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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Hancock (ranked 1851 p4p, 2749 weight class) and Slade Hodge (ranked 194 p4p, 284 weight class). Hancock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Till I Collapse. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 cm 26 160 6 - 4 - 0 |
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177 cm 26 165 2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt World class MT KO power |
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Good wrestler Decent boxing Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Hancock! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slade Hodge! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancock tries to sprawl but Hodge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hancock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodge pulls his head out easily. Still in half guard, Hodge seems content to control.
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Hodge working Hancock over with strikes. Hodge trying to control the pace.
Hancock looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Hodge is keen to just control but Hancock is a slippery customer.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock actively working from the bottom here. Hodge is looking to advance position but Hancock won't allow it. Hodge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hancock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hodge controlling the action here. Hodge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Hancock tries to roll over but Hodge keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hancock looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hodge is trying to control the action in half guard but Hancock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hancock actively working from the bottom here. Hancock is looking for a sweep. Hodge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hancock works his way to full guard. Good work. Hodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hancock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hancock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hodge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hancock trying to control the position.
Hodge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hancock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hodge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hancock pulls down on the head and he's put Hodge to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eli Hancock! Eli Hancock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. Slade Hodge was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done here.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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26% |
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