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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brooksbank (ranked 3984 p4p, 374 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 1469 p4p, 168 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
15 - 27 - 0 |
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171 cm
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158 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooksbank misses with a kick to the body.
Brooksbank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussain throws Brooksbank to one side and escapes!
Hussain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hussain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hussain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brooksbank doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Brooksbank finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hussain instigates a clinch.
Brooksbank pulls guard effortlessly.
Hussain wants to get up but he can't break Brooksbank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brooksbank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hussain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooksbank is proving hard to escape from.
Hussain wants to stand and escape but instead Brooksbank has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain keeping full guard, as Brooksbank tries to pass.
Brooksbank won't allow Hussain to get back to his feet.
Hussain keeping full guard, as Brooksbank tries to pass.
Hussain wants to stand and escape but Brooksbank is having none of it.
Hussain is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brooksbank dives into side control.
Brooksbank has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hussain!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooksbank trying to control but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Brooksbank's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brooksbank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brooksbank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussain really wants to buck Brooksbank off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to stand but he's just given Brooksbank his back.
Brooksbank is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hussain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hussain for a finish.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but Brooksbank has full control of the position and if anything, Hussain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brooksbank trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank is looking for the choke from the back position but Hussain is controlling his hands well.
Hussain is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
A combination from Brooksbank does no damage.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooksbank.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hussain! But no joy.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Hussain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brooksbank pushes Hussain up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brooksbank slips under a jab.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank moves out of range of the body kick.
Brooksbank circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Brooksbank.
Hussain throws a hook but Brooksbank avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Hussain.
Hussain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hussain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Brooksbank will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hussain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brooksbank fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hussain misses.
Brooksbank attempts a counter takedown but Hussain avoids it well and moves away.
Brooksbank takes a swing at Hussain's ribcage but misses.
Brooksbank darts in looking for a takedown but Hussain gets double underhooks and turns Brooksbank into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Hussain. That snapped Brooksbank's head back.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Brooksbank.
Hussain leaves Brooksbank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hussain is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hussain.
Hussain tries to clinch but Brooksbank is having none of it.
Hussain doesn't manage to clinch there - Brooksbank circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooksbank walks into a left hand.
Hussain takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooksbank fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Brooksbank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain managing to block the knees to the body from Brooksbank.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Brooksbank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hussain defends well and Brooksbank ends up having to push Hussain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brooksbank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussain moves away.
Brooksbank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussain scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Brooksbank.
Hussain moves into the clinch successfully.
Hussain breaks from the clinch.
Brooksbank tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussain looks to land a right hand but Brooksbank moved out of range.
Brooksbank tries to counter with a takedown but Hussain is quick to defend against it.
Hussain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brooksbank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Hussain rushes Brooksbank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooksbank pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooksbank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain wanted to stand there but Brooksbank had control of the position.
Brooksbank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussain defends it easily.
Hussain tries to stand but Brooksbank is controlling from the bottom.
Hussain preventing the sweep.
Hussain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brooksbank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hussain throws Brooksbank to one side and escapes!
Hussain checks a low kick from Brooksbank.
Hussain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Brooksbank circles away.
Hussain with a nice cross.
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a takedown. Hussain tries to sprawl out of it but Brooksbank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hussain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hussain closes the distance and pushes Brooksbank back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Hussain throws out a loose jab but Brooksbank uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain lands the left hand.
Brooksbank moves away from the strike by Hussain.
Brooksbank tries to counter with a takedown but Hussain is quick to defend against it.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooksbank.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussain misses with a left hand
and Brooksbank counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hussain won't be happy with that.
Hussain bucks up and tries to throw Brooksbank off but instead Brooksbank has got his back!
Dave Brooksbank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hussain is keeping busy.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emre Hussain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hussain rushes Brooksbank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Brooksbank has him pressed against the cage.
Brooksbank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooksbank just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hussain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hussain to keep the fight standing.
Brooksbank has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hussain uses from the top position.
Brooksbank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hussain is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank is working an open guard so Hussain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brooksbank gets a double leg takedown into Hussain's guard.
Hussain is wriggling around but Brooksbank manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain pushes Brooksbank off looking to stand but Brooksbank dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank wants to pass the guard but Hussain is defending well.
Brooksbank passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brooksbank with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hussain is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brooksbank wants to control the pace but Hussain is squirming around nicely.
Hussain is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Hussain really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brooksbank wants to control the pace but Hussain is squirming around nicely.
Brooksbank is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to stand but he's just given Brooksbank his back.
Hussain trying to get back to his feet but Brooksbank is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Hussain right now.
Hussain is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hussain manages to escape to his feet.
Hussain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hussain misses with a looping right.
Hussain scores with a nice strike.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooksbank was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Hussain clinches up with Brooksbank and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hussain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Hussain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Brooksbank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Brooksbank has him pressed against the cage.
Brooksbank breaks from the clinch.
Brooksbank walks into a stiff left hand from Hussain.
Hussain throws a jab when Brooksbank was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dave Brooksbank.
I think Brooksbank 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Brooksbank!
An out of breath Dave Brooksbank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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