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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davos Kung (ranked 21892 p4p, 671 weight class) and Phill Brooks (ranked 21256 p4p, 675 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brooks's choice of entrance music: This Fire Burns. Davos Kung had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Davos Kung has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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180 cm
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185 lbs
4 - 12 - 0 |
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150 cm
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170 lbs
10 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davos Kung! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phill Brooks! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brooks tries to land a front kick but Kung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Brooks throws a shot to the body.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kung fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Brooks lands a front kick. Brooks lands with a nice combination. Kung backs away looking to recover. Kung has a takedown stuffed. Brooks throws out a counter right but Kung avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brooks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brooks lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brooks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brooks trying to control but Kung is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brooks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Brooks stays in close to Kung's body and controls the position. Kung working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss. Brooks is stalling in the full guard. Brooks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brooks controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Brooks works over Kung with some ground and pound from guard. Kung controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself. Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control. Brooks cracks Kung with a solid left hand. Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Brooks is stalling in the full guard. Let's hope that Brooks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Kung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Brooks landing with the ground and pound. Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kung keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kung's head. Brooks 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. Brooks is pushing down on Kung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kung is fighting to maintain full guard but Brooks has managed to sneak the leg through. Brooks trying to control from half guard but Kung is working away. Brooks controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kung trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Brooks. Kung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kung's head. Brooks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Brooks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Brooks's corner is telling him to maintain position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brooks content to stall in guard here. Brooks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill Brooks dominated that 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.
Kung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brooks as he avoids it easily. Kung shoots in but no luck this time. We've been informed that Brooks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kung dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Kung darts in trying to clinch and Brooks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Brooks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Brooks works over Kung with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brooks works over Kung with some ground and pound from guard. Kung is trying to keep Brooks in close.
Brooks lands a couple of elbows. Brooks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brooks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kung's head. Brooks cracks Kung with a solid left hand. Brooks won't allow Kung to get back to his feet. Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kung's head. Kung keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. Brooks chips away with some ground and pound. Brooks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Brooks working some strikes from top position. Brooks landing with the ground and pound. Kung controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself. Brooks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kung has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Brooks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kung napping and manages to drive through into side control! Brooks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Brooks controls the position from side control. 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. Kung wants to get back to his feet but Brooks drags him back down. Brooks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kung some visible discomfort.
Brooks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Kung taking a bit of punishment here - Brooks scoring with strikes. Brooks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Brooks in side control lands a decent elbow. Brooks is staying tight to Kung's torso, preventing him from escaping. Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Brooks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brooks in side control lands a decent elbow. Brooks wants to control but Kung is keeping him busy. Brooks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kung is not content to let Brooks control the position. Brooks works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Brooks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Brooks scores with a couple of short elbows. Brooks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brooks wants to control but Kung is keeping him busy. Brooks is staying tight to Kung's torso, preventing him from escaping. Kung is trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kung takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick lands from Brooks that sends Kung to the canvas. Kung tries to scramble back to his feet but Brooks brings him back down into side control.
Kung is rocked! Phill Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far. Brooks moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Oh Kung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kung is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control. Brooks is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kung's shoulder. That is not cool. Kung seems to have got his legs back now. Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kung to see if he's OK. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brooks working the ground and pound. Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kung to see if he's OK. Kung is looking to reverse the position. Brooks cracks Kung with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brooks immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kung is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phill Brooks! After winning the bout, Phill Brooks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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