So far this season there has been a big domination by Team GSP. They've only lost 1 fight, making their record 5-1. Let's recap on some of the action.
In the last episode; Nam Phan of Team Koscheck defeated Spencer Paige via decision. It was a righteous call on the judges part, Phan outworked Paige relentlessly pretty much the entire fight. This win gave Team Koscheck control of who fights this episode.
At the start, Josh Koscheck picks Marc Stevens to fight Cody McKenzie. Bad move, Kos. Cody McKenzie came onto this show known already for his dangerous application of the guillotine choke. 17 Seconds into the first round, McKenzie had made quick work of Stevens, putting him out by submission, via guillotine choke. A record for the fastest submission on the Ultimate Fighter. Now, Team GSP has control of the fights again.
This episode features two fights. The next fight sees Jonathan Brookins versus Sevak Magakian.
Brookins sports an 11-3 record coming into the show, and has a strong background in wrestling. He has fought in big promotions too, fighting in Bellator, and the WEC. Interesting fact, Brookins once fought Featherweight champ Jose Aldo in 2008, he lost, but still. Aldo is considered one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world, and Brookins took him to the third round.
Magakian is 8-3 coming into this fight and by the looks of his Sherdog he hasn't fought in any serious promotions and the names on his record aren't impressive by UFC standards. It's noteworthy that Magakian is a hard headed Armenian, who gets angry at the drop of a hat, and always complains about people who have outspoken personalities. He almost attacked Alex Caceres AKA Bruce Leroy in an earlier episode over some gloating. Also, he had his ribs injured by Nam Phan earlier, and on the aftermath segment with Stephan Bonnar, you can hear Magakian complain about this, and he says he "hates Nam Phan" and repeatedly in his foreign accent says "Fuck you Nam, fuck you." I am almost on the edge of my seat waiting to see Magakian get his ass kicked, because well, he is always talking about "knock(ing) him out right there" in regards to people who he can't get along with. End of rant.
In the lead up to this fight, while Brookins isn't busy slicing GSP's forehead open with headbutts, he is prepared by GSP to deal with being thrown, as Brookins has a strong wrestling background, and all the shooting-in for takedowns and other wrestling techniques often leave problems getting thrown.
Brookins, in red, came to meet Magakian in the center of the ring, where the two squared up. Brookins shot in for an early takedown, attempting to scoop an ankle up. However, Magakian shuts him down. Brookins counters with a kick to the ribs, and the two tie up. What happens next is EPIC!
Brookins hooked Magakian up with a textbook throw, and landed in side control, where he attempted a kimura, but Magakian worked out of it. When he got to his feet, Brookins took his back and secured a rear naked choke 2:04 in round 1 to secure Team GSP's second victory in a row, their 5th overall.
Stay tuned for next weeks summary of The Ultimate Fighter right here on my blog!
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