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Event:
RMMA 18 - Curtis v Diaz
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Molina does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Hodge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Hodge misses.
Molina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hodge misses with a low kick as Molina jumps back.
Molina lands an overhand right.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hodge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hodge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hodge moves forwards but Molina connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Slade Hodge has been cut.
Hodge misses with a looping right.
Molina looks to land a left hand but Hodge moved out of range nicely.
Hodge slips under a jab.
Molina cracks Hodge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hodge.
Hodge takes one on the button.
Hodge takes one on the button.
Hodge throws a hook but Molina blocks it.
Hodge fails to land with a series of punches.
Molina throws out a loose jab but Hodge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molina misses with a looping left.
Molina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hodge moves out of range as Molina strikes.
Nice cross by Molina.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Molina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hodge.#ROC#Hodge is rocked!
Molina is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hodge walks straight into a right hand from Molina - that's dropped him! Molina jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hodge from any more punishment! Hodge complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hector Molina!
Hector Molina looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I feel amazing. I put in the work, stuck to the plan, and got it done. My opponent was tough, but I was prepared. At the end of the day, I cannot afford to lose.'.
Slade Hodge spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not done here.'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Montreal 2
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Hancock tries to sprawl but Hodge drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge working Hancock over with strikes.
Hodge trying to control the pace. #SUB#
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.#T1##SUB#
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.#SUB#
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hancock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3##SUB#
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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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Hodge throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Eduardo Matador has been cut.
Matador fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hodge.
Matador avoids the body shot from Hodge.
Hodge drops Matador with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hodge follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Hodge!
After the fight, Slade Hodge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Hodge has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Alro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alro keeps the fight on the outside.
Alro throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Hodge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodge is in Alro's guard.
Hodge working some strikes from top position.
Hodge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hodge would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hodge preventing the sweep.
Hodge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodge is controlling him.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alro wants to stand but Hodge is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Hodge fails to land the takedown.
Alro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodge swivels and escapes.
Alro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hodge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alro counters with a straight right hand.
Alro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hodge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hodge sprawls and moves away.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Hodge tries to clinch there but Alro circles away.
#CL#
Alro has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
#BC#
Alro breaks from the clinch.
Hodge shoots in but Alro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alro moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alro is trying to stand up here but Hodge is controlling him well.
Hodge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hodge lands with a punch from half guard.
Hodge is controlling the pace.
#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hodge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hodge is thwarting Alro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge stalling. #T4#
Alro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hodge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hodge is nestled in close to Alro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Hodge 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Alro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt - Alro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Hodge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alro wants to stand and escape but Hodge is having none of it.
Alro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hodge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge trying to control but Alro is working from the bottom.
Hodge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alro works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Hodge controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alro trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hodge defending well as Alro loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Alro.#CUT#It looks like Slade Hodge has been cut.
Hodge misses with a takedown
and Alro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hodge's knee momentarily.
Hodge dives in and grabs Alro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alro pushes down on Hodge's head and hops out.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Alro tries to clinch but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alro defends it nicely.
Alro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Hodge wants to clinch up but Alro keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Hodge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alro on his heels. He'll look to pass Alro's guard now, I'm sure.
Hodge wants to control from the top but Alro keeps moving.
Alro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hodge is continuing to stall.#T3#
Alro trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alro keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hodge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alro.#TD2#
Alro gets caught flat footed, as Hodge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hodge passes Alro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hodge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Alro looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hodge is taking a breather. Alro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Hodge seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slade Hodge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Slade Hodge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Alro throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Alro rushes Hodge and presses him up against the cage.
Hodge wants a takedown.
Alro crunches a lovely knee into Hodge's ribcage.
Alro tries to land knees in the clinch but Hodge avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Alro breaks the clinch.
Hodge shoots in but no luck this time.
Alro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hodge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hodge somewhat.
Juan Alro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Hodge swats away the attempt to clinch by Alro.
Hodge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hodge momentarily.
Alro scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Hodge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Hodge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alro sprawls well initially but Hodge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alro wants to stand back up but Hodge manages to pass into side control.
Alro prevents Hodge from improving position.
Hodge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Alro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hodge in side control, throwing shots but Alro defends. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Alro is looking for a sweep.
Hodge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alro keeps working.
Hodge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hodge remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The adventures of Hodge the control monster continue. Boring.#T3#
Alro can't do much from the bottom here.
Alro tries to escape but Hodge is in control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hodge shoots in but Alro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alro swivels and escapes.
Hodge blocks a head kick by Alro.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alro shoots in but Hodge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hodge fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alro did well to prevent Hodge getting side control.
Alro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hodge passes to full mount!
Hodge working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hodge controlling from mount.
Hodge lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Alro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Alro!
Juan Alro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Slade Hodge had this to say: 'I'm not done here.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Chavan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hodge back to the cage. Chavan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chavan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chavan scores with a head kick. Hodge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavan. That's going to slow Hodge down.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavan as he avoids it easily.
Hodge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavan swivels and escapes.
Chavan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chavan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavan lands a jab-cross combination.
Hodge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavan tries to avoid it but Hodge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavan to the ground. Chavan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shubham Chavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
Hodge looks for a takedown but Chavan sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt
and Chavan counters with a nice body shot.
Chavan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Slade Hodge has been cut.
Hodge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chavan pinned against the cage. Chavan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Hodge instigates a clinch.
Hodge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chavan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Chavan manages to break the clinch.
Hodge darts in looking for a takedown but Chavan gets double underhooks and turns Hodge into the cage.
Chavan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Hodge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hodge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Hodge has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Hodge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hodge controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chavan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hodge fails to land the takedown.
Hodge on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Hodge has Chavan up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hodge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chavan can't fight it off and eventually Hodge manages to take the fight to the floor. Chavan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
Hodge is stalling in the full guard.
Chavan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chavan tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Chavan wriggles free and stands up.
Hodge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chavan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chavan thumps Hodge with a low kick.
Hodge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hodge fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shubham Chavan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Hodge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hodge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Hodge tries to get set, Chavan tries to push him back and clinch up but Hodge manages to avoid the attempt.
Hodge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left and a right from Chavan both land. Nice combination.
Chavan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hodge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chavan is looking for a counter combo.
Chavan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shubham Chavan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Hodge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge dives in and grabs Chavan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavan pushes down on Hodge's head and hops out.#TD2#
Hodge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavan quickly recovers to half guard.
Chavan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hodge on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodge is pressing down on Chavan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavan is holding on for now.
Hodge is breathing heavily.
Hodge sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Chavan is refusing to be controlled, as Hodge sits in half guard.
Hodge content to control rather than advance.
Slade Hodge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hodge is pressing down on Chavan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavan is holding on for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hodge is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chavan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hodge can do to turn this around?
Chavan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavan throws a big counter combination but Hodge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Hodge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chavan on his heels. He'll look to pass Chavan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hodge sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Hodge trying to move into half guard but instead Chavan has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Chavan wants to get up but he can't break Hodge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.#SU#
Chavan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chavan misses with a double jab.
Chavan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Hodge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chavan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodge is in Chavan's guard.
Hodge sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hodge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chavan's guard.
Hodge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hodge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chavan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge wants to advance to full mount but Chavan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hodge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shubham Chavan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Hodge's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hodge scores with a takedown into Chavan's guard.
Hodge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hodge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavan is keeping the position for now.
Hodge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Hodge pushing down on Chavan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hodge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hodge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hodge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hodge controlling the pace.
Hodge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hodge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hodge works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Hodge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chavan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hodge controlling from mount. #T3#
A nice elbow there by Hodge.#SUB2#
Hodge has isolated one of Chavan's arms. Chavan looking to fight him off but Hodge twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slade Hodge!
Slade Hodge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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