Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr 2
Date: May 18, 2025

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boytsov.
Boytsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Silas Hodge has been cut.
Hodge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boytsov on the side of the head.
Boytsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Hodge gets tackled into the cage by Boytsov. Boytsov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Hodge decides to pull guard.
Boytsov wants to pass the guard but Hodge is keeping the position.
Boytsov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hodge wants to sweep here but Boytsov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Boytsov pushes his legs off easily.
Boytsov passes Hodge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hodge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hodge.#T1#
Hodge keeping full guard, as Boytsov tries to pass.
Boytsov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hodge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hodge manages to get back to half guard.
Hodge moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Hodge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boytsov has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Boytsov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Hodge has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Boytsov is in a lot of trouble! Hodge is straining to finish and he's done it! Boytsov taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silas Hodge!
Dmitry Boytsov spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't care'.

Event: HFA 48
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Von Meyer lands a really nice looking cross but Hodge seems unphased.
Von Meyer lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheers as Hodge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Meyer doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Meyer.
A shot to the liver by Von Meyer. Beautiful body shot.
Von Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hodge misses with a hook.
Von Meyer lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Von Meyer closes the distance and pushes Hodge back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodge throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Meyer.
Von Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hodge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hodge 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.
Von Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Von Meyer misses with some punches.
Hodge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
Von Meyer gets through Hodge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Meyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Hodge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hodge moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Meyer wants to slow Hodge down by chopping away at his legs.
Hodge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Meyer.
Von Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hodge. #CL#
Von Meyer closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Hodge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hodge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Meyer.
Von Meyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Hodge gets through Von Meyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hodge controls his hands.
Von Meyer digs a right hand into Hodge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hodge's gas tank.
Von Meyer misses with a body punch.
Von Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Meyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Meyer lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hodge breaks the clinch.
Hodge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hodge throws an off balance right hand
and Von Meyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hodge thinking.
Von Meyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Von Meyer lands a nice shot that snaps Hodge's head back.
Hodge swings for the body but Von Meyer moves out of range.
Von Meyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hodge on the side of the head.
Hodge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Meyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hodge throws a lazy uppercut
and Hodge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hodge throws a hook but Von Meyer avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Von Meyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Meyer lands with a nice body punch.
Hodge misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Meyer counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodge throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Meyer counters with an inside leg kick.
Hodge throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Meyer counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Von Meyer clinches up with Hodge and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Meyer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Von Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hodge connects with a single shot there.
Hodge throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Meyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hodge misses with a hook
and Von Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Hodge is rocked!
A punch combination from Von Meyer misses.
Von Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Hodge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Von Meyer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hodge misses the shot to the body.
Hodge ducks under a wild hook from Von Meyer.#KD#
Von Meyer lands a left and a right that send Hodge crashing to the mat, dazed. Von Meyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hodge is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Meyer finish him?
Hodge swings widly with a right hand
and Von Meyer rattles Hodge with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Hodge tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Von Meyer dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Hodge stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Von Meyer!
Max Von Meyer retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Max Von Meyer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFA 44
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Hodge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hodge continues to drive forward.#TD#
Da Silva pulls guard successfully.
Da Silva looking to control but Hodge passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hodge is looking to advance position but Da Silva won't allow it.
Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hodge.
Hodge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Da Silva regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Hodge is controlling well. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hodge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Silva is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?
Hodge wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Da Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodge pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge passes to full mount!
Da Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Hodge has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Silva wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hodge.
Hodge throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.#SUB2#
Hodge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Silva can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Hodge looking for a guillotine from mount but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva can't escape the position. #T3#
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Hodge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hodge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hodge is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Da Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Hodge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Da Silva trying to control but Hodge postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Hodge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hodge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge trying to control the position. #T4#
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodge is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva won't allow Hodge to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a leg! Hodge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hodge manages to kick Da Silva off! Da Silva jumps back into Hodge's guard. #SUB#
Da Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hodge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Silva has Hodge in his guard.#REVB#
Hodge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hodge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silas Hodge dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hodge looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hodge.#TD#
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hodge on his heels. He'll look to pass Hodge's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hodge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Hodge's legs - danger averted.
Hodge working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Da Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hodge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Silva, into his guard. #REVB#
Hodge looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily. #SUB2#
Hodge drops back looking for a leg! Da Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Da Silva manages to kick Hodge off! Hodge jumps back into Da Silva's guard.
Hodge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hodge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hodge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hodge frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Hodge is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Da Silva is surviving well by controlling Hodge's body position as best he can. #T2##SUB2#
Hodge wants to finish this one by submission but Da Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hodge.
Da Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.#SUB2#
Hodge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Da Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Da Silva shrugs it off.
Da Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.
Da Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hodge prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Hodge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Da Silva wants to hold on but Hodge pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Hodge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Da Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hodge is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Silva. #SUB#
Da Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hodge is just riding it out for now. Da Silva eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Hodge moves into full guard. #T4##SUB#
Da Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hodge is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Da Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Hodge has switched to an armbar! Da Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Silas Hodge!

Event: HFA 40
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Som tries to bum rush Hodge with a series of wild strikes but Hodge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hodge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Som lands with a hook. Hodge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Som tries to clinch up.
Som stuffs the takedown attempt from Hodge. Hodge gets slowly back to his feet.
Som ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hodge moves away.
Hodge throws a lazy uppercut
and Hodge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Hodge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Som throws a series of punches but Hodge moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Som has managed to clinch.
Hodge tries to pull guard but Som forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Som lands with a right to the head.
Hodge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silas Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Som softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Som to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Som lands a left hand.
Som lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hodge backwards.
Hodge tries to pull guard but Som holds him up against the cage and eventually Hodge drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Som.
Som is working Hodge over against the cage.
Som tries to throw a body punch but Hodge avoids it by throwing Som back against the cage.
Som throws a punch but it's blocked by Hodge.
Hodge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hodge blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Hodge drags the fight down to the ground.
Som looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Som pushes his legs off easily.
Som controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Som stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hodge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Hodge is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hodge working for a triangle but Som defends it easily. #SUB#
Hodge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hodge controls Som momentarily but Som frees himself.
Som trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Som slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hodge trying to keep a closed guard but Som is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Som stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Som avoids the body shot from Hodge.
Trouble Som seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodge slips a jab and a cross from Som.
Som throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Som gets a clinch. #TD#
Hodge jumps guard and drags Som to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Som must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Som not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Som pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hodge is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Som avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Hodge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge wants to sweep here but Som controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Hodge has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Som doesn't defend quickly enough and Hodge has managed to lock this one up! Can Som escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hodge on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silas Hodge!

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.

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!'.

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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