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Event:
FCL - 26
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Howell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Howell slips an elbow through the middle.
Howell with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Howell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Howell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Howell distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Brooks is rocked!#SUB#
Howell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Howell finish him?
Howell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Howell is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Howell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Howell pushes a forearm under Brooks's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Brooks is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amari Howell! |
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Event:
FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Brooks feints a jab promting Sweet to slip. Brooks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sweet slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Sweet drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sweet keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks tries a body shot but Sweet blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sweet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweet.
Our sources have told us that Sweet has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sweet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow. #T1#
Sweet lands a nice elbow.
Sweet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Sweet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brooks is working Sweet over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brooks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Brooks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Brooks trying to control the position but instead, Sweet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brooks into the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Sweet lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Brooks taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Atreyu Brooks.#CL#
Sweet takes the fight into the clinch.
Sweet swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks blocks an elbow strike.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sweet lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks is pushing Sweet up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Sweet avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Sweet blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sweet scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Sweet lands an elbow inside that Brooks shrugs off. #ROC#Brooks is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Atreyu Brooks has been cut.
Sweet struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet finish him?
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sweet blocking some punches.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Brooks seems to have recovered his senses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sweet keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks blocks a body shot from Sweet.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Brooks avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Sweet lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
Sweet tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Sweet back against the cage.
Sweet throws a head punch that misses.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sweet tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Sweet back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atreyu Brooks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sweet looks to clinch
and Brooks counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Sweet clinches with his opponent.
Brooks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sweet's defenses.
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweet gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the cage.
Sweet pushes off an throws an elbow but Brooks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Sweet.
Sweet misses with some punches.
Sweet lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Brooks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sweet throws an elbow that misses.
Brooks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sweet backwards.
Brooks takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but Sweet gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sweet misses with a body punch.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Brooks in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Atreyu Brooks's cut even more.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Brooks is pressed against the cage. Sweet pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Brooks! Two more big strikes from Sweet and Brooks crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Sweet!
Ricky Sweet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
FCL - 16
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Brooks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claude is aware though and is defending well.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Claude. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks is trying to control the position but Claude postures up.
Claude lands a couple of digs.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Claude lands a couple of digs.
Claude postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Claude looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brooks looking to control.
Claude definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claude controls the pace.
Claude has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Brooks controls Claude momentarily but Claude frees himself.
Claude controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Brooks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Claude escapes and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brooks tries to buck Claude off but Claude is having none of it.
Claude has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brooks!
Claude in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Claude sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Claude with shots to the head and body - Brooks looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Brooks is rocked!#T2#
Claude controlling from mount.
Brooks tries to reverse the position but Claude maintains control.
Claude tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks wants to hold on but Claude pushes him away.
Claude controlling the position easily from mount.
Claude unloading with bombs!
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Claude finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Claude! Brooks is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jean Claude!
Jean Claude retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Jean Claude, 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:
FCL - 10
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks just leaning against Oneill, taking a breather.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oneill up against the cage.
Brooks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Brooks is leaning against Oneill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oneill can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Brooks stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Atreyu Brooks.
Brooks throws a head kick but Oneill moves out of range.
Oneill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atreyu Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Brooks tenderised Oneill's leg. Oneill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Oneill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oneill circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oneill counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks lands with a nice combination. Oneill backs away looking to recover.#TD2#
Oneill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1-2. Brooks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oneill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Brooks does no damage.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atreyu Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oneill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Oneill throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
Oneill fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks connects with a high kick.
Brooks scores with a push kick.
Oneill takes one on the button.
A nice combination there by Brooks.
#T4#
Brooks throws a series of punches but Oneill avoids them all with ease.
Oneill is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brooks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks scores with a head kick.
Brooks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brooks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Brooks clinches up with Oneill and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brooks has Oneill pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atreyu Brooks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brooks digs a good hook to Oneill's body.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oneill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brooks. That one must have hurt.
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice shot lands for Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks fakes the leg kick and cracks Oneill in the body.
Brooks scores with a head kick. Oneill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brooks scores with a head kick. Oneill tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Oneill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD2#
Oneill closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full 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.
Brooks looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Oneill defends easily.
Brooks can't keep his opponent in guard - Oneill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Brooks is trying to maintain the position but Oneill is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Brooks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oneill is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brooks tries to roll over but Oneill keeps him under control.
Brooks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brooks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oneill landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks is trying to keep Oneill in close.
Oneill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Oneill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oneill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oneill is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oneill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oneill lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Oneill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent'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.
Brooks is trying to keep Oneill in close.
Oneill scoring with some ground and pound.
Oneill is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#Brooks is rocked!
Oneill preventing the sweep.
Oh Brooks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oneill scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Oneill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oneill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oneill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oneill defends it easily.
Oneill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Oneill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Oneill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oneill working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Oneill is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oneill postures up.
Oneill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oneill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brooks is tightening it up a little... Oneill has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oneill reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oneill taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brooks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atreyu Brooks!
The defeated Cason Oneill had this to say: 'thanks to my fans who believe in me sorry guys,im coming better next time'. |
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Event:
FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Headingery's head back.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Headingery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brooks won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Headingery has hold of Brooks's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brooks tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Headingery cranks the arm and Brooks screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brooks, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Massif Headingery! |
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Event:
FCL - 3
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Hopkins dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Hopkins's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brooks was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brooks looking to control.
Brooks wants to hit a sweep here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there!
Brooks is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Hopkins is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture. #T1#
Brooks is looking to pass into half guard but Hopkins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hopkins is in guard.#REVB#
Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brooks is trying to hold Hopkins in close to prevent damage but Hopkins has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hopkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
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. Hopkins connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard but Hopkins has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Brooks is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Brooks taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SU2#
Hopkins stands up.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins shoots in and drives through. Brooks sprawls well.#TD2#
Brooks gets caught napping as Hopkins dives in and scores a takedown. Brooks manages to retain guard.
Hopkins looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.#SUB#
Brooks working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
Hopkins postures up and lands a big shot to Brooks's brow. #T3#
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks wants to hit a sweep here but Hopkins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brooks there!
Hopkins controlling from the full mount.
Brooks is working to get back to half guard.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.
Brooks wants to hold on but Hopkins pushes him away.#T4#
Hopkins controlling the pace for now.
Brooks tries to reverse the position but Hopkins maintains control.
Hopkins controlling from mount.
Brooks wants to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins dominating with strikes here.#SU2#
Hopkins get's back to his feet.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Hopkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hopkins wants to clinch but Brooks slips to the side
and Brooks counters with a left to the body.
Brooks lands a head kick. Hopkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brooks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Hopkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brooks was covering up waiting for the punch and Hopkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hopkins is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Hopkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopkins prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Brooks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopkins's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Brooks doesn't have the hooks in and Hopkins manages to turn into his guard.
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##SUB#
Brooks is working for a submission of some sort.
Brooks trying to mount his opponent but Hopkins defends it.
Hopkins is controlling Brooks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brooks wants to take a breather but Hopkins is having none of it. #SUB#
Brooks looking for a submission but Hopkins manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hopkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Hopkins working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Hopkins 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 is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopkins tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Hopkins.
Brooks taking some punishment here, with Hopkins in his half guard. #T3##SUB#
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is trying to control but Hopkins passes into side control!
Hopkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Hopkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Atreyu Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hopkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brooks's half guard.
Brooks trying to control here.
Hopkins working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopkins is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins working the head and body with strikes.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hopkins is looking for a kimura here.
Brooks gets back to full guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard but Hopkins manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brooks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hopkins easily slips into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hopkins shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
Brooks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hopkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brooks counters with a head kick.
Brooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkins.
Atreyu Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Brooks punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Brooks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Atreyu Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks lands a two punch combo.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brooks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a slapping head kick.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins throws a solid leg kick but Brooks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hopkins.#TD2#
Hopkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins controlling the action here.#T2#
Hopkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Hopkins there.
Hopkins wants to pass to mount but Brooks is defending the position.
Brooks is looking to control Hopkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brooks avoid being mounted?
Hopkins thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Brooks is looking for a sweep. Hopkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks wants to control but Hopkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopkins is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brooks is trying to stand.
Hopkins prevents Brooks from improving his position.#T3#
Hopkins lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Brooks looking for subs from the bottom but Hopkins mounts him!
Hopkins controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Brooks is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Hopkins locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Brooks is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Hopkins! |
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