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Event:
Embrace FC 1
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bill tries for a takedown but Hodge circles away easily
and Hodge counters with a nice uppercut.
Bill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bill thinking.
Hodge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown but Bill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bill misses with a takedown attempt
and Hodge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mose Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Bill.
A head kick by Bill misses
and Hodge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hodge gets caught flat footed, as Bill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bill won't allow Hodge to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bill defends well.#T1#
Hodge controlling the position.
Bill trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill forces his way into half guard.
Bill lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodge trying to control from the bottom.
Hodge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bill. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hodge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bill is working away from the top position though.
Bill trying to control the action but Hodge is working from the bottom.
Bill thows a huge punch but Hodge dodges it nicely.
Bill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Hodge is rocked!
Bill lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Hodge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hodge tries to roll over but Bill keeps him under control.
Bill lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hodge quite badly. Hodge pulls Bill in close trying to recover. Bill postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hodge on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hodge doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kill Bill!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Hodge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Mose Hodge has been cut.#KD#
Djagoev drops Hodge with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hodge looks back up at him and smiles so Djagoev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Hodge is rocked!
Djagoev fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hodge square on the jaw! Damn, Hodge is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasili Djagoev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Djagoev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hodge.
Djagoev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hodge.
Hodge working the head and body with strikes.
Djagoev is looking to improve his position.
Hodge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hodge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Djagoev defending well though.
Hodge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hodge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Djagoev's head. #SU2#
Hodge decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hodge takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Djagoev - just one landing.
Djagoev lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodge throws a hook but Djagoev avoids it easily.
Djagoev throws a jab when Hodge was well out of range.
A jab from Djagoev finds it's way through Hodge's defenses. #T1#
Djagoev tests Hodge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Hodge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hodge dives in for a single leg takedown but Djagoev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hodge misses with an uppercut
and Djagoev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hodge 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Hodge is rocked!
Hodge gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Djagoev gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasili Djagoev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Hodge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Djagoev.#CUT#
It looks like Mose Hodge has been cut.
Hodge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hodge throws a hook but Djagoev avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Djagoev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hodge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hodge throws a hook but Djagoev blocks it.
Djagoev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hodge throws the left hand but Djagoev avoids the punch easily.
Mose Hodge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodge misses with a straight right.
Hodge takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Hodge is rocked!
Hodge misses with an uppercut. Djagoev saw that one coming.
Hodge is still on wobbly legs! Can Djagoev finish him?
Djagoev fakes the body blow, causing Hodge to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hodge goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasili Djagoev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nimr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Hodge rushes Nimr and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Nimr.
#TD#
Hodge pulls Nimr into guard.
Hodge looking for a sweep. Not yet Hodge, not yet. #SUB#
Hodge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nimr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hodge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nimr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hodge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimr stopping the sweep attempt from Hodge.#T1#
Hodge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nimr trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hodge working for a triangle but Nimr defends it easily.
Nimr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nimr 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... Nimr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nimr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nimr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hodge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mose Hodge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Vladaminov is looking to clinch.
Hodge leaves Vladaminov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Hodge counters with a quick kick to the body but Vladaminov blocks it.
Vladaminov darts in trying to clinch
and Hodge counters with a two punch combo.
Vladaminov shoots for a takedown but Hodge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladaminov throws a hook but Hodge avoids it easily.
Hodge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladaminov moves in looking to clinch but Hodge pushes him off.#T1##TD#
Hodge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vladaminov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hodge is working away from the top position though.
Hodge stops Vladaminov from getting back to his feet.
Vladaminov is pressing down on Hodge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hodge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hodge being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Vladaminov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hodge has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Vladaminov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hodge is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Vladaminov looking for submissions off his back.
Hodge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vladaminov wants to control but Hodge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hodge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Vladaminov has hold of Hodge's hands but Hodge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hodge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vladaminov wants to get back to full guard.
Vladaminov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vladaminov is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vladaminov avoid being mounted?
Vladaminov tries to get to full guard but Hodge has control of the leg.
Hodge moves nicely into side control.
Vladaminov looks winded!
Vladaminov wants to control but Hodge postures up.#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.
Vladaminov tries to bench press Hodge off him but Hodge keeps the position.
Vladaminov misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB#
Hodge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vladaminov is looking to reverse the position.
Hodge working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Hodge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vladaminov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hodge's guard! Nice work there by Vladaminov!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Vladaminov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge wants to stand and escape but Vladaminov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mose Hodge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vladaminov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hodge tries to avoid it but Vladaminov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hodge to the ground. Hodge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hodge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vladaminov throws a series of punches but Hodge avoids them all with ease.
Hodge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hodge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hodge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Hodge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hodge showed some decent athleticism there.
Hodge wants to take a breather but Vladaminov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vladaminov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hodge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vladaminov's head.
Mose Hodge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodge is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Hodge stands up over Vladaminov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Vladaminov is looking for a triangle but Hodge pushes his legs off easily.
Hodge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladaminov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Vladaminov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hodge stacks Vladaminov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hodge!
Vladaminov is breathing heavily.
Hodge trying to control the action but Vladaminov is working from the bottom.
Vladaminov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodge landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hodge working the body and head with strikes.
Hodge lands some shots froms side control.
Vladaminov is being controlled here.
Vladaminov tries to buck Hodge off but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge grinds an elbow into Vladaminov's temple. #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! #SUB#
Hodge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vladaminov, who protects the arm well.
Hodge lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Vladaminov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hodge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vladaminov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hodge lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hodge gets to mount! Vladaminov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hodge avoids the attempt from Vladaminov to control.
Hodge landing punches.
Vladaminov tries to lock up and control but Hodge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vladaminov tries to reverse the position but Hodge maintains control.#T4#
Vladaminov tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.
Hodge landing punches.
Vladaminov working to try and regain half guard.
Hodge landing strikes from the mount.
Hodge is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hodge 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.
Hodge lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge controlling the position easily from mount.
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!#SUB#
Hodge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vladaminov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vladaminov shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mose Hodge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vladaminov shoots in but Hodge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexi Vladaminov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladaminov closes the distance and clinches up with Hodge, looking for a takedown. Vladaminov pushes Hodge against the cage but Hodge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Vladaminov has managed to clinch.
Hodge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hodge.
Vladaminov is trying to force a seperation but Hodge has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladaminov has a couple of punches blocked by Hodge.
Hodge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladaminov prevents it.
#TD2#
Vladaminov decides to pull guard. #T1#
Hodge working some strikes from top position.
Hodge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hodge won't allow Vladaminov to get back to his feet.
Vladaminov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladaminov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vladaminov, not yet.
Hodge cracks Vladaminov with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Vladaminov working for a triangle but Hodge defends it easily.
Hodge scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hodge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hodge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hodge cracks Vladaminov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vladaminov struggling a bit here.
Hodge scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Hodge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hodge working the ground and pound.#T3#
Vladaminov stops Hodge from passing to mount.
Hodge lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Hodge stands up and beckons Vladaminov to his feet.
Mose Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladaminov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hodge but Hodge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mose Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Vladaminov.
Vladaminov tries to clinch but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
Vladaminov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hodge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vladaminov shoots and misses
and Hodge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL#
Hodge has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Hodge pulls guard successfully.
Hodge 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#
Hodge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hodge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Vladaminov is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mose Hodge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mose Hodge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Hodge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brian Knappmiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodge ducks under a wild hook from Knappmiller.#TD2#
Knappmiller looking to score a takedown here. Hodge is defending well but Knappmiller drives through and ends up in Hodge's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knappmiller tries to stand but Hodge is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge trying to control the position.
Knappmiller trying to move into half guard but instead Hodge has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knappmiller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hodge defends it easily.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge is standing up over Knappmiller. Knappmiller looks to escape but Hodge dives into side control.
#T1#
Knappmiller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hodge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hodge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knappmiller is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Hodge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Hodge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hodge is trying to drag Knappmiller to the mat but Knappmiller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hodge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knappmiller up against the cage.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Knappmiller has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knappmiller just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mose Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge avoiding damage.
Hodge wants to break free but Knappmiller has control.
#BC2#
Knappmiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knappmiller misses the shot to the body.
As Knappmiller tries to get set, Hodge tries to push him back and clinch up but Knappmiller manages to avoid the attempt.
Knappmiller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodge swivels and escapes.#T3#
Knappmiller wants to clinch up but Hodge keeps it at a distance.
Hodge throws a counter high kick but Knappmiller was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knappmiller is looking to slow Hodge down with leg kicks.
Knappmiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Hodge circles away.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Knappmiller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Knappmiller moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Hodge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knappmiller throws an elbow that misses. Hodge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knappmiller's guard. Nice move by Hodge!#REVR#
Hodge lands a couple of digs.
Hodge postures up and lands a big shot to Knappmiller's brow.
Hodge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knappmiller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knappmiller wants to stand up but Hodge is controlling him. #T4##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.
Knappmiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knappmiller keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hodge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge prevents Knappmiller from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mose Hodge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Knappmiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knappmiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knappmiller misses with a head kick.
Hodge tries to counter by clinching up but Knappmiller breaks away and moves out of range.
Hodge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knappmiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knappmiller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hodge avoids the head kick by Knappmiller.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knappmiller fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hodge rushes Knappmiller and presses him up against the cage.
Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knappmiller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hodge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knappmiller just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Knappmiller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knappmiller wants to clinch up but Hodge keeps it at a distance.
Knappmiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knappmiller looks to throw the jab but Hodge is out of range.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Knappmiller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knappmiller wants to clinch.
Knappmiller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Knappmiller looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Knappmiller just gets out of the way.#CL#
Hodge rushes Knappmiller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Knappmiller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hodge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knappmiller smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mose Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knappmiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knappmiller is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knappmiller.
Hodge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Knappmiller does no damage.
Knappmiller throws a sloppy head kick
and Hodge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Knappmiller.
Hodge dodges the punch combination from Knappmiller.
Hodge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knappmiller wants to clinch up but Hodge keeps it at a distance.
Knappmiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Knappmiller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hodge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hodge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodge lands in his opponent's guard.
Hodge landing with the ground and pound.
Knappmiller striking off his back but it's not causing Hodge any problems.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knappmiller holds on and takes a little breather.
Hodge lands a couple of elbows.
Hodge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Hodge landing with the ground and pound.
Hodge cracks Knappmiller with a solid left hand.
Hodge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hodge landing with the ground and pound.
Hodge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knappmiller keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
Hodge 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mose Hodge will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hodge moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Knappmiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hodge swats away the attempt to clinch by Knappmiller.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Knappmiller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Knappmiller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hodge's half guard.#SUB#
Hodge looking for subs from the bottom but Knappmiller mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knappmiller looking to control but Hodge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1##SUB2#
Knappmiller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hodge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hodge!
Knappmiller has his hands on Hodge's head, controlling the position.
Knappmiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodge landing with the ground and pound.
Hodge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hodge slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hodge 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.
Knappmiller taking some punishment here, with Hodge in his half guard. #SU#
Hodge decides to return to a standing position.
Brian Knappmiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knappmiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knappmiller misses with a head kick.
Hodge circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Knappmiller looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Knappmiller just gets out of the way.
Knappmiller tries to clinch but Hodge moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Hodge has closed the distance and engaged Knappmiller in a clinch.
#TD#
Hodge ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hodge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hodge wants to sweep but no luck.
Knappmiller controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knappmiller defends well.#SUB#
Knappmiller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knappmiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knappmiller is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knappmiller wants to stand but Hodge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mose Hodge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hodge, 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mose Hodge!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hodge wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kapunen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kapunen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Kapunen slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kapunen scoring with punches from side control.
Hodge is trying to improve his position.
Hodge wants to control but Kapunen postures up.
Hodge tries to bench press Kapunen off him but Kapunen keeps the position.
Hodge is trying to buck Kapunen off.
Hodge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kapunen's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kapunen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Kapunen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kapunen prevents Hodge from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kapunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Kapunen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hodge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kapunen pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kapunen stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back.
Kapunen wants to pass the guard but Hodge is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hodge tries to get to full guard but Kapunen has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hodge gets caught napping as Kapunen dives in and scores a takedown. Hodge manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anto Kapunen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hodge gets a clinch.
Hodge tries to pull guard but Kapunen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kapunen is trying to trip Hodge. He has hold of a leg but Hodge is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kapunen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kapunen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kapunen tries to stand but Hodge is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge trying to control the position.
Hodge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kapunen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Kapunen content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kapunen pushes down on Hodge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kapunen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kapunen fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Kapunen lands with some strikes.
Kapunen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hodge?
#SUB2#
Kapunen looking to secure an arm triangle but Hodge defends it well.
Hodge tries to control the position but Kapunen now has his back.
#SUB2#
Kapunen is looking for the choke from the back position but Hodge is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Hodge tries to roll but Kapunen sticks to his back.
Kapunen controls the position.
Kapunen is continuing to stall.
Hodge wants to get back to his feet.
Hodge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kapunen has the hooks in. Hodge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Kapunen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hodge turns into him and now he's in Kapunen's guard.
Kapunen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hodge wants to control from the top but Kapunen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kapunen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hodge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hodge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anto Kapunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hodge tries to clinch there but Kapunen circles away.
And Kapunen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hodge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mose Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kapunen feints the counter takedown.
Kapunen closes the distance and clinches up with Hodge, looking for a takedown. Kapunen pushes Hodge against the cage but Hodge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kapunen tries to keep at a distance but Hodge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hodge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kapunen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kapunen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hodge after a bit of a struggle. #T1##TD2#
Kapunen gets control of Hodge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kapunen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hodge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kapunen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kapunen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hodge throwing strikes but missing.
Kapunen is trying to keep Hodge in close.
Kapunen keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
Kapunen controlling Hodge's posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kapunen trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kapunen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hodge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mose Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anto Kapunen.
Kapunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kapunen.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Kapunen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3##TD2#
Kapunen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hodge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kapunen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kapunen passes Hodge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hodge manages to get to full guard.
Kapunen looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kapunen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hodge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kapunen is one step ahead there.
Kapunen passes Hodge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mose Hodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anto Kapunen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapunen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anto Kapunen.
I've got Kapunen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anto Kapunen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Romanoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodge is just out of range.
Romanoff scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Mose Hodge has been cut.
Romanoff misses with a straight left.
Romanoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hodge moves away from the strike by Romanoff.
Romanoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hodge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romanoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hodge was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanoff.
Romanoff throws a combination that misses
and Hodge counters with a two punch combo.
Romanoff wants to clinch but Hodge slips to the side
and Hodge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanoff misses with the body kick#TD#
and Hodge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hodge.
Hodge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romanoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hodge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romanoff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodge is controlling him.
Hodge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romanoff's head.
Hodge stays in close to Romanoff's body and controls the position.
Hodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romanoff swings for the body but Hodge moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Romanoff.
Romanoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Artyom Romanoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hodge slips a jab from Romanoff.
Artyom Romanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Romanoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hodge slips under a jab.
Romanoff blocks a head kick by Hodge.
Romanoff misses with a hook.
As Romanoff looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Romanoff just gets out of the way.
Hodge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Romanoff takes the fight into the clinch.
Romanoff lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Romanoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romanoff is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romanoff down to the mat. Romanoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romanoff scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Romanoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romanoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanoff looks winded!
Romanoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hodge counters with a stiff right hand.
Romanoff dips to his left and cracks Hodge with an uppercut!
Romanoff misses with a looping left.
Romanoff looks to land a right hand but Hodge moved out of range.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
Hodge dodges the punch combination from Romanoff.
#T4##CL2#
Romanoff rushes Hodge and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanoff misses the target.
Hodge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romanoff misses with the combination.
Romanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodge is just out of range.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
Hodge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanoff.
Romanoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Romanoff looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Romanoff just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artyom Romanoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mose Hodge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hodge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanoff throws a series of punches but Hodge moves out of range.
Hodge moves out of range of the strikes.
Hodge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romanoff connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Hodge tumbling to the canvas! Romanoff pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Hodge was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Artyom Romanoff!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Hodge moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hodge pulls guard.
Gagarin trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom.
Hodge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gagarin on the ground.
Gagarin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hodge has wrist control.#SUB#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gagarin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gagarin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gagarin stopping the sweep attempt from Hodge.
Gagarin trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gagarin 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.
Hodge keeping moving, preventing Gagarin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge 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.#SUB2#
Gagarin has gone for a leg lock! Hodge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gagarin's guard.#REVR##T1#
Hodge throwing strikes from guard but Gagarin blocks nicely.
Gagarin being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Hodge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Hodge rushes Gagarin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#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.#TD#
Hodge pulls guard.
Hodge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gagarin landing some decent shots from guard.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Hodge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gagarin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hodge, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagarin wants to control from the top but Hodge keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gagarin has gone for a leg lock! Hodge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gagarin's guard.#REVR##T3#
Gagarin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hodge manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Hodge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gagarin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gagarin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gagarin trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom.
Gagarin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hodge has wrist control.
Gagarin trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gagarin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hodge dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hodge cracks Gagarin with a solid left hand.
Hodge with a nice head shot there.
Gagarin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gagarin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge works over Gagarin with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Gagarin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gagarin looks winded!
Gagarin controls Hodge momentarily but Hodge frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mose Hodge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hodge shoots in and gets a takedown into Gagarin's guard.
Hodge throws a big elbow that misses.
Mose Hodge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hodge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gagarin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gagarin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gagarin! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge is trying to buck Gagarin off.
Gagarin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Hodge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hodge manages to get back to half guard.
Gagarin moves nicely into side control.
Hodge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gagarin can do to turn this around?
Hodge is looking for a sweep.
Gagarin throws a strike aimed at the side of Hodge's head but Hodge avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Gagarin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hodge can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hodge stops Gagarin from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Gagarin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
Gagarin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hodge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gagarin's guard! Nice work there by Hodge!
Gagarin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hodge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gagarin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hodge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Hodge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gagarin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hodge uses it to pass to side control.
Hodge staying calm.
Hodge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hodge scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gagarin to see if he's OK.#T4#
Hodge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gagarin tries to bench press Hodge off him but Hodge keeps the position.
Hodge is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gagarin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gagarin tries to buck Hodge off but Hodge is having none of it.
Gagarin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hodge lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hodge lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gagarin has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mose Hodge dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hodge looking to score a takedown here. Gagarin is defending well but Hodge drives through and ends up in Gagarin's guard.#ES2#
Gagarin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hodge has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD#
Hodge has Gagarin 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 Gagarin tumbling to the mat - Hodge dives into Gagarin's guard.
Hodge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hodge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gagarin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gagarin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gagarin trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gagarin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gagarin being controlled here momentarily.
Gagarin connects with a couple of short punches.
Hodge 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hodge holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Gagarin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hodge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hodge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hodge! #REVR##T3#
You can see the frustration on Gagarin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hodge happy to just control the position for now.
Gagarin is trying to get back to half guard.
Hodge taking a breather here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gagarin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Gagarin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hodge cracks Gagarin with a big right hand but Gagarin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hodge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gagarin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hodge tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mose Hodge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mose Hodge!
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