PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brooksbank (ranked 3291 p4p, 1980 weight class) and Artur Osinen (ranked 386 p4p, 246 weight class). 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.

Brooksbank
vs
Osinen

175 cm
40
160
18 - 35 - 0

182 cm
33
167
17 - 18 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

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 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Osinen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brooksbank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Brooksbank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Osinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brooksbank.
Brooksbank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen tries to hold on but Brooksbank pushes him away.
Brooksbank can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Osinen is looking to escape.
Brooksbank avoids the attempt from Osinen to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank wants to take Osinen's back here but Osinen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Brooksbank is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Osinen is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Osinen flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Brooksbank anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Osinen and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Brooksbank slips an arm under Osinen chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Brooksbank has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Brooksbank is squeezing on Osinen like an anaconda would it's prey. Osinen fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Brooksbank!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Brooksbank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.