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Event:
Young Lions 205T Round 3
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Garbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Peele jabs at Garbrandt's body.
No joy there for Garbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peele misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Peele finds it's way through Garbrandt's defenses.
Peele misses with a looping right.
Garbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Peele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peele misses with a left hand
and Peele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Peele has Garbrandt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Peele'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.
Garbrandt takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Peele lands a right hand.
Peele tries a body shot but Garbrandt blocks it.
Peele scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Peele.
Garbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garbrandt prevents a body shot from Peele.
Peele throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Peele.
Peele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
A shot in the inside from Peele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garbrandt.
Peele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peele working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Peele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garbrandt is looking to break free of the clinch but Peele has double underhooks.
Garbrandt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbrandt's elbow.
Peele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbrandt's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Peele as the two fighters clinch.
Peele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Garbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Peele.
Garbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Peele misses with a punch on the inside.
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Peele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Garbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Key Peele dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Garbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peele circles away quickly and effectively.
Garbrandt swinging wildly here.
Garbrandt staying out of range there.
Garbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garbrandt throws a counter combo.
Peele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garbrandt can do to turn this around?
Garbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peele.
Peele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peele throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Garbrandt.
Peele staying out of range there.
Garbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peele.
Garbrandt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peele misses with a hook.
Peele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt looks to land a right hand but Peele moved out of range.
Rody Garbrandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peele throws out the jab.
Peele looks to land a left hand but Garbrandt moved out of range nicely.#T1##CL#
Peele forces Garbrandt back against the ropes and clinches.
Peele throws a head punch that misses.
Peele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garbrandt prevents a body shot from Peele.
Peele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peele misses with some punches.
Peele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Peele is controlling him.
Peele working aggressively here.
Garbrandt wants to break free but Peele has control.
Peele misses with some punches.
Peele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peele can't find room to land a body shot as Garbrandt controls the action.
#T2#
Peele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Peele.
Peele struggles to land a body shot inside as Garbrandt controls his hands.
Garbrandt working aggressively here.
Peele misses with a body punch.
Peele misses with the head strike.
Peele lands an uppercut.
Peele tries to throw a body punch but Garbrandt avoids it by throwing Peele back against the ropes.
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Peele misses with a punch on the inside.
Peele lands a right hand.
Garbrandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peele tries a body shot but Garbrandt blocks it.
Garbrandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peele has him pressed against the ropes.
Garbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Peele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Key Peele dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Peele.
Garbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garbrandt slips a jab from Peele.
Peele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbrandt swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Peele misses the target.
Peele throws a hook but Garbrandt blocks it.
Garbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Peele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garbrandt moves away.
Garbrandt moves out of range as Peele throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peele slips a jab from Garbrandt.#CL#
Peele takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Key Peele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbrandt tries a body shot but Peele blocks it.
Garbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Garbrandt blocking some punches.
Garbrandt wants to get back to striking at distance but Peele won't allow it.
Peele can't find room to land a body shot as Garbrandt controls the action.
Peele throws a punch but it's blocked by Garbrandt.
Peele is leaning against Garbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peele lands an uppercut.
Garbrandt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peele stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garbrandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Peele trying to stall but Garbrandt improves his position.
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Peele tries to throw a body punch but Garbrandt avoids it by throwing Peele back against the ropes.
Peele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garbrandt up against the ropes.
Peele tries a body shot but Garbrandt blocks it.
Peele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Peele tries to throw a body punch but Garbrandt avoids it by throwing Peele back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peele.
Peele working aggressively here.
Peele swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Peele fails to land.
Peele throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Key Peele clearly takes that round.
That's time! Peele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Peele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garbrandt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garbrandt misses with a double jab.
Garbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peele moves away from the strike by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Peele's belly button to the back.
Peele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Peele.
Peele missing with a left hand there. Garbrandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt moves out of range as Peele strikes.
As Peele backs off Garbrandt throws a huge counter combo but Peele manages to avoid it all.
Peele wants to land a leg kick but Garbrandt is out of range.
A punch combination from Garbrandt misses.
Peele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garbrandt slips under a jab from Peele.
Key Peele is winning the standup battle so far.
Peele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Garbrandt misses with a combination
#CL#
and Peele counters by moving into the clinch.
Peele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Peele controls his hands.
Peele is trying to stall.
Garbrandt blocks a body shot from Peele.
Peele tries a body shot but Garbrandt blocks it.
Peele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peele tries to throw a body punch but Garbrandt avoids it by throwing Peele back against the ropes.
Peele tries to throw a body punch but Garbrandt avoids it by throwing Peele back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Peele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Peele fails to land.
Peele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Garbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbrandt's elbow.
Garbrandt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garbrandt blocking some punches.
Peele can't find room to land a body shot as Garbrandt controls the action.
Peele swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peele misses with a body punch.
Garbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Peele controls his hands.
Peele misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peele is leaning against Garbrandt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Key Peele had his way with Rody Garbrandt in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Peele has managed to clinch.
Peele keeps control of Garbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garbrandt.
Peele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbrandt's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peele takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Key Peele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peele lands a left hand.
Garbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Peele misses with some punches.
#T1#
Peele swings wildly with an uppercut but Garbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garbrandt is trying to break free.
Peele tries to work over Garbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garbrandt's elbow.
Peele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbrandt is defending well for now.
Garbrandt prevents a body shot from Peele.
Garbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Peele has him pressed against the ropes.
Peele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garbrandt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garbrandt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garbrandt blocking some punches.
Garbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peele has a couple of punches blocked by Garbrandt.
Garbrandt has had enough of the clinch but Peele keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Key Peele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Key Peele!
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Event:
Young Lions Richard v Jones
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Haller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haller jabs Garbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Haller moves into the clinch successfully.
Garbrandt misses with the head strike.
Haller keeps control of Garbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haller blocks a body shot from Garbrandt.
Haller scores with a hook to the body.
Haller struggles to land a body shot inside as Garbrandt controls his hands.
Haller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haller lands a left hand.
Haller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haller is working Garbrandt over against the ropes.
Garbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Haller has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haller.
Haller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garbrandt's efforts to push away.#T1#
Haller scores with a hook to the body.
Haller lands with a right to the head.
Garbrandt prevents a body shot from Haller.
Haller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haller lands with a light punch inside.
Haller lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garbrandt looks winded!
Garbrandt takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Garbrandt is rocked!
Haller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garbrandt is still on wobbly legs! Can Haller finish him?
Garbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller is working Garbrandt over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Haller.
A short body shot lands from Haller as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Haller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haller pushes Garbrandt back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Haller.
Haller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Haller.
Haller cracks Garbrandt with a nice body shot.
Haller cracks Garbrandt with a nice body shot.#KD#
Haller breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Garbrandt with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Garbrandt looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Garbrandt get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#KD#
Haller cracks Garbrandt with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Garbrandt is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Garbrandt is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Haller lands a body shot.
#CL#
Haller pushes Garbrandt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Haller lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haller lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Haller.
Haller digs a right hand into Garbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garbrandt's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Rody Garbrandt was lucky to get out of the first round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Haller scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Garbrandt to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Haller away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Garbrandt got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Garbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haller.
Haller connects with a nice looking jab.
Haller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rody Garbrandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller throws a hook but Garbrandt blocks it.
It seemed like Garbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haller lands a nice shot to the body.
Garbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Haller!
David Haller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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!
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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!
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