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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francis Gane (ranked 4693 p4p, 1878 weight class) and Pepper Brooks (ranked 400 p4p, 204 weight class). Brooks has chosen Pump Up The Jam as his entrance music. Pepper Brooks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Gane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepper Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gane.
Gane shoots in but no luck this time.
Gane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brooks scores with a body shot.
Brooks throws a combination. Gane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Gane misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gane being controlled against the cage.
Brooks stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brooks lands a right hand.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Gane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks presses Gane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks controlling the action here for a moment.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Brooks is leaning against Gane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks lands a hook that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Gane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Gane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks works on Gane's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks works the jab nicely.
Gane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gane can't break the clinch.
Gane letting Brooks take a breather here.
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
Brooks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gane.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brooks is leaning against Gane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gane can't break the clinch.
Gane is looking for a takedown.
Gane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepper Brooks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks pushes Gane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands a shot to the body.
Gane wants to take the fight to the mat but Brooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brooks is leaning against Gane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks'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.
Pepper Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gane tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks stalling.
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Brooks lands a jab to the head.
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks lands a shot to the body.
Brooks digs a right hand underneath Gane's ribcage. Gane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks cracks Gane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brooks lands with an uppercut that bounces Gane off the cage and back into range.
Pepper Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Brooks scores with a one two! Gane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brooks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brooks duly obliges.
Brooks rushes Gane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Come on Brooks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brooks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Gane shoots in and drives through. Brooks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Gane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gane moves out of range of the leg kick from Brooks.
Gane shoots in but no luck this time.
Brooks drives through and clinches with Gane against the cage.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gane up against the cage.
Brooks cracks Gane with a nice body shot.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Brooks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Brooks to work.
Gane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks pushes Gane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Brooks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepper Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brooks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brooks presses Gane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brooks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks prevents Gane from breaking the clinch.
Gane letting Brooks take a breather here.
Brooks taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Gane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks feints and then cracks Gane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gane down.
Pepper Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks cracks Gane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Brooks.
Francis Gane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Gane in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Brooks.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks cracks Gane with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brooks avoiding damage.
Brooks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gane or not.
Brooks is pushing Gane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Francis Gane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks works on Gane's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ganes head.
Brooks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gane, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gane up against the cage.
Gane tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks'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.
Brooks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gane is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks missing with knees to the body.
Gane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Gane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gane stalling in the clinch but Brooks improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks cracks Gane with a nice body shot.
Brooks lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks stalling the fight.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gane backwards.
Gane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Brooks stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
Pepper Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepper Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepper Brooks!
Pepper Brooks took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Usually you pay double for that kind of action, Cotton.'.
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hype
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