Post by The Sandmen on Nov 21, 2012 16:49:19 GMT -5
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.
Charles Oliveira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Brown and Oliveira move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Charles Oliveira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Brown
Oliveira tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Brown
Charles Oliveira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Charles Oliveira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Brown is able to break the lock.
Oliveira clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Oliveira blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Brown's guard.
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Brown
As the fight continues it seems that Mike Brown is taking the best of the fight.
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Oliveira 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Oliveira tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Oliveira 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Oliveira tries to cover his face,
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to turn in and scramble out. Charles Oliveira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mike Brown slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Charles Oliveira sits up and gets an arm around Brown's neck!
Brown pushes Charles Oliveira back to the ground.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Oliveira sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Charles Oliveira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Brown spins out, but Charles Oliveira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Punishing hold!
Brown is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Charles Oliveira. 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 Palau Sant Jordi (Barcelona, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Brown showing excellent timing, blasts Charles Oliveira with a right hand.
Great hook by Mike Brown! Charles Oliveira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Oliveira tries to hit Mike Brown with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Brown dodges that
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Oliveira tries to hit Mike Brown with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Brown steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Brown cartwheels towards Oliveira !
He lands in side mount over a surprised Charles Oliveira.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Brown tries to open up Charles Oliveira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Oliveira in the side of the head
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Mike Brown looks to mount Charles Oliveira...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Charles Oliveira
Oliveira 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 Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Charles Oliveira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Oliveira 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 open guard over Oliveira
Brown is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Brown moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Brown misses a step and Charles Oliveira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oliveira tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Brown struggles on the ground and tries to break Charles Oliveira's guard...
Mike Brown is in Oliveira open guard now
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Oliveira tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown looks to posture up and open Charles Oliveira's guard...
Charles Oliveira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Brown sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Oliveira 's being punished here!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Oliveira
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Not a desiderable position that Oliveira is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mike Brown is looking to pass Charles Oliveira's guard...
Mike Brown gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oliveira is covering himself! Brown tries to force the situation and Oliveira clumsily gives his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Brown tries to end this with a RNC!
Oliveira manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Brown misses a step and Charles Oliveira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oliveira has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Brown is unable to move under Oliveira control.
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Oliveira has given his back to Mike Brown who is trying to get one hook in!
Mike Brown has one hook in!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Oliveira 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.
Charles Oliveira closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Charles Oliveira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Oliveira .
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Mike Brown
that forces Oliveira to try and defend better.
Oliveira moves backwards and Mike Brown is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oliveira decides to launch some tentative punches
Charles Oliveira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Brown takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
A right hand from Charles Oliveira
gets deflected.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mike Brown launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Oliveira blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Charles Oliveira's cheek! Oliveira stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Charles Oliveira kicks his legs trying to keep Mike Brown away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Brown moves backwards and gestures for Charles Oliveira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Charles Oliveira is standing now.
Oliveira seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mike Brown!
Oliveira is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Oliveira is holding Mike Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Mike Brown
Charles Oliveira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Charles Oliveira isolates Mike Brown's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mike Brown manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown succeeds
Mike Brown is in full mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown rolls him over and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Charles Oliveira 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.
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Oliveira has given his back to Mike Brown who is trying to get one hook in!
Mike Brown has one hook in!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Mike Brown storms over Oliveira with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Brown doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Oliveira 's face with his elbows!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Oliveira is taking this opportunity to rest.
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Brown has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Oliveira .
Nicely done! Brown now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with two hooks in
Nice beating Mike Brown has received.
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Oliveira 's being punished here!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with two hooks in
Mike Brown slides his arm under Charles Oliveira's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Charles Oliveira pulls down on Mike Brown's hand and staves off danger
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Charles Oliveira tries to take advantage...
Oliveira is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Oliveira holds Mike Brown's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Mike Brown
Charles Oliveira 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 Brown's moves.
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.
Charles Oliveira goes with a looping right hand while Mike Brown jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Brown seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Brown pushes Charles Oliveira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Charles Oliveira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Oliveira attempts a triangle from bottom! Mike Brown slips out. Oliveira quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mike Brown slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Charles Oliveira. 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 Palau Sant Jordi (Barcelona, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Charles Oliveira paws at Brown.
Brown answers with solid punches!
Mike Brown throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Oliveira 's chin! That stops Oliveira in his tracks!
Oliveira 's Left eye is beginning to swell
Brown steps backwards away from Charles Oliveira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Mike Brown.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oliveira is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Brown moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Oliveira breaths deeply while on the ground
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Brown is moving on the ground...
Oliveira tries to counter Brown's moves on the ground.
Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Charles Oliveira to fight back!
Charles Oliveira attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Brown tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Oliveira tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Oliveira 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Mike Brown looks to mount Charles Oliveira...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Mike Brown slides his arm under Charles Oliveira's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Charles Oliveira pulls down on Mike Brown's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
Oliveira has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Brown is unable to move under Oliveira control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown tries to pass Charles Oliveira's guard...
Mike Brown manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown tries to pass Charles Oliveira's guard...
Mike Brown manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Mike Brown and Oliveira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Charles Oliveira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brown cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Oliveira can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Charles Oliveira attempts a sweep single...
Mike Brown was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mike Brown is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Mike Brown launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Oliveira 's knee!
Mike Brown and Oliveira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mike Brown is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Oliveira hyper-extended his leg
Brown steps backwards away from Charles Oliveira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brown throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Oliveira fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brown sprawls and remains on his feet.
Oliveira clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mike Brown who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Charles Oliveira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Brown who put distance between them
Oliveira pushes Mike Brown and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Charles Oliveira launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Charles Oliveira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Brown blocks that. He made it look easy!
Charles Oliveira gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Brown moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Oliveira 's thigh!
Charles Oliveira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Charles Oliveira's punches
Brown measures the resilience of Oliveira 's chin with an uppercut while Oliveira lands some great crosses.
Oliveira seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Not a desiderable position that Oliveira is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Charles Oliveira throws a combo
Mike Brown ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Oliveira swings again, only to get countered once more! Oliveira is looking bad here!
Charles Oliveira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Charles Oliveira's punches
Oliveira is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
Charles Oliveira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
Brown steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Oliveira seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Brown's head!
Brown slips the punch.
Oliveira pushes Mike Brown and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Brown, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Charles Oliveira dives for Mike Brown's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Mike Brown steps his leg out of danger while Charles Oliveira remains on the ground.
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Charles Oliveira launches an up-kick intended for Mike Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Charles Oliveira launches an up-kick intended for Mike Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Oliveira 's guard.
Oliveira didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Oliveira now.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Charles Oliveira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brown looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown is cooling the fight on the ground
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Mike Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of Oliveira 's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Mike Brown looks to mount Charles Oliveira...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown rolls Charles Oliveira to his stomach and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Brown tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Oliveira ! Brown has one hook in and keeps working!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Deep breaths from Charles Oliveira who tries a hammer punch to Brown's ribs.
Brown blocks those punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Mike Brown isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Mike Brown appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Oliveira Hyper-extended his arm
Brown throws his leg over and Charles Oliveira is in serious trouble! Mike Brown extends his hips and Charles Oliveira is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Mike Brown by Submission (Armbar) at 2:19 Round 4
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 32/41 (78%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/27 (78%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Statistics: Charles Oliveira
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Good show from Brown. Oliviera did little more than simply hang on.
Charles Oliveira looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Brown and Oliveira move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Charles Oliveira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Brown
Oliveira tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Brown
Charles Oliveira seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Charles Oliveira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Brown is able to break the lock.
Oliveira clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Oliveira blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Brown's guard.
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Brown
As the fight continues it seems that Mike Brown is taking the best of the fight.
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Oliveira 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Oliveira tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Oliveira 's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Oliveira tries to cover his face,
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to turn in and scramble out. Charles Oliveira timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Mike Brown slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Charles Oliveira sits up and gets an arm around Brown's neck!
Brown pushes Charles Oliveira back to the ground.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Oliveira sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Charles Oliveira gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Brown spins out, but Charles Oliveira was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Punishing hold!
Brown is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Charles Oliveira. 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 Palau Sant Jordi (Barcelona, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Brown showing excellent timing, blasts Charles Oliveira with a right hand.
Great hook by Mike Brown! Charles Oliveira is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Oliveira tries to hit Mike Brown with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Brown dodges that
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Oliveira tries to hit Mike Brown with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Brown steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Brown cartwheels towards Oliveira !
He lands in side mount over a surprised Charles Oliveira.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Brown tries to open up Charles Oliveira's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Oliveira in the side of the head
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Mike Brown looks to mount Charles Oliveira...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Charles Oliveira
Oliveira 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 Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Charles Oliveira manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Oliveira 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 open guard over Oliveira
Brown is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Brown moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Brown misses a step and Charles Oliveira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oliveira tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Brown struggles on the ground and tries to break Charles Oliveira's guard...
Mike Brown is in Oliveira open guard now
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Oliveira tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown looks to posture up and open Charles Oliveira's guard...
Charles Oliveira has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Brown sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Oliveira 's being punished here!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Oliveira
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Not a desiderable position that Oliveira is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mike Brown is looking to pass Charles Oliveira's guard...
Mike Brown gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Oliveira is covering himself! Brown tries to force the situation and Oliveira clumsily gives his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Brown tries to end this with a RNC!
Oliveira manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Brown misses a step and Charles Oliveira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oliveira has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Brown is unable to move under Oliveira control.
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Oliveira has given his back to Mike Brown who is trying to get one hook in!
Mike Brown has one hook in!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Oliveira 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.
Charles Oliveira closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Charles Oliveira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Oliveira .
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Mike Brown
that forces Oliveira to try and defend better.
Oliveira moves backwards and Mike Brown is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Oliveira decides to launch some tentative punches
Charles Oliveira takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Brown takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
A right hand from Charles Oliveira
gets deflected.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mike Brown launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Oliveira blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Charles Oliveira's cheek! Oliveira stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Charles Oliveira kicks his legs trying to keep Mike Brown away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Brown moves backwards and gestures for Charles Oliveira to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Charles Oliveira is standing now.
Oliveira seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mike Brown!
Oliveira is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Oliveira is holding Mike Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Mike Brown
Charles Oliveira is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Charles Oliveira isolates Mike Brown's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mike Brown manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown succeeds
Mike Brown is in full mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown rolls him over and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Charles Oliveira 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.
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Oliveira has given his back to Mike Brown who is trying to get one hook in!
Mike Brown has one hook in!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Mike Brown storms over Oliveira with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Brown doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Oliveira 's face with his elbows!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Oliveira is taking this opportunity to rest.
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Brown has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Oliveira .
Nicely done! Brown now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with two hooks in
Nice beating Mike Brown has received.
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Oliveira 's being punished here!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with two hooks in
Mike Brown slides his arm under Charles Oliveira's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Charles Oliveira pulls down on Mike Brown's hand and staves off danger
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Charles Oliveira tries to take advantage...
Oliveira is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Oliveira holds Mike Brown's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Mike Brown
Charles Oliveira 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 Brown's moves.
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.
Charles Oliveira goes with a looping right hand while Mike Brown jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Brown seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Brown pushes Charles Oliveira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Charles Oliveira is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Oliveira attempts a triangle from bottom! Mike Brown slips out. Oliveira quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mike Brown slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Charles Oliveira. 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 Palau Sant Jordi (Barcelona, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Charles Oliveira paws at Brown.
Brown answers with solid punches!
Mike Brown throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Oliveira 's chin! That stops Oliveira in his tracks!
Oliveira 's Left eye is beginning to swell
Brown steps backwards away from Charles Oliveira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Mike Brown.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oliveira is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Brown moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Oliveira breaths deeply while on the ground
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Brown is moving on the ground...
Oliveira tries to counter Brown's moves on the ground.
Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Charles Oliveira to fight back!
Charles Oliveira attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Brown tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Oliveira tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Oliveira 's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Mike Brown looks to mount Charles Oliveira...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Mike Brown slides his arm under Charles Oliveira's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Charles Oliveira pulls down on Mike Brown's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
Oliveira has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Brown is unable to move under Oliveira control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown tries to pass Charles Oliveira's guard...
Mike Brown manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown tries to pass Charles Oliveira's guard...
Mike Brown manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Mike Brown and Oliveira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Charles Oliveira is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brown cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Oliveira can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Charles Oliveira attempts a sweep single...
Mike Brown was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Mike Brown is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Mike Brown launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Oliveira 's knee!
Mike Brown and Oliveira engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mike Brown is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Oliveira hyper-extended his leg
Brown steps backwards away from Charles Oliveira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brown throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Oliveira fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brown sprawls and remains on his feet.
Oliveira clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mike Brown who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Charles Oliveira embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Brown who put distance between them
Oliveira pushes Mike Brown and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Charles Oliveira launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Charles Oliveira fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Brown blocks that. He made it look easy!
Charles Oliveira gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Brown moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Oliveira 's thigh!
Charles Oliveira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Charles Oliveira's punches
Brown measures the resilience of Oliveira 's chin with an uppercut while Oliveira lands some great crosses.
Oliveira seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Not a desiderable position that Oliveira is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Charles Oliveira throws a combo
Mike Brown ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Oliveira swings again, only to get countered once more! Oliveira is looking bad here!
Charles Oliveira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Charles Oliveira's punches
Oliveira is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
Charles Oliveira seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
Brown steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Oliveira seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Pulverizing punch to Brown's head!
Brown slips the punch.
Oliveira pushes Mike Brown and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Brown, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Charles Oliveira dives for Mike Brown's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Mike Brown steps his leg out of danger while Charles Oliveira remains on the ground.
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Charles Oliveira launches an up-kick intended for Mike Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Charles Oliveira launches an up-kick intended for Mike Brown's head...
Brown leans out of the way.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Brown is standing while Oliveira is on the ground on his back
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Oliveira 's guard.
Oliveira didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Oliveira now.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Charles Oliveira can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brown looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown is cooling the fight on the ground
Mike Brown is in half guard over Oliveira
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Mike Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of Oliveira 's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Mike Brown looks to mount Charles Oliveira...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown rolls Charles Oliveira to his stomach and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira
Brown tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Oliveira ! Brown has one hook in and keeps working!
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Deep breaths from Charles Oliveira who tries a hammer punch to Brown's ribs.
Brown blocks those punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Brown is in rear mount over Oliveira with one hook in
Mike Brown isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Mike Brown appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Oliveira Hyper-extended his arm
Brown throws his leg over and Charles Oliveira is in serious trouble! Mike Brown extends his hips and Charles Oliveira is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Mike Brown by Submission (Armbar) at 2:19 Round 4
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 32/41 (78%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/27 (78%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Statistics: Charles Oliveira
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Good show from Brown. Oliviera did little more than simply hang on.