Post by The Sandmen on Feb 6, 2020 21:59:54 GMT -5
Dustin Poirier 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 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Poirier and Brown move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brown is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier shows great balance while pushing away Mike Brown
Dustin Poirier moves forward and launches a high kick!
Brown ducks under.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Mike Brown
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dustin Poirier and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dustin Poirier is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dustin Poirier swings...
hard impact to Brown's face!
Dustin Poirier put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Mike Brown's face like a wrecking ball!
Brown throws a low kick
Dustin Poirier blocks.
Dustin Poirier seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dustin Poirier has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Brown's ribs.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Brown jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Mike Brown pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dustin Poirier pushes away Brown trying to keep the fight at striking range
Brown doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dustin Poirier
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Poirier takes a break to breathe while holding Mike Brown.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mike Brown throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Poirier has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Brown throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The two exchange wildly
Poirier is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Poirier.
Mike Brown attempts a sweep single...
Mike Brown catches Dustin Poirier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Brown.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Poirier
Brown is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dustin Poirier in his guard...
Mike Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Brown launches a few weak punches
Poirier blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Dustin Poirier tries to open Brown's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dustin Poirier. Brown is unable to cover himself now!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and shows Dustin Poirier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Brown's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Brown's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to free his leg
Mike Brown moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dustin Poirier is opening up on Brown and raining down combinations!
Brown's corner looks worried!
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Poirier launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Brown with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Poirier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mike Brown's punches
Brown is on the receiving end of a great combo by Poirier.
Dustin Poirier throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Dustin Poirier attempts a sweep single...
Dustin Poirier catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Poirier.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Dustin Poirier.
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Round 2
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Dustin Poirier launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Brown blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poirier misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Poirier.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mike Brown is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Poirier into his guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Brown
Poirier tries to escape from the closed guard
Poirier succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Brown measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Poirier blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Dustin Poirier tries to pass to half guard...
Mike Brown's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and shows Dustin Poirier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Brown uses his forearms to block the impact!
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dustin Poirier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Brown was not ready to fight a fighter of Dustin Poirier caliber.
Poirier is holding Mike Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Poirier is in open guard over Brown... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Brown rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Poirier blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Brown's guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Dustin Poirier goes for an americana!
Poirier is locking that Americana...
Brown Hyper-extended his arm
Brown struggles to free himself
Brown breaks free.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to turn in and scramble out. Dustin Poirier timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mike Brown slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poirier misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Dustin Poirier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Dustin Poirier pushes Brown's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Poirier who is in full mount! Brown is in trouble now!
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Mike Brown
Dustin Poirier isolates Mike Brown's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mike Brown is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Dustin Poirier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dustin Poirier doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier suddenly holds Mike Brown's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Brown can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dustin Poirier!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Poirier
Mike Brown doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Poirier's moves.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Poirier
Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Mike Brown any adventage in the ground.
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.
Middle kick from Poirier.
Brown receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dustin Poirier can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Poirier feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Brown has a small cut in his Chin
Mike Brown seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dustin Poirier!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Poirier is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Mike Brown
glances off Poirier's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Dustin Poirier throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Brown's chin! That stops Brown in his tracks!
Brown hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Dustin Poirier has left Brown unconscious! What a finish by Dustin Poirier!
Brown has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Dustin Poirier by KO (Punch) at 3:56 Round 2
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 8/22 (36%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s
This happened though.
Mike Brown 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Poirier and Brown move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Brown is holding Dustin Poirier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dustin Poirier shows great balance while pushing away Mike Brown
Dustin Poirier moves forward and launches a high kick!
Brown ducks under.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punch by Mike Brown
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dustin Poirier and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dustin Poirier is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dustin Poirier swings...
hard impact to Brown's face!
Dustin Poirier put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Mike Brown's face like a wrecking ball!
Brown throws a low kick
Dustin Poirier blocks.
Dustin Poirier seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dustin Poirier has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Brown's ribs.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Brown jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Mike Brown pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dustin Poirier pushes away Brown trying to keep the fight at striking range
Brown doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Dustin Poirier
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Poirier takes a break to breathe while holding Mike Brown.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mike Brown throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Poirier has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Brown throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The two exchange wildly
Poirier is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Poirier.
Mike Brown attempts a sweep single...
Mike Brown catches Dustin Poirier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Brown.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Poirier
Brown is in closed guard... Poirier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dustin Poirier in his guard...
Mike Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Brown launches a few weak punches
Poirier blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Dustin Poirier tries to open Brown's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Dustin Poirier. Brown is unable to cover himself now!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and shows Dustin Poirier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Brown's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Brown's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to free his leg
Mike Brown moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dustin Poirier is opening up on Brown and raining down combinations!
Brown's corner looks worried!
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Poirier launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Brown with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Poirier looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mike Brown's punches
Brown is on the receiving end of a great combo by Poirier.
Dustin Poirier throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Dustin Poirier attempts a sweep single...
Dustin Poirier catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Poirier.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Dustin Poirier.
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Round 2
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Dustin Poirier launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Brown blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poirier misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Poirier.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Dustin Poirier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mike Brown is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Poirier into his guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Brown
Poirier tries to escape from the closed guard
Poirier succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Brown measures the resilience of Poirier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Poirier blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Dustin Poirier tries to pass to half guard...
Mike Brown's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and shows Dustin Poirier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Brown uses his forearms to block the impact!
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dustin Poirier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Budweiser Gardens (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Brown was not ready to fight a fighter of Dustin Poirier caliber.
Poirier is holding Mike Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Brown
Poirier is in open guard over Brown... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Brown rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Poirier blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Brown's guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Dustin Poirier goes for an americana!
Poirier is locking that Americana...
Brown Hyper-extended his arm
Brown struggles to free himself
Brown breaks free.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to turn in and scramble out. Dustin Poirier timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mike Brown slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poirier misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Dustin Poirier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Brown
Dustin Poirier pushes Brown's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Poirier who is in full mount! Brown is in trouble now!
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Mike Brown
Dustin Poirier isolates Mike Brown's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mike Brown is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poirier clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Poirier's cheek from the guard.
Dustin Poirier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dustin Poirier is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dustin Poirier doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Poirier suddenly holds Mike Brown's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Brown can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dustin Poirier!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Poirier
Poirier is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Poirier
Mike Brown doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Poirier's moves.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Poirier
Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Mike Brown any adventage in the ground.
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.
Middle kick from Poirier.
Brown receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dustin Poirier can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Poirier feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Brown has a small cut in his Chin
Mike Brown seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Dustin Poirier!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Poirier is connecting with a few punches
Quick hook by Mike Brown
glances off Poirier's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Dustin Poirier throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Brown's chin! That stops Brown in his tracks!
Brown hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Dustin Poirier has left Brown unconscious! What a finish by Dustin Poirier!
Brown has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Dustin Poirier by KO (Punch) at 3:56 Round 2
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 22/27 (81%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 8/22 (36%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 217 s
This happened though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!