PBP ONE Fight Night 24: Brooks vs Balart, Fri. 8/2, 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT PBP Discussion Thread (Prime)

[BroRogan]

In the headline attraction, two of the most talented fighters on the planet will collide for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title.

Former divisional king Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks has been nearly unstoppable since he arrived in ONE Championship three years ago, and he is eager to reclaim the belt and prove he is the best athlete to ever step foot in the weight class.

But Cuban Olympic wrestler and surging #3-ranked contender Gustavo “El Gladiador” Balart has been waiting for his shot at the gold for years, and he is determined to capture the strap, maintain the longest winning streak in the division, and change his family’s life.

Plus, in the co-main event, ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Danielle Kelly will make her first title defense against BJJ megastar Mayssa Bastos.

If that wasn’t enough, the stars from ONE Championship’s lighter weight classes will compete on the show, including American striker Asa Ten Pow, #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil Gasanov, and Team Lakay’s undefeated juggernaut Carlo Bumina-ang.

THE LINEUP

125 Interim Title: Jarred Brooks (20-3-0, 1 NC) vs. Gustavo Balart (12-4-0) *
115 SG Title: Danielle Kelly vs. Mayssa Bastos
145 MT: Felipe Lobo vs. Nabil Anane
139 MT: Dedduanglek Tded99 vs. Nakrob Fairtex
155: Shamil Gasanov (10-1-0) vs. Aaron Cañarte (10-1-0)
145 MT: Dmitriy Kovtun vs. Ferrari Fairtex
135 KB: Taiki Naito vs. Elias Mahmoudi
125: Keito Yamakita (9-1-0) vs. Yosuke Saruta (21-12-3)
151.5 MT: Rambolek Tor Yotha vs. Craig Coakley
145: Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu (10-3-0) vs. Carlo Bumina-ang (6-0-0)
132.75 MT: Aliff Sor Dechapan vs. Zakaria El Jamari
115 MT: Yau Pui Yu vs. Amy Pirnie

* - Balart missed weight; Only Brooks is eligible to win interim title

 

[Bubzeh]

Really looking forward to seeing Danielle Kelly take on Miss Bastos.

 

[BroRogan]

 

[Gio]

I think we can make this the PBP for Friday night bud. Cheers @BroRogan

 

[Carrotman23]

This card should bang , although I'm not always the biggest fan of ONE grappling .Nice to see men's SW get some love in an org

 

[PurpleStorm]

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[Deleted member 585708]

Balart cannot win the belt

 

[PurpleStorm]

Balart cannot win the belt

Weight miss?

 

[Deleted member 585708]

Weight miss?

Yeah, 1 lb

 

[TXstriker]

 

[don't ask]

In advance:

 

[don't ask]

I'm always excited to see what an Olympic wrestler can do. Sucks that he missed weight.

 

[Deleted member 585708]

I'm always excited to see what an Olympic wrestler can do. Sucks that he missed weight.

Tends to brawl these days, cardio is a bit suspect though... it's gonna be interesting to see how Brooks approaches it. Little fire hydrant is so tough to take down, Brooks is primarily a grappler, but how's he gonna initiate? ... maybe we're actually gonna end up with a clinch battle?

 

[don't ask]

Tends to brawl these days, cardio is a bit suspect though... it's gonna be interesting to see how Brooks approaches it. Little fire hydrant is so tough to take down, Brooks is primarily a grappler, but how's he gonna initiate? ... maybe we're actually gonna end up with a clinch battle?

lol I just looked up Balart's record: 12 wins, 11 by decision; 4 losses, 2 by decision. I think I know how it's going to go. If he showed elite ground skills, I would not complain, but a brawler with bad cardio isn't my cup of tea.

Still, I'll watch because ONE really punishes stalling.

 

[Deleted member 585708]

lol I just looked up Balart's record: 12 wins, 11 by decision; 4 losses, 2 by decision. I think I know how it's going to go. If he showed elite ground skills, I would not complain, but a brawler with bad cardio isn't my cup of tea.

Still, I'll watch because ONE really punishes stalling.

He's a fun brawler, though, doesn't just swing punches that's for sure! You'll see a variety of wild strikes thrown.

He might even throw in a couple of big slams, but it wouldn't be ideal cardio-wise.

The fight will be fun, I think Brooks might finish in R4 - but I'll be rooting for Gustavo!

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

Looks like a fun card, some exciting matchups. IN

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[Deleted member 513083]

In the headline attraction, two of the most talented fighters on the planet will collide for the ONE Interim Strawweight MMA World Title.

Former divisional king Jarred “The Monkey God” Brooks has been nearly unstoppable since he arrived in ONE Championship three years ago, and he is eager to reclaim the belt and prove he is the best athlete to ever step foot in the weight class.

But Cuban Olympic wrestler and surging #3-ranked contender Gustavo “El Gladiador” Balart has been waiting for his shot at the gold for years, and he is determined to capture the strap, maintain the longest winning streak in the division, and change his family’s life.

Plus, in the co-main event, ONE Women’s Atomweight Submission Grappling World Champion Danielle Kelly will make her first title defense against BJJ megastar Mayssa Bastos.

If that wasn’t enough, the stars from ONE Championship’s lighter weight classes will compete on the show, including American striker Asa Ten Pow, #5-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil Gasanov, and Team Lakay’s undefeated juggernaut Carlo Bumina-ang.

THE LINEUP

125 Interim Title: Jarred Brooks (20-3-0, 1 NC) vs. Gustavo Balart (12-4-0)
115 SG Title: Danielle Kelly vs. Mayssa Bastos
145 MT: Felipe Lobo vs. Nabil Anane
135 MT: Dedduanglek Tded99 vs. Nakrob Fairtex
155: Shamil Gasanov (10-1-0) vs. Aaron Cañarte (10-1-0)
145 MT: Dmitriy Kovtun vs. Ferrari Fairtex
135 KB: Taiki Naito vs. Elias Mahmoudi
125: Keito Yamakita (9-1-0) vs. Yosuke Saruta (21-12-3)
145 MT: Rambolek Tor Yotha vs. Craig Coakley
145: Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu (10-3-0) vs. Carlo Bumina-ang (6-0-0)
128 MT: Aliff Sor Dechapan vs. Zakaria El Jamari
115 MT: Yau Pui Yu vs. Amy Pirnie

Kollesch, wann fängt das an bei uns? Ist das zur gleichen Zeit wie PFL?
Hoffe alles gut bei dir mein Bester.

 

[BroRogan]

@GreenGorilla 2 Uhr für uns also bisschen später! Danke! Grüße zurück und schönes WE

 

[don't ask]

Looks like a fun card, some exciting matchups. IN

And also IN IN IN IN IN IN IN for my lovely little bro rogany making playbyplay thread, love it.

omg I didn't even notice @BroRogan created this, even though a mod commented on it!

WE HAVE SEIZED THE MEANS OF RECREATION FROM THE MODERATOR FAT CATS!

 

[aerius]

This card should bang , although I'm not always the biggest fan of ONE grappling .Nice to see men's SW get some love in an org

They have The Octopus to kick off the card. Amy's in for a world of pain.