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Event:
PFC 40 Asskicken vs Brophy
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Brooks tries to land a front kick but Tetsuo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Tetsuo misses.
Tetsuo throws a body shot but no joy.
Tetsuo throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
Tetsuo scores with a three punch combo!
Tetsuo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tetsuo scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
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!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetsuo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Tetsuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Brooks is staying tight to Tetsuo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tetsuo is letting Brooks control him for a moment.
Tetsuo is pushing Brooks's head away, looking to escape. Brooks manages to hold on to the position though.
Brooks slows the pace down.
Brooks prevents Tetsuo from escaping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tetsuo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Brooks.
Tetsuo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tetsuo circles away quickly and effectively.
Tetsuo throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range. #T3##KD2#
Tetsuo drops Brooks with a left right combo! Tetsuo follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#
Brooks is rocked!#SU2#
Tetsuo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brooks to his feet.
Oh Brooks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks misses with a right hand
and Tetsuo counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Brooks off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tetsuo follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Brooks was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jurgen Tetsuo!
After winning the bout, Jurgen Tetsuo 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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Event:
PFC 35 Antonio vs Cranial
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Brooks drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Chonan has his feet on Brooks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chonan lands a really nice looking cross but Brooks seems unphased.
Chonan lands a jab to the nose.
Chonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chonan lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Chonan's head back.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Chonan sprawls well.#CL2#
Chonan pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Chonan to work.
Brooks is pushing Chonan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Chonan.
#TD#
Brooks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Chonan is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brooks prevents Chonan from getting back to his feet.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chonan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brooks has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brooks trying to control the action but Chonan is working from the bottom.
Brooks controls the position.
Brooks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chonan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brooks is controlling him well.
Brooks controls the position from side control.
Chonan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chonan moves in looking to clinch but Brooks pushes him off.#T3#
Chonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Piranha Chonan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chonan.
Chonan looks to clinch #TD#
and Brooks counters with a single leg into guard. Chonan didn't expect that.
Chonan keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brooks'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.
Chonan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brooks throws a big elbow that misses.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Brooks won't allow Chonan to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES2#
Chonan pushes Brooks off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chonan tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chonan to the ground. Chonan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chonan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chonan working aggressively here.
#TD#
Chonan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brooks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chonan to the mat. Chonan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brooks prevents Chonan from getting back to his feet.
Chonan being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Chonan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brooks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piranha Chonan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chonan misses with an uppercut.
Brooks slips a jab from Chonan.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Chonan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
An inside leg kick from Brooks misses.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Chonan shows good takedown defense.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chonan.
Chonan throws a shot to the body.
Chonan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chonan throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chonan enables Brooks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chonan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Chonan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chonan tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Chonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chonan lands an elbow inside.
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from Chonan.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
#T1#
Chonan misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Chonan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Chonan misses with some punches.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Chonan.
Chonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
Chonan is looking to control Brooks's arms but Brooks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chonan has his back to the cage.
Chonan lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
Chonan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Brooks tries for a takedown but Chonan manages to get underhooks.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chonan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chonan stalling in the clinch.
Chonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks wants to take the fight to the mat but Chonan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chonan is struggling to control the position.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chonan after a bit of a struggle.
Chonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chonan throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Chonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chonan throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Brooks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks avoids the elbow strike from Chonan, against the cage.
Chonan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Piranha Chonan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonan.
Chonan taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chonan.
Chonan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chonan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Come on Chonan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chonan misses with the head strike.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Brooks gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Chonan throws Brooks to one side and escapes!#TD#
Brooks shoots in and bounces Chonan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chonan is looking to stand back up but Brooks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chonan.
Chonan wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piranha Chonan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Chonan throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks slips a straight right by Chonan.
Brooks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brooks. That's going to slow Chonan down.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks jabs Chonan right on the nose. Chonan blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks has Chonan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chonan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
Brooks being controlled against the cage.
Chonan misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Chonan moves into the clinch.
Brooks wants to take the fight to the mat but Chonan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chonan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Chonan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Chonan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Chonan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chonan prevents it.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Chonan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Chonan has Brooks pushed against the cage.
Chonan taking a breather.
Chonan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Chonan manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonan.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Chonan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
#T3#
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Brooks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chonan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chonan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Further stalling from Brooks.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Chonan darts in trying to clinch
and Brooks counters with a thumping low kick.
Chonan moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Chonan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chonan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chonan.
Piranha Chonan seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Brooks drives through and clinches with Chonan against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Damian Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chonan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Chonan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Piranha Chonan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chonan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piranha Chonan!
Piranha Chonan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 27 Tepes vs House
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Ho slips under a jab from Brooks.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Brooks throws a wild hook but Ho just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Brooks gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Ho raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nam Ho !
After the fight, Nam Ho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
PFC 22 Tepes vs Stone
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Lucjusz swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
#CL#
Lucjusz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucjusz cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.
Lucjusz'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.
Lucjusz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucjusz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucjusz lands an uppercut.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucjusz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucjusz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucjusz pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucjusz misses with a punch to the body.
Lucjusz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Brooks blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Brooks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lucjusz is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lucjusz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lucjusz misses with some punches.
Lucjusz is pushing Brooks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks blocking some punches.
#T2#
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lucjusz after a bit of a struggle.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Lucjusz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lucjusz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Brooks gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brooks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control the position but Lucjusz is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Lucjusz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Lucjusz 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.
Lucjusz prevents Brooks from moving into mount.
Lucjusz struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lucjusz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lucjusz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brooks's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brooks in particular looking to stall.
Lucjusz trying to hold on to Brooks's head to control him but Brooks postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks is trying to control. Lucjusz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lucjusz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucjan Lucjusz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucjusz's waist but Lucjusz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.
Lucjusz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lucjusz misses the target.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Brooks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lucjusz defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Lucjusz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucjusz cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Lucjusz is looking to clinch.
Lucjusz takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Brooks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lucjusz.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lucjusz circles away.
Brooks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lucjusz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Lucjusz stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Lucjusz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Brooks throws a combination that misses
and Lucjusz counters with an inside leg kick.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucjusz.
Lucjusz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brooks.
Lucjusz connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucjusz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Lucjusz backs off Brooks throws a huge counter combo but Lucjusz manages to avoid it all.
Brooks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lucjusz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucjusz throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Lucjusz scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Lucjusz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Lucjusz avoids them all with ease.
Lucjusz leaves Brooks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucjusz lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucjusz throws the kick towards the body but Brooks avoids it.
Lucjusz fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Lucjusz wants to clinch.
Lucjusz throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lucjusz tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lucjusz to the ground. Lucjusz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucjusz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brooks just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucjusz misses the target. #TD2#
Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lucjusz is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brooks wants to free his trapped foot but Lucjusz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucjusz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucjusz is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Still in half guard, Brooks seems content to control.
Lucjusz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brooks trying to control the action but Lucjusz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks seems to be working for a kimura but Lucjusz defends the submission attempt.
Brooks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucjusz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Brooks misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Lucjusz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks looks for a takedown but Lucjusz sprawls well.#CL#
Lucjusz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Brooks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lucjusz is pressed up against the cage. Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lucjusz down to the mat. Lucjusz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lucjusz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands a leg kick that knocks Brooks off balance momentarily.
Lucjan Lucjusz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucjusz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucjusz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks takes one on the button.
Lucjusz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lucjusz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brooks's calf.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucjan Lucjusz dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucjusz cracks Brooks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucjusz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucjusz wants it to stay on the feet.
Brooks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucjusz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brooks's sensitive parts.
Lucjusz wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Damian Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucjusz is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Lucjusz circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucjan Lucjusz is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Lucjusz moves out of range.
Brooks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucjusz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Lucjusz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucjusz throws a leg kick but Brooks sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Lucjusz moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucjusz struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks wants to take the fight to the mat but Lucjusz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lucjan Lucjusz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.#T1#
Brooks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucjusz is working Brooks over against the cage.
Lucjusz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucjusz lands a nice uppercut.
Lucjusz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lucjusz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Lucjusz misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucjusz finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Lucjusz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
#KD#
Lucjusz drops Brooks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brooks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Lucjusz - that landed with a thud.
Lucjusz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Lucjusz is working Brooks over against the cage.
Lucjusz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucjusz misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Lucjusz working aggressively here.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucjusz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucjusz.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks. #T3#
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Lucjusz throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Lucjusz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucjusz is working Brooks over against the cage.
Lucjusz lands a nice uppercut.
Lucjusz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucjusz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lucjusz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4##KD#
Lucjusz drops Brooks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brooks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Lucjusz drops Brooks onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brooks is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brooks wants a takedown.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucjusz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lucjusz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucjusz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucjusz can pounce on him.
#CL#
Lucjusz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Damian Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucjusz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucjusz slowing the pace effectively.
Lucjusz lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucjusz tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lucjusz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brooks to his knees! Lucjusz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucjan Lucjusz!
Lucjan Lucjusz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Catchum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brooks defending well as Catchum loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Catchum as he connects with a hook.
Catchum loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Catchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Catchum punishes Brooks's body with a nice straight punch.
Catchum works over Brooks's head and body with a nice combination.
A cross from Catchum lands.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Catchum's front leg but catches the back leg as Catchum tries to avoid it.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Catchum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Brooks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Catchum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Catchum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Brooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
The referee asks Brooks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brooks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brooks misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Catchum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Catchum wants to control but Brooks postures up.
Catchum is letting Brooks control him for a moment.
Catchum tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Catchum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brooks lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is putting a hurting on Catchum here, landing some big shots from side control.
Catchum dodges the ground and pound from Brooks.#T3#
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Catchum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks working away.
Catchum tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position.
Catchum parries the strikes from Brooks easily there. Brooks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Catchum to escape.
Brooks in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks cracks Catchum with a big right hand but Catchum just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Brooks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Catchum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Catchum is trying to escape the position but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Catchum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brooks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Catchum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catchum prevents Brooks from improving position.
Catchum is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catchum.
Catchum looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Catchum stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
A left and a right from Brooks both land. Nice combination.
Catchum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks looks to clinch
and Catchum counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Catchum in a clinch.
Brooks looking to stall.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Catchum.
Catchum working aggressively here.
#T1#
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Catchum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Catchum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Catchum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Catchum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Catchum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Brooks has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catchum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Catchum.
Brooks blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Catchum.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Catchum as Brooks tries to tie him up.
Catchum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Catchum.
Catchum misses with the head strike.
Catchum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Catchum up, before dumping him to the ground. Catchum manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Catchum is keeping the position.
Catchum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Catchum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catchum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Damian Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Brooks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Catchum has passed into half guard!
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Brooks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Catchum has picked Brooks up and slammed him! Brooks can't keep hold of the triangle and Catchum manages to pass to side control!
Brooks is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Catchum gets to mount! Brooks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Catchum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Catchum prevents Brooks from getting the reversal.
Catchum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Catchum trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Catchum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Catchum throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks attempts a counter takedown but Catchum avoids it well and moves away.
Catchum scores with a jab.
Brooks throws a chopping leg kick but Catchum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Catchum throws a counter combo.
Nice body punch from Catchum.
Catchum scores with a hook to the body. Brooks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Brooks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brooks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Catchum manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Catchum preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Catchum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Catchum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Catchum defends easily.
Catchum looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catchum stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.#SUB#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catchum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catchum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Catchum stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Brooks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Catchum stacks Brooks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Catchum!#T3#
Brooks regains half guard.
Brooks wants to improve his position but Catchum is controlling well.
Brooks wants to control but Catchum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks is trying to stand up here but Catchum is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damian Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Catchum slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Catchum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks wants to clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Catchum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Ash Catchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks shoots in but Catchum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Catchum.
Catchum scores with a body shot.
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Catchum to the ground. Brooks is now in Catchum's guard.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Catchum is keeping the position.
Brooks is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catchum controlling Brooks's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Catchum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Catchum 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Catchum!
Our winner, Ash Catchum, 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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Event:
TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Janssen blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janssen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Janssen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Brooks does no damage. #CL#
Janssen clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brooks throws an elbow but misses.
Brooks avoiding damage as Janssen throws knees to the body.
Janssen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Janssen avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage. #TD2#
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Janssen up, before dumping him to the ground. Janssen manages to land in guard.
Brooks postures up and lands a big shot to Janssen's brow. #SUB#
Janssen working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Janssen wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Janssen is keeping the position.
Janssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Brooks connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Janssen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brooks controls the pace.#SUB#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Janssen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Janssen's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks stays in close to Janssen's body and controls the position.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Janssen lands an upkick as Brooks stands over him.
Janssen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Janssen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Janssen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Janssen 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.#SUB#
Janssen 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.
Janssen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Janssen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Janssen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Janssen tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Brooks looking to score a takedown here. Janssen is defending well but Brooks drives through and ends up in Janssen's guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Janssen's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Janssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
Janssen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Brooks. #TD#
Janssen gets the takedown into side control.
Brooks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brooks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Janssen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Janssen is looking for a kimura here.
Janssen prevents Brooks from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Janssen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brooks as he works his way to full guard.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen.
Brooks wants to stand but Janssen is controlling the position.
Damian Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Janssen postures up.
#SUB2#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Janssen trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janssen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janssen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Janssen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brooks has locked up a guillotine! Brooks's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Janssen is holding on here and Brooks must be using up a lot of energy. Janssen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brooks gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Brooks!
An out of breath Damian Brooks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TRFC96
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Mann looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad.
A cross from Brooks lands.
Mann digs a good hook to Brooks's body.
Mann scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Mann's head back.
Mann thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Brooks maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brooks has cracked it and Mann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Brooks!
Our winner, Damian 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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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Forrest Bondurant (ranked 7889 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 1996 p4p, 264 weight class). Brooks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Forrest Bondurant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brooks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bondurant (0) vs (2) Brooks
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bondurant keeps working.
Brooks is thwarting Bondurant's attempts to control the position.
Brooks is trying to control. Bondurant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks is pressing down on Bondurant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bondurant is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooks.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brooks is controlling the pace.
Bondurant is controlling Brooks's trapped leg to prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Bondurant is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bondurant keeps working.
Brooks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bondurant has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bondurant wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy.
Brooks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Bondurant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bondurant is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Bondurant is defending well.
Brooks trying to control the action but Bondurant is working from the bottom.
Brooks passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (0) vs (5) Brooks
Bondurant is looking to improve his position but Brooks isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling his opponent.
Bondurant can't escape the position.
Brooks swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bondurant is now in Brooks's guard. A big mistake from Brooks there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (2) vs (5) Brooks
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Bondurant from controlling successfully.
Bondurant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to improve his position but instead Bondurant has moved into half guard.
Bondurant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brooks is looking to control Bondurant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brooks avoid being mounted?
Bondurant seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bondurant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (2) vs (7) Brooks
Brooks wants to control from the top but Bondurant keeps moving.
Brooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Bondurant is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Bondurant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bondurant (4) vs (7) Brooks
Bondurant won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bondurant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks controls Bondurant momentarily but Bondurant frees himself.
Brooks has Bondurant pulled in close to control his posture.
Bondurant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bondurant is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks controlling the position.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Bondurant trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bondurant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bondurant defends well.
Brooks being controlled here, momentarily.
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brooks trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bondurant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Bondurant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brooks pulls Bondurant in to control the position.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bondurant controls the pace.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Bondurant from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks has Bondurant pulled in close to control his posture.
Bondurant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bondurant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bondurant (7) vs (7) Brooks
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Bondurant keeps moving and retains side control.
Brooks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bondurant is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Brooks gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Brooks wins on points by 8 to 7.
Damian Brooks is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 5770 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 1987 p4p, 266 weight class). Khalidov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brooks's choice of entrance music: Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brooks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Khalidov 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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khalidov instigates a clinch.
Khalidov tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khalidov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mamed Khalidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov looking for a takedown.
Khalidov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Khalidov (4) vs (0) Brooks
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brooks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks controlling the position for now.
Khalidov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khalidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalidov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khalidov is looking to pass Brooks's guard but actually Brooks recovers to full guard.
Khalidov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Khalidov defends easily.
Brooks managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Khalidov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Khalidov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is pulling down on Khalidov's head to control his posture.
Brooks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (4) vs (2) Brooks
Khalidov is pulling down on Brooks's head. It's preventing any offense from Brooks, at least for the moment.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalidov 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 trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov has his hands on Brooks's head, controlling the position.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Khalidov keeps moving.
Brooks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khalidov's guard.
Brooks is looking to advance position but Khalidov won't allow it.
Brooks prevents Khalidov from improving his position.
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Khalidov is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is pressing down on Brooks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khalidov trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidov trying to control the position here.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khalidov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brooks postures up.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Khalidov.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Khalidov is retaining full guard.
Brooks trying to control but Khalidov is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khalidov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Khalidov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brooks stacks Khalidov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brooks! Score +3 for passing guard: Khalidov (4) vs (5) Brooks
Who's going to make the next move?
Brooks tries to move to mount but Khalidov blocks the move with his legs.
Khalidov is being controlled here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Khalidov is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Khalidov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khalidov is trying to improve his position.
Khalidov being controlled for a moment.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Khalidov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov can't do much from the bottom here.
Khalidov trying his best to control but Brooks has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Khalidov (4) vs (7) Brooks
Brooks avoids the attempt from Khalidov to control.
Brooks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brooks avoids the attempt from Khalidov to control.
Brooks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to control but Khalidov wriggling away.
Brooks content just to control the position here.
Khalidov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Khalidov defends it well.
Brooks avoids the attempt from Khalidov to control.
Khalidov holds of for dear life.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Brooks postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidov is looking to escape.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Brooks postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov holds on for dear life.
Brooks trying to control but Khalidov is having none of it.
Khalidov is trying desperately to improve position.
Khalidov wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brooks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khalidov wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalidov is looking to escape.
Khalidov tries to lock up and control but Brooks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brooks controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov tries to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Khalidov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khalidov (6) vs (7) Brooks
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khalidov content to stall in guard here.
Khalidov tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
Khalidov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov'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.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Khalidov is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 3794 p4p, 437 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 1977 p4p, 264 weight class). Brooks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grundy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grundy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brooks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grundy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grundy continues to stall.
Brooks won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Brooks stays in close to Grundy's body and controls the position.
Brooks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy controlling the position.
Grundy keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy seems keen to control Brooks's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Grundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is controlling Brooks's posture.
Grundy being controlled here, momentarily.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Grundy is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks being controlled here momentarily.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brooks passes Grundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Grundy manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling Brooks's posture.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundy holds on and takes a little breather.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grundy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Grundy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grundy is retaining full guard.
Grundy controlling the position.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Grundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy is working hard here to advance position.
Grundy trying to control the position here.
Brooks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grundy's guard.
Brooks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to hold on to Brooks's head to control him but Brooks postures up.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grundy defends it well.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Grundy tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grundy defends it well.
Grundy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grundy wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grundy trying to control from the bottom.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Grundy is in trouble now - Brooks has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (0) vs (3) Brooks
Grundy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grundy is looking to escape.
Grundy working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks trying to control but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grundy 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 wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Grundy is working away.
Grundy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Grundy wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brooks seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
Grundy is controlling Brooks's trapped leg to prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to improve his position but Brooks is controlling well.
Grundy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brooks is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grundy is holding on to half guard well.
Grundy is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Grundy is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Grundy is defending well.
Grundy gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Grundy is retaining full guard.
Brooks being controlled here momentarily.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Grundy is controlling Brooks's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Grundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grundy manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Grundy's guard.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Grundy.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Grundy pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Grundy, not yet.
Brooks being controlled here momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brooks won't allow Grundy to sweep him here.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grundy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy trying to control the position here.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Grundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Grundy is keeping the position.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brooks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grundy is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Grundy has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grundy has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks wins on points by 3 to 0.
Damian Brooks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 1155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Brooks (ranked 1899 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks has chosen Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Damian Brooks enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shunsui Kyoraku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyoraku as he jumps to the side.
Kyoraku tries to counter by clinching up but Brooks breaks away and moves out of range.
Kyoraku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyoraku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyoraku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Kyoraku closes the distance and pushes Brooks back into the cage.
Brooks wants a takedown.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Kyoraku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kyoraku clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (4) Brooks
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku trying to control the hands but Brooks breaks the grip.
Kyoraku tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks content just to control the position here.
Kyoraku is squirming around, avoiding Brooks's attempts to control the action.
Kyoraku has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kyoraku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyoraku is looking to escape.
Kyoraku tries to reverse the position but Brooks maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling the pace for now.
Kyoraku regains half guard.
Kyoraku makes his way to full guard, as Brooks worked for a kimura.
Brooks stands and throws Kyoraku's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (0) vs (7) Brooks
Kyoraku tries to improve position but can't.
Brooks tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kyoraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
What's Kyoraku going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyoraku is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brooks is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyoraku (0) vs (9) Brooks
Brooks trying to control but Kyoraku is having none of it.
Kyoraku is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kyoraku is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kyoraku and Brooks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kyoraku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brooks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kyoraku is trying to control Brooks's posture but Brooks avoids it.
Brooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kyoraku tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Kyoraku is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.
Brooks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kyoraku has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Kyoraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kyoraku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kyoraku trying to control from the bottom.
Kyoraku is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Kyoraku is doing well to control the position and prevent Brooks from advancing to side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is working for a kimura here but Kyoraku manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brooks's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (2) vs (9) Brooks
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Brooks controls Kyoraku momentarily but Kyoraku frees himself.
Kyoraku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kyoraku is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Kyoraku has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku not doing much here.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyoraku wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling Kyoraku's posture.
Brooks is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
Kyoraku content to stall in guard here.
Kyoraku looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kyoraku stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Brooks looking to control but Kyoraku passes into half guard.
Kyoraku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kyoraku works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (9) Brooks
Brooks wants to hold on but Kyoraku pushes him away.
Kyoraku swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brooks is now in Kyoraku's guard. A big mistake from Kyoraku there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (5) vs (11) Brooks
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kyoraku keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Kyoraku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyoraku (7) vs (11) Brooks
Kyoraku trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyoraku in particular looking to stall.
Brooks controlling the position well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku stalling.
Brooks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kyoraku.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Kyoraku has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kyoraku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brooks trying to control but Kyoraku postures up.
Brooks tries to roll over but Kyoraku keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyoraku trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks wins on points by 11 to 7.
Our winner, Damian 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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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Damian Brooks (ranked 1890 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 4188 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy. Sithole has chosen I Miss The Misery as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Damian Brooks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Brooks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sithole closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Sithole is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sithole is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks is trying to drag Sithole to the mat but Sithole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks wants the takedown. Sithole is fighting it off but Brooks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sithole's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brooks (2) vs (0) Sithole
Sithole is trying to keep Brooks in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sithole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sithole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sithole holds on and takes a little breather.
Sithole looking to control.
Sithole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sithole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole keeps trying to improve his position.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sithole keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Sithole is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Brooks won't allow Sithole to sweep him here.
Brooks content to stall in guard here.
Sithole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
Sithole is continuing to stall.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
Sithole is pulling down on Brooks's head. It's preventing any offense from Brooks, at least for the moment.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Sithole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Sithole is keeping the position.
Sithole 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.
Sithole controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sithole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sithole has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
Sithole wants to hit a switch here but Brooks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sithole there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (5) vs (0) Sithole
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is looking to improve his position but Brooks isn't that keen on the idea.
Sithole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole tries to hold on but Brooks postures up.
Sithole is looking to get to half guard.
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Sithole defends it well.
Brooks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is desperately trying to improve his position but Brooks has a good base and remains in mount.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sithole is looking to escape.
Sithole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brooks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sithole to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sithole shrugs it off.
Sithole wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole wants to hold on but Brooks pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is having none of it.
Sithole sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brooks is working for a kimura here but Sithole manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brooks's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brooks (5) vs (2) Sithole
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks has control of Sithole's left arm, preventing Sithole from doing any damage.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sithole is one step ahead there.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Sithole pushes down on Brooks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sithole wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Sithole wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sithole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brooks manages to get to full guard.
Sithole looking to pass the guard.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Sithole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sithole looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Sithole trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Brooks is controlling Sithole's posture.
Sithole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brooks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brooks (7) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Sithole keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sithole is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooks trying to control but Sithole is working from the bottom.
Sithole trying to control the position.
Brooks advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (10) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks tries for a kimura but Sithole is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sithole manages to get back to half guard.
Sithole is concentrating on defense, preventing Brooks from advancing position.
Brooks is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brooks (13) vs (2) Sithole
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Sithole defends it well.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sithole is looking to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sithole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks wants to control the pace but Sithole is squirming around nicely.
Sithole can't escape the position.
Sithole is squirming around, avoiding Brooks's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks wants to finish this one by submission but Sithole is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brooks.
Brooks avoids the attempt from Sithole to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Damian Brooks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Aspire 71: McGee v Ibu
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davidyan avoids it really well and circles away.
Davidyan stuffs the takedown.
Davidyan takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Brooks gets the takedown into side control.
Brooks wants to control but Davidyan is keeping him busy.
Brooks tries to move to mount but Davidyan blocks the move with his legs.
Brooks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Davidyan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Brooks wants to control but Davidyan is keeping him busy.
Brooks misses with the ground and pound.
Brooks trying to control the position but Davidyan is working away.
Brooks taking a breather here.
Davidyan is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davidyan parries the strikes from Brooks easily there. Brooks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Davidyan to escape.
Brooks trying to control the action but Davidyan is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Brooks stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davidyan to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Davidyan connects with a jab.
Brooks 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.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Davidyan feints a counter leg kick.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Davidyan avoids them all with ease.
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davidyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davidyan sprawls and moves away.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davidyan sprawls well. Davidyan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Davidyan misses.#T4#
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidyan sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the liver by Davidyan. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davidyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Davidyan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Davidyan up, before dumping him to the ground. Davidyan manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidyan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davidyan is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks has Davidyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davidyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Davidyan manages to break the clinch.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davidyan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davidyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Brooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidyan.
Davidyan blocks a jab.
Davidyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks throws a low kick, looking for Davidyan's leg but Davidyan calmly moves out of range.
Davidyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Davidyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Davidyan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Brooks has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Brooks is pushing Davidyan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Davidyan.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Brooks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What's Davidyan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Damian Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Brooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Davidyan is defending well. #T3#
Brooks taking a breather here.
Brooks wants to control for a moment but Davidyan uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davidyan keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brooks not doing much here.
Brooks'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.
Davidyan tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brooks is looking to advance position but Davidyan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan moves out of range as Brooks strikes.
Davidyan slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Davidyan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidyan is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davidyan lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Brooks has hold of one of Davidyan's legs. Davidyan is fighting the takedown attempt but Brooks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Davidyan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks is fighting to break Davidyan's control of his arms but Davidyan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davidyan is keeping the position for now.
Davidyan wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davidyan keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gurgen Davidyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks has his takedown stuffed
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks thows a leg kick but Davidyan checks it
and Davidyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks misses with a hook. Davidyan ducked under it nicely.
Davidyan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brooks with a poor takedown
and Davidyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davidyan thuds his shin into the meat of Brooks's side.
Davidyan throws out a powerful jab.
Brooks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davidyan.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Davidyan clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Davidyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davidyan pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Davidyan.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Davidyan tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davidyan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davidyan connects with a nice looking jab.
Davidyan connects with a solid leg kick.
Davidyan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T4#
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davidyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davidyan's waist but Davidyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.
Davidyan throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidyan sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brooks throws a jab when Davidyan was well out of range.
And Davidyan responds with a good body kick, but Brooks manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Davidyan takes the fight into the clinch.
Davidyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Davidyan manages to get underhooks.
Davidyan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davidyan misses with a punch to the body.
Damian Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davidyan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
Gurgen Davidyan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Aspire 63: McGee vs Miletich
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks throws a series of punches but Kalervo moves out of range.
A big left from Kalervo misses.
Brooks is looking for the big counter here.
Damian Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks misses with a combination
and Kalervo counters with a nice leg kick.
Brooks throws a right and a left that Kalervo avoids nicely.
Kalervo scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kalervo to the ground. Brooks is now in Kalervo's guard.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kalervo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kalervo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Brooks has his foot on Kalervo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalervo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalervo wants to stand but Brooks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kalervo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a triangle here. Kalervo is fighting it but it looks tight! Brooks pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kalervo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Brooks!
After winning the bout, Damian 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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Event:
OFC 282: Possession
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt
and Grimes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Grimes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grimes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimes stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimes.
Brian Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Grimes cracks a nice hook into Brooks's ribs.
Grimes looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brooks walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Grimes lunges at Brooks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brooks's hand. #KD#
Grimes lands a left and a right that send Brooks crashing to the mat, dazed. Grimes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks dives in and grabs Grimes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimes pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Grimes misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Brooks counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Brooks thows a huge punch but Grimes dodges it nicely.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grimes tries to roll over but Brooks keeps him under control.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Brooks is working for a kimura here but Grimes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Brooks's guard.
#SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks has Grimes pulled in close to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Grimes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for subs off his back but Grimes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks is controlling Grimes's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Brooks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks wants to hit a switch here but Grimes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks tries to hold on but Grimes pushes him away.
Grimes prevents Brooks from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks tries to control the position but Grimes now has his back.
Brooks manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grimes's guard. Nice work there by Brooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grimes throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Grimes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brian Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brooks misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Grimes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks wants to counter the offense by Grimes and move into the clinch position.
Brooks with a poor takedown
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brooks duly obliges.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Grimes pushes him away.
Grimes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Brooks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grimes!
Brooks trying to control the position but Grimes is working away.
Brooks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grimes is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Brooks taking a break here but Grimes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Brooks tries to pass to full mount but Grimes defends it.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grimes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks. #SUB2#
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks slips a nice elbow through Grimes's hands, connecting with Grimes's forehead.#T2#
Brooks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brooks throws a strike but Grimes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brooks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #T3#
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Grimes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimes is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Brooks has his foot on Grimes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimes works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grimes is stalling in the full guard.
Damian Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks is looking to sweep but instead, Grimes has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Brooks is looking to improve his position.
Brooks trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Grimes manages to pass to mount!
Brooks is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooks is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Grimes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grimes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brooks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Brooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks blocks a jab.
No joy there for Grimes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks defending well as Grimes loads up on a big left hand.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks feints the counter takedown.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Grimes scores with a nice right hand.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Brooks tries for a takedown but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
It seemed like Brooks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brooks.
Grimes misses with a head kick.
Grimes misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brooks.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks misses with some punches.
#T2#
Grimes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brian Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Grimes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brookss head. #TD2#
Brooks lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Grimes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Brooks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grimes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brooks.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Grimes keeps moving and retains side control.
Brian Grimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Brooks being controlled for a moment.
Brooks is trying to improve his position.
Grimes trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
Damian Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimes trying to control the position but Brooks is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grimes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Grimes!
A very excited looking Brian Grimes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
OFC 277: Resistance
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Camble looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Camble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camble continues to drive forward.
Brooks shoots in but Camble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Camble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ash Camble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
Camble looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Camble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Brooks finds it's way through Camble's defenses. #TD2#
Brooks gets the takedown into side control.
Camble can't do much from the bottom here.
Camble trying to control but Brooks flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble trying to control the action but Brooks just sinks the hooks in.
Brooks wants to control but Camble is keeping busy.#T1#
Camble is trying to remain composed but Brooks is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brooks lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Brooks lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Brooks.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camble rolls, trying to escape but Brooks keeps control of the position.
Brooks controls the action.
Brooks controlling well, preventing Camble from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Brooks is looking for the choke from the back position but Camble is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Brooks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Camble can't escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Brooks has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Camble! Can he survive? No! He's out! Brooks gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Brooks!
During a confident post fight interview, Damian Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 270: Usyk vs Smaug
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Brooks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lamphard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brooks is in Lamphard's guard.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
Brooks landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks won't allow Lamphard to get back to his feet. #T1#
Lamphard keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamphard wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamphard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brooks is working Lamphard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brooks is pushing down on Lamphard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamphard is fighting to maintain full guard but Brooks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamphard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lamphard is refusing to be controlled, as Brooks sits in half guard.
Brooks 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brooks connects with a nice short shot to Lamphard's temple. #SUB#
Brooks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lamphard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brooks.
Brooks is trying to control. Lamphard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamphard keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
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.
Brooks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brooks is trying to control. Lamphard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lamphard defending well though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamphard defends it well.
Lamphard is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Brooks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lamphard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamphard.
Brooks cracks Lamphard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lamphard looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range.
Brooks misses with a hook.
Lamphard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brooks has time to react.
Brooks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamphard.
Lamphard fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamphard scores with a jab.
Brooks lands a nice shot that snaps Lamphard's head back.
Lamphard misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Frank Lamphard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamphard throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamphard is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Lamphard circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamphard misses with a hook.#TD#
Brooks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lamphard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Lamphard is defending well.
#T1#
Brooks working Lamphard over with strikes.
Lamphard is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brooks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamphard's head.
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brooks is just content to waste time from the top position. Lamphard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lamphard keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Lamphard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brooks content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamphard is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Brooks dives into side control.
#SUB#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lamphard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brooks connects with a decent elbow. #T3##SUB#
Brooks is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamphard is defending well. #SUB#
Brooks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lamphard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brooks but great work by Lamphard.
Brooks sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Brooks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lamphard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brooks. #SUB#
Brooks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Lamphard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brooks manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Brooks has his feet on Lamphard's thighs here. He's pushed Lamphard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lamphard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damian Brooks!
An out of breath Damian Brooks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
OFC 261: Obey
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LaCrosse tries to clinch there but Brooks circles away.
LaCrosse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LaCrosse gets through Brooks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaCrosse misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaCrosse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from LaCrosse - that landed with a thud.
LaCrosse lands an elbow inside that Brooks shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Damian Brooks has been cut.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Brooks blocks a body shot from LaCrosse.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaCrosse after a bit of a struggle.
Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Judge LaCrosse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
LaCrosse lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
LaCrosse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaCrosse misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaCrosse pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from LaCrosse - that landed with a thud.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Brooks wants to take the fight to the mat but LaCrosse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
LaCrosse throws an elbow that misses.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but LaCrosse prevents it.
Our sources have told us that LaCrosse has been working on his elbows in the gym.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
LaCrosse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks blocks a body shot from LaCrosse.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LaCrosse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
LaCrosse lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
LaCrosse lands a body punch.
LaCrosse lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaCrosse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse misses with a punch to the body.
LaCrosse tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing LaCrosse back against the cage.
LaCrosse lands a nice uppercut.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LaCrosse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LaCrosse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brooks's defenses.
LaCrosse lands a nice elbow.
Brooks blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat.
LaCrosse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brooks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaCrosse pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaCrosse after a bit of a struggle.
LaCrosse misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaCrosse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
LaCrosse misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge LaCrosse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Brooks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Brooks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. LaCrosse manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LaCrosse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks postures up in LaCrosse's guard and throws a big left but LaCrosse blocks it.
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaCrosse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks is working LaCrosse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brooks advances to half guard.
Brooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but LaCrosse is working away. #SUB2#
LaCrosse is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooks.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaCrosse is staying active underneath Brooks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Brooks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaCrosse is just riding it out for now. Brooks eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks throwing shots but LaCrosse is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaCrosse defends it well. #T3#
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LaCrosse is refusing to be controlled, as Brooks sits in half guard.
Brooks thows a huge punch but LaCrosse dodges it nicely.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks wants to control but LaCrosse is keeping him busy.
Brooks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaCrosse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaCrosse tries to get out of the position.
Brooks throws a strike but LaCrosse avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
LaCrosse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooks's guard. #REVR#
Damian Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
LaCrosse trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaCrosse's guard. #REVB#
Brooks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LaCrosse keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Brooks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks scores with a jab to the head.
#CL#
LaCrosse has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
LaCrosse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brooks's defenses.
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from LaCrosse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCrosse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaCrosse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaCrosse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Brooks is rocked!#T1#
LaCrosse struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Judge LaCrosse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LaCrosse throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaCrosse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
LaCrosse tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaCrosse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaCrosse lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment.
LaCrosse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
LaCrosse lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
LaCrosse working aggressively here.
LaCrosse pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LaCrosse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. LaCrosse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Judge LaCrosse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.
LaCrosse tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LaCrosse defends it well.
LaCrosse is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from LaCrosse as Brooks shoots in.
LaCrosse moves in looking to clinch but Brooks pushes him off.
Brooks wants to counter the offense by LaCrosse and move into the clinch position.
LaCrosse tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it. #CL#
LaCrosse clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
LaCrosse scores with a shoulder strike.
LaCrosse lands a nice elbow.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike from LaCrosse.
LaCrosse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from LaCrosse fails to land.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from LaCrosse.
Brooks blocks the elbow strike.
LaCrosse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from LaCrosse. #T4#
LaCrosse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LaCrosse can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Still in the clinch, LaCrosse scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaCrosse lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaCrosse scores with a shoulder strike.
LaCrosse pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LaCrosse lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from LaCrosse.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can LaCrosse finish him?
LaCrosse misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge LaCrosse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LaCrosse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judge LaCrosse!
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Event:
OFC 254: Future Vintage
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kush tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kush to the ground. Kush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kush went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kush misses with a hook
and Brooks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brooks.
Kush wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Kush blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kush's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Kush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jay Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Brooks.#TD2#
Brooks lands a takedown into guard.
#T1#
Kush wants to sweep but no luck.
Kush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brooks trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kush wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brooks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brooks trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kush taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brooks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kush takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brooks working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brooks throws a strike aimed at the side of Kush's head but Kush avoids it well.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brooks lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Brooks with the ground and pound but Kush regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brooks is stalling here. Kush is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brooks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kush has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Kush working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Kush has control of the leg.
Kush trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well. #T4#
Kush is working hard here to advance position.
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kush drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Kush off! Kush jumps back into Brooks's guard.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kush passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
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.
Damian Brooks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kush defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Kush into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Kush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kush wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks distracts Kush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brooks landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kush pushes Brooks off and gets back to his feet.
Kush throws a body shot but no joy.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Brooks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brooks won't allow Kush to get back to his feet.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Kush blocks nicely.
Brooks postures up and lands a big shot to Kush's brow. #T2#
Kush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kush wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brooks prevents Kush from getting back to his feet.
Brooks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kush wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving. #T3##ES#
Kush has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brooks off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kush misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brooks counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Brooks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kush on his heels. He'll look to pass Kush's guard now, I'm sure.
Brooks stops Kush from standing up.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brooks won't allow Kush to sweep him here.
Brooks trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kush wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it. #T4#
Brooks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kush's head.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kush wants to sweep but no luck.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks stands up over Kush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kush is trying to hold Brooks in close to prevent damage but Brooks has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kush 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.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Kush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kush throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
Jay Kush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brooks counter with a right hand.
Kush lands with an overhand left.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kush misses with a looping right.
Kush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooks circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kush is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kush is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks. #T2##SUB2#
Brooks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brooks.
Kush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kush tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg.
Kush is trying to stand up here but Brooks is controlling him well.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Brooks. #T3#
Kush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brooks is nestled in close to Kush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks working Kush over with strikes.
Brooks working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks working Kush over with strikes.
Brooks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Brooks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brooks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brooks is trying to control. Kush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Brooks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brooks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brooks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brooks is thwarting Kush's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Brooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush is looking to escape.
Brooks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jay Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks wants to take a breather but Kush is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brooks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Brooks!
A very excited looking Damian Brooks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXI
Date: Jan 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brooks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Pichushkin as he connects with a hook.
Pichushkin works the jab nicely.
Pichushkin tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pichushkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brooks has time to react.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Pichushkin tries to get set, Brooks tries to push him back and clinch up but Pichushkin manages to avoid the attempt.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Brooks moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Pichushkin misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Pichushkin there.#T1#
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pichushkin swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Pichushkin's corner calls for a 1-2. Pichushkin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pichushkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pichushkin lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
Pichushkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Brooks slips a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks jabs Pichushkin right on the nose. Pichushkin blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
#T2##TD#
Brooks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pichushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brooks winds up and cracks Pichushkin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks.
We've been hearing that Brooks has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brooks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pichushkin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pichushkin 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.
Pichushkin 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.#SUB#
Brooks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pichushkin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brooks, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Brooks is looking for a triangle but Pichushkin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Pichushkin wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks controls Pichushkin momentarily but Pichushkin frees himself.
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. #REVR#
Brooks working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks is trying to control the action in half guard but Pichushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pichushkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
Pichushkin 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!#T4##SUB2#
Pichushkin is persistently looking for the submission but Brooks is defending it well.
Pichushkin controlling well, preventing Brooks from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Pichushkin is persistently looking for the submission but Brooks is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pichushkin looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Pichushkin has his arm under Brooks's chin here. Game over son! Pichushkin squeezes tightly and Brooks is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Pichushkin!
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Event:
LKO22 Saga
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Brooks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brooks lands strikes from half guard.
Brooks prevents Tolentino from improving his position.
Brooks working over Tolentino with some ground and pound. Tolentino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brooks throwing shots but Tolentino is blocking nicely.
Tolentino trying to control but Brooks postures up.
Brooks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Brooks there.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolentino defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brooks wants to pass to mount but Tolentino is defending the position.
Brooks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tolentino can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Brooks thows a huge punch but Tolentino dodges it nicely.
Brooks 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.
Tolentino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks.
Tolentino wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Brooks is looking for a kimura but Tolentino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brooks to get the leverage.
Tolentino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tolentino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brooks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brooks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolentino defending well though.
Tolentino is looking to improve his position.
Brooks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brooks connects with a nice short shot to Tolentino's temple. #SUB#
Brooks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Tolentino tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolentino defending well though.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Brooks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tolentino defends it well.
Brooks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Tolentino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tolentino preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brooks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brooks throwing shots but Tolentino is blocking nicely.
Brooks wants to control but Tolentino is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tolentino tries to kick Brooks off but Brooks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brooks working Tolentino over with strikes.
Brooks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tolentino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tolentino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brooks. #SUB#
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brooks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Tolentino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tolentino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Brooks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Brooks drives through with a takedown into Tolentino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tolentino's head.
Tolentino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks trying to control but Tolentino is working from the bottom.
Tolentino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tolentino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tolentino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands a couple of digs.
Tolentino is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks prevents Tolentino from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Brooks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tolentino has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ganja Paradise. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Tolentino keeps moving.
Brooks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brooks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tolentino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tolentino trying to control the position.
Brooks trying to control but Tolentino is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brooks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brooks is working Tolentino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolentino has momentary wrist control but Brooks slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks content to stall in guard here.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tolentino wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment.
Brooks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tolentino has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage. #T3#
Tolentino 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 postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolentino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tolentino's head.
Tolentino has momentary wrist control but Brooks slips an elbow through the middle.
Tolentino is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up. #SUB#
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Brooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolentino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tolentino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brooks works over Tolentino with some ground and pound from guard.
Brooks throws a big elbow that misses.
Brooks throws a strike but Tolentino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tolentino defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brooks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tolentino doesn't defend quickly enough and Brooks has managed to lock this one up! Can Tolentino escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brooks on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Brooks!
A relieved looking Damian Brooks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Makisig Tolentino spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the depths I go...'.
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Event:
CFN 5
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Naleczowianka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brooks's head.
Naleczowianka scores with a head kick.
Naleczowianka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brooks's head.
Naleczowianka lands with a slapping head kick.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Naleczowianka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Naleczowianka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Brooks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Brooks seems to be looking for submissions.
Brooks tries to pass to full mount but Naleczowianka defends it.
Brooks slips a nice elbow through Naleczowianka's hands, connecting with Naleczowianka's forehead.
Brooks 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.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brooks lands a nice short elbow.
Brooks not doing much here.
#SUB#
Brooks is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Naleczowianka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Brooks!
Damian Brooks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CFN 3
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Levin misses with a straight left.
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Levin defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Levin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Levin misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Brooks counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Brooks has hold of Levin's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Levin seems comfortable defending it but Brooks has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Levin is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Levin is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brooks couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Brooks!
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