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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Douglas gets a takedown into half guard.
Brooks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brooks leaves Douglas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Douglas gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks trying to control here.
Douglas wants to advance to full mount but Brooks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brooks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brooks is continuing to stall.
Douglas advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks is trying to control Douglas's posture but Douglas avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks tries to improve position but can't.
Douglas trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Douglas off and has taken his back!
Brooks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Douglas just trying to survive but Brooks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Brooks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Douglas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Douglas for a finish.
Douglas wants to control his opponent's hands but Brooks gets his hands free. #T3#
Douglas staying busy and making it hard for Brooks to control.
Brooks not allowing Douglas to control his hands.
Brooks has the hooks in. Douglas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Douglas covering up well under a series of strikes from Brooks.
Brooks somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brooks has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Brooks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Douglas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Douglas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brooks looking for the RNC.
Douglas is trying to stand back up.
Douglas rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brooks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Douglas as Brooks shoots in.
As Brooks looks to move away, Douglas throws a big counter combo but Brooks just gets out of the way.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Douglas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks misses with a takedown
and Douglas counters with a left and a right that stings Brooks.
Brooks connects with a crisp jab.
Douglas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Douglas. No joy for Brooks on that attempt.
Chop Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas looks for the body kick but Brooks saw that one coming.
Brooks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brooks as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Douglas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard. #T1#
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet. #SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douglas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douglas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douglas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douglas is one step ahead there.
Douglas stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Douglas wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Douglas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Douglas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Douglas defends it easily.
Douglas prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Douglas with a nice head shot there.
We've been hearing good reports from Douglas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving. #SU#
Douglas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooks, up you get! #T3#
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglas sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brooks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brooks wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Douglas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brooks on his heels. He'll look to pass Brooks's guard now, I'm sure.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Douglas defends easily.
Douglas looking to pass the guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douglas is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chop Douglas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks swinging wildly here.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Douglas sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Douglas fails with the takedown.
Douglas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.#TD#
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Douglas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brooks pushes Douglas off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Douglas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brooks sprawls well initially but Douglas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Brooks gets full guard.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Douglas being controlled here momentarily.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brooks's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Douglas keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #T2#
Douglas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douglas wants to control but Brooks passes easily into half guard.
Douglas is looking to improve his position.
Douglas keeping control of the position.
Brooks tries to stand and escape but Douglas is controlling the position. #T3#
Brooks wants to take a breather but Douglas is having none of it.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brooks is trying to control the action in half guard but Douglas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Douglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Douglas has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brooks smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chop Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Douglas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douglas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Douglas persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Douglas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douglas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Douglas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brooks.
Brooks scores with a one two! Douglas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Douglas prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Douglas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brooks! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gregory shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gregory controls the position.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Gregory keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gregory goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brooks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gregory but great work by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Brooks decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Gregory.#T1##CL2#
Gregory forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks jumps guard but Gregory turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory scores with a shoulder strike.
Gregory stalling.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gregory moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregory misses with a low kick.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gregory is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Gregory circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Gregory shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Gregory has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Gregory gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gregory after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Gregory jumps guard and drags Brooks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Brooks passes Gregory's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gregory trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Brooks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Brooks's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregory is looking to control Brooks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gregory avoid being mounted?
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working.
Gregory is looking to improve his position.
Brooks content to control rather than advance.
Brooks throws a strike but Gregory avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gregory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gregory has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brooks throws a strike but Gregory rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Gregory passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Gregory dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gregory looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Gregory persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Gregory tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gregory shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Gregory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gregory smiles and moves away.
Gregory darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Gregory into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Gregory.
Gregory moves forwards but Brooks connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Gregory clinches. #T1#
Gregory prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Gregory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Gregory has clasped his hands together around Brooks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brooks bucks up and tries to throw Gregory off but instead Gregory has got his back!
Brooks is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gregory's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gregory just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2#
Brooks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Brooks has one foot on Gregory's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get 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!
Gregory fails with the takedown
and Brooks counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregory fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregory. #CL#
Brooks clinches up with Gregory and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Brooks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Gregory 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.
Gregory is breathing heavily.#CL#
Gregory gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Gregory jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Brooks landing some decent shots from guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gregory throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brooks escapes and throws Gregory's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooks trying to control the action but Gregory is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Brooks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Gregory sprawls well.
Brooks lands with a shot to the body.
Gregory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gregory closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Gregory checks it. #CL#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reece Gregory.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gregory tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Gregory drops back down to his feet.
Gregory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory trying to stall but Brooks improves his position.
#T1#
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Gregory avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage. #TD2#
Gregory has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brooks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gregory not allowing Brooks to control his hands.
Gregory is hanging on to Brooks's back as he tries to escape.
Gregory avoiding Brooks 's attempts to control his hands.
Gregory struggling to land strikes to the head as Brooks covers up. #SUB2#
Gregory is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brooks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brooks for a finish. #T2#
Gregory just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brooks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Brooks right now.
Gregory is not going to allow Brooks to sit and survive in this position.
Brooks tries to break free.
#T3#
Brooks trying to control but not successfully.
Brooks trying to get back to his feet but Gregory is in full control for now.
Gregory trying to control.
Brooks is trying to break free.
Brooks breaks Gregory's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SU#
Brooks stands up and waves to Gregory to follow him.
Gregory circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Gregory counters with a shoot takedown. Brooks fights it but they end up in guard.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Gregory isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Gregory controlling him for the moment.
Gregory lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks has control of Gregory's left arm, preventing Gregory from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reece Gregory.
I think Gregory 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reece Gregory! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Brooks throws a leg kick #TD#
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns is chipping away with strikes.
Burns throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Burns trying to control the position but Brooks is working away.
Burns is putting a hurting on Brooks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burns scoring with punches from side control.
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brooks's shoulder. That is not cool.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Burns politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Burns prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brooks sneaks back into half guard.
Burns prevents Brooks from standing back up.
Brooks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burns lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burns not doing much here.
#SUB#
Burns is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burns.
Burns is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Burns scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burns moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Burns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burns controls the position from side control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Burns decides to stand back up.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Burns darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Burns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Burns throws a sloppy head kick
and Brooks counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Brooks to acknowledge the strikes.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Burns dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burns tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Burns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brooks uses from the top position.
Burns trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Burns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Brooks postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Brooks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Burns, up you get! #T1##CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns being controlled against the cage.
Brooks avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Brooks working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Burns gets tackled into the cage by Brooks. Brooks maintains the clinch. #TD#
Burns has Brooks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burns pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brooks tumbling to the mat - Burns dives into Brooks's guard.
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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burns with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Brooks throwing short punches from the bottom.
Burns is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
Brooks controls Burns momentarily but Burns frees himself.
Burns wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot by Brooks.
Steve Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burns closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Brooks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brooks's guard.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burns controls the pace.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steve Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burns trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Brooks is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burns wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Brooks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brooks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burns's head.
Brooks dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Brooks tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Burns, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Burns.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Steve Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brooks.#TD#
Burns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brooks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Brooks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burns presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Burns.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks taking a breather. #BC#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brooks.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brooks manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow. #TD#
Burns successfully pulls guard.
Brooks throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brooks passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burns 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Burns! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Love throws a head kick but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Love defends it well.#CL#
Love moves into the clinch.
Love 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.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Love pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.
Love really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Love is trying to pull guard but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Love tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Love circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Love did well to prevent Brooks getting side control.#T1#
Love makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Love.
Brooks trying to move into half guard but instead Love has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Love postures up.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Love tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom.
Love stops Brooks from standing up.
Love postures up.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Love controlling from the top position. #SU#
Love gets to his feet. Brooks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Love.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Love. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Love after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Love has the dominant position.
Love scores with a hook to the body.
Love will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage.#BC#
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Love on that attempt. #CL2#
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Love improves position. #TD#
Love manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Brooks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Love is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brooks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Love is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Love escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Love 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Love will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Love, which made it look bad.
Love shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Love misses with a double jab.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Love sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chad Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brooks.#CL2#
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brooks.
#T1##BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Love to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Brooks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Love is having none of it. #SUB2#
Brooks has his feet on Love's thighs here. He's pushed Love 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! Love screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Brooks! |
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Event:
HERO:2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Theodore throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Theodore throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Theodore has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
#BC2#
Theodore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore shoots in but no luck this time.
Theodore swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Theodore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Theodore throws a one two combo.
Theodore misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Theodore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Theodore fails to land the takedown.
Theodore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodore somewhat.
Theodore stuffs the takedown.
Theodore unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Brooks clinches up with Theodore and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Brooks jumps guard and drags Theodore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Brooks wants to sweep here but Theodore controlling him for the moment.
Theodore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks pulls Theodore in to control the position.
Brooks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Theodore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Theodore isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Theodore counters with a nice body shot.
Brooks misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Theodore counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Theodore manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Theodore clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Theodore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks trying to control but Theodore is working from the bottom.
Theodore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Theodore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brooks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Theodore for as long as he can get away with.
Brooks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Theodore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Brooks has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Theodore manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Theodore kicks Brooks off and gets to his feet.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Theodore moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Theodore clinches up against the cage.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Theodore drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodore wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Theodore.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Theodore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brooks prevents it.
#T1#
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theodore circles away quickly and effectively.
Danny Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Theodore sprawls well.
Theodore changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Theodore has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Theodore breaks the clinch.
Theodore dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
Theodore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Theodore. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Brooks feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theodore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Theodore or perhaps it was just good defense by Brooks, which made it look bad.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Theodore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Theodore manages to pull guard.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theodore wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theodore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Brooks wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.
Theodore wants to sweep but no luck.
Theodore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Theodore trying to control the position.
Theodore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks. #SU#
Brooks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Theodore, up you get! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Theodore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Theodore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Theodore.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks lands a jab-cross combination.
Theodore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Theodore has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Theodore is pressed up against the cage. Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Theodore down to the mat. Theodore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks with a poor takedown
and Theodore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theodore is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Theodore circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Theodore tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Theodore drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry Theodore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brooks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Brooks darts in looking for a takedown but Theodore gets double underhooks and turns Brooks into the cage.
Theodore raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Theodore stalls. #TD2#
Theodore successfully pulls guard.
Theodore throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Brooks stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Theodore darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Theodore into the cage.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Theodore circles away and keeps his distance.
Theodore wants to counter with a clinch but Brooks pushes him away.
Brooks misses the shot to the body.
Theodore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Theodore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danny Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Theodore.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theodore circles away.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theodore sprawls well. Theodore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Theodore.
Theodore shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Theodore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Theodore fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Theodore.
Theodore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Theodore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Brooks forces Theodore back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Theodore is defending well for now.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Theodore scores with a four punch combination!
Brooks moves to clinch but Theodore breaks away
and Theodore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theodore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brooks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Theodore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodore defends it nicely.#T4#
Theodore stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodore shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but Theodore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up with Theodore, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes Theodore against the cage but Theodore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Theodore moves into the clinch.
Danny Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Theodore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks tries a body shot but Theodore blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Theodore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Theodore has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Theodore! |
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