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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eskobar Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen ZAO - the psalm of the city of the dead. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eskobar Andersson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Brooks!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Andersson sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Andersson as Brooks shoots in.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks stalling away here and it's allowed Andersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks forces his way into half guard.
Brooks is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooks.
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brooks passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brooks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brooks lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks goes for an armbar but Andersson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Andersson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andersson postures up.
Andersson gets to his feet. Brooks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a nice leg kick.
Andersson closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
Andersson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brooks controls his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson looking for a submission but Brooks manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson wants to stand but Brooks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots and misses
and Andersson counters with a left and a right that stings Brooks.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Andersson gets caught flat footed, as Brooks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Andersson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Andersson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brooks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brooks has escaped and now he's on top!
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Andersson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Andersson is in guard.
Andersson has gone for a leg lock! Brooks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Andersson's guard.
Eric Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson managing to control the position.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
Andersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brooks throws a big right hand that misses.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andersson wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks is pressing down on Andersson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andersson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brooks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andersson.
Brooks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Brooks passes into half guard.
Brooks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brooks wants to control but Andersson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks lands with a punch from half guard.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brooks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Andersson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson blocking the ground and pound.
Andersson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brooks misses with a head shot. Andersson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks working some strikes from top position.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andersson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brooks has Andersson in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brooks dives on top into guard.
Andersson is looking to stand back up but Brooks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Andersson.
Brooks 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Andersson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Andersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Andersson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brooks shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Eric Brooks has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eskobar Andersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Brooks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andersson pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Andersson successfully pulls guard.
Andersson is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Andersson throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Andersson tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andersson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks motions for Andersson to come forward. Brooks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eskobar Andersson had his way with Eric Brooks in that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Brooks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersson tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom.
Andersson trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson wants to stand and escape but instead Brooks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses. Andersson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brooks's guard. Nice move by Andersson!
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing Andersson from standing up.
Andersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brooks shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andersson tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eskobar Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson leaves Brooks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eskobar Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Brooks.
Andersson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Andersson has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Andersson is defending well for now.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Brooks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Brooks jumps guard but Andersson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knees to the body from Andersson.
Andersson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Andersson trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Andersson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brooks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andersson has Brooks in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.
Brooks trying to control the position but Andersson is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eskobar Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brooks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brooks!
Eric Brooks is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Eric Brooks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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