Post by The Sandmen on Feb 19, 2020 23:13:54 GMT -5
Ryan Hall glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Brookins while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Ryan Hall and Jonathan Brookins touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brookins tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jonathan Brookins slightly pushes Hall into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Brookins studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Jonathan Brookins
Hall is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Hall avoids a dangerous strike from Brookins
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Jonathan Brookins tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Ryan Hall tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jonathan Brookins jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Brookins moves forward and holds Hall
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ryan Hall is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jonathan Brookins gets the advantage
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Brookins
He succeeds!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Hall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brookins blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Ryan Hall regains half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hall's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Good looking punches from Jonathan Brookins on the ground
They could take their toll on Hall.
Hall's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Ryan Hall takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Jonathan Brookins forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brookins looks to work from half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hall's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to stand up!
Brookins doesn't allow him!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Brookins's moves.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Jonathan Brookins slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hall struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jonathan Brookins rolls Ryan Hall to his stomach and takes his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Good looking punches from Jonathan Brookins on the ground
They could take their toll on Hall.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall
Brookins tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hall! Brookins has one hook in and keeps working!
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Hall's cornermen are shouting. Jonathan Brookins is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Brookins has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hall.
Hall uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall with one hook in
Brookins has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hall.
Nicely done! Brookins now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall with two hooks in
Hall tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Brookins tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Brookins pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brookins pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Hall is holding Jonathan Brookins's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brookins Hyper-extended his left arm
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Stand up! This is what Hall's cornermen are shouting. Jonathan Brookins is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Brookins measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Ryan Hall hooks Brookins's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jonathan Brookins manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Brookins tries to show some ground skills
Hall uses his strength to keep Hall at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Ryan Hall looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Ryan Hall slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jonathan Brookins can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brookins misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brookins tries to escape from the full mount...
Brookins struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Brookins is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ryan Hall pushes Jonathan Brookins down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jonathan Brookins's arm and tries an armbar!
Brookins holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Brookins's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ryan Hall.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hall wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins tries to breaks Ryan Hall's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Brookins doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall grab one of Jonathan Brookins's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Brookins done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hall is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Jonathan Brookins pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins tries to take Ryan Hall down... Hall stumbles backwards and Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hall's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Hall tries a knee to the midsection...
Brookins blocks that knee
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins pushes away Hall trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hall doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jonathan Brookins
The fighters are clinching.
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jonathan Brookins embrace and tries to move away...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Jonathan Brookins pushes away Hall trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hall stumbles backwards and Jonathan Brookins circles to get the center of the cage
Brookins steps forward
Hall feints.
Ryan Hall takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Hall didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jonathan Brookins realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Jonathan Brookins's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Ryan Hall uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to open up Ryan Hall's defense faking a few punches.
Ryan Hall wraps his arms around Brookins's arms and counters the punches.
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Ryan Hall moves to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Brookins tries to escape from the closed guard
Brookins succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Brookins tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jonathan Brookins, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Jonathan Brookins tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hall is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Brookins moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Brookins sits over his knees and pushes away Hall's leg!
Jonathan Brookins is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Ryan Hall takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins is looking to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Ryan Hall has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brookins blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins pushes Hall's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brookins who is in full mount! Hall is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hall struggles and frees his leg!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Brookins is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Jonathan Brookins is looking to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Jonathan Brookins gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Jonathan Brookins is taking the best of the fight.
Jonathan Brookins tries a middle kick
Ryan Hall blocks and steps away.
Nice punch by Jonathan Brookins
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ryan Hall!
Brookins is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jonathan Brookins is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
Crushing shot to Brookins's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Ryan Hall hooks Brookins's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jonathan Brookins manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Brookins tries to jump to side mount.
Ryan Hall jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Ryan Hall tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Brookins moves forward looking for some action
Ryan Hall struggles a bit before breaking Brookins's attemp of grappling
Nice punch by Jonathan Brookins
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Ryan Hall
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
As the fight continues it seems that Jonathan Brookins is taking the best of the fight.
Brookins looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryan Hall's punches
Hall is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brookins.
Ryan Hall is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shovel hook by Jonathan Brookins
goes nowhere.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jonathan Brookins sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jonathan Brookins didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Brookins
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Brookins is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Jonathan Brookins gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hall spins out, but Jonathan Brookins was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hall is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Brookins tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jonathan Brookins embrace and tries to move away...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jonathan Brookins
well done Brookins falls hard on the mat
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Hall is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Brookins's guard.
Brookins fights back with his feet, forcing Hall to try something else.
Hall is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Jonathan Brookins launches an up-kick intended for Ryan Hall's head...
It lands flush with Ryan Hall's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hall is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Hall cartwheels towards Brookins!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jonathan Brookins.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to turn in and scramble out. Ryan Hall timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Jonathan Brookins slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Brookins struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins moves on the ground
Jonathan Brookins moves to side mount
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Brookins doesn't want to free his opponent and Hall continues in closed guard
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jonathan Brookins doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hall struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jonathan Brookins gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Ryan Hall down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jonathan Brookins is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Brookins leans and gets Ryan Hall's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Ryan Hall uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Brookins leans and gets Ryan Hall's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to escape from the full mount...
Jonathan Brookins is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Brookins.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brookins shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins throws a flurry of punches at Hall...
A lot of them are hitting Hall's face
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hall's face!
Hall has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jonathan Brookins rolls Ryan Hall to his stomach and takes his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall
Ryan Hall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Jonathan Brookins's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) is cheering him!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Ryan Hall looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Ryan Hall slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins tries to escape from the full mount...
Brookins struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Ryan Hall takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jonathan Brookins shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jonathan Brookins breaks that americana attempt!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Hall catch Jonathan Brookins's left arm and tries a kimura
Jonathan Brookins holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Brookins
Hall cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Brookins can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Brookins tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Brookins waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! He is reversed and nor Jonathan Brookins is on half guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Ryan Hall takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jonathan Brookins and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jonathan Brookins fakes a punch and launches himself over Hall!
Nice move by Brookins who clinches and pushes Hall against the cage
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brookins is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jonathan Brookins fakes a punch to Ryan Hall ribs and the tries to trip him
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jonathan Brookins realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall didn't see that coming. Brookins is in open guard over Hall now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Brookins spins out, but Ryan Hall was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Brookins is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Jonathan Brookins by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 974 s
Statistics: Jonathan Brookins
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/26 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1007 s
Interesting. Brookins was consistently closer to being finished (maybe his toughness needs work?), but he definitely did more damage, taking the win with relative ease, it seems.
Ferocious staredown by Brookins while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Ryan Hall and Jonathan Brookins touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brookins tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jonathan Brookins slightly pushes Hall into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Brookins studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Brilliant combination from Jonathan Brookins
Hall is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Hall avoids a dangerous strike from Brookins
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Jonathan Brookins tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Ryan Hall tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jonathan Brookins jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Brookins moves forward and holds Hall
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Ryan Hall is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Jonathan Brookins gets the advantage
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Brookins
He succeeds!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Hall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brookins blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Ryan Hall regains half guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hall's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Good looking punches from Jonathan Brookins on the ground
They could take their toll on Hall.
Hall's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Ryan Hall takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Jonathan Brookins forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brookins looks to work from half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hall's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to stand up!
Brookins doesn't allow him!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Brookins's moves.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Jonathan Brookins slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hall struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jonathan Brookins rolls Ryan Hall to his stomach and takes his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Good looking punches from Jonathan Brookins on the ground
They could take their toll on Hall.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall
Brookins tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hall! Brookins has one hook in and keeps working!
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Hall's cornermen are shouting. Jonathan Brookins is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Brookins has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hall.
Hall uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall with one hook in
Brookins has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hall.
Nicely done! Brookins now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall with two hooks in
Hall tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Brookins tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Brookins pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brookins pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Hall is holding Jonathan Brookins's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brookins Hyper-extended his left arm
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Stand up! This is what Hall's cornermen are shouting. Jonathan Brookins is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Brookins measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hall's side.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Ryan Hall hooks Brookins's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jonathan Brookins manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Brookins tries to show some ground skills
Hall uses his strength to keep Hall at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Ryan Hall looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Ryan Hall slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jonathan Brookins can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brookins misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brookins tries to escape from the full mount...
Brookins struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Brookins is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Ryan Hall pushes Jonathan Brookins down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jonathan Brookins's arm and tries an armbar!
Brookins holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Brookins's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ryan Hall.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Hall wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins tries to breaks Ryan Hall's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Brookins doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall grab one of Jonathan Brookins's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Brookins done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hall is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Jonathan Brookins pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins tries to take Ryan Hall down... Hall stumbles backwards and Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hall's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Hall tries a knee to the midsection...
Brookins blocks that knee
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins pushes away Hall trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hall doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jonathan Brookins
The fighters are clinching.
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jonathan Brookins embrace and tries to move away...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Jonathan Brookins pushes away Hall trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hall stumbles backwards and Jonathan Brookins circles to get the center of the cage
Brookins steps forward
Hall feints.
Ryan Hall takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Hall didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jonathan Brookins realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Jonathan Brookins's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Ryan Hall uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to open up Ryan Hall's defense faking a few punches.
Ryan Hall wraps his arms around Brookins's arms and counters the punches.
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Ryan Hall moves to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Brookins tries to escape from the closed guard
Brookins succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Brookins tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Jonathan Brookins, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Jonathan Brookins tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hall is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Brookins moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Brookins sits over his knees and pushes away Hall's leg!
Jonathan Brookins is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Ryan Hall takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins is looking to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Ryan Hall has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brookins blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins pushes Hall's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brookins who is in full mount! Hall is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hall struggles and frees his leg!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Brookins is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Jonathan Brookins is looking to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Jonathan Brookins gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Jonathan Brookins is taking the best of the fight.
Jonathan Brookins tries a middle kick
Ryan Hall blocks and steps away.
Nice punch by Jonathan Brookins
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Ryan Hall!
Brookins is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jonathan Brookins is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
Crushing shot to Brookins's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Ryan Hall hooks Brookins's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jonathan Brookins manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Brookins tries to jump to side mount.
Ryan Hall jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Ryan Hall tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Brookins moves forward looking for some action
Ryan Hall struggles a bit before breaking Brookins's attemp of grappling
Nice punch by Jonathan Brookins
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Ryan Hall
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
As the fight continues it seems that Jonathan Brookins is taking the best of the fight.
Brookins looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryan Hall's punches
Hall is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brookins.
Ryan Hall is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shovel hook by Jonathan Brookins
goes nowhere.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jonathan Brookins sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jonathan Brookins didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Brookins
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Brookins is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Jonathan Brookins gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hall spins out, but Jonathan Brookins was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hall is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Brookins tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jonathan Brookins embrace and tries to move away...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jonathan Brookins
well done Brookins falls hard on the mat
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Hall is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Brookins's guard.
Brookins fights back with his feet, forcing Hall to try something else.
Hall is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Jonathan Brookins launches an up-kick intended for Ryan Hall's head...
It lands flush with Ryan Hall's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hall is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Hall cartwheels towards Brookins!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jonathan Brookins.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to turn in and scramble out. Ryan Hall timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Jonathan Brookins slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Hall switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Brookins struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins moves on the ground
Jonathan Brookins moves to side mount
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Brookins doesn't want to free his opponent and Hall continues in closed guard
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jonathan Brookins doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hall struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jonathan Brookins gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Ryan Hall down and prevents his attempts to escape
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jonathan Brookins is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Brookins leans and gets Ryan Hall's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Ryan Hall uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Brookins leans and gets Ryan Hall's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to escape from the full mount...
Jonathan Brookins is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Brookins.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brookins shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins throws a flurry of punches at Hall...
A lot of them are hitting Hall's face
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Hall's face!
Hall has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jonathan Brookins rolls Ryan Hall to his stomach and takes his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Hall
Ryan Hall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Jonathan Brookins's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) is cheering him!
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Ryan Hall looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Ryan Hall slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins tries to escape from the full mount...
Brookins struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Ryan Hall takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jonathan Brookins shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jonathan Brookins breaks that americana attempt!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Hall catch Jonathan Brookins's left arm and tries a kimura
Jonathan Brookins holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Brookins
Hall cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Brookins can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Brookins tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Brookins
Hall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Brookins waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! He is reversed and nor Jonathan Brookins is on half guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Hall
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Ryan Hall takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jonathan Brookins and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Jonathan Brookins fakes a punch and launches himself over Hall!
Nice move by Brookins who clinches and pushes Hall against the cage
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brookins is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jonathan Brookins fakes a punch to Ryan Hall ribs and the tries to trip him
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jonathan Brookins realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall didn't see that coming. Brookins is in open guard over Hall now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Brookins spins out, but Ryan Hall was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Brookins is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Jonathan Brookins by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/11 (73%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 974 s
Statistics: Jonathan Brookins
Punches 7/16 (44%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/26 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1007 s
Interesting. Brookins was consistently closer to being finished (maybe his toughness needs work?), but he definitely did more damage, taking the win with relative ease, it seems.