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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Thomlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardcastle has chosen Just Close Your Eyes by Waterproof Blonde as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good elbows
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brick Thomlinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Hardcastle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardcastle tries to clinch up but Thomlinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardcastle scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomlinson blocking the ground and pound.
Thomlinson tries to reverse the position but Hardcastle maintains control.
Thomlinson wants to hold on but Hardcastle pushes him away.
Thomlinson working to try and regain half guard.
Hardcastle wants to control the pace but Thomlinson is squirming around nicely.
Thomlinson regains half guard.
Hardcastle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thomlinson trying to control but Hardcastle postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle is looking to advance position but Thomlinson won't allow it.
Hardcastle working the head and body with strikes.
Thomlinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomlinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardcastle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomlinson working a defensive guard here.
Hardcastle throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomlinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardcastle is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomlinson keeping full guard, as Hardcastle tries to pass.
Thomlinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardcastle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thomlinson is breathing heavily.
Thomlinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hardcastle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hardcastle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hardcastle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardcastle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomlinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hardcastle slips a nice elbow through Thomlinson's hands, connecting with Thomlinson's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardcastle connects with a nice short shot to Thomlinson's temple.
Thomlinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomlinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomlinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hardcastle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hardcastle's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle turns into Thomlinson and is now in his guard.
Hardcastle thows a big elbow that misses.
Hardcastle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardcastle trying to control but Thomlinson is working from the bottom.
Hardcastle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thomlinson keeping full guard, as Hardcastle tries to pass.
Thomlinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomlinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomlinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardcastle!
Hardcastle is trying to escape the mount but Thomlinson keeps good control and instead manages to take Hardcastle's back.
Thomlinson has the hooks in. Hardcastle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomlinson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hardcastle taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brick Thomlinson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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