Post by The Sandmen on Jan 16, 2013 20:41:17 GMT -5
Jonathan Brookins is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Kenny Florian glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
KenFlo 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.
KenFlo tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Jonathan Brookins's groin! Was that unintentional?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian slightly pushes Brookins into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Brookins with a double overhooks!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Inside leg kick from KenFlo
that lands on Jonathan Brookins's leg.
Kenny Florian throws an uppercut
Brookins slips it.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kenny Florian sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jonathan Brookins sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
KenFlo misses a step and Jonathan Brookins sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Kenny Florian! Brookins tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Brookins is unable to lock that and KenFlo breaks the lock
Kenny Florian tries a hook to the body
and hits Brookins's ribs hard
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Jonathan Brookins's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
KenFlo is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
KenFlo works on the ground with his fingers over Brookins's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Jonathan Brookins appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Brookins's guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Brookins's face!
Brookins's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to free his leg...
Brookins doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to get a side mount...
Brookins wraps his leg around Kenny Florian leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Deep breaths from Jonathan Brookins who tries a hammer punch to KenFlo's ribs.
KenFlo blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg...
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Brookins's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Terrible one sided match... Brookins was not ready to fight a fighter of Kenny Florian caliber.
Brookins tries to show some ground skills
KenFlo uses his strength to keep KenFlo at a disadvantage
Jonathan Brookins gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
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.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jonathan Brookins tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jonathan Brookins's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! KenFlo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Brookins ducks under and circles out of the corner.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins jabs at KenFlo
to no visible effect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jonathan Brookins tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
Brookins tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Stand up! This is what KenFlo's cornermen are shouting. Jonathan Brookins is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
KenFlo is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
KenFlo is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Brookins doesn't want to free his opponent and KenFlo continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
KenFlo is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
Brookins seems staggered and Kenny Florian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brookins is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian shows great balance while pushing away Jonathan Brookins
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brookins
KenFlo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo struggles and launches a few punches to Brookins's head
Those punches are hitting! Brookins covers his head!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins takes a break to breathe while holding Kenny Florian.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kenny Florian goes with a looping right hand while Jonathan Brookins jumps back and jabs
Brookins seems staggered and Kenny Florian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brookins sprawls and remains on his feet.
Good movement from Brookins
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brookins is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to move to full mount
KenFlo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to get a side mount...
Brookins wraps his leg around Kenny Florian leg and prevents him from moving.
KenFlo misses a step and Jonathan Brookins sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
KenFlo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian isolates Jonathan Brookins's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jonathan Brookins is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
KenFlo misses a step and Jonathan Brookins sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
KenFlo is holding Jonathan Brookins's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
Shovel hook by Kenny Florian
goes nowhere.
Jonathan Brookins leans forwards and tries to grapple with KenFlo
Brookins shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo is launching some bone breaking punches to Brookins's ribs while in the clinch.
Brookins blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
KenFlo struggles... Jonathan Brookins is unable to take him down
Solid kick to the leg from Kenny Florian
that visibly pains Brookins.
KenFlo tries to grapple
Brookins moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Jonathan Brookins attempts a sweep single...
Jonathan Brookins catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Brookins.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over KenFlo
Brookins tries to escape from the closed guard
Jonathan Brookins any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Brookins blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brookins struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Jonathan Brookins is in KenFlo open guard now
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins tries to open KenFlo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jonathan Brookins. KenFlo is unable to cover himself now!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Brookins tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Brookins is clinching with KenFlo.
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jonathan Brookins embrace and tries to move away...
Jonathan Brookins pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jonathan Brookins
well done Brookins falls hard on the mat
KenFlo is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian decides to jump inside Brookins's guard.
Brookins fights back with his feet, forcing KenFlo to try something else.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
KenFlo is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Jonathan Brookins launches an up-kick intended for Kenny Florian's head...
It lands flush with Kenny Florian's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
KenFlo is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
KenFlo moves backwards and gestures for Jonathan Brookins to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jonathan Brookins is standing now.
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.
KenFlo struggles and launches a few punches to Brookins's head
Those punches are hitting! Brookins covers his head!
Brookins's Left eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Kenny Florian's groin! Was that unintentional?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows KenFlo time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
Brookins tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brookins who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brookins is countered by Kenny Florian.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jonathan Brookins realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Jonathan Brookins fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
KenFlo blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brookins is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian shows great balance while pushing away Jonathan Brookins
Brookins misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo struggles and launches a few punches to Brookins's head
Those punches are hitting! Brookins covers his head!
Jonathan Brookins pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jonathan Brookins
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian slightly pushes Brookins into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brookins is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
Nice beating Jonathan Brookins has received.
Brookins tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
KenFlo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
KenFlo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Brookins pushes Kenny Florian forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jonathan Brookins realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins cartwheels towards KenFlo!
KenFlo fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Kenny Florian regains full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Kenny Florian.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. KenFlo is clinching with Brookins.
Brookins doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes Brookins forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
KenFlo catches an ankle and Brookins is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Jonathan Brookins regains full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
KenFlo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Kenny Florian tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jonathan Brookins work his BJJ game.
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Brookins works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
KenFlo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian is measuring Brookins with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Jonathan Brookins with a right hand.
Brookins steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
KenFlo misses a step and Jonathan Brookins sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Brookins!
KenFlo blocks with confidence
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jonathan Brookins is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Nice beating Jonathan Brookins has received.
Jonathan Brookins is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Jonathan Brookins and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Brookins is able to break the lock.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Brookins reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
KenFlo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A left hook from Brookins
falls short.
Kenny Florian has seen better days.
KenFlo launches a hook to the body
Jonathan Brookins moves aside looking for a counter...
Jonathan Brookins circles around KenFlo
The two exchange wildly
Brookins is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo pushes Jonathan Brookins and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Low kick by Kenny Florian to maintain his distance.
That hits Jonathan Brookins's ankle
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jonathan Brookins, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Jonathan Brookins!
KenFlo ducks under...
Brookins misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
KenFlo launches a furious low kick!
Brookins blocks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Brookins!
Nice move by KenFlo who clinches and pushes Brookins against the cage
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
Kenny Florian's ribs shows the damage! Jonathan Brookins is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian tries to control Jonathan Brookins in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
KenFlo pushes the back of Jonathan Brookins's head with one hand and punches his head a few times with the other, that surely hurts him
The fighters are clinching.
Jonathan Brookins slightly pushes KenFlo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins tries a hook to the body
but KenFlo manages to dodge it
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Brookins!
Nice move by KenFlo who clinches and pushes Brookins against the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes Brookins forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo launches a few hard punches to Jonathan Brookins's ribs!
Jonathan Brookins's ribs shows the damage! Kenny Florian is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins tries to take Kenny Florian to the ground from the clinch...
KenFlo shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
KenFlo moves backwards and Jonathan Brookins is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brookins moves forward looking for some action
Jonathan Brookins shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Jonathan Brookins tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brookins circles out and slips free of Kenny Florian's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
KenFlo moves backwards and Jonathan Brookins is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jonathan Brookins fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Brookins who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins grab one of Kenny Florian's arm and tries a Hip Throw
KenFlo done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Jonathan Brookins tries a middle kick
Kenny Florian blocks and steps away.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jonathan Brookins sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
KenFlo launches a kick
but Jonathan Brookins avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Brookins decides to launch some tentative punches
Jonathan Brookins takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jonathan Brookins throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of KenFlo.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jonathan Brookins tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Brookins tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins moves on the ground
Brookins cannot take advantage in the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brookins blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard KenFlo's ribs
Kenny Florian's holding his side, he appears to be in terrible pain, he's broken a rib
Winner is Jonathan Brookins by TKO (injury - Broken Ribs) at 4:40 Round 5
Statistics: Jonathan Brookins
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 638 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 11/29 (38%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 14/27 (52%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 606 s
This was one of the weirdest things ever.
Kenny Florian totally had this fight. If we were scoring rounds, it was 4-1 (with Brookins winning the last round). If we were goung by total damage, it was Florian (by almost double). This was just Florians fight. Then with 20 seconds left in the fight, his rib breaks, and he loses. BRUTAL non-win by Florian, nifty come from behind win by Brookins.
Kenny Florian glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
KenFlo 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.
KenFlo tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Jonathan Brookins's groin! Was that unintentional?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian slightly pushes Brookins into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Brookins with a double overhooks!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Inside leg kick from KenFlo
that lands on Jonathan Brookins's leg.
Kenny Florian throws an uppercut
Brookins slips it.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kenny Florian sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jonathan Brookins sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
KenFlo misses a step and Jonathan Brookins sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Kenny Florian! Brookins tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Brookins is unable to lock that and KenFlo breaks the lock
Kenny Florian tries a hook to the body
and hits Brookins's ribs hard
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Jonathan Brookins's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
KenFlo is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Brookins is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
KenFlo works on the ground with his fingers over Brookins's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jonathan Brookins isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
That Kimura from Jonathan Brookins appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Brookins's guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Brookins's face!
Brookins's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to free his leg...
Brookins doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to get a side mount...
Brookins wraps his leg around Kenny Florian leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Deep breaths from Jonathan Brookins who tries a hammer punch to KenFlo's ribs.
KenFlo blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg...
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Brookins's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Terrible one sided match... Brookins was not ready to fight a fighter of Kenny Florian caliber.
Brookins tries to show some ground skills
KenFlo uses his strength to keep KenFlo at a disadvantage
Jonathan Brookins gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
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.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Jonathan Brookins tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jonathan Brookins's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! KenFlo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Brookins ducks under and circles out of the corner.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Jonathan Brookins to fight back!
Jonathan Brookins jabs at KenFlo
to no visible effect.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jonathan Brookins tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
Brookins tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Stand up! This is what KenFlo's cornermen are shouting. Jonathan Brookins is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
KenFlo is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
KenFlo is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Brookins doesn't want to free his opponent and KenFlo continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
KenFlo is in closed guard... Brookins tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins goes with a looping right hand while Kenny Florian jumps back and jabs
Brookins seems staggered and Kenny Florian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brookins is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian shows great balance while pushing away Jonathan Brookins
Brookins clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brookins
KenFlo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo struggles and launches a few punches to Brookins's head
Those punches are hitting! Brookins covers his head!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins takes a break to breathe while holding Kenny Florian.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kenny Florian goes with a looping right hand while Jonathan Brookins jumps back and jabs
Brookins seems staggered and Kenny Florian runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brookins sprawls and remains on his feet.
Good movement from Brookins
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brookins is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to move to full mount
KenFlo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
KenFlo tries to get a side mount...
Brookins wraps his leg around Kenny Florian leg and prevents him from moving.
KenFlo misses a step and Jonathan Brookins sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian goes for an americana!
Brookins breaks free.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
KenFlo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian isolates Jonathan Brookins's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jonathan Brookins is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
KenFlo misses a step and Jonathan Brookins sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
KenFlo is holding Jonathan Brookins's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jonathan Brookins shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
Shovel hook by Kenny Florian
goes nowhere.
Jonathan Brookins leans forwards and tries to grapple with KenFlo
Brookins shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo is launching some bone breaking punches to Brookins's ribs while in the clinch.
Brookins blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
KenFlo struggles... Jonathan Brookins is unable to take him down
Solid kick to the leg from Kenny Florian
that visibly pains Brookins.
KenFlo tries to grapple
Brookins moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Jonathan Brookins attempts a sweep single...
Jonathan Brookins catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Brookins.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over KenFlo
Brookins tries to escape from the closed guard
Jonathan Brookins any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Brookins blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Brookins tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brookins struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
Jonathan Brookins is in KenFlo open guard now
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins tries to open KenFlo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jonathan Brookins. KenFlo is unable to cover himself now!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Brookins tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Brookins is clinching with KenFlo.
KenFlo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jonathan Brookins embrace and tries to move away...
Jonathan Brookins pushes KenFlo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jonathan Brookins
well done Brookins falls hard on the mat
KenFlo is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian decides to jump inside Brookins's guard.
Brookins fights back with his feet, forcing KenFlo to try something else.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
KenFlo is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
Jonathan Brookins launches an up-kick intended for Kenny Florian's head...
It lands flush with Kenny Florian's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
KenFlo is standing while Brookins is on the ground on his back
KenFlo moves backwards and gestures for Jonathan Brookins to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Jonathan Brookins is standing now.
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.
KenFlo struggles and launches a few punches to Brookins's head
Those punches are hitting! Brookins covers his head!
Brookins's Left eye is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins tries a knee to the midsection...
Ouch! That seems to have landed on Kenny Florian's groin! Was that unintentional?
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki allows KenFlo time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
Brookins tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brookins who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Brookins launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brookins is countered by Kenny Florian.
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jonathan Brookins realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Jonathan Brookins fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
KenFlo blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brookins is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian shows great balance while pushing away Jonathan Brookins
Brookins misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo struggles and launches a few punches to Brookins's head
Those punches are hitting! Brookins covers his head!
Jonathan Brookins pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jonathan Brookins
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian slightly pushes Brookins into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brookins is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
Brookins tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
Nice beating Jonathan Brookins has received.
Brookins tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
KenFlo moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
KenFlo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Brookins pushes Kenny Florian forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jonathan Brookins realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Brookins is trying to counter now!
Brookins cartwheels towards KenFlo!
KenFlo fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Jonathan Brookins is in closed guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Jonathan Brookins passes momentarily but Kenny Florian regains full guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Kenny Florian.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. KenFlo is clinching with Brookins.
Brookins doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes Brookins forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
KenFlo catches an ankle and Brookins is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Jonathan Brookins regains full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Brookins measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
KenFlo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Kenny Florian tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Jonathan Brookins has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to pass Jonathan Brookins's guard...
Kenny Florian manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jonathan Brookins work his BJJ game.
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Brookins works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
KenFlo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nippon Gaishi Hall (Nagoya, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian is measuring Brookins with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Jonathan Brookins with a right hand.
Brookins steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
KenFlo misses a step and Jonathan Brookins sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Brookins!
KenFlo blocks with confidence
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jonathan Brookins is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Nice beating Jonathan Brookins has received.
Jonathan Brookins is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Jonathan Brookins and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Kenny Florian keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Jonathan Brookins
Jonathan Brookins attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Jonathan Brookins manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Brookins
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Brookins is able to break the lock.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Jonathan Brookins tries to take advantage...
Brookins reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
KenFlo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A left hook from Brookins
falls short.
Kenny Florian has seen better days.
KenFlo launches a hook to the body
Jonathan Brookins moves aside looking for a counter...
Jonathan Brookins circles around KenFlo
The two exchange wildly
Brookins is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
KenFlo pushes Jonathan Brookins and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Low kick by Kenny Florian to maintain his distance.
That hits Jonathan Brookins's ankle
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jonathan Brookins, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Jonathan Brookins!
KenFlo ducks under...
Brookins misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
KenFlo launches a furious low kick!
Brookins blocks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Brookins!
Nice move by KenFlo who clinches and pushes Brookins against the cage
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
Kenny Florian's ribs shows the damage! Jonathan Brookins is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian tries to control Jonathan Brookins in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
KenFlo pushes the back of Jonathan Brookins's head with one hand and punches his head a few times with the other, that surely hurts him
The fighters are clinching.
Jonathan Brookins slightly pushes KenFlo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins tries a hook to the body
but KenFlo manages to dodge it
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Brookins!
Nice move by KenFlo who clinches and pushes Brookins against the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes Brookins forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo launches a few hard punches to Jonathan Brookins's ribs!
Jonathan Brookins's ribs shows the damage! Kenny Florian is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins tries to take Kenny Florian to the ground from the clinch...
KenFlo shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
KenFlo moves backwards and Jonathan Brookins is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brookins moves forward looking for some action
Jonathan Brookins shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brookins has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Jonathan Brookins tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brookins circles out and slips free of Kenny Florian's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
KenFlo moves backwards and Jonathan Brookins is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jonathan Brookins fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Brookins who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brookins grab one of Kenny Florian's arm and tries a Hip Throw
KenFlo done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Jonathan Brookins tries a middle kick
Kenny Florian blocks and steps away.
KenFlo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jonathan Brookins sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
KenFlo launches a kick
but Jonathan Brookins avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Brookins decides to launch some tentative punches
Jonathan Brookins takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jonathan Brookins throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of KenFlo.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jonathan Brookins tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Brookins tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jonathan Brookins looks to counter!
Brookins moves on the ground
Brookins cannot take advantage in the ground
Jonathan Brookins is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brookins blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jonathan Brookins is in half guard over KenFlo
Jonathan Brookins positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Jonathan Brookins is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard KenFlo's ribs
Kenny Florian's holding his side, he appears to be in terrible pain, he's broken a rib
Winner is Jonathan Brookins by TKO (injury - Broken Ribs) at 4:40 Round 5
Statistics: Jonathan Brookins
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 6/19 (32%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 638 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 11/29 (38%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 14/27 (52%)
Takedowns 6/10 (60%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 606 s
This was one of the weirdest things ever.
Kenny Florian totally had this fight. If we were scoring rounds, it was 4-1 (with Brookins winning the last round). If we were goung by total damage, it was Florian (by almost double). This was just Florians fight. Then with 20 seconds left in the fight, his rib breaks, and he loses. BRUTAL non-win by Florian, nifty come from behind win by Brookins.
