Post by The Sandmen on Dec 21, 2012 16:49:00 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Brown while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Nate Diaz 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
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Mike Brown and Nate Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brown moves forward looking for some action
Mike Brown shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Nate Diaz launches a few punches...
Mike Brown dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Brown tries to take Nate Diaz down... Diaz stumbles backwards and Mike Brown launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diaz's jaw!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Nate Diaz seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nate Diaz
well done Diaz falls hard on the mat
Brown is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz 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.
Brown is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Diaz now.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Diaz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 open guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Brown use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Diaz
that goes awry.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown tries a hook to the body
but Diaz manages to dodge it
Brown moves backwards and Nate Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Brown struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Diaz's guard...
Mike Brown is in Diaz open guard now
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 open guard over Diaz
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown succeeds
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Brown gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nate Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nate Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Mike Brown work his BJJ game.
Mike Brown takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nate Diaz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Nate Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mike Brown doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Stand up! This is what Brown's cornermen are shouting. Nate Diaz is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Diaz's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brown
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Nate Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Mike Brown.
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Round 2
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Diaz launches a stiff jab!
Brown ducks that one.
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
Nate Diaz and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mike Brown is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Quick hook by Nate Diaz
glances off Brown's arms.
Inside leg kick from Brown
that lands on Nate Diaz's leg.
Brutal combination from Nate Diaz!
Brown moves aside and dodges.
Nate Diaz and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nate Diaz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Brown's chin
Solid jabs from Mike Brown.
Nice punches.
Mike Brown fakes a punch and launches himself over Diaz!
Nice move by Brown who clinches and pushes Diaz against the cage
Nate Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz and Mike Brown are cliched up against the cage. Diaz steps for a throw
Mike Brown is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Nate Diaz fakes some punches
Brown ties him up.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Nate Diaz 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 clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to show some ground skills
Diaz uses his strength to keep Diaz at a disadvantage
Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Brown won't allow him to take this position easily.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Brown
Mike Brown was tooling Nate Diaz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Nate Diaz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Diaz is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Diaz Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz struggles to free himself
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Diaz's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Diaz breaks the lock showing some skills...
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Nate Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Nate Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
Brown doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Brown grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mike Brown
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Brown moves on the ground
Mike Brown moves to side mount
Mike Brown is in side mount over Nate Diaz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mike Brown looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Nate Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Diaz misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown goes for an armbar!
Nate Diaz breaks the lock and pushes away Mike Brown, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz 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
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Brown
Nate Diaz pushes Mike Brown against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mike Brown struggles not allowing Nate Diaz improve his position.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Brown
Diaz works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
Brown shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Brown
Diaz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Nate Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Brown.
Good job by Brown blocking and slipping the blows.
Diaz misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diaz is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Brown is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Nate Diaz catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diaz.
Hard blow to Brown's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Brown
Diaz tries to escape from closed guard...
Brown waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Nate Diaz! He is reversed and nor Mike Brown is on half guard!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diaz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Mike Brown is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brown and Diaz circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Nate Diaz
misses its target.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
Mike Brown and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Brown leads with a punch
Nate Diaz evades but whiffs with a counter.
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Mike Brown takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Diaz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brown sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Mike Brown was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Diaz's knee!
Brown steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shovel hook by Mike Brown
tags Diaz.
Diaz pushes Mike Brown and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz 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 closed guard over Diaz
Brown is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Mike Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diaz 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 Nate Diaz and moves to half guard
Mike Brown is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown looks to pass to mount...
Brown slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nate Diaz.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Diaz 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 4:05 in the 3 round
Brown is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz 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 Diaz with one hook in
Diaz is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diaz is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Brown tries to use some of his tricky moves but Brown's is smart enough to counter him.
Brown is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Diaz has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nate Diaz uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nate Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nate Diaz launches a body shot
Brown evades.
Poorly executed technique. Nate Diaz looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Nate Diaz!
Brown ducks under...
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Brown pushes Nate Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Brown is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Nate Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Brown!
Nice move by Diaz who clinches and pushes Brown against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Nate Diaz slightly pushes Brown into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Diaz throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Diaz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Nate Diaz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Nate Diaz seems frustrated.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mike Brown pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mike Brown
The fighters are clinching.
Mike Brown pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mike Brown
Brown misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nate Diaz locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Mike Brown brings Nate Diaz down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Brown is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Mike Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) is cheering him!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Brown is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Diaz breaks the lock showing some skills...
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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.
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
Nate Diaz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Diaz steps backwards away from Mike Brown. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brown throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Nate Diaz
that forces Brown to try and defend better.
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nate Diaz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nate Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Brown
Nate Diaz pushes Mike Brown against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diaz jumps and tries to free his leg! Brown doesn't allow this but Nate Diaz is able to get half guard here.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Brown
Diaz sits over his knees and pushes away Brown's leg!
Nate Diaz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Mike Brown moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Brown
Nate Diaz tries to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to show some ground skills
Mike Brown put Diaz in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 5
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Diaz seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Nate Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mike Brown sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Diaz struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Diaz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Brown's jaw!
That brutal impact left Brown laid out on the mat! Nate Diaz's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Nate Diaz by KO (Punch) at 0:35 Round 5
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 16/26 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/16 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 649 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 15/29 (52%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/11 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/23 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 667 s
That hurts. Brown was winning this whole fight the whole way. Every step of the way. Then flash KO and his night is over. I donno if I like things like that, or not. I kinda do because its something flashy and unexpected, but at the same time, I never know how I feel. Did Diaz get lucky? Or was Brown just not good enough to finish Diaz, but Diaz was good enough to finish Brown. Unsure, but at least it was no decision. Diaz definitely won this fight.
Nate Diaz 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
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Mike Brown and Nate Diaz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brown moves forward looking for some action
Mike Brown shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Nate Diaz launches a few punches...
Mike Brown dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Nate Diaz gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Brown tries to take Nate Diaz down... Diaz stumbles backwards and Mike Brown launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Diaz's jaw!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Nate Diaz seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Nate Diaz
well done Diaz falls hard on the mat
Brown is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Nate Diaz 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.
Brown is standing while Diaz is on the ground on his back
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Diaz's guard.
Diaz didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Diaz now.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Diaz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 open guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 open guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Brown use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Diaz breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Inside leg kick from Diaz
that goes awry.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown tries a hook to the body
but Diaz manages to dodge it
Brown moves backwards and Nate Diaz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Hard blow to Diaz's mid-section, he seems hurt
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Brown struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Diaz's guard...
Mike Brown is in Diaz open guard now
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 open guard over Diaz
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown succeeds
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Brown gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Nate Diaz! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Nate Diaz doesn't defend himself!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Mike Brown work his BJJ game.
Mike Brown takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Nate Diaz shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Nate Diaz breaks that americana attempt!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mike Brown doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Stand up! This is what Brown's cornermen are shouting. Nate Diaz is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Diaz's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brown
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Nate Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Mike Brown.
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Round 2
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Diaz launches a stiff jab!
Brown ducks that one.
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
Nate Diaz and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mike Brown is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Quick hook by Nate Diaz
glances off Brown's arms.
Inside leg kick from Brown
that lands on Nate Diaz's leg.
Brutal combination from Nate Diaz!
Brown moves aside and dodges.
Nate Diaz and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nate Diaz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Brown's chin
Solid jabs from Mike Brown.
Nice punches.
Mike Brown fakes a punch and launches himself over Diaz!
Nice move by Brown who clinches and pushes Diaz against the cage
Nate Diaz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diaz and Mike Brown are cliched up against the cage. Diaz steps for a throw
Mike Brown is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Nate Diaz fakes some punches
Brown ties him up.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Nate Diaz 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 clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to show some ground skills
Diaz uses his strength to keep Diaz at a disadvantage
Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Nate Diaz to fight back!
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Brown won't allow him to take this position easily.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Nate Diaz in his guard.
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Brown
Mike Brown was tooling Nate Diaz for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Nate Diaz lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Diaz is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Diaz Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz struggles to free himself
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Diaz's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Diaz's eyes...
Diaz is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Diaz breaks the lock showing some skills...
Diaz is trying to counter now!
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Nate Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Nate Diaz efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz tries to stand up!
Brown doesn't allow him!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
Brown grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mike Brown
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Diaz
Brown moves on the ground
Mike Brown moves to side mount
Mike Brown is in side mount over Nate Diaz
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mike Brown looks to mount Nate Diaz...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Nate Diaz down and prevents his attempts to escape
Diaz misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown goes for an armbar!
Nate Diaz breaks the lock and pushes away Mike Brown, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. 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 Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz 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
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Brown
Nate Diaz pushes Mike Brown against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mike Brown struggles not allowing Nate Diaz improve his position.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown tries to close his guard around Diaz
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Brown
Diaz works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
Brown shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Brown
Diaz is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Nate Diaz aggressively and repeatedly punches Brown.
Good job by Brown blocking and slipping the blows.
Diaz misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Diaz is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Diaz!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Brown is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Nate Diaz catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Diaz.
Hard blow to Brown's mid-section, he seems hurt
Nate Diaz is in closed guard over Brown
Diaz tries to escape from closed guard...
Brown waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Nate Diaz! He is reversed and nor Mike Brown is on half guard!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Diaz's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz is cooling the fight on the ground
Mike Brown is in half guard over Diaz
Nate Diaz attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Brown and Diaz circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Nate Diaz
misses its target.
Diaz clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
Mike Brown and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Brown leads with a punch
Nate Diaz evades but whiffs with a counter.
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Mike Brown takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Diaz steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Diaz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brown sprawls and remains on his feet.
Nate Diaz attempts a sweep single...
Mike Brown was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Diaz's knee!
Brown steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shovel hook by Mike Brown
tags Diaz.
Diaz pushes Mike Brown and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Nate Diaz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Diaz 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 closed guard over Diaz
Brown is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Mike Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Diaz 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 Nate Diaz and moves to half guard
Mike Brown is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown looks to pass to mount...
Brown slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nate Diaz.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Diaz 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 4:05 in the 3 round
Brown is in rear mount over Diaz
Diaz 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 Diaz with one hook in
Diaz is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diaz is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Brown tries to use some of his tricky moves but Brown's is smart enough to counter him.
Brown is in rear mount over Diaz with one hook in
Diaz has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Nate Diaz uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Nate Diaz. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nate Diaz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Nate Diaz launches a body shot
Brown evades.
Poorly executed technique. Nate Diaz looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Nate Diaz!
Brown ducks under...
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Brown pushes Nate Diaz and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Brown is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Nate Diaz fakes a punch and launches himself over Brown!
Nice move by Diaz who clinches and pushes Brown against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Nate Diaz slightly pushes Brown into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Diaz throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Diaz jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Nate Diaz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Diaz struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Nate Diaz seems frustrated.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mike Brown pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mike Brown
The fighters are clinching.
Mike Brown pushes away Diaz trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diaz doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mike Brown
Brown misses a step and Nate Diaz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nate Diaz locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Mike Brown brings Nate Diaz down to the ground and pulls his head out.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Diaz
Brown is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Mike Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scottrade Center (St. Louis, MO) is cheering him!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Nate Diaz
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz 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 Nate Diaz
Brown is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Nate Diaz
Mike Brown throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Diaz breaks the lock showing some skills...
Diaz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nate Diaz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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.
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Diaz stops that one with his ribs!
Nate Diaz throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Diaz steps backwards away from Mike Brown. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brown throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Nate Diaz
that forces Brown to try and defend better.
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Nate Diaz's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nate Diaz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Nate Diaz is in open guard over Brown
Nate Diaz pushes Mike Brown against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Diaz jumps and tries to free his leg! Brown doesn't allow this but Nate Diaz is able to get half guard here.
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Brown
Diaz sits over his knees and pushes away Brown's leg!
Nate Diaz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Diaz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Nate Diaz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Diaz in his guard...
Mike Brown moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Nate Diaz is in half guard over Brown
Nate Diaz tries to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Nate Diaz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Nate Diaz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to show some ground skills
Mike Brown put Diaz in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta 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 5
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Diaz seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Nate Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown!
Mike Brown sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Diaz struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Diaz is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Brown's jaw!
That brutal impact left Brown laid out on the mat! Nate Diaz's corner pours in to congratulate him!
Winner is Nate Diaz by KO (Punch) at 0:35 Round 5
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 16/26 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/16 (100%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 649 s
Statistics: Nate Diaz
Punches 15/29 (52%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/11 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/23 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 667 s
That hurts. Brown was winning this whole fight the whole way. Every step of the way. Then flash KO and his night is over. I donno if I like things like that, or not. I kinda do because its something flashy and unexpected, but at the same time, I never know how I feel. Did Diaz get lucky? Or was Brown just not good enough to finish Diaz, but Diaz was good enough to finish Brown. Unsure, but at least it was no decision. Diaz definitely won this fight.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!