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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Hardman (ranked 1526 p4p, 1148 weight class) and Nick Durling (ranked 211 p4p, 151 weight class). Durling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BABYMETAL - KARATE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Durling!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durling with a hook.
Durling works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Durling gets caught napping as Hardman dives in and scores a takedown. Durling manages to retain guard.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Durling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hardman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardman trying to control but Durling is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardman manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman working for a triangle but Durling defends it easily.
Durling stays in close to Hardman's body and controls the position.
Hardman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Durling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Durling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Durling has Hardman in his guard.
Durling has his feet on Hardman's thighs here. He's pushed Hardman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hardman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Durling!
A victorious Nick Durling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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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