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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hanson (ranked 2040 p4p, 3718 weight class) and Jocky Brodie (ranked 293 p4p, 480 weight class). Brodie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Braveheart Theme - Oakenfold Remix. David Hanson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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189 cm 21 214 3 - 2 - 1 |
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187 cm 20 210 2 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ Solid boxing Self confident |
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BJJ Brown Belt Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jocky Brodie! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brodie's guard. Hanson looking to pass the guard. Brodie looking for a sweep. Not yet Brodie, not yet. Brodie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hanson is working Brodie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hanson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Hanson throwing strikes from guard but Brodie blocks nicely. Hanson throwing strikes but missing. Hanson preventing the sweep. Brodie is trying to control the position but Hanson postures up. Brodie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Hanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hanson 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. Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brodie is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanson pushes down on Brodie's leg and manages to get into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hanson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Brodie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brodie is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold. Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brodie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanson. Brodie is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Hanson is looking to advance position but Brodie won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Brodie trying to control from the bottom.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Brodie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage. Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brodie defending well though. Hanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Brodie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily. Brodie moves into full guard.
Brodie has his foot on Hanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanson works his way back into a safe position though. Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brodie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Brodie in his guard.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brodie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brodie is stalling in the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brodie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Brodie trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom. Hanson tries to strike from the bottom.
Hanson working for a triangle but Brodie defends it easily.
Hanson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brodie doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanson has managed to lock this one up! Can Brodie escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Hanson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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