Post by The Sandmen on Nov 11, 2013 18:37:00 GMT -5
Chad Mendes is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Mike Brown raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Chad Mendes and Mike Brown touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mike Brown attempts to cut off Mendes with punches
Mendes reels from the strikes.
Mike Brown fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Mendes blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown won't budge, forcing Mendes to pull guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Brown is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Mike Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Brown is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mendes's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mendes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Brown cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mendes can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Mike Brown manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Chad Mendes manages to switch to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mendes.
Hard blow to Brown's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes struggles on the ground and tries to break Mike Brown's guard...
Chad Mendes is in Brown open guard now
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Brown
Mendes tries to jump to side mount.
Mike Brown jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Brown gets a good position on the ground. ..
Mendes holds Mike Brown arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Brown breaths deeply while on the ground
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brown blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mendes misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown breaks the closed guard of Chad Mendes and moves to half guard
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brown's ribs.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Chad Mendes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chad Mendes gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Brown suddenly holds Chad Mendes's arm and tries an armbar!
Mendes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Mendes can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Mike Brown!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown holds Chad Mendes's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Brown leans and gets Chad Mendes's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Chad Mendes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mendes.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brown is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Brown's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Brown
Chad Mendes tries to pass to half guard...
Mike Brown's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Chad Mendes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mendes misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown suddenly holds Chad Mendes's arm and tries an armbar!
Mendes can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Mike Brown!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Chad Mendes throws a combo
Brown punches back but nobody connects.
Brown misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Chad Mendes
makes Brown stumble back!
Chad Mendes tries a middle kick
Mike Brown blocks and steps away.
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mike Brown jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Chad Mendes swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown is holding Chad Mendes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes shows great balance while pushing away Mike Brown
Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Brown
Chad Mendes is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Brown
Mendes moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes tries to escape from the closed guard
Chad Mendes any adventage in the ground.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Chad Mendes looks to posture up and open Mike Brown's guard...
Mike Brown has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes tries to open up Mike Brown's defense faking a few punches.
Mike Brown wraps his arms around Mendes's arms and counters the punches.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Mike Brown goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
Brown only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brown grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mike Brown
Mike Brown is in open guard over Mendes
Brown tries to open up Mendes with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mendes is trying to block them with his hands...
Mike Brown is in open guard over Mendes
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Mike Brown work his BJJ game.
Brown moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Mike Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mendes's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown sits high on Chad Mendes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mendes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Mendes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mike Brown and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Brown and it cost him top position.
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brown blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Not a desiderable position that Brown is in now. Chad Mendes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Chad Mendes moves to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chad Mendes is not able to stop Mendes ground skills and Mike Brown moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
Brown's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brown blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mendes misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to escape from the full mount...
Mike Brown is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown sits high on Chad Mendes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mendes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Mendes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mike Brown and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Brown and it cost him top position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Mendes throws a lazy kick
Brown dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Brilliant combination from Mike Brown
Mendes is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Brown misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown steps forward
Chad Mendes catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Brown is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mendes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Mike Brown uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Brown tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Mike Brown
that visibly pains Mendes.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Mike Brown
Good shot! Mendes has reasons to be worried.
The two exchange wildly
Brown is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mike Brown sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Brown moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Mike Brown goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
Mendes seems staggered and Mike Brown runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mendes's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chad Mendes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Mike Brown swings and Mendes has to retreat
Chad Mendes launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Mendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Some counter punches against Chad Mendes
land while he's on his bicycle.
Mendes's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mendes stops that one with his ribs!
Brown begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mendes
this is getting worse and worse for Mendes
Mendes's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Several good body shots
land on Mendes.
Mendes ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Brown seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Nice punches from Mike Brown.
Mendes staggers backwards. Brown wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mike Brown tries a hook to the body
and hits Mendes ribs hard
Mike Brown launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Mendes's knee!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Mendes to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mendes.
Mendes hyper-extended his leg
Winner is Mike Brown by TKO (Low kick) at 3:51 Round 3
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/21 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 509 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 30/49 (61%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/13 (23%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 509 s
Brown is such a good fighter. With such a terrible douche-tattoo. +1 for leg kick finish though. I dig.
Mike Brown raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Chad Mendes and Mike Brown touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mike Brown attempts to cut off Mendes with punches
Mendes reels from the strikes.
Mike Brown fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Mendes blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown won't budge, forcing Mendes to pull guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Brown is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Mike Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Brown is in closed guard... Mendes tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Mendes's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mendes's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Brown cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mendes can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown tries to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Mike Brown manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Chad Mendes manages to switch to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Chad Mendes attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mendes.
Hard blow to Brown's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes struggles on the ground and tries to break Mike Brown's guard...
Chad Mendes is in Brown open guard now
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Brown
Mendes tries to jump to side mount.
Mike Brown jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Brown gets a good position on the ground. ..
Mendes holds Mike Brown arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Brown breaths deeply while on the ground
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brown blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mendes misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown breaks the closed guard of Chad Mendes and moves to half guard
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brown's ribs.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Chad Mendes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Chad Mendes gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Brown suddenly holds Chad Mendes's arm and tries an armbar!
Mendes's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Mendes can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Mike Brown!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown holds Chad Mendes's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Brown leans and gets Chad Mendes's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Chad Mendes efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mendes.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brown is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Brown's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Brown
Chad Mendes tries to pass to half guard...
Mike Brown's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chad Mendes!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Chad Mendes down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mendes misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown suddenly holds Chad Mendes's arm and tries an armbar!
Mendes can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Mike Brown!
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Chad Mendes throws a combo
Brown punches back but nobody connects.
Brown misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Chad Mendes
makes Brown stumble back!
Chad Mendes tries a middle kick
Mike Brown blocks and steps away.
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mike Brown jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Chad Mendes swings...
...no good.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown is holding Chad Mendes's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes shows great balance while pushing away Mike Brown
Chad Mendes tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Brown
Chad Mendes is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Brown
Mendes moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes tries to escape from the closed guard
Chad Mendes any adventage in the ground.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Chad Mendes looks to posture up and open Mike Brown's guard...
Mike Brown has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Brown
Mendes tries to open up Mike Brown's defense faking a few punches.
Mike Brown wraps his arms around Mendes's arms and counters the punches.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Mike Brown goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
Brown only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Brown grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mike Brown
Mike Brown is in open guard over Mendes
Brown tries to open up Mendes with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mendes is trying to block them with his hands...
Mike Brown is in open guard over Mendes
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Mike Brown work his BJJ game.
Brown moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Mike Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mendes's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown sits high on Chad Mendes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mendes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Mendes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mike Brown and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Brown and it cost him top position.
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Chad Mendes tries to take advantage...
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brown blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Not a desiderable position that Brown is in now. Chad Mendes is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Chad Mendes tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Chad Mendes moves to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Mendes
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Chad Mendes is not able to stop Mendes ground skills and Mike Brown moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
Brown's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Brown blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mendes misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to escape from the full mount...
Mike Brown is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown sits high on Chad Mendes's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mendes's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Mendes tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mike Brown and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Brown and it cost him top position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Mendes throws a lazy kick
Brown dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Brilliant combination from Mike Brown
Mendes is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Brown misses a step and Chad Mendes sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown steps forward
Chad Mendes catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Brown is holding Chad Mendes's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chad Mendes loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mendes's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Chad Mendes
Mike Brown looks to mount Chad Mendes...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Mike Brown uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Chad Mendes
Mendes tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Brown tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Mike Brown
that visibly pains Mendes.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Quick hook by Mike Brown
Good shot! Mendes has reasons to be worried.
The two exchange wildly
Brown is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Chad Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mike Brown sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Brown moves backwards and Chad Mendes is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Mike Brown goes with a looping right hand while Chad Mendes jumps back and jabs
Mendes seems staggered and Mike Brown runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mendes's Forehead is beginning to swell
Chad Mendes tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Mike Brown swings and Mendes has to retreat
Chad Mendes launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Mendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Some counter punches against Chad Mendes
land while he's on his bicycle.
Mendes's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mendes stops that one with his ribs!
Brown begins to launch a barrage of punches over Mendes
this is getting worse and worse for Mendes
Mendes's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Several good body shots
land on Mendes.
Mendes ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Brown seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Nice punches from Mike Brown.
Mendes staggers backwards. Brown wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mike Brown tries a hook to the body
and hits Mendes ribs hard
Mike Brown launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Mendes's knee!
Josh Rosenthal is asking Mendes to defend himself! Josh Rosenthal jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mendes.
Mendes hyper-extended his leg
Winner is Mike Brown by TKO (Low kick) at 3:51 Round 3
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 6/21 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 509 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 30/49 (61%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/13 (23%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 509 s
Brown is such a good fighter. With such a terrible douche-tattoo. +1 for leg kick finish though. I dig.