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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 4925 p4p, 70 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 6229 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooksbank moves out of range of the body kick.
Brooksbank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yonic did well to prevent Brooksbank getting side control.
Brooksbank is trying to control. Yonic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yonic wants to control but Brooksbank passes into side.
Yonic is trying to control Brooksbank's posture but Brooksbank avoids it.
Yonic tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Brooksbank presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Yonic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank avoids the attempt from Yonic to control.
Brooksbank has control of Yonic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yonic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooksbank looking to control but Yonic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yonic has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooksbank has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brooksbank biding his time, controlling Yonic.
Brooksbank looking to break Yonic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Yonic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brooksbank will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brooksbank controlling well, preventing Yonic from escaping the position.
Brooksbank has got his arm under Yonic's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Yonic has spun round into Brooksbank's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Yonic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic tries to move to full mount but Brooksbank actually manages to regain half guard.
Brooksbank is trying to control but can't.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooksbank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brooksbank is trying to get back to full guard.
Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been informed that Brooksbank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brooksbank wants to control but Yonic passes into side.
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.
Yonic tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brooksbank regains half guard there - taking advantage of Yonic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Yonic is trying to work for a kimura but Brooksbank is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic trying to pass the guard but Brooksbank defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brooksbank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brooksbank attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooksbank moves away from the strike by Yonic.
Yonic gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooksbank is looking to improve his position.
Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yonic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brooksbank trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yonic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brooksbank keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooksbank is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooksbank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yonic pushes down on Brooksbank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yonic not doing much here.
Brooksbank looking for submissions off his back.
Yonic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooksbank knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooksbank!
Brooksbank tries to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
Brooksbank keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yonic wants to control the pace but Brooksbank is squirming around nicely.
Yonic controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic wants to control the action but instead Brooksbank gets a body lock and reverses into Yonic's guard! Nice work!
Yonic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yonic tries to get out of the position.
Brooksbank won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
Brooksbank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yonic is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brooksbank jumps into side control!
Brooksbank has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooksbank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yonic is looking to escape.
Yonic has given up his back here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boss Yonic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a takedown but Yonic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooksbank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yonic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brooksbank lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yonic at a distance.
Brooksbank tries to clinch up
and Yonic counters with a shoot takedown. Brooksbank fights it but they end up in guard.
Yonic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brooksbank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.
Yonic sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brooksbank manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic has his hands on Brooksbank's head, controlling the position.
Yonic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yonic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooksbank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooksbank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yonic is keeping the position for now.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooksbank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yonic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yonic has his foot on Brooksbank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooksbank works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooksbank or perhaps it was just good defense by Yonic, which made it look bad.
Brooksbank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yonic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooksbank.
Boss Yonic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Brooksbank gets caught napping as Yonic dives in and scores a takedown. Brooksbank manages to retain guard.
Yonic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yonic postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank pushes a forearm under Yonic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yonic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Brooksbank!
Dave Brooksbank decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Boss Yonic was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh rats.'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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