Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017

#R1#
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Cage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Cage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cage lands a right hand.
Cage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks has Cage pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cage.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards. #T2#
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.#T3#
Cage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.
Brooks trying to stall but Cage improves his position.
Cage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Cage has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.#T4#
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cage leaning against his opponent.
Brooks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cage - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cage misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brooks stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Cage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Brooks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brooks throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Brooks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cage avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Cage tries to counter with a clinch but Brooks shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Brooks clinches up against the cage.
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage lands a right hand.
Cage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cage lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Cage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Cage lands a shoulder strike.
Cage lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Brooks can't break the clinch.
Cage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks is looking for a takedown.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Cage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Cage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Still in the clinch, Brooks scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cage walks away with a smile on his face. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Brooks moves away from the strike by Cage. #T4#
A big right from Cage misses.
Brooks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cage fails to land.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks digs a good hook to Cage's body.
Cage blocks the body kick.
Cage wants to counter the offense by Brooks and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Cage forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Cage has double underhooks.
Brooks throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage. #T1#
Brooks jumps guard but Cage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Cage has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Brooks pulls Cage into guard. #SUB#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cage wanted to stand there but Brooks had control of the position.
Cage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brooks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Brooks is trying to keep Cage in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brooks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brooks tries to get out of the position.
Brooks is pulling down on Cage's head. It's preventing any offense from Cage, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big right from Cage misses.
Cage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Johny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brooks working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johny Cage.
Well Cage 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Cage!
After winning the bout, Johny Cage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2017

#R1#
Foggy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foggy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brooks.
Foggy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Foggy wants it to stay on the feet.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Foggy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foggy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foggy throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Foggy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Foggy misses the jab.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foggy misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
And Brooks tries to counter it with a takedown but Foggy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brooks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Foggy 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.#CL2#
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foggy is defending well.
Schism Foggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Foggy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foggy .
Foggy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Foggy is trying to stall. #BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Foggy .
Foggy throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range.
No joy there for Foggy , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foggy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrooks.
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foggy 's waist but Foggy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.
Foggy tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Foggy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foggy avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Foggy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brooks counters with a nice body shot.
Foggy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foggy circles away quickly and effectively.
Foggy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foggy loads up on a big right hand but Brooks slips the punch.
Foggy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Foggy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Foggy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Brooks counters with a shoot takedown. Foggy fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Foggy working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Foggy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Foggy . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foggy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foggy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Foggy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brooks.
Brooks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brooks postures up in Foggy 's guard and throws a big left but Foggy blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks won't allow Foggy to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foggy sprawls well. Foggy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Foggy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brooks avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schism Foggy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Foggy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks shoots and misses
and Foggy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foggy wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Brooks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foggy counters with a series of strikes. Brooks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Foggy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foggy jabs Brooks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Foggy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks darts in looking for a takedown but Foggy gets double underhooks and turns Brooks into the cage.
Schism Foggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
The fighters circling - Foggy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brooks moves out of range as Foggy throws a body kick.
Schism Foggy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Foggy misses.
Foggy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Foggy throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Foggy .#T1##CL2#
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foggy , pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Foggy .
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brooks scores with a hook to the body.
Brooks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foggy smiles and moves away.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foggy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foggy misses with a body kick.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foggy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Foggy is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Foggy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schism Foggy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Foggy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brooks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brooks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
Foggy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brooks's head.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Foggy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brooks backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foggy is looking to clinch.
Foggy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foggy is looking to slow Brooks down with leg kicks.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Foggy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.#T3#
Foggy thuds his right hand into Brooks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foggy lands a high kick!
Foggy just misses with a punch to the body.
Foggy looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Foggy throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foggy misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Foggy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brooks blocking some punches.
Foggy swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks wants to take the fight to the mat but Foggy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Foggy trying to stall but Brooks improves his position.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Foggy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Foggy has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foggy .
Foggy throws a head punch that misses.
Foggy is looking to control Brooks's arms but Brooks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foggy has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foggy stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Foggy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Brooks pushes Foggy up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Schism Foggy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Foggy as Brooks shoots in.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Schism Foggy is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Foggy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foggy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Foggy pushes him away.
Foggy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Foggy keeps it at a distance.
Brooks with a poor takedown
and Foggy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schism Foggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Foggy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brooks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foggy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brooks circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Foggy finds it's way through Brooks's defenses.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Foggy .
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Foggy shows good takedown defense.
Foggy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Foggy tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Foggy cracks Brooks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foggy is looking to clinch.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Foggy .
Foggy jabs Brooks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Foggy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foggy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Foggy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foggy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foggy throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foggy .
Foggy is looking to clinch.
Foggy misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Foggy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foggy throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foggy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foggy as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foggy .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foggy misses with a wild combination.
Foggy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrooks.#CL2#
Brooks drives through and clinches with Foggy against the cage.
Brooks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foggy walks away with a smile on his face. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Foggy slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Foggy throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Foggy in a clinch.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foggy is defending well for now.
Brooks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Foggy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foggy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Foggy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foggy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brooks scrambles back to his feet.
Foggy misses with a straight left.
Schism Foggy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Foggy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Foggy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Foggy shows good takedown defense.
Foggy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Foggy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks shoots in but Foggy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foggy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Foggy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foggy to keep the fight standing.
Benjamin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foggy avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schism Foggy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foggy , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schism Foggy !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Brooks throws a low kick but Halfman avoids it.
Halfman throws out a loose jab but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halfman as he jumps to the side.
Halfman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Halfman misses its intended target.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
Brooks slips under a jab from Halfman.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Halfman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Halfman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Impish Halfman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halfman as he avoids it easily.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Halfman keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
Halfman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Halfman throws a jab when Brooks was well out of range.#CL2#
Halfman tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Halfman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Halfman misses with some punches.
Halfman scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Halfman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halfman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halfman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halfman is pressed up against the cage. Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halfman down to the mat. Halfman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halfman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Brooks looks winded!#T2#
Brooks tries to clinch there but Halfman circles away.
Brooks tries to clinch but Halfman moves out of range.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halfman but Halfman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halfman enables Brooks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halfman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Halfman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brooks on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Halfman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halfman manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Halfman's guard.
Halfman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halfman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halfman has momentary wrist control but Brooks slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halfman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halfman connects with a crisp jab.
Halfman misses with a combination
and Brooks counters with a left and a right that stings Halfman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halfman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halfman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Impish Halfman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Halfman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Impish Halfman is winning the standup battle so far.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Halfman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to clinch but Halfman moves out of range.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.
Halfman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halfman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brooks doesn't seem bothered though.
Halfman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Brooks slips under a jab from Halfman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a takedown
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Impish Halfman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halfman.
Brooks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halfman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Halfman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Halfman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halfman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brooks's head backwards.
Brooks throws a low kick, looking for Halfman's leg but Halfman calmly moves out of range.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Halfman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Brooks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A quick step to the side and Halfman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Impish Halfman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halfman misses with a body shot.
Halfman throws the left hand but Brooks avoids the punch easily.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halfman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halfman lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks glances at the clock... BAM! Halfman nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Brooks crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Brooks is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Impish Halfman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017

#R1#
Garbrandt throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Garbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garbrandt throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Garbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Garbrandt throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
Garbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brooks.
Garbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Brooks. #T1#
Garbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Brooks should have avoided that one.
Garbrandt throws a series of punches but Brooks moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Garbrandt.
Rody Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brooks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Garbrandt misses the jab.#CL2#
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Brooks forces Garbrandt back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Garbrandt manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Brooks jumps guard and drags Garbrandt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Brooks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brooks is pushing down on Garbrandt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garbrandt is fighting to maintain full guard but Brooks has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Brooks passes to full mount!
Brooks controlling from mount.
Garbrandt holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brooks tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Garbrandt blocking the ground and pound.
Brooks punching from mount but Garbrandt doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brooks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brooks throwing strikes here but Garbrandt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brooks content just to control the position here.
Brooks throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Garbrandt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brooks.
Garbrandt is breathing heavily.
Garbrandt blocking the ground and pound.
Brooks controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Garbrandt defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Brooks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Garbrandt throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Brooks counters by clinching up.
Brooks can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Brooks pulls guard successfully.
Garbrandt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brooks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Garbrandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brooks on the ground.#SU2#
Brooks stands and steps away. Garbrandt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brooks.
Garbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks feints the counter takedown.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Garbrandt moved out of range.#T1#
Garbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Garbrandt avoids the head kick by Brooks.
It looked like Garbrandt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Brooks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brooks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbrandt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brooks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
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.
Brooks lands a couple of digs.
Brooks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brooks is pushing down on Garbrandt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garbrandt is fighting to maintain full guard but Brooks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brooks. #T3#
Brooks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brooks moves nicely into side control.
Brooks staying calm.
Benjamin Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Brooks.#SUB2#
Brooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brooks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Brooks 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 Garbrandt's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garbrandt misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbrandt's waist but Garbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.
Garbrandt throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Garbrandt shows good takedown defense.
Garbrandt misses with a double jab.
Garbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garbrandt sprawls well. Garbrandt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Garbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Brooks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Brooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brooks throws out a counter right but Garbrandt avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Brooks rushes Garbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garbrandt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rody Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.#BC2#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rody Garbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up with Garbrandt, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes Garbrandt against the cage but Garbrandt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Brooks has closed the distance and engaged Garbrandt in a clinch.
Garbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garbrandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Brooks jumps into guard, dragging Garbrandt to the mat.
Garbrandt tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom.
Brooks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garbrandt's guard. #REVB#
Brooks postures up in Garbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Garbrandt blocks it.
Garbrandt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Brooks cracks Garbrandt with a solid left hand.
Brooks slips nicely into half guard.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SU2#
Brooks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Brooks clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garbrandt tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garbrandt to the ground. Garbrandt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brooks stalls. #BC2#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Garbrandt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garbrandt looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Garbrandt slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garbrandt throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Brooks goes for a double leg but Garbrandt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garbrandt continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Brooks clinches.
Brooks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garbrandt backwards.
Brooks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garbrandt backwards.
Garbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks is pushing Garbrandt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brooks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rody Garbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks has Garbrandt pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brooks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Brooks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Garbrandt throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Brooks blocks a jab.
Garbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garbrandt misses with the combination.
Garbrandt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brooks counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brooks is defended easily by Garbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Garbrandt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garbrandt looks to throw the jab but Brooks is out of range. #CL2#
Brooks rushes Garbrandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Brooks pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Brooks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Garbrandt from controlling successfully.
Garbrandt being controlled here momentarily.
Garbrandt wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks is controlling Garbrandt's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbrandt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Brooks prevents Garbrandt from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brooks passes Garbrandt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brooks passes to full mount!
Brooks throwing strikes here but Garbrandt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brooks controlling the pace for now.
Garbrandt is trying to stand but he's just given Brooks his back.#T4#
Garbrandt wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Brooks working for the choke. #SUB2#
Brooks tightening his grip on Garbrandt, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Brooks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garbrandt as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Brooks's shoulder, as Brooks tries to avoid the shot.
Garbrandt tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garbrandt swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
Garbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
Brooks avoids the body shot from Garbrandt.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garbrandt to the mat! Garbrandt manages to get full guard.
Garbrandt wants to get back to his feet but Brooks passes into half guard. #T1##REVR#
Brooks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brooks moves nicely into side control.
Garbrandt tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB2#
Brooks looking to secure an arm triangle but Garbrandt defends it well.
Garbrandt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Garbrandt has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Brooks is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for the RNC.
Brooks has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Garbrandt's body.
Brooks throwing sloppy strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Brooks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garbrandt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brooks controls the position.
Garbrandt trying to get back to his feet but Brooks is in full control for now.
Brooks biding his time, controlling Garbrandt. #SUB2#
Garbrandt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Brooks is looking for the choke from the back position but Garbrandt is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Brooks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks biding his time, controlling Garbrandt. #SUB2#
Brooks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Garbrandt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Brooks wants to counter the offense by Garbrandt and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Brooks has Garbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Garbrandt tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Garbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rody Garbrandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garbrandt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Garbrandt won't allow it. #T1##TD2#
Brooks gets control of Garbrandt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brooks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garbrandt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benjamin Brooks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brooks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbrandt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brooks passes Garbrandt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Brooks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brooks works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Garbrandt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brooks. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brooks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brooks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Brooks unloads with some shots from mount but Garbrandt bucks and avoids them well.
Brooks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brooks misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brooks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Brooks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parliament throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brooks checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Brooks.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Brooks looks to move away, Parliament throws a big counter combo but Brooks just gets out of the way.
Brooks fails with the takedown.
Brooks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parliament.
Parliament is looking for a counter combo.
Parliament thows a leg kick but Brooks checks it #CL2#
and Brooks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parliament just stands there and leans against the cage.
Noah Parliament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.#TD2#
Brooks has Parliament pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brooks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Parliament tumbling to the mat - Brooks dives into Parliament's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Parliament manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Parliament lands with a short shot to the head.
Parliament is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
Brooks jumps guard but Parliament turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parliament goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Parliament sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parliament tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brooks manages to circle out of the way.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parliament sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.#T2#
Good shot there by Brooks.
Parliament tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parliament somewhat.
Parliament will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brooks dives in and grabs Parliament's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parliament pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Parliament appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Parliament tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Parliament misses its intended target.
Parliament defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Parliament misses with a combination #CL2#
and Brooks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parliament stops a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parliament smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Brooks pushes Parliament up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Parliament looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Brooks pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Brooks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brooks lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Parliament uses from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brooks pulls Parliament in close to his closed guard and prevents Parliament from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parliament has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benjamin Brooks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brooks darts in looking for a takedown but Parliament gets double underhooks and turns Brooks into the cage. #CL2#
Brooks darts in and clinches Parliament up against the cage.
Parliament tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Parliament has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parliament as he avoids it easily.
Parliament appears to be looking for a big counter.
Parliament fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parliament circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Parliament back into the cage.
Brooks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1##TD2#
Brooks tightens his grip and picks Parliament up, before dumping him to the ground. Parliament manages to land in guard.
Brooks prevents Parliament from getting back to his feet.
Brooks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Parliament keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks postures up in Parliament's guard and throws a big left but Parliament blocks it. #T2#
Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Parliament wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
Parliament wants to sweep here but Brooks controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Parliament swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Brooks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parliament can't break the clinch. #BC#
Parliament breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Parliament throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Brooks pushes Parliament up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Parliament manages to get underhooks.
Noah Parliament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Parliament is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parliament misses with a combination #CL2#
and Brooks counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noah Parliament is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Parliament slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parliament shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Parliament swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Brooks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parliament looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Brooks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parliament dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Brooks. #CL2#
Brooks moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parliament smiles and moves away.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks is looking to clinch. #T1#
Brooks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parliament throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brooks connects with a body shot that sends Parliament's belly button to the back.
Parliament misses with the combination.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Parliament was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Parliament saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parliament is looking to counter the offense by Brooks and move into the clinch.
Noah Parliament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Brooks misses with a takedown
and Parliament counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Parliament drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage. #T2#
Brooks tries to pull guard but Parliament forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooks jumps guard but Parliament stands there with Brooks around his waist. Brooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Parliament breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Parliament has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Parliament throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brooks.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parliament went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Parliament avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Parliament on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Parliament closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Brooks pulls guard successfully.
Parliament tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parliament is one step ahead there.
Parliament loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Parliament postures up.
Parliament lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Parliament is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brooks controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parliament scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parliament loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noah Parliament has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benjamin Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noah Parliament.
I think Brooks 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Brooks!

Event: ECFC FN 35
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellis scores with the left hand. Brooks knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmy Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellis defends it nicely.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Timmy Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Ellis's head coaches at True North Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##CL#
Ellis clinches.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ellis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brooks looks winded!
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face. #CUT#
It looks like Benjamin Brooks has been cut.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
Ellis is pushing Brooks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ellis just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather. #T2#
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Ellis lands a knee to the body.
Ellis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Ellis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ellis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ellis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellis won't allow it.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis stalling the fight.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellis lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ellis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
A knee to the head by Ellis.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ellis tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of stalling here from Ellis.
Ellis stalls.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Ellis prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Brooks has Ellis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ellis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellis is struggling to control the position.
Ellis tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Brooks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Ellis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks can't break the clinch.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ellis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ellis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ellis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Ellis.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Ellis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brooks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ellis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brooks's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Ellis!
After winning the bout, Timmy Ellis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Birchmont.
Birchmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.#CL2#
Brooks clinches up with Birchmont and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks has Birchmont pressed against the cage, preventing Birchmont from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birchmont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchmont seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchmont.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Birchmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birchmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Birchmont dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Birchmont's head and hops out.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Birchmont sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Birchmont darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Birchmont keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Birchmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Birchmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Birchmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Birchmont as Brooks shoots in.
Samuel Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Birchmont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Birchmont sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Birchmont decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brooks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Brooks has his foot on Birchmont's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchmont works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Birchmont controlling him for the moment.
Birchmont is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Birchmont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooks has hold of Birchmont's hands but Birchmont slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchmont working Brooks over with strikes.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchmont lands a nice short elbow.
Birchmont is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Birchmont working the head and body with strikes.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Birchmont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchmont passes the guard and advances to mount!
Birchmont landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks taking shots to the head.
Birchmont unloading with bombs!
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birchmont is defended easily by Brooks.#CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Brooks jumps guard and drags Birchmont to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.#T1#
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont lands a couple of digs.
Birchmont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchmont has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Birchmont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchmont throws an elbow that misses. Brooks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Birchmont's guard. Nice move by Brooks!#REVB#
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Birchmont is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Birchmont working a defensive guard but Brooks passes into half guard.
Birchmont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birchmont manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brooks has Birchmont in his guard.#REVR#
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Birchmont passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Birchmont is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
Birchmont seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Birchmont has control of the leg.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchmont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchmont wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
Birchmont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brooks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Birchmont looks to land a strike but Brooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Birchmont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont postures up.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brooks working for a triangle but Birchmont defends it easily.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Birchmont 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Birchmont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Birchmont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchmont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Birchmont defends easily.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Birchmont trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Birchmont is stalling in the full guard.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Birchmont haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchmont distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchmont stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Birchmont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchmont stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Birchmont preventing the sweep.
Birchmont throws a big right hand that misses.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Birchmont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.#T4#
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birchmont stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Birchmont landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Birchmont finish him?
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benjamin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Birchmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Birchmont, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Birchmont!

Event: ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.
Brooks tried to score with a low kick but Cote checks it.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Brooks wants a takedown.
Cote is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Cote holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.
Brooks tries to clinch up.#CL#
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Cote manages to get underhooks.
Cote can't get the takedown.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Cote has him pressed against the cage.
Cote keeps control of Brooks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brooks tries to break free but Cote pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Cote manages to pull guard. #ES2#
Cote manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Brooks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brooks throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Cote as Brooks shoots in.
Cote was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cote throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cote works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Cote clinches up against the cage.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cote gets underhooks to prevent Brooks's takedown attempt.
Brooks effectively controlling the action here.
Cote is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3##BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Cote, which made it look bad.
Brooks tries to clinch but Cote moves away
and Cote counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking. #CL2#
Cote clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cote breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cote darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Cote missing with knees to the body.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Cote improves position.
Cote fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Brooks pulls Cote into guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Cote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
Cote controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Cote is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cote defends it easily.#ES#
Brooks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cote has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cote tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brooks just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Cote will probably get the nod.
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#
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cote sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cote blocks a leg kick.
Cote goes for a double leg but Brooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooks continues to drive forward.#CL#
Brooks takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Cote drags the fight down to the ground.
Cote trying to control the position.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks trying to control but Cote is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brooks is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Cote has wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Cote is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cote shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Cote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cote.
Benjamin Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cote.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cote shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Cote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks tries to counter with a takedown but Cote is quick to defend against it.
Cote tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily#CL#
and Brooks counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cote. #BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch.
Brooks jumps guard but Cote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cote defends it nicely.#T3#
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
Cote looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Cote looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Brooks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brooks fails with the takedown.
Cote goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cote misses with the combination.
Cote circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cote doesn't manage to clinch there - Brooks circles away.
Cote keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Cote circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy left from Brooks finds it's target.
Nick Cote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Cote shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benjamin Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Brooks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cote throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
Cote throws a head kick that misses.
Cote doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Cote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to land body kicks.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt.
Benjamin Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cote.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
Brooks tries to counter by clinching up but Cote breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Cote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Cote holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cote has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cote is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cote is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Cote.
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benjamin Brooks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Brooks is trying to maintain a safe position but Cote gets an underhook and turns Brooks into the cage.
Cote has Brooks pressed against the cage.
Cote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it.
Cote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Cote is looking to clinch.
Cote avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Cote looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cote.#T3#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cote as he avoids it easily.
Cote tries for a takedown but Brooks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cote shoots in but Brooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Cote sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cote's corner calls for a 1-2. Cote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks tries to counter with a takedown but Cote is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cote.
Cote throws a head kick that misses. #T4##CL#
Brooks clinches.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Cote keeps him there for the moment.
Cote stops a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cote as Brooks tries to tie him up.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Cote improves position.
Cote fails to pull guard.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cote.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cote is trying to pull guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Cote.
I think Cote 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benjamin Brooks!

Event: ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Birchmont shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks throws a right hand that Birchmont ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchmont also avoids with ease.
Birchmont throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Birchmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brooks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchmont tries to counter with a takedown but Brooks is quick to defend against it.
Brooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Birchmont swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
Birchmont feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Birchmont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Birchmont 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. #SU2#
Brooks gets to his feet - Birchmont follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Brooks gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont is trying to control Brooks's posture but Brooks avoids it. #T1##SU2#
Brooks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Birchmont has been working on his balance at Kemps training camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brooks.
Samuel Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Birchmont slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Birchmont thinks about countering with a head kick.
Birchmont fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Brooks rushes Birchmont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Birchmont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Birchmont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks is working for takedown but Birchmont is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Birchmont forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##TD#
Birchmont manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Birchmont wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchmont 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#
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Birchmont performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks trying to control but Birchmont postures up. #T3#
Birchmont 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.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Birchmont has control of the leg.
Brooks is refusing to be controlled, as Birchmont sits in half guard.
Brooks trying to hold on to Birchmont's head to control him but Birchmont postures up.
Birchmont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Birchmont trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Birchmont trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brooks is trying to maintain the position but Birchmont is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchmont misses with a head kick.
Brooks feints the counter takedown.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Birchmont avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Birchmont continues to drive forward.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Birchmont closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Brooks looks winded!
Brooks has control of Birchmont's left arm, preventing Birchmont from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchmont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks has his hands on Birchmont's head, controlling the position.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Birchmont isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brooks misses with a double jab.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Birchmont circles away and keeps his distance.
Birchmont throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks with a poor takedown #TD#
and Birchmont counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Birchmont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birchmont advances position into side control!
Birchmont working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Birchmont advances nicely into full mount.
Birchmont lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brooks hang on?
Brooks is in a horrible position here. Birchmont smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birchmont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks tries to hold on but Birchmont postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks can't escape the position.
Birchmont has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Birchmont pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brooks tries to lock up and control but Birchmont gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Birchmont working the ground and pound effectively.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Birchmont landing punches.
Birchmont raining down hammerfists from mount.
Birchmont trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
Birchmont dominating with strikes here.
Birchmont scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brooks? #ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Birchmont landing punches.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Birchmont finish him?
Brooks is bucking up trying to escape but Birchmont cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont connects with a bit shot that sees Brooks covering up! More strikes from Birchmont and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Birchmont is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Birchmont!

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