Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2020 15:02:01 GMT -5
Zabit Magomedsharipov looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Jonathan Brookins looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Zabit and Brookins move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Zabit jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Zabit Magomedsharipov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zabit Magomedsharipov pushes away Brookins trying to keep the fight at striking range
Brookins stumbles backwards and Zabit Magomedsharipov circles to get the center of the cage
Zabit Magomedsharipov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zabit has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Brookins doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Zabit Magomedsharipov embrace and tries to move away...
Zabit Magomedsharipov pushes Brookins forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is clinching with Jonathan Brookins's back against the fence, Zabit tries a big elbow
bang!!! what an impact!!! Jonathan Brookins drops to the mat
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Brookins tries to hit Zabit Magomedsharipov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Zabit dodges that
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
1:04 Round 1 and Zabit is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Zabit moves backwards and gestures for Jonathan Brookins to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jonathan Brookins is standing now.
Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zabit Magomedsharipov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Brookins tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Deep breaths from Zabit Magomedsharipov 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 Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit breaths deeply while on the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit launches a few weak punches
Brookins blocks them effectively.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Zabit
Brookins is in closed guard... Zabit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jonathan Brookins!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Zabit goes for an armbar!
Jonathan Brookins breaks the lock and pushes away Zabit Magomedsharipov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Zabit Magomedsharipov. 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.
Brookins throws a lazy kick
Zabit dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
2:47 Round 1 and Zabit is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zabit Magomedsharipov!
Brookins is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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 Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Zabit tries to close his guard around Brookins
He succeeds!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Zabit
Brookins tries to escape from closed guard...
Zabit waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jonathan Brookins! He is reversed and nor Zabit Magomedsharipov is on half guard!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Zabit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zabit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to free his leg
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Brookins's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Zabit Magomedsharipov in his guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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.
Tremendous strikes from Zabit!
Some big punches are landing!
Inside leg kick from Zabit
that lands on Jonathan Brookins's leg.
Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zabit Magomedsharipov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Zabit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Zabit Magomedsharipov, but it's close.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and Brookins is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Crisp uppercut by Brookins followed by a hard jab
Zabit Magomedsharipov stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Zabit Magomedsharipov's Right eye
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jonathan Brookins!
Zabit is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shovel hook by Jonathan Brookins
tags Zabit.
The two exchange wildly
Brookins is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Brookins looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Zabit Magomedsharipov's punches
Brookins measures the resilience of Zabit's chin with an uppercut while Zabit lands some great crosses.
Zabit showing excellent timing, blasts Jonathan Brookins with a right hand.
Great hook by Zabit Magomedsharipov! Jonathan Brookins is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Jonathan Brookins kicks his legs trying to keep Zabit Magomedsharipov away.
Zabit Magomedsharipov takes a kick to the body.
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Brookins tries to hit Zabit Magomedsharipov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Zabit dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Zabit Magomedsharipov looks to counter!
Zabit launches a kick to Brookins's thigh
Loud pop!
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Zabit launches a kick to Brookins's thigh
Brookins checks that kick!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Zabit Magomedsharipov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Jonathan Brookins is standing now.
Solid low kick from Jonathan Brookins.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zabit Magomedsharipov fakes a punch and launches himself over Brookins!
Nice move by Zabit who clinches and pushes Brookins against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Jonathan Brookins's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Zabit is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jonathan Brookins just can't get away!
Brookins has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jonathan Brookins is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Brookins catches an ankle and Zabit is tripped to the mat!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zabit is covering himself! Brookins tries to force the situation and Zabit clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Zabit locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jonathan Brookins unil he can pull his arm free! Brookins lost his dominant position.
Jonathan Brookins gets sloppy and Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to take advantage...
Zabit has Brookins controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Zabit manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Brookins
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jonathan Brookins!
Zabit is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brookins moves backwards and Zabit Magomedsharipov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Zabit moves backwards and Jonathan Brookins is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lightning fast low kick from Zabit!
Brookins blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zabit Magomedsharipov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins pushes Zabit Magomedsharipov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brookins jumps and tries to free his leg! Zabit doesn't allow this but Jonathan Brookins is able to get half guard here.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins pushes Zabit's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brookins who is in full mount! Zabit is in trouble now!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Zabit is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Zabit Magomedsharipov shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Zabit Magomedsharipov breaks that americana attempt!
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 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Brookins gets a grip on his opponent
but can't get the slam.
Zabit is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Zabit.
It looks like Brookins was hit by a bus!
Jonathan Brookins goes with a looping right hand while Zabit Magomedsharipov jumps back and jabs
Zabit seems staggered and Jonathan Brookins runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jonathan Brookins tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zabit goes down.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brookins looks to work from half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov sits up and gets an arm around Brookins's neck!
Brookins pushes Zabit Magomedsharipov back to the ground.
Zabit clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Zabit Magomedsharipov...
Jonathan Brookins slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Brookins fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Zabit Magomedsharipov's arm and tries an armbar!
Zabit holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Zabit's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jonathan Brookins.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov launches a few punches to Brookins
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Zabit's cheek from the guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Zabit is trying to counter now!
Zabit Magomedsharipov looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Zabit Magomedsharipov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to roll to his side and trap Zabit Magomedsharipov in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov 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!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins works on the ground with his fingers over Zabit's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Zabit time to recover. Zabit Magomedsharipov seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Brookins blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Zabit and Brookins circle around the center of the cage.
Brookins looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Zabit Magomedsharipov's punches
Zabit is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brookins.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Brookins grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jonathan Brookins
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Brookins tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit 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 launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zabit is covering himself! Brookins tries to force the situation and Zabit clumsily gives his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit
Zabit has given his back to Jonathan Brookins who is trying to get one hook in!
Jonathan Brookins has one hook in!
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit with one hook in
Brookins sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Zabit locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jonathan Brookins unil he can pull his arm free! Brookins lost his dominant position.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Stand up! This is what Zabit's cornermen are shouting. Jonathan Brookins is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Zabit is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to escape from closed guard...
Brookins waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Zabit Magomedsharipov! He is reversed and nor Jonathan Brookins is on half guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Zabit Magomedsharipov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zabit Magomedsharipov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Zabit Magomedsharipov regains half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit works on the ground with his fingers over Brookins's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Brookins time to recover... 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.
Brookins steps backwards away from Zabit Magomedsharipov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Terrible one sided match... Zabit was not ready to fight a fighter of Jonathan Brookins caliber.
Brookins grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jonathan Brookins
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Zabit Magomedsharipov charges at Brookins throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Brookins is rocked!
Brookins grabs Zabit Magomedsharipov
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Brookins tries to move to full mount
Brookins succeeds
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins tries to better his position on the ground...
Brookins is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins rolls him over and takes his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins throws his leg over Zabit Magomedsharipov's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jonathan Brookins's rear naked choke attempt!
Zabit Magomedsharipov frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Jonathan Brookins and ends up on top!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to launch a few punches to Jonathan Brookins
Brookins is able to achieve closed guard and counter Zabit Magomedsharipov's punches.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Zabit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zabit tries to cover his face,
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to open up Brookins with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Brookins blocks a few elbows and now Zabit Magomedsharipov will have to look for another option here.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Zabit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zabit tries to cover his face,
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Zabit time to recover. Zabit Magomedsharipov seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Zabit jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Zabit Magomedsharipov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Zabit pushes Jonathan Brookins against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Brookins blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
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 Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brookins looks to work from half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to move to full guard
Zabit Magomedsharipov manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins hovers above Zabit
Good punches to Zabit's body.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Brookins pulls his arm out of danger.
Zabit Magomedsharipov gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Brookins tries to jump to side mount.
Zabit Magomedsharipov closed his guard around Jonathan Brookins.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Zabit Magomedsharipov...
Jonathan Brookins slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jonathan Brookins controls the situation despite Zabit Magomedsharipov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Zabit is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brookins's ribs.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Deep breaths from Zabit Magomedsharipov who tries a hammer punch to Brookins's ribs.
Brookins blocks those punches
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to move to full guard
Zabit Magomedsharipov manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Zabit's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg...
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Zabit's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zabit Magomedsharipov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Zabit Magomedsharipov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zabit Magomedsharipov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brookins looks to work from half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins pushes Zabit's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brookins who is in full mount! Zabit is in trouble now!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Zabit struggles to free himself
That armbar from Jonathan Brookins appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Zabit is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins rolls him over and takes his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Zabit locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jonathan Brookins unil he can pull his arm free! Brookins lost his dominant position.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Zabit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zabit's side.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Zabit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zabit's side.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov looks to posture up and open Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Zabit's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brookins
Zabit is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Zabit is trying to counter now!
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to better his position on the ground...
Zabit breaks the closed guard of Jonathan Brookins and moves to half guard
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov throws a flurry of punches at Brookins...
A lot of them are hitting Brookins's face
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Jonathan Brookins takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Zabit
He is not able to do it
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in open guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to close the guard.
Brookins put Zabit Magomedsharipov in closed guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to stand up!
Brookins doesn't allow him!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov 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
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Brookins and Zabit circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jonathan Brookins goes with a looping right hand while Zabit Magomedsharipov jumps back and jabs
Zabit seems staggered and Jonathan Brookins runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jonathan Brookins tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zabit goes down.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Zabit launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brookins's ribs.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Zabit Magomedsharipov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zabit Magomedsharipov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jonathan Brookins pushes Zabit Magomedsharipov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brookins jumps and tries to free his leg! Zabit doesn't allow this but Jonathan Brookins is able to get half guard here.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins is cooling the fight on the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Brookins is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jonathan Brookins looks to pass to mount...
Brookins slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Zabit Magomedsharipov.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jonathan Brookins controls the situation despite Zabit Magomedsharipov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jonathan Brookins, but it's close.
Winner is Jonathan Brookins by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Zabit Magomedsharipov
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 929 s
Statistics: Jonathan Brookins
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 977 s
This was a very good, very even fight. Both guys did good damage. Brookins had Zabit in deeper health-danger, though, so things like that contribute to the decision.
Jonathan Brookins looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Zabit and Brookins move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Zabit jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Zabit Magomedsharipov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zabit Magomedsharipov pushes away Brookins trying to keep the fight at striking range
Brookins stumbles backwards and Zabit Magomedsharipov circles to get the center of the cage
Zabit Magomedsharipov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Zabit has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Brookins doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Zabit Magomedsharipov embrace and tries to move away...
Zabit Magomedsharipov pushes Brookins forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is clinching with Jonathan Brookins's back against the fence, Zabit tries a big elbow
bang!!! what an impact!!! Jonathan Brookins drops to the mat
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Brookins tries to hit Zabit Magomedsharipov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Zabit dodges that
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
1:04 Round 1 and Zabit is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Zabit moves backwards and gestures for Jonathan Brookins to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jonathan Brookins is standing now.
Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zabit Magomedsharipov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Brookins tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Deep breaths from Zabit Magomedsharipov 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 Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit breaths deeply while on the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit launches a few weak punches
Brookins blocks them effectively.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Zabit
Brookins is in closed guard... Zabit tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jonathan Brookins!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Zabit goes for an armbar!
Jonathan Brookins breaks the lock and pushes away Zabit Magomedsharipov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Zabit Magomedsharipov. 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.
Brookins throws a lazy kick
Zabit dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
2:47 Round 1 and Zabit is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Zabit Magomedsharipov!
Brookins is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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 Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Zabit tries to close his guard around Brookins
He succeeds!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Zabit
Brookins tries to escape from closed guard...
Zabit waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jonathan Brookins! He is reversed and nor Zabit Magomedsharipov is on half guard!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Zabit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Zabit blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to free his leg
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses some of his skill by jumping out of Brookins's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Zabit Magomedsharipov in his guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean 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.
Tremendous strikes from Zabit!
Some big punches are landing!
Inside leg kick from Zabit
that lands on Jonathan Brookins's leg.
Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zabit Magomedsharipov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Zabit's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Zabit Magomedsharipov, but it's close.
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Round 2
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0:13 Round 2 and Brookins is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Crisp uppercut by Brookins followed by a hard jab
Zabit Magomedsharipov stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Zabit Magomedsharipov's Right eye
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jonathan Brookins!
Zabit is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shovel hook by Jonathan Brookins
tags Zabit.
The two exchange wildly
Brookins is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Brookins looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Zabit Magomedsharipov's punches
Brookins measures the resilience of Zabit's chin with an uppercut while Zabit lands some great crosses.
Zabit showing excellent timing, blasts Jonathan Brookins with a right hand.
Great hook by Zabit Magomedsharipov! Jonathan Brookins is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Jonathan Brookins kicks his legs trying to keep Zabit Magomedsharipov away.
Zabit Magomedsharipov takes a kick to the body.
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Brookins tries to hit Zabit Magomedsharipov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Zabit dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Zabit Magomedsharipov looks to counter!
Zabit launches a kick to Brookins's thigh
Loud pop!
Zabit is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Zabit launches a kick to Brookins's thigh
Brookins checks that kick!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Zabit Magomedsharipov. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Jonathan Brookins is standing now.
Solid low kick from Jonathan Brookins.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Zabit Magomedsharipov fakes a punch and launches himself over Brookins!
Nice move by Zabit who clinches and pushes Brookins against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Jonathan Brookins's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Zabit is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jonathan Brookins just can't get away!
Brookins has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jonathan Brookins is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Brookins catches an ankle and Zabit is tripped to the mat!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zabit is covering himself! Brookins tries to force the situation and Zabit clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Zabit locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jonathan Brookins unil he can pull his arm free! Brookins lost his dominant position.
Jonathan Brookins gets sloppy and Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to take advantage...
Zabit has Brookins controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Zabit manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Brookins
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jonathan Brookins!
Zabit is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brookins moves backwards and Zabit Magomedsharipov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Zabit moves backwards and Jonathan Brookins is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Lightning fast low kick from Zabit!
Brookins blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zabit Magomedsharipov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins pushes Zabit Magomedsharipov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brookins jumps and tries to free his leg! Zabit doesn't allow this but Jonathan Brookins is able to get half guard here.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins pushes Zabit's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brookins who is in full mount! Zabit is in trouble now!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Zabit is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Zabit Magomedsharipov shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Zabit Magomedsharipov breaks that americana attempt!
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 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Brookins gets a grip on his opponent
but can't get the slam.
Zabit is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Zabit.
It looks like Brookins was hit by a bus!
Jonathan Brookins goes with a looping right hand while Zabit Magomedsharipov jumps back and jabs
Zabit seems staggered and Jonathan Brookins runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jonathan Brookins tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zabit goes down.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brookins looks to work from half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov sits up and gets an arm around Brookins's neck!
Brookins pushes Zabit Magomedsharipov back to the ground.
Zabit clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Zabit Magomedsharipov...
Jonathan Brookins slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Brookins fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Zabit Magomedsharipov's arm and tries an armbar!
Zabit holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Zabit's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jonathan Brookins.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov launches a few punches to Brookins
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Zabit's cheek from the guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Zabit is trying to counter now!
Zabit Magomedsharipov looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Zabit Magomedsharipov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in full mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to roll to his side and trap Zabit Magomedsharipov in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov 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!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins works on the ground with his fingers over Zabit's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Zabit time to recover. Zabit Magomedsharipov seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Brookins blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Zabit and Brookins circle around the center of the cage.
Brookins looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Zabit Magomedsharipov's punches
Zabit is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brookins.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Brookins grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jonathan Brookins
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Brookins tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit 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 launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Zabit is covering himself! Brookins tries to force the situation and Zabit clumsily gives his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit
Zabit has given his back to Jonathan Brookins who is trying to get one hook in!
Jonathan Brookins has one hook in!
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit with one hook in
Brookins sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Zabit locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jonathan Brookins unil he can pull his arm free! Brookins lost his dominant position.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Stand up! This is what Zabit's cornermen are shouting. Jonathan Brookins is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Zabit is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to escape from closed guard...
Brookins waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Zabit Magomedsharipov! He is reversed and nor Jonathan Brookins is on half guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Zabit Magomedsharipov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zabit Magomedsharipov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Zabit Magomedsharipov regains half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit works on the ground with his fingers over Brookins's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean allows Brookins time to recover... 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.
Brookins steps backwards away from Zabit Magomedsharipov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Terrible one sided match... Zabit was not ready to fight a fighter of Jonathan Brookins caliber.
Brookins grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jonathan Brookins
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Zabit Magomedsharipov charges at Brookins throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Brookins is rocked!
Brookins grabs Zabit Magomedsharipov
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Brookins tries to move to full mount
Brookins succeeds
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins tries to better his position on the ground...
Brookins is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins rolls him over and takes his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins throws his leg over Zabit Magomedsharipov's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Jonathan Brookins's rear naked choke attempt!
Zabit Magomedsharipov frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Jonathan Brookins and ends up on top!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to launch a few punches to Jonathan Brookins
Brookins is able to achieve closed guard and counter Zabit Magomedsharipov's punches.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Zabit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zabit tries to cover his face,
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to open up Brookins with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Brookins blocks a few elbows and now Zabit Magomedsharipov will have to look for another option here.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to Zabit's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Zabit tries to cover his face,
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Zabit time to recover. Zabit Magomedsharipov seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Zabit jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Zabit Magomedsharipov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Zabit pushes Jonathan Brookins against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Brookins blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
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 Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brookins looks to work from half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to move to full guard
Zabit Magomedsharipov manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins hovers above Zabit
Good punches to Zabit's body.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Brookins pulls his arm out of danger.
Zabit Magomedsharipov gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Brookins tries to jump to side mount.
Zabit Magomedsharipov closed his guard around Jonathan Brookins.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins looks to mount Zabit Magomedsharipov...
Jonathan Brookins slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jonathan Brookins controls the situation despite Zabit Magomedsharipov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Zabit is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brookins's ribs.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Deep breaths from Zabit Magomedsharipov who tries a hammer punch to Brookins's ribs.
Brookins blocks those punches
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to move to full guard
Zabit Magomedsharipov manages to switch to full guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Zabit's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to free his leg...
Jonathan Brookins uses some of his skill by jumping out of Zabit's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 5
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Brookins fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Zabit Magomedsharipov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Zabit Magomedsharipov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zabit Magomedsharipov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Zabit Magomedsharipov can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brookins looks to work from half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins pushes Zabit's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brookins who is in full mount! Zabit is in trouble now!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Zabit struggles to free himself
That armbar from Jonathan Brookins appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Zabit is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to roll to his side and trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard...
Jonathan Brookins rolls him over and takes his back!
Brookins is in rear mount over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Zabit locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jonathan Brookins unil he can pull his arm free! Brookins lost his dominant position.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Zabit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zabit's side.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of Zabit's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Zabit's side.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov looks to posture up and open Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Zabit's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brookins
Zabit is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Zabit Magomedsharipov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Zabit is trying to counter now!
Zabit Magomedsharipov tries to better his position on the ground...
Zabit breaks the closed guard of Jonathan Brookins and moves to half guard
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov throws a flurry of punches at Brookins...
A lot of them are hitting Brookins's face
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov looks to mount Jonathan Brookins...
Jonathan Brookins takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around Zabit
He is not able to do it
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in open guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins tries to close the guard.
Brookins put Zabit Magomedsharipov in closed guard.
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit tries to stand up!
Brookins doesn't allow him!
Zabit Magomedsharipov is in closed guard over Brookins
Zabit Magomedsharipov 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
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Brookins and Zabit circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jonathan Brookins goes with a looping right hand while Zabit Magomedsharipov jumps back and jabs
Zabit seems staggered and Jonathan Brookins runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Jonathan Brookins tries to bring the fight to the ground
Zabit goes down.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Zabit launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brookins's ribs.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins was tooling Zabit Magomedsharipov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Zabit Magomedsharipov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jonathan Brookins pushes Zabit Magomedsharipov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brookins jumps and tries to free his leg! Zabit doesn't allow this but Jonathan Brookins is able to get half guard here.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over Zabit
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Zabit Magomedsharipov's guard...
Jonathan Brookins manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Zabit Magomedsharipov attempts to trap Jonathan Brookins in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Jonathan Brookins is cooling the fight on the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in side mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Brookins is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Jonathan Brookins looks to pass to mount...
Brookins slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Zabit Magomedsharipov.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Zabit Magomedsharipov
Brookins tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jonathan Brookins controls the situation despite Zabit Magomedsharipov efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jonathan Brookins, but it's close.
Winner is Jonathan Brookins by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Zabit Magomedsharipov
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/27 (44%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 929 s
Statistics: Jonathan Brookins
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/18 (61%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 977 s
This was a very good, very even fight. Both guys did good damage. Brookins had Zabit in deeper health-danger, though, so things like that contribute to the decision.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!