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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Carmont (ranked 2582 p4p, 3056 weight class) and Lance Hodges (ranked 277 p4p, 316 weight class). Lance Hodges is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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| 195 cm 22 275 5 - 2 - 0 |
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189 cm 21 265 2 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Carmont! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Hodges! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carmont throws a body shot but no joy.
Hodges has closed the distance and engaged Carmont in a clinch.
Carmont is working for takedown but Hodges is calmly controlling the position for now. We've been hearing reports that Carmont has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Hodges gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carmont.
Carmont is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Carmont. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carmont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hodges pulls him back up using the underhooks. Carmont has Hodges pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hodges manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hodges stops a takedown attempt from Carmont.
Carmont is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carmont drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hodges misses with a punch to the body.
Carmont is working for takedown but Hodges is calmly controlling the position for now. Carmont blocks an uppercut.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Carmont is working for takedown but Hodges is calmly controlling the position for now. Hodges is pressed up against the cage. Carmont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hodges down to the mat. Hodges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Hodges throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Carmont shoots and misses and Hodges counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jerome Carmont has been cut. Carmont tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges counters with a nice right hand that sends Carmont toppling to the canvas! Carmont scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hodges finish him?! Carmont doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Carmont is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges rushes Carmont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A nice left hand lands by Hodges.
Hodges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carmont's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hodges. Hodges prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodges is pressed up against the cage. Carmont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hodges down to the mat. Hodges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Carmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodges manages to avoid it. Hodges is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carmont with a body shot.
Hodges clinches up with Carmont and pushes him back against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hodges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Carmont has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hodges avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hodges prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hodges is pressed up against the cage. Carmont has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hodges down to the mat. Hodges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Carmont circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hodges. Carmont falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hodges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Hodges! Lance Hodges took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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