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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Minus stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Minus clinches up against the cage.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brooks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minus is defending well.
Brooks jumps guard but Minus stands there with Brooks around his waist. Brooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Minus pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is looking to work some ground and pound but Minus has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus wants to sweep but no luck.
Minus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Minus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Minus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minus pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Minus keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minus with a poor takedown #CL#
and Brooks moves into the clinch.
Minus wants to break free but Brooks has control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Brooks manages to pull guard.
Minus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Minus wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Minus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Minus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Minus is having none of it.
Minus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Minus 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.
Brooks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minus is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Minus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brooks misses with a hook. Minus ducked under it nicely.
Minus tries to counter with a clinch but Brooks shakes him off and moves away.
Minus fails with the takedown.
Minus tries a low kick but Brooks avoids it.
Brooks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Minus pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Minus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Minus.
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Minus has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brooks wants a takedown.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Minus to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Minus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brooks lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Minus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Minus closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Minus.
Minus dodges an elbow strike from Brooks.
Minus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brooks just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Minus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brooks regains guard.
Brooks is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Minus dives into side control.
#REVR#
Brooks being controlled for a moment.
Minus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brooks's legs. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks parries the strikes from Minus easily there. Minus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brooks to escape.
#SUB2#
Minus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brooks, who protects the arm well.
Minus wants to stand but Brooks has his arm trapped.
Minus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Minus off and has taken his back!#T2#
Minus trying to control the action but Brooks just sinks the hooks in.
Collin Minus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Minus rolls, trying to escape but Brooks keeps control of the position.
Minus is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Minus covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Minus wants to get back to his feet.
Minus trying to control the action but Brooks just sinks the hooks in.
Minus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brooks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Brooks looking for the choke from the back.
Minus looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brooks tries to get the hooks in deep but Minus pushed the leg off. #T4#
Brooks wants to control but Minus manages to buck him off and is now in Brooks's guard! Nice work there by Minus! #SUB#
Minus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carlos Brooks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Minus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minus is pressed up against the cage. Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Minus down to the mat. Minus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Minus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Minus.
No luck for Minus with that takedown attempt.
Carlos Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Minus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Minus moves into the clinch.
Brooks wants a takedown.
Minus fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Minus is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Minus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minus tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Brooks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Minus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brooks's guard.
Brooks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minus throwing strikes but missing.
Minus wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Minus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Minus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minus 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.#T3#
A right-left combo lands from Minus.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Minus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minus.
Brooks lands with a slapping head kick.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Minus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minus with the counter takedown but Brooks avoids it easily.
Brooks tries to clinch but Minus is having none of it.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Minus pushes him off.#CL2#
Minus drives through and clinches with Brooks against the cage.
#T4##TD2#
Minus decides to pull guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Minus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Minus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minus has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Minus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minus manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Minus's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minus wants to stand but Brooks is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Minus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minus 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Minus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minus tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minus to the ground. Minus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Minus. Minus maintains the clinch.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Minus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Minus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brooks regains guard immediately.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Minus is proving a slippery customer.
Minus controlling from the top position.
Minus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brooks for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks controls Minus momentarily but Minus frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Brooks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minus is aware though and is defending well.
Minus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Minus stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Minus postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Minus gets a clinch.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Minus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Collin Minus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Brooks.
Minus moves out of range of the body kick from Brooks.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Minus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brooks quickly recovers to half guard.
Minus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brooks's head. #T2#
Minus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Minus trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it.
Still in half guard, Minus seems content to control.
Minus is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Minus is taking a breather. Brooks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Minus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Minus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks is trying desperately to improve position.
Brooks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minus controlling his opponent.
Minus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brooks on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Minus prevents Brooks from getting the reversal.
Minus content just to control the position here.
Minus looking to finish with strikes here!
Minus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Minus 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#
Nice sprawl there from Minus as Brooks shoots in.
Brooks scores with a one two! Minus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brooks closes the distance but Minus moves to the side #TD#
so Minus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Minus defends easily.
Minus controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks wants to stand up but Minus is controlling him. #T1#
Brooks is controlling Minus's posture.
Minus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Minus wants to stand but Brooks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minus is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minus tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minus to the ground. Minus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Minus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
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.
Minus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Collin Minus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Brooks.
Minus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brooks pinned against the cage. Brooks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
#TD#
Minus feints and as Brooks raises his hands in defense, Minus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Minus throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Minus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Minus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Minus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Minus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minus looking to pass the guard.
Minus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Minus looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Minus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Minus keeps him there for the moment.
Minus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brooks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Minus's brow.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Minus won't allow it.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Minus improves position.
Minus just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brooks wants to break free but Minus has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Minus 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minus manages to avoid it.#CL#
Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Minus has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Minus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brooks is trying to break the clinch but Minus has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Minus jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Minus trying to control the position.
Brooks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Minus is trying to keep Brooks in close.
Brooks trying to control but Minus is working from the bottom.
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collin Minus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minus trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Minus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Minus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Minus has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Minus tries to pull guard but Brooks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Minus stalling against the cage.
Minus is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brooks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brooks keeps control of Minus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Minus tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Minus prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Minus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brooks misses with a series of wild punches.
Minus tries a low kick but Brooks avoids it.
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brooks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL#
Minus rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Minus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Collin Minus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Brooks.
Minus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Minus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Minus gets underhooks to prevent Brooks's takedown attempt.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Brooks drags the fight down to the ground.
Minus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Minus looking to sit in guard and control but Brooks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minus 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.
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 Collin Minus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minus, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Minus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tokudome gets a clinch.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Tokudome drags the fight down to the ground.
Brooks won't allow Tokudome to get back to his feet.
Brooks is fighting to break Tokudome's control of his arms but Tokudome is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brooks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Brooks wants to control from the top but Tokudome keeps moving.
Tokudome throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Tokudome. Tokudome maintains the clinch. #BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tokudome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tokudome shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brooks as he avoids it easily.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Tokudome, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brooks throws a quick counter head kick but Tokudome was just out of range.
Carlos Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoyuki Tokudome.#T2#
Brooks scores with a nice body kick.
Tokudome shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tokudome shoots for a double leg takedown but Brooks sprawls well. He's pushed Tokudome's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Tokudome.
Tokudome is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Tokudome avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Tokudome fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tokudome looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Tokudome sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tokudome steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brooks.
Good standup being displayed there by Brooks as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Brooks moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Tokudome fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Brooks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tokudome is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Tokudome is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tokudome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks controlling 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 wants to control from the top but Tokudome keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Brooks dominated that 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.
#R2#
Brooks shoots in but Tokudome avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tokudome scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Tokudome closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Tokudome pulls guard effortlessly.
Brooks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tokudome looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Brooks is defending well. Tokudome quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Brooks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tokudome celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naoyuki Tokudome!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nassoudi is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Nassoudi circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brooks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nassoudi's head.
No luck for Nassoudi with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nassoudi.
Nassoudi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brooks's waist but Brooks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nassoudi off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nassoudi.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Nassoudi tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nassoudi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nassoudi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nassoudi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Nassoudi persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Nassoudi misses with a kick to the body.
Brooks is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Nassoudi takes the fight into the clinch.
Brooks blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Brooks.
Nassoudi missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Nassoudi as Brooks shoots in.#CL#
Brooks has Nassoudi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nassoudi successfully pulls guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Nassoudi is looking for a triangle but Brooks pushes his legs off easily.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassoudi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
Brooks wants to get up but he can't break Nassoudi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Nassoudi is keeping the position.
Nassoudi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brooks's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nassoudi won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Nassoudi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nassoudi stops Brooks from standing up.
Nassoudi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nassoudi is fighting to break Brooks's control of his arms but Brooks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nassoudi looking to pass the guard.
Nassoudi preventing the sweep. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nassoudi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Nassoudi clinches.
Nassoudi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nassoudi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Brooks. That snapped Nassoudi's head back.
Nassoudi leaves Brooks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rashid Nassoudi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nassoudi as he avoids it easily.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nassoudi is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Nassoudi circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Nassoudi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks leaves Nassoudi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brooks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nassoudi sprawls and moves away.
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Nassoudi moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Nassoudi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassoudi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nassoudi defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Nassoudi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Nassoudi back into the cage.#T1#
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nassoudi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nassoudi prevents it.
Nassoudi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Nassoudi can't get the takedown.
Nassoudi pressing his opponent 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 Nassoudi walks away with a smile on his face. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Nassoudi tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nassoudi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks darts in trying to clinch
and Nassoudi counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Nassoudi to acknowledge the strikes.
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Nassoudi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nassoudi wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Nassoudi as Brooks shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Nassoudi closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Nassoudi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nassoudi as he avoids it easily.
Nassoudi shoots in for a double leg but Brooks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brooks throws a big counter combination but Nassoudi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Nassoudi moves into the clinch.#TD#
Brooks manages to pull guard.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Brooks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Brooks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Nassoudi has control of Brooks's left arm, preventing Brooks from doing any damage.
Nassoudi keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Nassoudi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Nassoudi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nassoudi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashid Nassoudi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nassoudi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Nassoudi persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nassoudi but Nassoudi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Nassoudi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Nassoudi pushes him off.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nassoudi swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nassoudi as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Nassoudi moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Nassoudi manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Nassoudi sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nassoudi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brooks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nassoudi thinking.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Nassoudi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brooks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nassoudi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nassoudi lands a nice shot that snaps Brooks's head back.
Nassoudi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brooks in his tracks. #CL#
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Nassoudi back into the cage.
Nassoudi is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nassoudi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Nassoudi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brooks.
#T2#
Nassoudi being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Nassoudi jumps guard.
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.
Nassoudi is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up.
Nassoudi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brooks controls the pace.#T3#
Nassoudi is trying to keep Brooks in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt
and Nassoudi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Nassoudi pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Nassoudi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Nassoudi on that attempt.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Nassoudi sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nassoudi looks to land a combination. Brooks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Brooks is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Nassoudi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nassoudi 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Nassoudi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Brooks pushes Alrashed away with a front kick.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Brooks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alrashed's guard.#SUB2#
Alrashed looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alrashed controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself. #SUB2#
Alrashed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brooks is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alrashed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Alrashed working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Alrashed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Alrashed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Brooks wants to stand but Alrashed is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alrashed trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Alrashed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alrashed looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Alrashed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alrashed trying to keep a closed guard but Brooks is proving a slippery customer.
Alrashed keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #T3#
Brooks postures up in Alrashed's guard and throws a big left but Alrashed blocks it. #SUB2#
Alrashed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brooks passes into side control.
#SUB#
Brooks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alrashed, who protects the arm well.
Alrashed is looking to regain half guard here but Brooks keeps moving and retains side control.
Alrashed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brooks trying to control the pace.
Brooks is thwarting Alrashed's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Alrashed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alrashed is trying to maintain the position but Brooks is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Alrashed is defending well.
Alrashed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks is looking to take a break and control but Alrashed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alrashed's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Brooks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alrashed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alrashed looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well. #TD#
Brooks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Alrashed is working away.
Brooks is really struggling to control Alrashed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks wants to pass to mount but Alrashed is defending the position.
Alrashed wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alrashed can do to turn this around?
Alrashed is refusing to be controlled, as Brooks sits in half guard. #T1#
Alrashed is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alrashed.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Brooks seems to be working for a kimura but Alrashed defends the submission attempt.
Brooks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Alrashed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alrashed is breathing heavily.
Alrashed trying to control here.
#T2#
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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alrashed is refusing to be controlled, as Brooks sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alrashed scores with a nice strike.
Alrashed takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Alrashed kicks Brooks off and gets back to his feet.
Brooks avoids the body shot from Alrashed.
Rakan Alrashed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Alrashed.
#T3##TD#
Brooks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alrashed tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position. #SUB#
Brooks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ground and pound from Brooks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brooks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Carlos Brooks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Alrashed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brooks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4##SUB#
Brooks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brooks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brooks controls the position.
Alrashed wants to get back to his feet but Brooks drags him back down.#SU#
Brooks stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Brooks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alrashed did well to prevent Brooks getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brooks is keen to just control but Alrashed is a slippery customer.
Alrashed is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Brooks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Alrashed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alrashed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooks sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Brooks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brooks is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alrashed preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Alrashed looking for submissions off his back.
Alrashed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Alrashed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alrashed wants to get back to his feet.
Brooks tries to stand and escape but Alrashed is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alrashed is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Brooks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alrashed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alrashed.
Brooks scores with a head kick. Alrashed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Brooks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alrashed sprawls well initially but Brooks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alrashed is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Alrashed is trying to control but Brooks manages to pass to mount!
Brooks throwing strikes here but Alrashed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alrashed is working to get back to half guard.
Alrashed wants to control but Brooks is having none of it.#T3#
Brooks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brooks misses with a head shot.
Brooks looking to ground and pound but Alrashed is blocking nicely.
Brooks trying to control but Alrashed is having none of it.
Alrashed is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Brooks takes Alrashed's back.
Brooks tries to keep control of the position but Alrashed is staying busy.
Brooks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alrashed doesn't escape.
Brooks is looking to control Alrashed but Alrashed is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks not allowing Alrashed to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brooks 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Brooks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Westmoreland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
Westmoreland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westmoreland misses with a series of wild punches.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westmoreland.
Brooks unleashes a big counter combination but Westmoreland bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westmoreland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brooks but Brooks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westmoreland tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Westmoreland lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland takes a kick to the side of the head.
Westmoreland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Westmoreland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brooks.
Westmoreland darts in looking for a takedown but Brooks gets double underhooks and turns Westmoreland into the cage.
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Westmoreland. Westmoreland gets slowly back to his feet.
Westmoreland is breathing heavily.#T1#
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks throws a head kick that Westmoreland semi-blocks.
Brooks shoots in but Westmoreland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tobias Westmoreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Westmoreland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Brooks lands a head kick. Westmoreland smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Westmoreland is rocked!
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westmoreland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Westmoreland darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Westmoreland prevents the takedown attempt.
Westmoreland is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.
Westmoreland is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Brooks tries to pull guard but Westmoreland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westmoreland.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Westmoreland jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
Brooks wants to get up but he can't break Westmoreland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Westmoreland keeps moving.
Brooks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brooks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Brooks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Westmoreland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brooks, into his guard. #REVR#
Westmoreland wants to get up but he can't break Brooks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Westmoreland defends easily.
Westmoreland throws an elbow that misses. Brooks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Westmoreland's guard. Nice move by Brooks!#REVB##T4##SUB#
Westmoreland looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
#SUB#
Westmoreland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westmoreland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tobias Westmoreland 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Westmoreland, which made it look bad.
Tobias Westmoreland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Westmoreland shoots in but no luck this time.
Carlos Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Westmoreland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Westmoreland paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Westmoreland tries to keep at a distance but Brooks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobias Westmoreland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Brooks.
Westmoreland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westmoreland is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Brooks jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Westmoreland slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Westmoreland presses Brooks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brooks trying to stall but Westmoreland improves his position.
Brooks jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Westmoreland prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Westmoreland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Westmoreland fails to pull guard.
Brooks is trying to break free.#T2#
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.
Westmoreland is trying to break free.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Westmoreland has the dominant position.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks tries to circle away but Westmoreland has him pinned against the cage.
Westmoreland goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Westmoreland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Westmoreland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brooks on the side of the head.
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Westmoreland.#CL#
Westmoreland clinches with his opponent.
Westmoreland wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Brooks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brooks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Westmoreland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westmoreland wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Westmoreland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Westmoreland on that attempt.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westmoreland circles away.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Westmoreland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westmoreland swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Westmoreland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Westmoreland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Brooks forces Westmoreland back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Westmoreland has the dominant position.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Westmoreland holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Brooks jumps guard but Westmoreland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westmoreland is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Westmoreland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tobias Westmoreland will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westmoreland tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westmoreland to the ground. Westmoreland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Westmoreland sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Westmoreland closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Westmoreland pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brooks wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Westmoreland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westmoreland misses with a body kick.
Westmoreland with a poor takedown
and Brooks counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Westmoreland instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westmoreland goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Westmoreland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Westmoreland. Those never looked like landing.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Westmoreland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westmoreland wants it to stay on the feet.
Westmoreland misses with the combination.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westmoreland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westmoreland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westmoreland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brooks circles away.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westmoreland sprawls well. Westmoreland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Westmoreland scores with a decent looking hook.
Westmoreland closes the distance and clinches up with Brooks, looking for a takedown. Westmoreland pushes Brooks against the cage but Brooks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brooks wants to clinch up but Westmoreland keeps it at a distance.
Westmoreland throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Brooks tries to get set, Westmoreland tries to push him back and clinch up but Brooks manages to avoid the attempt.
Westmoreland misses with a combination
and Brooks counters with a two punch combo.
Westmoreland dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Nice sprawl there from Westmoreland as Brooks shoots in.#T3##CL#
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Westmoreland. Westmoreland maintains the clinch.
Brooks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westmoreland has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Westmoreland improves position.
Westmoreland jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Westmoreland around his waist. Westmoreland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
Westmoreland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick from Brooks lands but Westmoreland takes it in his stride.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westmoreland avoids it really well and circles away.
Westmoreland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Westmoreland throws a combination. Brooks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brooks shoots in but no luck this time.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Westmoreland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Westmoreland 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Westmoreland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Varela , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varela fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Varela counters by clinching up.
Brooks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Varela is controlling the position.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Varela .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Varela .
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Varela tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Varela manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Varela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks throws a right hand that Varela ducks under and follows up with a left that Varela also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Varela drags the fight down to the ground.
Brooks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Varela is proving hard to escape from.
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varela seems keen to control Brooks's posture.
Brooks wants to stand but Varela is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Varela trying to control the position here.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks tries to stand but Varela is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Brooks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varela lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brooks backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Varela clinches with his opponent.
Varela holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Varela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Varela is trying to break free.
Varela wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Varela lands an uppercut.#BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Varela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.
Varela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Varela pulls guard successfully.
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!
Varela has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture.
Brooks controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Varela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela dominated that 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.
#R2#
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Varela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Varela shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Varela is looking for the big counter here.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
Varela dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Varela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown but Varela manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Varela wants to counter the offense by Brooks and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.
Varela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Varela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brooks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Varela after a bit of a struggle.
Varela tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Varela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Varela swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brooks or perhaps it was just good defense by Varela , which made it look bad. #CL2#
Varela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Varela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Varela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Varela pushes him off.
Varela slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.
Varela has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Varela slowing the pace effectively.
Brooks tries to circle away but Varela has him pinned against the cage.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks has Varela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Varela wants the takedown. Brooks is fighting it off but Varela persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brooks's guard against the cage.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Brooks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Varela postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks trying to keep a closed guard but Varela is proving a slippery customer.
Varela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Varela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varela somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Varela 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#
Brooks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brooks wants it to stay on the feet.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Varela sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Varela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Varela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brooks defends well and Varela ends up having to push Brooks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Varela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Brooks as Varela shoots in.
Carlos Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brooks swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varela somewhat.
Varela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Varela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brooks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Varela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Varela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
Varela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brooks is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch.#T2#
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Varela jumps guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Varela shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Varela pulls guard effortlessly.
Varela managing to control the position.
Brooks trying to control but Varela is working from the bottom.
Brooks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brooks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varela 's guard. #T3#
Brooks controlling the action here.#SUB#
Varela is defending against the submission attempts here by Brooks.
Varela moves into full guard.
#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.#SUB2#
Brooks looking to improve position, pressing down on Varela 's thigh with his hand. Varela seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Brooks paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Brooks's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Varela picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dexter Varela !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brooks defends it nicely.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Francisco Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marquez's head backwards.#CL#
Marquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Marquez won't allow it.
#T1#
Brooks wants a takedown.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks is trying to drag Marquez to the mat but Marquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks wants to take the fight to the mat but Marquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Marquez gets control of Brooks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Marquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Brooks stays in close to Marquez's body and controls the position.
Brooks wants to get up but he can't break Marquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Marquez.
Brooks is fighting to break Marquez's control of his arms but Marquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marquez 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks has his takedown stuffed
and Marquez counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Marquez to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquez. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks dives in and grabs Marquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Brooks lands a leg kick that knocks Marquez off balance momentarily.#CL#
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Marquez. Marquez maintains the clinch.
Marquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Marquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
Marquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brooks as he avoids it easily.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Marquez tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Marquez instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Brooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Marquez gets a clinch.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Brooks letting Marquez take a breather here.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Marquez's takedown attempt.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Marquez successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Brooks is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Marquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving. #T2#
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 sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
Brooks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Brooks leaves Marquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
Marquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Marquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Marquez clinches.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.#BC2#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
As Brooks looks to move away, Marquez throws a big counter combo but Brooks just gets out of the way.
Marquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.#T4#
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Marquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Marquez instigates a clinch.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Marquez manages to get underhooks.
Marquez is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco Marquez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Brooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marquez looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Marquez pushes him away.
Marquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Marquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Brooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brooks tries to counter with a clinch but Marquez shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Marquez instigates a clinch.
Marquez can't break the clinch.
Brooks is trying to push Marquez away but Marquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Marquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Marquez keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2##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 Marquez uses from the top position.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brooks has an active guard here but Marquez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Brooks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marquez is looking to stall here but Brooks recovers full guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.
Marquez wants to stand but Brooks has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks controls Marquez momentarily but Marquez frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marquez content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Marquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Carlos Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Marquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Francisco Marquez.
Well Marquez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Warrington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Warrington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Warrington or perhaps it was just good defense by Brooks, which made it look bad. #CL#
Warrington closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks avoiding damage as Warrington throws knees to the body.
Brooks keeps control of Warrington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warrington is trying to pull guard but Brooks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Warrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warrington prevents it.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warrington's efforts to push away.#TD#
Warrington drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Brooks throws a big right hand that misses.
Brooks postures up in Warrington's guard and throws a big left but Warrington blocks it.
Warrington wants to control the position but Brooks says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brooks is keen to just control but Warrington is a slippery customer.
Warrington wants to get back to full guard.
Warrington is working hard here to advance position.
Brooks is trying to control the action in half guard but Warrington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warrington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warrington tries to get out of the position.
Warrington is looking for a sweep. Brooks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooks trying to control from half guard but Warrington is working away. #T2#
Warrington is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks is keen to just control but Warrington is a slippery customer.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warrington's head.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warrington's head.
Warrington tries to get to full guard but Brooks has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Warrington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Warrington pushes him off.#T3#
Warrington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brooks is fending him off so far but Warrington persists. Nope, Brooks circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warrington.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Warrington pushes him away.
Warrington throws a low kick but Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warrington defends well and Brooks ends up having to push Warrington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Brooks backs away, Warrington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brooks fails with the takedown.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Warrington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warrington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warrington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brooks as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Warrington moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warrington is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Warrington circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Warrington moves into the clinch.
Brooks looking to stall.
Warrington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Warrington tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
Warrington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Warrington 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!
Warrington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warrington is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Warrington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Warrington pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Warrington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks passes Warrington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warrington trying to get back to full guard but Brooks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrington is squirming around, avoiding Brooks's attempts to control the action.
Warrington looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T1#
You can see the frustration on Warrington's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brooks is not going to allow Warrington to sit and survive in this position.
Warrington can't escape the position.
Warrington looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brooks.
Brooks has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Warrington.
Warrington trying to control the hands but Brooks won't let him. #T2#
Brooks tries to keep control of the position but Warrington is staying busy.#SUB2#
Warrington preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brooks.
Brooks controlling well, preventing Warrington from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brooks is persistently looking for the submission but Warrington is defending it well.
Brooks trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Warrington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Warrington is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brooks gets his way!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Warrington is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brooks is not going to allow Warrington to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Warrington trying to get back to his feet but Brooks is in full control for now.
Warrington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrington is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warrington tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warrington to the ground. Warrington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warrington throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Warrington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arnold Warrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warrington paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Warrington clinches with his opponent.
Warrington is pressed up against the cage. Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Warrington down to the mat. Warrington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brooks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warrington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brooks shoots and misses #CL#
and Warrington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arnold Warrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Brooks.#TD#
Warrington pulls Brooks into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brooks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Warrington trying to control the position here.
Warrington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Brooks trying to control but Warrington is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Warrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Brooks trying to control but Warrington is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Warrington has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warrington shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks dives in and grabs Warrington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warrington pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.#CL#
Warrington has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Warrington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brooks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Warrington tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warrington is defending well.
Warrington goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Brooks as Warrington shoots in.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Brooks. Those never looked like landing.
Warrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Warrington sprawls well.#CL#
Warrington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Warrington holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
Warrington can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Warrington pulls Brooks into guard.
Warrington wants to sweep but no luck.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Brooks throws a big elbow that misses.
Brooks trying to control but Warrington is working from the bottom.
Brooks is pushing down on Warrington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warrington is fighting to maintain full guard but Brooks has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brooks moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Warrington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warrington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Warrington!
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