape the mount.
Degas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hodges prevents Degas from getting the reversal.
Hodges working Degas over with strikes here.
Degas wants to control but Hodges is having none of it.
The referee warns Degas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Degas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Degas wants to hold on but Hodges pushes him away.
Degas reaches up and holds on to Hodges to control the position.
Degas tries to lock up and control but Hodges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Degas working to try and regain half guard.
Degas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Hodges is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Degas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Degas is trying to maintain the position but Hodges is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hodges 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##TD2#
Degas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hodges did well to prevent Degas getting side control.
Degas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Degas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Degas slows the pace down in half guard.
Hodges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Degas can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Degas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hodges wants to control but Degas is keeping busy.
#T1#
Degas prevents Hodges from standing back up.
Degas controlling the pace.
Degas is thwarting Hodges's attempts to control the position.
Degas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hodges won't allow Degas to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hodges wants to sweep but no luck.
Degas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hodges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Degas is looking to stand up but Hodges won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Degas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hodges did well to prevent Degas getting side control.
Degas prevents Hodges from improving his position.
Hodges makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hodges.#SUB#
Hodges looking for a guillotine here but Degas defends easily.
#T3#
Degas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodges is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Degas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hodges is looking for a triangle here but Degas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Degas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hodges is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Hodges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hodges is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Degas asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Degas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Degas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Degas leaves Hodges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Degas gets a double leg takedown into Hodges's guard.
Degas is working Hodges over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Degas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodges has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Degas has managed to get both his arms back between Hodges's legs - danger averted.
Degas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Degas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Degas wanted to stand there but Hodges had control of the position. #T1#
Hodges keeping full guard, as Degas tries to pass. #SUB#
Hodges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Degas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hodges is trying to keep Degas in close.
Degas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hodges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Degas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hodges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Degas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Degas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Degas controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Degas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Degas preventing the sweep.
Degas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hodges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Degas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Degas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Degas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Degas connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Hodges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Degas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hodges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Degas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Degas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aaron Hodges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Degas forces his way into half guard.
Degas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Degas is trying to control the action in half guard but Hodges is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hodges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Degas pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Degas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Degas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Degas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pires changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hodges looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pires tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hodges's legs.
Hodges regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pires's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Hodges actively working from the bottom here.
Pires prevents Hodges from improving his position.#SU2#
Pires stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hodges to get to his feet. #TD2#
Pires shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hodges's guard.
Pires won't allow Hodges to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hodges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pires defends well.#SUB#
Hodges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pires doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pires manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Pires looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pires preventing the sweep.
Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodges is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pires is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges keeping moving, preventing Pires from controlling successfully.
Hodges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pires manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pires wants to sweep but no luck.
Hodges wants to pass the guard but Pires is keeping the position.
Pires is pulling down on Hodges's head. It's preventing any offense from Hodges, at least for the moment.
Hodges throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Pires working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hodges drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pires manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hodges has Pires in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hodges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pires doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pires manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pires working some strikes from top position.
Pires tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodges is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pires looking to sit in guard and control but Hodges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pires is trying to keep Hodges in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hodges stopping the sweep attempt from Pires.
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 Aaron Hodges will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Pires shoots in and gets a takedown into Hodges's guard.#SUB#
Hodges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pires defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pires is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hodges is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hodges has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pires avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodges throws an elbow that misses. Pires uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hodges's guard. Nice move by Pires!#REVB#
Pires is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Pires trying to control but Hodges is working from the bottom.
Hodges is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pires is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pires would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hodges is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hodges passes into side control, despite Pires's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
Hodges scores with punches from side control.
Pires manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hodges's best efforts.
Pires wants to get back to full guard.
Hodges throwing shots but Pires is blocking nicely.
Pires is looking for a sweep. Hodges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hodges thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pires is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Pires regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pires preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pires has his hands on Hodges's head, controlling the position.
Pires is trying to keep Hodges in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pires misses with a two punch combination.
Eduardo Pires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Hodges shoots in and bounces Pires off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hodges throws an elbow that misses. Pires uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hodges's guard. Nice move by Pires!#REVB#
Hodges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pires manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hodges throwing strikes from guard but Pires blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pires is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hodges dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pires lands a jab-cross combination.
Pires lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hodges circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Hodges shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pires napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Hodges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pires is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Pires's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodges swings around for an armbar but Pires sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hodges's guard.#T1#
Pires is looking to pass into half guard but Hodges pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hodges is in guard.#REVR#
Hodges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pires's head.
Pires working a defensive guard here.
Pires keeping full guard, as Hodges tries to pass.
Hodges throws a big right hand that misses.
Hodges stands up over Pires, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Pires seems keen to control Hodges's posture.
Hodges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hodges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodges preventing the sweep.
Pires controlling the position.
Pires controls Hodges momentarily but Hodges frees himself.
Hodges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Hodges throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pires rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hodges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aaron Hodges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Hodges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hodges throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hodges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pires is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hodges is thwarting Pires's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hodges thows a huge punch but Pires dodges it nicely.
Pires keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pires on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hodges thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hodges throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eduardo Pires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pires avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hodges.
Aaron Hodges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pires wants to improve his position but Hodges is controlling well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hodges, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Hodges!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hodges drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zeynalli is wriggling around but Hodges manages to pass to half guard.
Hodges throwing shots but Zeynalli is blocking nicely.
Hodges lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodges is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hodges fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hodges cracks Zeynalli with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zeynalli is trying desperately to improve position.
Zeynalli regains half guard.#T1#
Zeynalli wants to control but Hodges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zeynalli taking some punishment here, with Hodges in his half guard.
Zeynalli trying to control here.
Hodges is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zeynalli wants to control but Hodges is keeping busy.
Zeynalli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zeynalli wants to get back to full guard.
Hodges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalli keeps trying to improve his position.#ES2#
Zeynalli manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hodges keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Hodges has clasped his hands together around Zeynalli's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hodges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodges working the head and body with strikes.
Zeynalli is trying to control Hodges's posture but Hodges avoids it. #T3#
Hodges scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Hodges's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Hodges's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hodges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hodges is working Zeynalli over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Zeynalli is trying to get back to half guard.
Hodges looks up at the clock and then as Zeynalli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hodges smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hodges scores with punches from side control.
Zeynalli is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hodges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hodges lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Hodges dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Hodges is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zeynalli's half guard.#SUB#
Hodges is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zeynalli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hodges scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zeynalli is just riding it out for now. Hodges eventually gives up the hold.
Hodges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeynalli can do to turn this around?
Zeynalli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Hodges prevents Zeynalli from standing back up.
Zeynalli tries to get to full guard but Hodges has control of the leg.
Hodges prevents Zeynalli from standing back up.
Zeynalli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hodges jumps into side control!#T2#
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.#SUB#
Hodges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zeynalli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Aaron Hodges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodges cracks Zeynalli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zeynalli is trying to work for a sweep but Hodges has mounted him!
Zeynalli is looking to get to half guard.
Hodges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Hodges is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zeynalli can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hodges landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Hodges looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hodges lands a couple of good shots and Zeynalli has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hodges.
#ROC#
Zeynalli is rocked!#SUB#
Hodges tightening his grip on Zeynalli, looking for the choke.
Zeynalli is still in real trouble! Can Hodges finish him?#SUB#
Hodges is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Zeynalli has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hodges has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Zeynalli taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hodges doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Hodges!
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