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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmore James (ranked 1304 p4p, 2270 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 172 p4p, 272 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Elmore James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands an overhand right.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
James cracks Brooksbank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Brooksbank has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brooksbank looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brooksbank defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Brooksbank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Brooksbank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brooksbank misses with a left hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooksbank looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Brooksbank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooksbank scoring well with a low kick there.
Brooksbank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooksbank tries to clinch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from James misses.
Brooksbank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
A swing and a miss from James.
Brooksbank throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
Brooksbank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James clobbers Brooksbank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brooksbank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James throws a jab when Brooksbank was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Brooksbank blocks a jab.
Brooksbank tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James missing with a left hand there. Brooksbank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooksbank blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooksbank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooksbank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooksbank.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooksbank is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Brooksbank fails with a takedown attempt.
Elmore James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooksbank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
James wants to control but Brooksbank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James looking for submissions off his back.
James is trying to maintain the position but Brooksbank is very close to passing his half guard.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brooksbank is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooksbank controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brooksbank is looking to work his way around to James's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
James is just holding on here. Brooksbank manages to take his back.
Brooksbank gets his hands free as James looks to control.
Brooksbank is trying to stick to James's back but James is turning into Brooksbank. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brooksbank's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooksbank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooksbank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elmore James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmore James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Brooksbank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from James lands.
Brooksbank misses with a wild body shot.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brooksbank to the canvas! Brooksbank doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - James keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
Elmore James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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