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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Scholdster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scholdster is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fugazi, patience boy. Daniel Brooks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Scholdster's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Scholdster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks rushes Scholdster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scholdster fails to pull guard.
Scholdster tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scholdster has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Scholdster looking for a takedown.
Daniel Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Scholdster.
Brooks working Scholdster over with knees to the body.
Brooks lands an elbow just above Scholdster 's eye.
Scholdster has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scholdster jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Scholdster around his waist. Scholdster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scholdster avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Scholdster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brooks uses from the top position.
Scholdster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks gets to his feet - Scholdster follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Brooks as Scholdster shoots in.
Scholdster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scholdster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daniel Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Scholdster circles away.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Scholdster circles away and keeps his distance.
Scholdster gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Scholdster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scholdster tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Scholdster drops back down to his feet.
Scholdster tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Scholdster drops back down to his feet.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks leaning against his opponent.
Scholdster tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Scholdster drops back down to his feet.
Scholdster wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Scholdster in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scholdster jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Scholdster around his waist. Scholdster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scholdster goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scholdster takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Scholdster keeps the fight on the outside.
Scholdster is looking to chop away at Brooks's legs.
Brooks looks to clinch
so Scholdster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brooks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scholdster is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks kicks Scholdster off and gets to his feet.
Brooks gets a clinch.
Scholdster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Scholdster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brooks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brooks lands an elbow inside.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scholdster is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Scholdster letting Brooks take a breather here.
Scholdster successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scholdster controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Scholdster looks gassed!
Brooks won't allow Scholdster to sweep him here.
Scholdster is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
Brooks wants to stand but Scholdster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scholdster trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brooks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brooks leaves Scholdster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scholdster throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scholdster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scholdster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brooks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brooks looks to clinch
and Scholdster moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brooks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scholdster's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholdster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
Daniel Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Scholdster.
Scholdster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Scholdster
and Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scholdster is breathing heavily.
Scholdster takes a knee right on the jaw!
Scholdster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brooks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scholdster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Scholdster on that attempt.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Scholdster pushes him off.
Brooks looks to clinch
and Scholdster counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but Scholdster moves out of range.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks has Scholdster up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks lands an elbow inside that Scholdster shrugs off.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brooks working Scholdster over with knees to the body.
Scholdster tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scholdster avoids it.
Brooks has Scholdster pressed against the cage, preventing Scholdster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Scholdster blocks it.
Brooks lands a nice elbow.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scholdster's elbow.
Scholdster tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Scholdster drops back down to his feet.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands a damaging elbow.
Scholdster wants to stall.
Scholdster is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Scholdster is trying to maintain a safe position but Brooks gets an underhook and turns Scholdster into the cage.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Scholdster.
Brooks lands an elbow just above Scholdster 's eye.
Scholdster tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Scholdster drops back down to his feet.
Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scholdster jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Scholdster around his waist. Scholdster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Brooks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scholdster letting Brooks take a breather here.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scholdster has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brooks lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brooks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brooks obliges.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brooks lands a nice elbow.
Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brooks taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brooks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brooks pushes Scholdster up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Scholdster being controlled against the cage.
Brooks lands an elbow just above Scholdster 's eye.
Scholdster wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Scholdster blocks it.
Brooks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brooks scores a nice knee to the body.
Brooks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scholdster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scholdster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Scholdster.
Scholdster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Scholdster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Scholdster circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks moves to clinch but Scholdster breaks away
and Scholdster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brooks pushes Scholdster off looking to stand but Scholdster dives back in and keeps control.
Brooks kicks Scholdster off and gets back to his feet.
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scholdster, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brooks lands an elbow inside.
Scholdster jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Scholdster around his waist. Scholdster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Scholdster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scholdster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scholdster can't get the takedown.
Scholdster jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Scholdster around his waist. Scholdster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brooks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brooks lands an elbow inside that Scholdster shrugs off.
Daniel Brooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scholdster tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brooks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scholdster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks stalling.
Scholdster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
Brooks tries to clinch but Scholdster is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scholdster counters with a shoot takedown. Brooks fights it but they end up in guard.
Brooks wants to stand but Scholdster is controlling the position.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Scholdster from controlling successfully.
Scholdster prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Scholdster wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Scholdster trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Scholdster has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scholdster keeps the fight on the outside.
Scholdster shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Scholdster pushes him off.
Brooks darts in and clinches Scholdster up against the cage.
Brooks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scholdster tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks prevents Scholdster from breaking the clinch.
Ben Scholdster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scholdster takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Scholdster.
I think Brooks 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Brooks!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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