Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2013 17:58:54 GMT -5
Jamie Varner looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Mike Brown is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Varner and Brown move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Varner
He succeeds!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Varner throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mike Brown
Blocked by Brown.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Varner is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown sits high on Jamie Varner's chest and pulls his leg underneath Varner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Varner tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mike Brown and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Brown and it cost him top position.
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Jamie Varner tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Jamie Varner efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner 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.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown catch Jamie Varner's right arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Jamie Varner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Varner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Varner breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Brown takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Varner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mike Brown's punches
Varner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
Jamie Varner 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
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Brown
Varner moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Varner tries to cover his face,
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to close the guard.
Brown put Jamie Varner in closed guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Varner is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Varner's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Nose
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown catch Jamie Varner's left arm and tries a kimura
Jamie Varner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Brown misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brown's ribs.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jamie Varner's arm and tries an armbar!
Varner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Varner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mike Brown.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to show some ground skills
Mike Brown put Varner in half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Brown
Jamie Varner tries to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Jamie Varner passes momentarily but Mike Brown sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Varner
He succeeds!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Varner is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown catch Jamie Varner's right arm and tries a kimura
Jamie Varner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner 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 Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Not a desiderable position that Varner is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brown goes for an armbar!
Jamie Varner breaks the lock and pushes away Mike Brown, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mike Brown. 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.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mike Brown launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Varner's knee!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Varner
Brown is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Mike Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner 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.
Varner misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown tries to pass Jamie Varner's guard...
Mike Brown manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Varner is covering himself! Brown tries to force the situation and Varner clumsily gives his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Varner
Varner 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 Varner with one hook in
Varner 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 Varner with one hook in
Mike Brown slides his arm under Jamie Varner's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Varner struggles to free himself
Jamie Varner pushes up and slides Mike Brown's arm over his chin.
Brown is in rear mount over Varner with one hook in
Jamie Varner is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Varner has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jamie Varner uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jamie Varner. 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jamie Varner just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Brown quickly defends.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Chin
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is opening up on Varner and raining down combinations!
Varner's corner looks worried!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Mike Brown and Varner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Brown is holding Jamie Varner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Jamie Varner manages to switch to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Brown leans back...
He clobbers Jamie Varner's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Forehead
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jamie Varner attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Mike Brown pushes Varner's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brown who is in full mount! Varner is in trouble now!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Varner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Varner is trying to counter now!
Jamie Varner 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 Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brown goes for an armbar!
Jamie Varner breaks the lock and pushes away Mike Brown, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mike Brown. 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Mike Brown takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Brown wants nothing of that and pushes Varner.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown swings...
hard impact to Varner's face!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Nose
Jamie Varner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown won't budge, forcing Varner to pull guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Varner
Brown tries to escape from closed guard...
Brown struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Mike Brown, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jamie Varner.
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Round 3
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Varner launches a stiff jab!
Brown ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown tries a hook to the body
but Varner manages to dodge it
Not a desiderable position that Varner is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Brown wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Brown moves forward and holds Varner
The fighters are clinching.
Jamie Varner's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jamie Varner slightly pushes Brown into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jamie Varner's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brown throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Jamie Varner moves forward and launches a low kick.
Brown blocks that.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mike Brown is opening up on Varner and raining down combinations!
Varner's corner looks worried!
Jamie Varner is a bloody mess!
Jamie Varner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mike Brown circles around Varner
Brown grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mike Brown
Mike Brown is in open guard over Varner
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Jamie Varner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brown looks to work from half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner is a bloody mess!
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Mike Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of Varner's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Varner 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.
Varner misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Mike Brown takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jamie Varner shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jamie Varner breaks that americana attempt!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Jamie Varner who tries a hammer punch to Brown's ribs.
Brown blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown tries to open Varner's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mike Brown. Varner is unable to cover himself now!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown launches a barrage of elbows over Varner's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Varner doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown sits high on Jamie Varner's chest and pulls his leg underneath Varner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Varner tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mike Brown and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Brown and it cost him top position.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Jamie Varner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jamie Varner. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Jamie Varner's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Varner pushes Mike Brown and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown grapple with Jamie Varner and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown aggressively and repeatedly punches Varner.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to show some ground skills
Jamie Varner put Brown in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Good looking punches from Mike Brown on the ground
They could take their toll on Varner.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Varner tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Varner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jamie Varner.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mike Brown just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Varner may be in trouble!
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Mike Brown fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Varner's chin
Varner's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
Varner goes down.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Varner
Brown moves on the ground
Mike Brown moves to side mount
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to show some ground skills
Brown uses his strength to keep Brown at a disadvantage
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner is a bloody mess!
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown rolls Jamie Varner to his stomach and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Varner
Mike Brown slides his arm under Jamie Varner's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Jamie Varner's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Mike Brown by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:54 Round 4
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 654 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 24/30 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/27 (78%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 654 s
Despite having the second-douchiest chest tattoo in MMA (second only to Brock's chest-phallus) Brown knows how to do his job and kick the crap out of people in the process.
Mike Brown is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Varner and Brown move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Varner
He succeeds!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Varner throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mike Brown
Blocked by Brown.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Varner is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown sits high on Jamie Varner's chest and pulls his leg underneath Varner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Varner tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mike Brown and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Brown and it cost him top position.
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Jamie Varner tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Jamie Varner efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Varner 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.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brown catch Jamie Varner's right arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
Jamie Varner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Varner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Varner breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Brown takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Varner looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mike Brown's punches
Varner is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
Jamie Varner 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
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Brown
Varner moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Varner tries to cover his face,
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to close the guard.
Brown put Jamie Varner in closed guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Varner is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Varner's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Nose
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown catch Jamie Varner's left arm and tries a kimura
Jamie Varner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Brown misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brown's ribs.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jamie Varner's arm and tries an armbar!
Varner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Varner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mike Brown.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to show some ground skills
Mike Brown put Varner in half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Brown
Jamie Varner tries to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Jamie Varner passes momentarily but Mike Brown sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Varner
He succeeds!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Varner is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown catch Jamie Varner's right arm and tries a kimura
Jamie Varner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner 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 Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Not a desiderable position that Varner is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brown goes for an armbar!
Jamie Varner breaks the lock and pushes away Mike Brown, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mike Brown. 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.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mike Brown launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Varner's knee!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Varner
Brown is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Mike Brown uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner 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.
Varner misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown tries to pass Jamie Varner's guard...
Mike Brown manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Varner is covering himself! Brown tries to force the situation and Varner clumsily gives his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Varner
Varner 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 Varner with one hook in
Varner 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 Varner with one hook in
Mike Brown slides his arm under Jamie Varner's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Varner struggles to free himself
Jamie Varner pushes up and slides Mike Brown's arm over his chin.
Brown is in rear mount over Varner with one hook in
Jamie Varner is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Varner has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Jamie Varner uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jamie Varner. 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.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jamie Varner just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Brown quickly defends.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Chin
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is opening up on Varner and raining down combinations!
Varner's corner looks worried!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Mike Brown and Varner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Brown is holding Jamie Varner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Jamie Varner manages to switch to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Brown leans back...
He clobbers Jamie Varner's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Forehead
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jamie Varner attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Mike Brown pushes Varner's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brown who is in full mount! Varner is in trouble now!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Varner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Varner is trying to counter now!
Jamie Varner 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 Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brown goes for an armbar!
Jamie Varner breaks the lock and pushes away Mike Brown, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Mike Brown. 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Mike Brown takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Brown wants nothing of that and pushes Varner.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown swings...
hard impact to Varner's face!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Nose
Jamie Varner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown won't budge, forcing Varner to pull guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Varner
Brown tries to escape from closed guard...
Brown struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Mike Brown, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jamie Varner.
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Round 3
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Varner launches a stiff jab!
Brown ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown tries a hook to the body
but Varner manages to dodge it
Not a desiderable position that Varner is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Brown wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Brown moves forward and holds Varner
The fighters are clinching.
Jamie Varner's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jamie Varner slightly pushes Brown into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jamie Varner's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brown throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Jamie Varner moves forward and launches a low kick.
Brown blocks that.
Brown tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mike Brown is opening up on Varner and raining down combinations!
Varner's corner looks worried!
Jamie Varner is a bloody mess!
Jamie Varner fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mike Brown circles around Varner
Brown grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Mike Brown
Mike Brown is in open guard over Varner
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Jamie Varner can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brown looks to work from half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner is a bloody mess!
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Mike Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of Varner's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Varner 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.
Varner misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Mike Brown takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jamie Varner shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jamie Varner breaks that americana attempt!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Deep breaths from Jamie Varner who tries a hammer punch to Brown's ribs.
Brown blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown tries to open Varner's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Mike Brown. Varner is unable to cover himself now!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown launches a barrage of elbows over Varner's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Varner doesn't fight back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown sits high on Jamie Varner's chest and pulls his leg underneath Varner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Varner tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mike Brown and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Brown and it cost him top position.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Brown
Jamie Varner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jamie Varner. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Jamie Varner's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Varner pushes Mike Brown and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown grapple with Jamie Varner and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown aggressively and repeatedly punches Varner.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to show some ground skills
Jamie Varner put Brown in half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Good looking punches from Mike Brown on the ground
They could take their toll on Varner.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Varner
Varner tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Varner's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Jamie Varner.
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Round 4
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mike Brown just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Varner may be in trouble!
You can see Varner's blood making stains in the mat.
Mike Brown fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Varner's chin
Varner's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
Varner goes down.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Varner
Brown moves on the ground
Mike Brown moves to side mount
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Varner tries to show some ground skills
Brown uses his strength to keep Brown at a disadvantage
Mike Brown is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Mike Brown looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Brown doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner is a bloody mess!
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown rolls Jamie Varner to his stomach and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Varner
Mike Brown slides his arm under Jamie Varner's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Jamie Varner's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Mike Brown by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 1:54 Round 4
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 6/12 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 654 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 24/30 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/27 (78%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 654 s
Despite having the second-douchiest chest tattoo in MMA (second only to Brock's chest-phallus) Brown knows how to do his job and kick the crap out of people in the process.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!