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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between AL Lickertwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brooks's choice of entrance music: Tom Sawyer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
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168 cm
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140 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, AL Lickertwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lickertwat misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Lickertwat.
Tyler Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Lickertwat moved out of range nicely.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Lickertwat tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lickertwat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lickertwat lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lickertwat drives through with a takedown into Brooks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lickertwat throws a big right hand that misses.
Lickertwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lickertwat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lickertwat throwing strikes but missing.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks controls Lickertwat momentarily but Lickertwat frees himself.
Lickertwat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Lickertwat slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lickertwat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lickertwat throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Lickertwat distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brooks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lickertwat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lickertwat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lickertwat trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brooks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat working some strikes from top position.
Lickertwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lickertwat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Lickertwat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lickertwat is aware though and is defending well.
Lickertwat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to keep Lickertwat in close.
Lickertwat controlling from the top position.
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Lickertwat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lickertwat defends it easily.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Lickertwat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lickertwat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lickertwat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lickertwat has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks's legs - danger averted.
Lickertwat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lickertwat chips away with some ground and pound.
Lickertwat trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lickertwat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks has his foot on Lickertwat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lickertwat works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lickertwat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lickertwat stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lickertwat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brooks is looking to sweep but instead, Lickertwat has passed into half guard.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lickertwat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brooks. Brooks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brooks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lickertwat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lickertwat is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Brooks is thwarting Lickertwat's attempts to control the position.
Lickertwat is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
AL Lickertwat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lickertwat works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lickertwat is on top in guard.
Lickertwat landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lickertwat is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Lickertwat from controlling successfully.
Lickertwat lands a couple of elbows.
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lickertwat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Lickertwat slips an elbow through the middle.
Lickertwat trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Lickertwat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lickertwat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lickertwat lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lickertwat is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lickertwat looking to sit in guard and control but Brooks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lickertwat controlling the position.
Lickertwat has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brooks has passed into side control.
Lickertwat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brooks connects with a decent elbow.
Lickertwat holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lickertwat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brooks working the strikes but Lickertwat uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lickertwat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brooks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brooks's back!
Lickertwat lands strikes to the head.
Brooks tries to escape but Lickertwat has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Brooks tries to break free.
Brooks trying to control the hands but Lickertwat won't let him.
Brooks is taking damage to the body and head.
Brooks turns into Lickertwat and is now in his guard.
Brooks advances to half guard.
Lickertwat wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lickertwat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lickertwat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lickertwat keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Lickertwat controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lickertwat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lickertwat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Lickertwat has wrist control.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lickertwat looking for a sweep. Not yet Lickertwat, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AL Lickertwat dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lickertwat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brooks throws a low kick but Lickertwat moves out of range easily.
Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks is trying to control. Lickertwat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lickertwat manages to get to full guard.
Brooks throws a strike but Lickertwat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lickertwat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Lickertwat from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lickertwat throws a big elbow that misses.
Lickertwat wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Lickertwat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brooks has his foot on Lickertwat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lickertwat works his way back into a safe position though.
Lickertwat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Lickertwat controlling him for the moment.
Brooks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lickertwat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lickertwat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lickertwat looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Lickertwat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lickertwat is adopting a defensive guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lickertwat looking to control.
Lickertwat wants to improve his position but instead Brooks has moved into half guard.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lickertwat is trying to maintain the position but Brooks is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a head shot. Lickertwat uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brooks won't allow Lickertwat to sweep him here.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
Brooks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lickertwat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lickertwat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Lickertwat trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
Lickertwat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyler Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AL Lickertwat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lickertwat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Lickertwat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks is working Lickertwat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lickertwat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks passes Lickertwat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lickertwat trying to control but Brooks postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brooks wants to control but Lickertwat is keeping him busy.
Lickertwat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Brooks.
Well Lickertwat has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AL Lickertwat!
AL Lickertwat spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Tyler Brooks spoke after the fight, saying 'He cheated. '.
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energy
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hype
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