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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Ethaylin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilcox tries to counter by clinching up but Ethaylin breaks away and moves out of range.
Ethaylin fails with the takedown#CL#
and Wilcox counters by clinching up. #TD#
Wilcox pulls guard.
Ethaylin wants to stand but Wilcox is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilcox throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ethaylin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilcox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Wilcox is looking for a triangle but Ethaylin pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Ethaylin postures up in Wilcox's guard and throws a big left but Wilcox blocks it.
Wilcox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Wilcox drops back looking for a leg! Ethaylin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ethaylin manages to kick Wilcox off! Wilcox jumps back into Ethaylin's guard.
Wilcox postures up and lands a big shot to Ethaylin's brow. #T2##SUB#
Wilcox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ethaylin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ethaylin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ethaylin postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilcox is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Wilcox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilcox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Ethaylin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilcox.
Wilcox cracks Ethaylin with a solid left hand.
Wilcox chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilcox landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Wilcox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilcox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been informed that Ethaylin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wilcox stands up over Ethaylin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilcox cracks Ethaylin with a solid left hand.
Ethaylin has momentary wrist control but Wilcox slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilcox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilcox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ethaylin's head.
Ethaylin looks winded!
Ethaylin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilcox is in close to Ethaylin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Wilcox preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox lands a couple of elbows.
Wilcox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilcox chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ethaylin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilcox connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antony Wilcox 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#
A low kick from Ethaylin misses #TD#
and Wilcox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilcox.
Wilcox landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilcox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilcox connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilcox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilcox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ethaylin can do to turn this around?
Wilcox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ethaylin has momentary wrist control but Wilcox slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ethaylin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilcox defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox working some strikes from top position.
Wilcox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ethaylin's head.
Ethaylin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wilcox working some strikes from top position.
Wilcox landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Ethaylin is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wilcox 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.
Ethaylin is still in real trouble! Can Wilcox finish him?
Wilcox working some strikes from top position.
Wilcox connects with a couple of short punches.
Antony Wilcox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Wilcox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilcox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilcox lands a couple of digs.
Wilcox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilcox with a nice head shot there.
Wilcox scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilcox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilcox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Wilcox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilcox scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilcox landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilcox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilcox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ethaylin's head.
Wilcox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilcox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilcox distracts Ethaylin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilcox landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilcox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilcox postures up and lands a big shot to Ethaylin's brow.
Wilcox is in close to Ethaylin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilcox cracks Ethaylin with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox works over Ethaylin with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Wilcox connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilcox landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilcox stopping the sweep attempt from Ethaylin.
Wilcox lands a couple of digs.
Wilcox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilcox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilcox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilcox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilcox with a nice head shot there.
Wilcox cracks Ethaylin with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Wilcox 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.
Ethaylin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ethaylin working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Wilcox is working Ethaylin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilcox cracks Ethaylin with a solid left hand.
Wilcox 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilcox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilcox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Wilcox drops back looking for a leg! Ethaylin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ethaylin manages to kick Wilcox off! Wilcox jumps back into Ethaylin's guard.
Wilcox stands up over Ethaylin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antony Wilcox dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ethaylin has Wilcox up against the cage in a clinch.
Ethaylin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ethaylin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ethaylin.
Ethaylin is trying to break the clinch but Wilcox is controlling him.
Wilcox jumps guard but Ethaylin stands there with Wilcox around his waist. Wilcox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wilcox tries to pull guard but Ethaylin holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilcox drops back down to his feet.
Ethaylin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ethaylin taking a breather.
Ethaylin looking for a takedown. #T1#
Ethaylin working hard to break the clinch.
Ethaylin trying to control the position but instead, Wilcox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ethaylin into the cage.#TD#
Wilcox jumps guard.
#SUB#
Wilcox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilcox has a closed guard, preventing Ethaylin from standing up.
Wilcox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilcox wants to sweep here but Ethaylin controlling him for the moment.
Ethaylin wants to stand and escape but instead Wilcox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilcox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilcox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilcox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ethaylin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Wilcox is in close to Ethaylin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilcox distracts Ethaylin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilcox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilcox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilcox working some strikes from top position.
Ethaylin wants to get back to his feet but Wilcox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilcox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilcox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilcox landing with the ground and pound.
Wilcox is working Ethaylin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Wilcox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ethaylin's head.
Wilcox working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ethaylin's head.#SUB#
Wilcox drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wilcox as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ethaylin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wilcox! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Antony Wilcox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Marsh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ethaylin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marsh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marsh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Marsh gets to his feet - Ethaylin follows without any prompting.
Ethaylin looks winded!
Marsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ethaylin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsh somewhat.
Good shot there by Ethaylin.#TD2#
Ethaylin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marsh napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Marsh sneaks out the side door and pushes Ethaylin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Marsh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ethaylin is trying to break free.
Ethaylin can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Ethaylin wants the takedown. Marsh is fighting it off but Ethaylin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marsh's guard against the cage.
Marsh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ethaylin is controlling him.
Marsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsh, not yet. #SUB#
Marsh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ethaylin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES#
Marsh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Marsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Marsh pulls guard successfully.
Marsh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Marsh has his foot on Ethaylin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ethaylin works his way back into a safe position though.
Marsh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ethaylin's guard. #REVR##SU#
Marsh gets to his feet - Ethaylin follows without any prompting.
Ethaylin throws a head kick that misses
and Marsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marsh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ethaylin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marsh somewhat.#T4#
Marsh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ethaylin tries to avoid it but Marsh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ethaylin to the ground. Ethaylin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ethaylin throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
As Marsh backs off Ethaylin throws a huge counter combo but Marsh manages to avoid it all.
We've been informed that Ethaylin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ethaylin throws a head kick but Marsh moves out of range.
#CL#
Marsh has Ethaylin up against the cage in a clinch.
Ethaylin has had enough of the clinch but Marsh keeps him there for the moment.
Ethaylin lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Marsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick by Ethaylin misses
and Marsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsh goes for a double leg but Ethaylin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ethaylin continues to drive forward.
Ethaylin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ethaylin sprawls well. Ethaylin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsh gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Ethaylin clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh tries to land a knee to the head but Ethaylin blocks with his arms.
Ethaylin is breathing heavily.
Marsh tries to pull guard but Ethaylin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Marsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Ethaylin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Marsh rushes Ethaylin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Marsh manages to pull guard.
Ethaylin 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.
Stan Marsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ethaylin postures up.
#SU2#
Ethaylin stands up and waves to Marsh to follow him.
Marsh blocks a head kick by Ethaylin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsh. #T2#
Ethaylin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Ethaylin lands a high kick!
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ethaylin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsh.
Ethaylin unleashes a big counter combination but Marsh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marsh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ethaylin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Ethaylin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marsh is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SU2#
Ethaylin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Marsh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ethaylin is trying to defend but Marsh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marsh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethaylin is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keough Ethaylin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marsh fails to land the takedown.
Ethaylin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Marsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ethaylin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Ethaylin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ethaylin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ethaylin wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh has a takedown stuffed.
Ethaylin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Marsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ethaylin throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Marsh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keough Ethaylin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ethaylin throws a right and a left that Marsh avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsh.
Ethaylin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Marsh misses with a takedown attempt - Ethaylin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ethaylin tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Marsh closes the distance and pushes Ethaylin back into the cage.#T2##TD#
Marsh decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Ethaylin gets to his feet - Marsh follows without any prompting.
Ethaylin misses with a head kick.
Marsh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marsh is defended easily by Ethaylin.
Ethaylin stuffs the takedown.
Ethaylin is looking for the big counter here.
Marsh shoots and misses
and Ethaylin counters with a two punch combo.
Marsh misses with a takedown
and Marsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Marsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Ethaylin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ethaylin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ethaylin swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Marsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsh.
Ethaylin unleashes a big counter combination but Marsh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ethaylin tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Ethaylin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsh manages to avoid it.#TD#
Marsh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Marsh stands up and beckons Ethaylin to his feet.
Marsh shoots in and drives through. Ethaylin sprawls well.
Marsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ethaylin counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Ethaylin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Marsh sneaks out the side door and pushes Ethaylin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marsh has his takedown stuffed
and Ethaylin counters with a head kick. That will keep Marsh thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Keough Ethaylin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ethaylin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keough Ethaylin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Hodge tries a head kick but it misses.
Hodge shoots in but Ethaylin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Hodge.
Ethaylin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Hodge. No joy for Ethaylin on that attempt.
Hodge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ethaylin thows a body kick. Hodge tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keough Ethaylin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ethaylin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hodge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Hodge avoids the body shot from Ethaylin.
Ethaylin connects with a high kick.
Ethaylin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Ethaylin looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Ethaylin just gets out of the way.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ethaylin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolph Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ethaylin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hodge's head.
Ethaylin lands a front kick.
Ethaylin thuds his shin into the meat of Hodge's side.#T2##CL2#
Ethaylin has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Ethaylin is trying to break free.
Ethaylin throws a punch but it's blocked by Hodge.
Hodge has Ethaylin pressed against the cage, preventing Ethaylin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hodge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ethaylin lands a right hand.
Ethaylin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ethaylin working hard to break the clinch.
Hodge really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hodge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Ethaylin breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ethaylin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ethaylin connects with a high kick. #T3#
Ethaylin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hodge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ethaylin drives through and clinches with Hodge against the cage.
Ethaylin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ethaylin tries to break free but Hodge pushes him back against the cage.
Hodge has Ethaylin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ethaylin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hodge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ethaylin uses from the top position.
Hodge wants to get back to his feet but Ethaylin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hodge controlling the position.
Ethaylin stopping the sweep attempt from Hodge.
Ethaylin 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 looking to control but Ethaylin passes into half guard.
#T4#
Ethaylin lands strikes from half guard.
Hodge is positioning himself well to prevent Ethaylin advancing to mount.
Hodge throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hodge is trying to get back to full guard.
Ethaylin blocks the strikes from Hodge.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ethaylin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hodge is controlling Ethaylin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keough Ethaylin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ethaylin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hodge tries a head kick but it misses.
Ethaylin cracks Hodge with a good jab.
Ethaylin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ethaylin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hodge.
Ethaylin misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hodge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ethaylin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Ethaylin sneaks out the side door and pushes Hodge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Hodge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodge lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ethaylin wants to hit a switch here but Hodge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ethaylin there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge lands a heavy elbow.
Hodge lands with some strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hodge avoids the attempt from Ethaylin to control.
Hodge landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#
Ethaylin is rocked!#T2#
Hodge is landing with some decent strikes but Ethaylin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hodge lands a couple of good shots and Ethaylin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ethaylin is still in real trouble! Can Hodge finish him?
Hodge lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ethaylin's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hodge is raining down hard shots and and Ethaylin has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adolph Hodge!
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