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Event:
HFA 35
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hodge.
Zakharov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hodge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zakharov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Zakharov moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Zakharov.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Zakharov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hodge looking to throw knees to the head but Zakharov is blocking nicely.
Hodge prevents a body shot from Zakharov.
Zakharov presses Hodge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zakharov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakharov scores with a hook to the body.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Hodge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zakharov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zakharov as Hodge tries to tie him up. #T1#
Zakharov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zakharov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zakharov tries to work over Hodge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that Hodge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Hodge jumps guard and drags Zakharov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zakharov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakharov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
Zakharov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Hodge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hodge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zakharov content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Zakharov pushes his legs off easily.
Zakharov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hodge looking for subs off his back but Zakharov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zakharov seems content to control.#SUB#
Hodge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zakharov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hodge actively working from the bottom here.
Zakharov slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Zakharov dominated that 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.#R2#
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakharov throws a shot from downtown. Hodge moves away and avoids it.
Zakharov throws a looping overhand right but Hodge ducks down to avoid it.
Hodge drops his hands momentarily and Zakharov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Silas Hodge has been cut.
Roman Zakharov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zakharov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hodge, pushing him back against the cage.
Zakharov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zakharov tries a body shot but Hodge blocks it.
Hodge blocks a body shot from Zakharov.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Zakharov as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Zakharov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Zakharov lands a shot to the body.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Zakharov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zakharov lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Zakharov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov digs a right hand underneath Hodge's ribcage. Hodge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
A nice left hand lands by Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Hodge is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Zakharov.
Zakharov pushes Hodge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Hodge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakharov digs a right hand underneath Hodge's ribcage. Hodge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hodge seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Zakharov.
#KD2#
Zakharov drops Hodge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hodge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov digs a right hand into Hodge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hodge's gas tank.
Zakharov scores with a shot to the side of Hodge's head.
Zakharov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov cracks Hodge with a nice body shot.
Zakharov digs a right hand into Hodge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hodge's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zakharov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hodge or not.
Zakharov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zakharov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hodge.
Zakharov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zakharov works on Hodge's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zakharov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zakharov scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Zakharov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
A body shot lands from Zakharov.
Zakharov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Zakharov. #KD2#
Zakharov drops Hodge onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hodge is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zakharov pushes Hodge against the cage. Zakharov is working some dirty boxing. Zakharov pushes off with a quick right hook! Hodge goes down! Hodge tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zakharov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zakharov!
Roman Zakharov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFA 30
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Kingston wants to clinch.
Kingston misses with a lunging right hand
and Hodge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hodge. #TD2#
Kingston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hodge did well to prevent Kingston getting side control.
Kingston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hodge is trying to maintain the position but Kingston is very close to passing his half guard.
Hodge is pressing down on Kingston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston is in close to Hodge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kingston working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Hodge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Hodge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingston is aware though and is defending well.
Kingston with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Hodge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hodge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hodge keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Hodge trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hodge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hodge working for a triangle but Kingston defends it easily.
#T2#
Kingston postures up and lands a big shot to Hodge's brow. #SUB#
Hodge has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Kingston passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hodge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kingston postures up.
#SUB#
Kingston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kingston has managed to get both his arms back between Hodge's legs - danger averted.
Kingston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kingston stands up over Hodge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kingston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Hodge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hodge has an active guard here but Kingston has managed to pass into half guard.
Hodge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kingston distracts Hodge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kingston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kingston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hodge's head.#T4#
Hodge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##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 postures up.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hodge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hodge throws an elbow that misses. Kingston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hodge's guard. Nice move by Kingston!#REVB##SUB#
Hodge working for a triangle but Kingston defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodge keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Hodge dominated that round.
That's time! Hodge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hodge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kingston sprawls and moves away.
Kingston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hodge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kingston shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hodge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kingston scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Hodge keeps moving.
Kingston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodge is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kingston frees his head nicely. Oh but Hodge has switched to an armbar! Kingston is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Silas Hodge!
The defeated Monty Kingston had this to say: 'I should have won damn it!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Adesanya fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hodge sprawls well initially but Adesanya persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but Hodge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hodge regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adesanya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hodge is tightening it up a little... Adesanya has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Adesanya reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Adesanya taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hodge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Silas Hodge!
In defeat, Palestine Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'he's gonna be the guy watching me accomplish everything drunk at a bar saying "I beat that guy once'. |
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