Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2013 17:38:54 GMT -5
Jonathan Brookins is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Manvel Gamburyan is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Brookins and Gamburyan move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brookins is holding Manvel Gamburyan's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Manvel Gamburyan shows great balance while pushing away Jonathan Brookins
Gamburyan tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gamburyan tries to grapple
Brookins moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Brookins grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He succeeds!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Brookins is in closed guard... Gamburyan tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jonathan Brookins!
Manvel Gamburyan is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan hovers above Brookins
Good punches to Brookins's body.
Manvel Gamburyan is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jonathan Brookins 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
Manvel Gamburyan 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from Gamburyan!
Some big punches are landing!
Gamburyan is holding Jonathan Brookins's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brookins Hyper-extended his arm
Manvel Gamburyan is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Gamburyan's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gamburyan tries to cover his face,
Manvel Gamburyan is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Jonathan Brookins takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Gamburyan
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins breaths deeply while on the ground
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan tries to open Brookins's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Manvel Gamburyan. Brookins is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Jonathan Brookins's Forehead
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Gamburyan
He succeeds!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Manvel Gamburyan moves to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Gamburyan's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gamburyan rolls and he's now on half guard over Jonathan Brookins. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Manvel Gamburyan is in half guard over Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan hovers above Brookins
Good punches to Brookins's body.
Manvel Gamburyan is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Manvel Gamburyan keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Manvel Gamburyan is in half guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to move on the ground and shows Manvel Gamburyan a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Brookins uses his forearms to block the impact!
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gamburyan blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Brookins's guard.
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gamburyan is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Brookins's jaw!
Jonathan Brookins closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Brookins launches a furious low kick!
Manvel Gamburyan blocks
Gamburyan tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gamburyan moves forward looking for some action
Jonathan Brookins doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gamburyan is holding Jonathan Brookins's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins shows great balance while pushing away Manvel Gamburyan
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Brookins followed by a hard jab
Manvel Gamburyan stumbles back.
Gamburyan fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brookins sprawls and remains on his feet.
Manvel Gamburyan takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Brookins studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Incredible high kick!
Gamburyan deflects and sidesteps.
Jonathan Brookins attempts a sweep single...
Jonathan Brookins catches Manvel Gamburyan's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Brookins.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan measures the resilience of Brookins's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brookins's side.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Manvel Gamburyan's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Manvel Gamburyan regains full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to better his position on the ground...
Brookins breaks the closed guard of Manvel Gamburyan and moves to half guard
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Brookins tries to move to full mount!
Gamburyan won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Manvel Gamburyan...
Manvel Gamburyan takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Brookins struggles on the ground and tries to break Manvel Gamburyan's guard...
Jonathan Brookins is in Gamburyan open guard now
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Brookins moves on the ground
Brookins cannot take advantage in the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins pushes Manvel Gamburyan against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brookins jumps and tries to free his leg! Gamburyan doesn't allow this but Jonathan Brookins is able to get half guard here.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gamburyan's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Brookins tries to move to full mount!
Gamburyan won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gamburyan is trying to counter now!
Gamburyan tries to show some ground skills
Manvel Gamburyan put Brookins in half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brookins's ribs.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brookins moves forward looking for some action
Jonathan Brookins shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jonathan Brookins doesn't let Manvel Gamburyan get in on his legs.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Brookins gets hold of a leg and trips Gamburyan to the mat!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Manvel Gamburyan can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gamburyan measures the resilience of Brookins's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brookins blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches to Brookins's cheek from the guard.
Jonathan Brookins uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Brookins is in closed guard... Gamburyan tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jonathan Brookins!
Manvel Gamburyan is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Gamburyan's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gamburyan tries to cover his face,
Manvel Gamburyan is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gamburyan's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins pushes Gamburyan's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gamburyan wraps his legs while he holds Jonathan Brookins's head... Tight guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Manvel Gamburyan's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Manvel Gamburyan regains half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan measures the resilience of Brookins's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brookins blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gamburyan from the side mount!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Deep breaths from Manvel Gamburyan who tries a hammer punch to Brookins's ribs.
That hit Brookins who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Manvel Gamburyan manages to switch to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brookins is countered by Manvel Gamburyan.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Manvel Gamburyan rolls over himself and stands up while Jonathan Brookins rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jonathan Brookins. 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gamburyan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gamburyan is clinching with Brookins.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Manvel Gamburyan has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brookins avoids a dangerous strike from Gamburyan
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Jonathan Brookins gets sloppy and Manvel Gamburyan tries to take advantage...
Manvel Gamburyan swings...
hard impact to Brookins's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Brookins wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Jonathan Brookins launches a knee while holding Gamburyan's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Gamburyan in the abdomen
Gamburyan launches a furious low kick!
Brookins receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Manvel Gamburyan is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Brookins on his head!
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Gamburyan moves on the ground
Gamburyan cannot take advantage in the ground
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Gamburyan
He is not able to do it
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Gamburyan moves on the ground
Gamburyan cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins tries to close his guard around Gamburyan
He succeeds!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Manvel Gamburyan creates enough space to control Jonathan Brookins's leg.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches to Brookins's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brookins tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Brookins is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg...
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gamburyan's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Brookins gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Manvel Gamburyan! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Manvel Gamburyan doesn't defend himself!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Good looking punches from Jonathan Brookins on the ground
deflected by Gamburyan.
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Manvel Gamburyan to fight back!
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Manvel Gamburyan...
Manvel Gamburyan takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to better his position on the ground...
Gamburyan holds Jonathan Brookins's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Gamburyan is trying to counter now!
Brookins is in closed guard... Gamburyan tries to roll on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
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 Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches to Brookins's cheek from the guard.
Jonathan Brookins uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Manvel Gamburyan against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brookins jumps and tries to free his leg! Gamburyan doesn't allow this but Jonathan Brookins is able to get half guard here.
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Manvel Gamburyan tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jonathan Brookins jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Gamburyan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gamburyan is clinching with Brookins.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Brookins tries to take Manvel Gamburyan down... Gamburyan stumbles backwards and Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gamburyan's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Gamburyan tries to take Jonathan Brookins down... Brookins stumbles backwards and Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brookins's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gamburyan tries to take Jonathan Brookins down... Brookins stumbles backwards and Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brookins's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins struggles and launches a few punches to Gamburyan's head
Nothing from this... Jonathan Brookins seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Jonathan Brookins!
Gamburyan dodges!
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Manvel Gamburyan to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Manvel Gamburyan!
Brookins is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Manvel Gamburyan takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brookins steps backwards away from Manvel Gamburyan. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A high kick from Manvel Gamburyan
misses badly. Gamburyan slips and falls!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Brookins is holding Manvel Gamburyan's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Manvel Gamburyan loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Manvel Gamburyan manages to switch to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan measures the resilience of Brookins's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brookins blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brookins is countered by Manvel Gamburyan.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to close the guard.
Gamburyan put Jonathan Brookins in closed guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Brookins 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering him!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Manvel Gamburyan manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He succeeds!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Brookins throws a few hammer fists to the face of Manvel Gamburyan
Blocked by Gamburyan.
Gamburyan tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Manvel Gamburyan slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jonathan Brookins cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gamburyan goes to the body...
his punches graze Brookins's arm.
Manvel Gamburyan gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Jonathan Brookins leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gamburyan
Gamburyan wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gamburyan throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Gamburyan wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gamburyan moves forward and holds Brookins
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Manvel Gamburyan's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Brookins's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Manvel Gamburyan is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Brookins doesn't let Gamburyan get in on his legs.
Gamburyan clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gamburyan doesn't let Brookins get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gamburyan launches a few hard punches to Jonathan Brookins's ribs!
Jonathan Brookins's ribs shows the damage! Manvel Gamburyan is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches towards Brookins's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Jonathan Brookins receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan tries to take Jonathan Brookins down... Brookins stumbles backwards and Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brookins's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Manvel Gamburyan slightly pushes Brookins into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Manvel Gamburyan just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Brookins may be in trouble!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins has seen better days.
Manvel Gamburyan launches a body shot
Brookins evades.
Brookins misses a step and Manvel Gamburyan sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Gamburyan followed by a hard jab
Jonathan Brookins stumbles back.
Tremendous strikes from Brookins!
Gamburyan blocks with confidence
Gamburyan jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Manvel Gamburyan pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan takes a break to breathe while holding Jonathan Brookins.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gamburyan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gamburyan is clinching with Brookins.
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan launches a few hard punches to Jonathan Brookins's ribs!
Jonathan Brookins's ribs shows the damage! Manvel Gamburyan is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Gamburyan gets hold of a leg and trips Brookins to the mat!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Manvel Gamburyan uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brookins misses a step and Manvel Gamburyan sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gamburyan throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jonathan Brookins
Solid shots!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Manvel Gamburyan uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Manvel Gamburyan jabs at Brookins
hitting his chest.
Jonathan Brookins attempts a sweep single...
Manvel Gamburyan was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brookins misses a step and Manvel Gamburyan sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gamburyan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gamburyan is clinching with Brookins.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins takes a break to breathe while holding Manvel Gamburyan.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gamburyan is holding Jonathan Brookins's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins loses balance and goes to the ground.
Manvel Gamburyan is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Manvel Gamburyan in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Deep breaths from Manvel Gamburyan who tries a hammer punch to Brookins's ribs.
That hit Brookins who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Manvel Gamburyan gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan 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 Manvel Gamburyan
Gamburyan is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Manvel Gamburyan down and prevents his attempts to escape
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Manvel Gamburyan shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Manvel Gamburyan breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to move on the ground and shows Manvel Gamburyan a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Brookins's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Brookins's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brookins has a small cut in his Forehead
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan storms over Brookins with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gamburyan doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Brookins's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Jonathan Brookins's Forehead
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Gamburyan's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gamburyan blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gamburyan is trying to counter now!
Gamburyan struggles on the ground and tries to break Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Manvel Gamburyan is in Brookins open guard now
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Gamburyan is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Brookins's Left eye is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gamburyan launches a barrage of elbows over Brookins's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Brookins doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Manvel Gamburyan has left Brookins laying flat on the mat!
Brookins's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jonathan Brookins's Nose
Winner is Manvel Gamburyan by KO (Elbows) at 2:57 Round 5
Statistics: Jonathan Brookins
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 9/20 (45%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Statistics: Manvel Gamburyan
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 13/23 (57%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 30/51 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Okay at first, but then Manny started to kinda shred him some, then he shredded him lots, then he shredded him completely.
Manvel Gamburyan is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Brookins and Gamburyan move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brookins is holding Manvel Gamburyan's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Manvel Gamburyan shows great balance while pushing away Jonathan Brookins
Gamburyan tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gamburyan tries to grapple
Brookins moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Brookins grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He is not able to do it
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He succeeds!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Brookins is in closed guard... Gamburyan tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jonathan Brookins!
Manvel Gamburyan is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan hovers above Brookins
Good punches to Brookins's body.
Manvel Gamburyan is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jonathan Brookins 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
Manvel Gamburyan 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from Gamburyan!
Some big punches are landing!
Gamburyan is holding Jonathan Brookins's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brookins Hyper-extended his arm
Manvel Gamburyan is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Gamburyan's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gamburyan tries to cover his face,
Manvel Gamburyan is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Jonathan Brookins takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Gamburyan
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins breaths deeply while on the ground
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan tries to open Brookins's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Manvel Gamburyan. Brookins is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Jonathan Brookins's Forehead
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Gamburyan
He succeeds!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Manvel Gamburyan moves to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Gamburyan's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gamburyan rolls and he's now on half guard over Jonathan Brookins. Nice reversal.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Manvel Gamburyan is in half guard over Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan hovers above Brookins
Good punches to Brookins's body.
Manvel Gamburyan is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Manvel Gamburyan keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Manvel Gamburyan is in half guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to move on the ground and shows Manvel Gamburyan a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Brookins uses his forearms to block the impact!
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gamburyan blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Brookins's guard.
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gamburyan is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Brookins's jaw!
Jonathan Brookins closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Brookins launches a furious low kick!
Manvel Gamburyan blocks
Gamburyan tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gamburyan moves forward looking for some action
Jonathan Brookins doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gamburyan is holding Jonathan Brookins's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins shows great balance while pushing away Manvel Gamburyan
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Brookins followed by a hard jab
Manvel Gamburyan stumbles back.
Gamburyan fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brookins sprawls and remains on his feet.
Manvel Gamburyan takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Brookins studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Incredible high kick!
Gamburyan deflects and sidesteps.
Jonathan Brookins attempts a sweep single...
Jonathan Brookins catches Manvel Gamburyan's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Brookins.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan measures the resilience of Brookins's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brookins's side.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Manvel Gamburyan's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Manvel Gamburyan regains full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to better his position on the ground...
Brookins breaks the closed guard of Manvel Gamburyan and moves to half guard
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Brookins tries to move to full mount!
Gamburyan won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Manvel Gamburyan...
Manvel Gamburyan takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Brookins struggles on the ground and tries to break Manvel Gamburyan's guard...
Jonathan Brookins is in Gamburyan open guard now
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Brookins moves on the ground
Brookins cannot take advantage in the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins pushes Manvel Gamburyan against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brookins jumps and tries to free his leg! Gamburyan doesn't allow this but Jonathan Brookins is able to get half guard here.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gamburyan's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Brookins tries to move to full mount!
Gamburyan won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gamburyan is trying to counter now!
Gamburyan tries to show some ground skills
Manvel Gamburyan put Brookins in half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brookins's ribs.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brookins moves forward looking for some action
Jonathan Brookins shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Jonathan Brookins doesn't let Manvel Gamburyan get in on his legs.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Brookins gets hold of a leg and trips Gamburyan to the mat!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Manvel Gamburyan can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gamburyan measures the resilience of Brookins's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brookins blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches to Brookins's cheek from the guard.
Jonathan Brookins uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Brookins is in closed guard... Gamburyan tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jonathan Brookins!
Manvel Gamburyan is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Gamburyan's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gamburyan tries to cover his face,
Manvel Gamburyan is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Brookins is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Gamburyan's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins pushes Gamburyan's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gamburyan wraps his legs while he holds Jonathan Brookins's head... Tight guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Manvel Gamburyan's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Manvel Gamburyan regains half guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan measures the resilience of Brookins's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brookins blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gamburyan from the side mount!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Deep breaths from Manvel Gamburyan who tries a hammer punch to Brookins's ribs.
That hit Brookins who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Manvel Gamburyan manages to switch to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brookins is countered by Manvel Gamburyan.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Manvel Gamburyan rolls over himself and stands up while Jonathan Brookins rolls on his back.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Jonathan Brookins. 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gamburyan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gamburyan is clinching with Brookins.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Manvel Gamburyan has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brookins avoids a dangerous strike from Gamburyan
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Jonathan Brookins gets sloppy and Manvel Gamburyan tries to take advantage...
Manvel Gamburyan swings...
hard impact to Brookins's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Brookins wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Jonathan Brookins launches a knee while holding Gamburyan's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Gamburyan in the abdomen
Gamburyan launches a furious low kick!
Brookins receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Manvel Gamburyan is setting up a throw
He nearly drops Brookins on his head!
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Gamburyan moves on the ground
Gamburyan cannot take advantage in the ground
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Gamburyan
He is not able to do it
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Gamburyan moves on the ground
Gamburyan cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins tries to close his guard around Gamburyan
He succeeds!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Manvel Gamburyan creates enough space to control Jonathan Brookins's leg.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches to Brookins's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brookins tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Brookins is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg...
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gamburyan's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Brookins gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Manvel Gamburyan! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Manvel Gamburyan doesn't defend himself!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Good looking punches from Jonathan Brookins on the ground
deflected by Gamburyan.
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Manvel Gamburyan to fight back!
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Manvel Gamburyan...
Manvel Gamburyan takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Jonathan Brookins tries to better his position on the ground...
Gamburyan holds Jonathan Brookins's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Gamburyan is trying to counter now!
Brookins is in closed guard... Gamburyan tries to roll on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
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 Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches to Brookins's cheek from the guard.
Jonathan Brookins uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Manvel Gamburyan against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brookins jumps and tries to free his leg! Gamburyan doesn't allow this but Jonathan Brookins is able to get half guard here.
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Manvel Gamburyan tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jonathan Brookins jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Gamburyan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gamburyan is clinching with Brookins.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Brookins tries to take Manvel Gamburyan down... Gamburyan stumbles backwards and Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gamburyan's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Gamburyan tries to take Jonathan Brookins down... Brookins stumbles backwards and Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brookins's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gamburyan tries to take Jonathan Brookins down... Brookins stumbles backwards and Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brookins's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins struggles and launches a few punches to Gamburyan's head
Nothing from this... Jonathan Brookins seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Jonathan Brookins!
Gamburyan dodges!
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Manvel Gamburyan to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Manvel Gamburyan!
Brookins is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Manvel Gamburyan takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brookins steps backwards away from Manvel Gamburyan. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A high kick from Manvel Gamburyan
misses badly. Gamburyan slips and falls!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Brookins is holding Manvel Gamburyan's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Manvel Gamburyan loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Manvel Gamburyan manages to switch to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan measures the resilience of Brookins's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brookins blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brookins is countered by Manvel Gamburyan.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to close the guard.
Gamburyan put Jonathan Brookins in closed guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Brookins 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) is cheering him!
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Manvel Gamburyan manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Gamburyan
Gamburyan tries to close his guard around Brookins
He succeeds!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Gamburyan
Brookins throws a few hammer fists to the face of Manvel Gamburyan
Blocked by Gamburyan.
Gamburyan tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Manvel Gamburyan slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jonathan Brookins cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gamburyan goes to the body...
his punches graze Brookins's arm.
Manvel Gamburyan gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Jonathan Brookins leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gamburyan
Gamburyan wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gamburyan throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Gamburyan wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Gamburyan moves forward and holds Brookins
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Manvel Gamburyan's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Brookins's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Manvel Gamburyan is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Brookins doesn't let Gamburyan get in on his legs.
Gamburyan clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Gamburyan doesn't let Brookins get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gamburyan launches a few hard punches to Jonathan Brookins's ribs!
Jonathan Brookins's ribs shows the damage! Manvel Gamburyan is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches towards Brookins's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Jonathan Brookins receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan tries to take Jonathan Brookins down... Brookins stumbles backwards and Manvel Gamburyan launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brookins's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Manvel Gamburyan slightly pushes Brookins into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Manvel Gamburyan just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Brookins may be in trouble!
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins has seen better days.
Manvel Gamburyan launches a body shot
Brookins evades.
Brookins misses a step and Manvel Gamburyan sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Gamburyan followed by a hard jab
Jonathan Brookins stumbles back.
Tremendous strikes from Brookins!
Gamburyan blocks with confidence
Gamburyan jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Manvel Gamburyan pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan takes a break to breathe while holding Jonathan Brookins.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gamburyan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gamburyan is clinching with Brookins.
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan launches a few hard punches to Jonathan Brookins's ribs!
Jonathan Brookins's ribs shows the damage! Manvel Gamburyan is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Gamburyan gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Gamburyan gets hold of a leg and trips Brookins to the mat!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Manvel Gamburyan uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brookins misses a step and Manvel Gamburyan sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gamburyan throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jonathan Brookins
Solid shots!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Manvel Gamburyan uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Manvel Gamburyan jabs at Brookins
hitting his chest.
Jonathan Brookins attempts a sweep single...
Manvel Gamburyan was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brookins misses a step and Manvel Gamburyan sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gamburyan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gamburyan is clinching with Brookins.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins takes a break to breathe while holding Manvel Gamburyan.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gamburyan is holding Jonathan Brookins's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins loses balance and goes to the ground.
Manvel Gamburyan is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Manvel Gamburyan in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Deep breaths from Manvel Gamburyan who tries a hammer punch to Brookins's ribs.
That hit Brookins who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Manvel Gamburyan gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan 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 Manvel Gamburyan
Gamburyan is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jonathan Brookins pushes Manvel Gamburyan down and prevents his attempts to escape
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Manvel Gamburyan shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Manvel Gamburyan breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Manvel Gamburyan
Manvel Gamburyan tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to move on the ground and shows Manvel Gamburyan a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Brookins's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Brookins's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Brookins has a small cut in his Forehead
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Manvel Gamburyan storms over Brookins with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gamburyan doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Brookins's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Jonathan Brookins's Forehead
Manvel Gamburyan is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Gamburyan's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gamburyan blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gamburyan is trying to counter now!
Gamburyan struggles on the ground and tries to break Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Manvel Gamburyan is in Brookins open guard now
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Gamburyan is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Gamburyan is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Brookins's Left eye is beginning to swell
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Manvel Gamburyan is in open guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gamburyan launches a barrage of elbows over Brookins's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Brookins doesn't fight back!
This is over! That impact from Manvel Gamburyan has left Brookins laying flat on the mat!
Brookins's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jonathan Brookins's Nose
Winner is Manvel Gamburyan by KO (Elbows) at 2:57 Round 5
Statistics: Jonathan Brookins
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 9/20 (45%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Statistics: Manvel Gamburyan
Punches 13/16 (81%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 13/23 (57%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 30/51 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Okay at first, but then Manny started to kinda shred him some, then he shredded him lots, then he shredded him completely.