Post by The Sandmen on Dec 20, 2013 14:52:19 GMT -5
Takanori Gomi raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Mike Brown glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Takanori Gomi tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Takanori Gomi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Takanori Gomi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Takanori Gomi seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Mike Brown!
That one almost breaks Gomi's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
0:55 Round 1 and Brown is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brown cartwheels towards Gomi!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Takanori Gomi.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Mike Brown looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Takanori Gomi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
As the fight continues it seems that Mike Brown is taking the best of the fight.
Mike Brown pushes Takanori Gomi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Takanori Gomi struggles not allowing Mike Brown improve his position.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 Gomi
Gomi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gomi tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Mike Brown uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown breaks the closed guard of Takanori Gomi and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Mike Brown is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Takanori Gomi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Brown wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gomi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Takanori Gomi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Mike Brown's ribs!
Mike Brown's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi 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.
Gomi misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown circles out and slips free of Takanori Gomi's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mike Brown's punches
Gomi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
Mike Brown tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown circles out and slips free of Takanori Gomi's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gomi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gomi is clinching with Brown.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brown's jaw!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brown struggles and launches a few punches to Gomi's head
Nothing from this... Mike Brown seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Those punches are hitting! Brown covers his head!
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Takanori Gomi embrace and tries to move away...
Takanori Gomi pushes Brown forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown pushes away Gomi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gomi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mike Brown
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Mike Brown! Gomi tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Gomi is unable to lock that and Brown breaks the lock
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mike Brown shoots and grab Takanori Gomi's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Brown scoop up Takanori Gomi's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Gomi to the mat
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brown looks to work from half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Stand up! This is what Gomi's cornermen are shouting. Mike Brown is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Brown tries to open up Gomi with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Gomi blocks a few elbows and now Mike Brown will have to look for another option here.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gomi is covering himself! Brown tries to force the situation and Gomi clumsily gives his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gomi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brown
Mike Brown slides his arm under Takanori Gomi's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Takanori Gomi pushes up and slides Mike Brown's arm over his chin.
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
Mike Brown tries to get his arm under Takanori Gomi's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Takanori Gomi's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Takanori Gomi easily defends the attempt.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Brown is unable to move under Gomi control.
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
Brown sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mike Brown isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gomi locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Mike Brown unil he can pull his arm free! Brown lost his dominant position.
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Brown ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
Brown is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Mike Brown for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Gomi time to recover... 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Brown's ribs.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Brown showing excellent timing, blasts Takanori Gomi with a right hand.
Great hook by Mike Brown! Takanori Gomi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi kicks his legs trying to keep Mike Brown away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi kicks his legs trying to keep Mike Brown away.
Mike Brown takes a kick to the body.
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi kicks his legs trying to keep Mike Brown away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Gomi's guard.
Gomi didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Gomi now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gomi measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Mike Brown pushes Takanori Gomi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brown jumps and tries to free his leg! Gomi doesn't allow this but Mike Brown is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Brown tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gomi from the side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brown's ribs.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Takanori Gomi moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Takanori Gomi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown won't budge, forcing Gomi to pull guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Gomi
Brown is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Mike Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Brown
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Takanori Gomi can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gomi spins out, but Mike Brown was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gomi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Gomi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Gomi is standing while Brown is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi steps back and allows Brown to get back to his feet.
Brown climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Gomi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Brown
Gomi gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Mike Brown! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Mike Brown doesn't defend himself!
Brown has a small cut in his Nose
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Brown
Gomi tries to open up Brown with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Brown is trying to block them with his hands...
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Brown
Brown is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brown tries to close his guard around Gomi
He succeeds!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Brown
Stand up! This is what Gomi's cornermen are shouting. Mike Brown is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Gomi is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi fires a barrage of punches at Brown's head!
This is bad! Gomi is just pounding on Mike Brown's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Brown uses his forearms to block the impact!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Brown
Takanori Gomi aggressively and repeatedly punches Brown.
Good job by Brown blocking and slipping the blows.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Brown
Gomi is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Takanori Gomi!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi 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.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Takanori Gomi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown rolls Takanori Gomi to his stomach and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Gomi is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Gomi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Brown with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Takanori Gomi throws a looping right hand...
Brown moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Mike Brown launches a body shot
Gomi dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Brown has a small cut in his Forehead
Brown throws a lazy kick
Gomi blocks and keeps his distance.
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Brown takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brown and Gomi circle around the center of the cage.
Takanori Gomi tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mike Brown!
Gomi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Takanori Gomi is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gomi throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Mike Brown fakes a punch and launches himself over Gomi!
Nice move by Brown who clinches and pushes Gomi against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
Mike Brown dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Gomi misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gomi blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Takanori Gomi's cheek! Gomi stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Gomi's guard.
Gomi didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Gomi now.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Brown tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Gomi is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brown moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Brown tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Gomi is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mike Brown looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Mike Brown throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gomi struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Gomi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Gomi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Brown is locking that Armbar...
Gomi breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to stand up!
Brown doesn't allow him!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown rolls him over and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
Mike Brown isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gomi struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Mike Brown appears to be unbreakable
Brown is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Brown is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Herb Dean breaks Mike Brown's lock! This is over! Gomi didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Mike Brown by Submission (Armbar) at 4:15 Round 3
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 23/51 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 496 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Gomi was insanely ineffective at stand-up. Brown was not. And Brown was able to turn this around from an even feud into a one-sided Browner fest. Gomi needs to land the stand up, man.
Mike Brown glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Takanori Gomi tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Takanori Gomi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Takanori Gomi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Takanori Gomi seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Mike Brown!
That one almost breaks Gomi's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Takanori Gomi's Chin
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
0:55 Round 1 and Brown is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Brown cartwheels towards Gomi!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Takanori Gomi.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Mike Brown looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Takanori Gomi takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
As the fight continues it seems that Mike Brown is taking the best of the fight.
Mike Brown pushes Takanori Gomi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Takanori Gomi struggles not allowing Mike Brown improve his position.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 Gomi
Gomi is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gomi tries to close his guard around Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Mike Brown uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown tries to better his position on the ground...
Brown breaks the closed guard of Takanori Gomi and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Mike Brown is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Takanori Gomi leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Brown wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Gomi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Takanori Gomi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Mike Brown's ribs!
Mike Brown's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Takanori Gomi 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.
Gomi misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown circles out and slips free of Takanori Gomi's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mike Brown's punches
Gomi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
Mike Brown tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Brown circles out and slips free of Takanori Gomi's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gomi tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gomi is clinching with Brown.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brown's jaw!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brown struggles and launches a few punches to Gomi's head
Nothing from this... Mike Brown seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Gomi struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Those punches are hitting! Brown covers his head!
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Takanori Gomi embrace and tries to move away...
Takanori Gomi pushes Brown forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mike Brown pushes away Gomi trying to keep the fight at striking range
Gomi doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Mike Brown
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big mistake from Mike Brown! Gomi tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Gomi is unable to lock that and Brown breaks the lock
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mike Brown shoots and grab Takanori Gomi's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Brown scoop up Takanori Gomi's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Gomi to the mat
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brown looks to work from half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Stand up! This is what Gomi's cornermen are shouting. Mike Brown is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Brown tries to open up Gomi with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Gomi blocks a few elbows and now Mike Brown will have to look for another option here.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gomi is covering himself! Brown tries to force the situation and Gomi clumsily gives his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gomi's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brown
Mike Brown slides his arm under Takanori Gomi's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Takanori Gomi pushes up and slides Mike Brown's arm over his chin.
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
Mike Brown tries to get his arm under Takanori Gomi's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Takanori Gomi's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Takanori Gomi easily defends the attempt.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Brown is unable to move under Gomi control.
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
Brown sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mike Brown isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gomi locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Mike Brown unil he can pull his arm free! Brown lost his dominant position.
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Brown ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
Brown is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Mike Brown for headbutt.
Herb Dean allows Gomi time to recover... 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Brown's ribs.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Brown showing excellent timing, blasts Takanori Gomi with a right hand.
Great hook by Mike Brown! Takanori Gomi is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi kicks his legs trying to keep Mike Brown away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi kicks his legs trying to keep Mike Brown away.
Mike Brown takes a kick to the body.
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi kicks his legs trying to keep Mike Brown away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Gomi's guard.
Gomi didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Gomi now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Gomi measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Mike Brown pushes Takanori Gomi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Brown jumps and tries to free his leg! Gomi doesn't allow this but Mike Brown is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Brown tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Gomi from the side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brown's ribs.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Brown's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Brown's side.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Gomi 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.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Takanori Gomi moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Takanori Gomi tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown won't budge, forcing Gomi to pull guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Gomi
Brown is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Mike Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Brown
Takanori Gomi wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Takanori Gomi can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gomi spins out, but Mike Brown was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gomi is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Gomi climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Gomi is standing while Brown is on the ground on his back
Takanori Gomi steps back and allows Brown to get back to his feet.
Brown climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Gomi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Brown
Gomi gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Mike Brown! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Mike Brown doesn't defend himself!
Brown has a small cut in his Nose
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Brown
Gomi tries to open up Brown with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Brown is trying to block them with his hands...
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Brown
Brown is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brown tries to close his guard around Gomi
He succeeds!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Brown
Stand up! This is what Gomi's cornermen are shouting. Mike Brown is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Gomi is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Takanori Gomi uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gomi fires a barrage of punches at Brown's head!
This is bad! Gomi is just pounding on Mike Brown's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Brown uses his forearms to block the impact!
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Brown
Takanori Gomi aggressively and repeatedly punches Brown.
Good job by Brown blocking and slipping the blows.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Brown
Gomi is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Takanori Gomi!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi 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.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mike Brown controls the situation despite Takanori Gomi efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Mike Brown rolls Takanori Gomi to his stomach and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Gomi is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Gomi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Brown with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Takanori Gomi throws a looping right hand...
Brown moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Mike Brown launches a body shot
Gomi dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Brown has a small cut in his Forehead
Brown throws a lazy kick
Gomi blocks and keeps his distance.
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Brown takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brown and Gomi circle around the center of the cage.
Takanori Gomi tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mike Brown!
Gomi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Takanori Gomi is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gomi throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Mike Brown fakes a punch and launches himself over Gomi!
Nice move by Brown who clinches and pushes Gomi against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
Mike Brown dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Gomi misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mike Brown launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gomi blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Takanori Gomi's cheek! Gomi stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Brown is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Gomi's guard.
Gomi didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Gomi now.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Brown tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Takanori Gomi can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Gomi is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brown moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Gomi
Brown tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Takanori Gomi
Not a desiderable position that Gomi is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mike Brown looks to mount Takanori Gomi...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Mike Brown throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Gomi struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Gomi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Gomi's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Brown is locking that Armbar...
Gomi breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi tries to stand up!
Brown doesn't allow him!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Mike Brown rolls him over and takes his back!
Brown is in rear mount over Gomi
Mike Brown isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gomi struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Mike Brown appears to be unbreakable
Brown is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Brown is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Gomi's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Herb Dean breaks Mike Brown's lock! This is over! Gomi didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Mike Brown by Submission (Armbar) at 4:15 Round 3
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/16 (38%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 23/51 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 496 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/5 (40%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 446 s
Gomi was insanely ineffective at stand-up. Brown was not. And Brown was able to turn this around from an even feud into a one-sided Browner fest. Gomi needs to land the stand up, man.
Who says former WEC Champions are shit? Fuckin' love it! 
fucking liar. lol
