Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2015 14:19:39 GMT -5
Gray Maynard glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Mike Brown raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mike Brown and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Superb haymaker by Maynard
Brown manages to move aside
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maynard stops that one with his ribs!
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brown is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Mike Brown looks to pass to mount...
Maynard creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maynard moves back and takes a deep breath.
Brown wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brown launches a few hard punches to Gray Maynard's ribs!
Gray Maynard's ribs shows the damage! Mike Brown is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brown pushes off of Gray Maynard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Maynard stumbles backwards but Mike Brown chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Maynard's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gray Maynard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Maynard catches an ankle and Brown is tripped to the mat!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Maynard is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard 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.
Maynard misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 3:00 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brown's ribs.
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
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 Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
Brown's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Mike Brown fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Maynard's face!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Brown doesn't allow him!
Brown is in rear mount over Maynard
Maynard has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Maynard
Brown sits over his knees and pushes away Maynard's leg!
Mike Brown is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Maynard won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maynard tries to show some ground skills
Brown uses his strength to keep Brown at a disadvantage
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Gray Maynard takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maynard is holding Mike Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Brown's head!
This is bad! Maynard is just pounding on Mike Brown's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Brown has a small cut in his Mouth
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Brown has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mike Brown attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Gray Maynard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Maynard tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Mike Brown
Maynard tries to open up Mike Brown's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Brown in the side of the head
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Mike Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Brown measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Gray Maynard 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.
John McCarthy 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.
Maynard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maynard moves forward and holds Brown
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brown's jaw!
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gray Maynard embrace and tries to move away...
Gray Maynard pushes Brown forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard shoots and grab one of Mike Brown's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Brown lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Gray Maynard pushes Mike Brown against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Maynard jumps and tries to free his leg! Brown doesn't allow this but Gray Maynard is able to get half guard here.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Brown
Gray Maynard aggressively and repeatedly punches Brown.
Good job by Brown blocking and slipping the blows.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brown measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maynard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Gray Maynard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Brown's face!
Brown has a small cut in his Left eye
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Gray Maynard tries to pass to half guard...
Mike Brown can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maynard looks to work from half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Brown
Good looking punches from Gray Maynard on the ground
deflected by Brown.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Gray Maynard moves to better his position on the ground...
Gray Maynard wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
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 Gray Maynard
Maynard works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maynard's being punished here!
Maynard's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Mike Brown sits high on Gray Maynard's chest and pulls his leg underneath Maynard's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Maynard's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Maynard's eyes...
Maynard struggles to free himself
Maynard 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Gray Maynard looks to posture up and open Mike Brown's guard...
Gray Maynard forces Mike Brown to open his guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Maynard is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Maynard launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Brown's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Brown time to recover. Mike Brown seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Maynard launches a stiff jab!
Brown ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Brown
that lands on Maynard's face like a cannon ball!
Maynard is holding Mike Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brown Hyper-extended his left arm
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Gray Maynard looks to pass to mount...
Brown creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Maynard's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is opening up on Brown and raining down combinations!
Brown's corner looks worried!
Brown has a small cut in his Left cheek
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Maynard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Brown with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Gray Maynard catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maynard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Mike Brown is a bloody mess!
Maynard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gray Maynard fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to close the guard.
Brown put Gray Maynard in closed guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Mike Brown continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Brown's head!
The punches go wide.
Maynard misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Maynard 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 full mount over Gray Maynard
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 Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to escape from the full mount...
Mike Brown is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
You can see Brown's blood making stains in the mat.
Mike Brown looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard 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 full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Gray Maynard
Brown catch Gray Maynard's left arm and tries a kimura
Gray Maynard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Gray Maynard 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 Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard 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 full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard 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.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Gray Maynard 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 4:15 in the 3 round
Brown is in rear mount over Maynard
Mike Brown continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard 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 Maynard with one hook in
Mike Brown is a bloody mess!
Maynard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Maynard is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Brown is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Brown doesn't stop bleeding.
Gray Maynard 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!
Brown has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maynard.
Nicely done! Brown now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Brown is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Maynard is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Maynard holds Mike Brown's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Not a desiderable position that Brown is in now. Gray Maynard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mike Brown
Solid shots!
Brown's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Right cheek
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Maynard, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Brown's face.
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Round 4
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Mike Brown goes with a looping right hand while Gray Maynard jumps back and jabs
Maynard seems staggered and Mike Brown runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mike Brown fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Gray Maynard! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
You can see Brown's blood making stains in the mat.
Mike Brown has found an opening in the defense of Maynard, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Maynard is wobbling!
Mike Brown's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulverizing punch to Brown's head!
Brown slips the punch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Brown doesn't stop bleeding.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and launches himself over Mike Brown
Brown counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Mike Brown continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gray Maynard has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Brown is wobbling!
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Brown takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Maynard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Brown moves backwards and circles around Gray Maynard.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Big mistake from Gray Maynard! Brown tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Brown is unable to lock that and Maynard breaks the lock
Brown has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Brown doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Maynard stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Mike Brown is coming in again!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is a bloody mess!
Gray Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mike Brown jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Maynard is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Brown doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mike Brown doesn't let Gray Maynard get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Maynard takes a break to breathe while holding Mike Brown.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Gray Maynard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Brown wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Mike Brown
puts Maynard in a world of hurt!
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brown moves backwards and Gray Maynard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Maynard launches a kick
but Mike Brown avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Right eye
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Brown!
Maynard stumbles backwards after that one!
John McCarthy is asking Maynard to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Maynard.
Winner is Mike Brown by TKO (Front kick) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 17/27 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 27/58 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 40/49 (82%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/14 (71%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 629 s
These two are very evenly matched. A solid fight. I enjoyed it. Brown (terrible tattoo ) came on strong at the end, strong-style to get the legit-win, legit-KO style, legitly.
Mike Brown raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mike Brown and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Superb haymaker by Maynard
Brown manages to move aside
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown launches a hook to the body
Bang! Maynard stops that one with his ribs!
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Brown is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Mike Brown looks to pass to mount...
Maynard creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Maynard decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Maynard moves back and takes a deep breath.
Brown wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Brown launches a few hard punches to Gray Maynard's ribs!
Gray Maynard's ribs shows the damage! Mike Brown is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brown pushes off of Gray Maynard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Maynard stumbles backwards but Mike Brown chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Maynard's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gray Maynard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Maynard catches an ankle and Brown is tripped to the mat!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Maynard is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard 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.
Maynard misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
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 3:00 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Brown's ribs.
Crushing shot to Brown's body! He's holding his side
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
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 Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
Brown's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Mike Brown fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Maynard's face!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Brown doesn't allow him!
Brown is in rear mount over Maynard
Maynard has Brown controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Maynard
Brown sits over his knees and pushes away Maynard's leg!
Mike Brown is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Maynard won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Maynard tries to show some ground skills
Brown uses his strength to keep Brown at a disadvantage
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Gray Maynard takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Maynard is holding Mike Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Brown's head!
This is bad! Maynard is just pounding on Mike Brown's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Brown has a small cut in his Mouth
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Brown has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mike Brown attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Gray Maynard keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Maynard tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Mike Brown
Maynard tries to open up Mike Brown's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Brown in the side of the head
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Mike Brown gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Brown measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Gray Maynard 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.
John McCarthy 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.
Maynard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maynard moves forward and holds Brown
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Brown's jaw!
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gray Maynard embrace and tries to move away...
Gray Maynard pushes Brown forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard shoots and grab one of Mike Brown's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Brown lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Gray Maynard pushes Mike Brown against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Maynard jumps and tries to free his leg! Brown doesn't allow this but Gray Maynard is able to get half guard here.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Brown
Gray Maynard aggressively and repeatedly punches Brown.
Good job by Brown blocking and slipping the blows.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brown measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maynard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Gray Maynard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Brown's face!
Brown has a small cut in his Left eye
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Gray Maynard tries to pass to half guard...
Mike Brown can't prevent his opponent from passing. Maynard looks to work from half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Brown
Good looking punches from Gray Maynard on the ground
deflected by Brown.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Gray Maynard moves to better his position on the ground...
Gray Maynard wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
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 Gray Maynard
Maynard works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maynard's being punished here!
Maynard's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Mike Brown sits high on Gray Maynard's chest and pulls his leg underneath Maynard's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Maynard's Right cheek is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Maynard's eyes...
Maynard struggles to free himself
Maynard 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.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Gray Maynard looks to posture up and open Mike Brown's guard...
Gray Maynard forces Mike Brown to open his guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Maynard is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Maynard launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Brown's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Brown time to recover. Mike Brown seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Maynard launches a stiff jab!
Brown ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Superb haymaker by Brown
that lands on Maynard's face like a cannon ball!
Maynard is holding Mike Brown's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brown Hyper-extended his left arm
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Gray Maynard looks to pass to mount...
Brown creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Maynard's Nose is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Brown looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Brown.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is opening up on Brown and raining down combinations!
Brown's corner looks worried!
Brown has a small cut in his Left cheek
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Maynard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Brown with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Gray Maynard catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maynard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Mike Brown is a bloody mess!
Maynard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gray Maynard fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to close the guard.
Brown put Gray Maynard in closed guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Brown
Mike Brown continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Brown's head!
The punches go wide.
Maynard misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Maynard 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 full mount over Gray Maynard
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 Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to escape from the full mount...
Mike Brown is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Mike Brown is in side mount over Gray Maynard
You can see Brown's blood making stains in the mat.
Mike Brown looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Mike Brown slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard 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 full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Gray Maynard
Brown catch Gray Maynard's left arm and tries a kimura
Gray Maynard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Gray Maynard 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 Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Brown's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Brown tries to cover his face,
Mike Brown is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard 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 full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard 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.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Gray Maynard 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 4:15 in the 3 round
Brown is in rear mount over Maynard
Mike Brown continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard 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 Maynard with one hook in
Mike Brown is a bloody mess!
Maynard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Maynard is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Brown is in rear mount over Maynard with one hook in
Brown doesn't stop bleeding.
Gray Maynard 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!
Brown has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Maynard.
Nicely done! Brown now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Brown is in rear mount over Maynard with two hooks in
Maynard is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Maynard holds Mike Brown's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Mike Brown
Not a desiderable position that Brown is in now. Gray Maynard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mike Brown
Solid shots!
Brown's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Right cheek
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Maynard, who walks calmly to his corner.
The cutman is working on Brown's face.
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Round 4
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Mike Brown goes with a looping right hand while Gray Maynard jumps back and jabs
Maynard seems staggered and Mike Brown runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mike Brown fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Gray Maynard! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
You can see Brown's blood making stains in the mat.
Mike Brown has found an opening in the defense of Maynard, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Maynard is wobbling!
Mike Brown's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulverizing punch to Brown's head!
Brown slips the punch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Brown doesn't stop bleeding.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and launches himself over Mike Brown
Brown counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Mike Brown continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gray Maynard has found an opening in the defense of Brown, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Brown is wobbling!
Brown decides to launch some tentative punches
Mike Brown takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Maynard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Brown moves backwards and circles around Gray Maynard.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Big mistake from Gray Maynard! Brown tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Brown is unable to lock that and Maynard breaks the lock
Brown has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Brown doesn't stop bleeding.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Maynard stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Mike Brown is coming in again!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is a bloody mess!
Gray Maynard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mike Brown jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Maynard is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Brown doesn't stop bleeding.
Maynard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mike Brown doesn't let Gray Maynard get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Maynard takes a break to breathe while holding Mike Brown.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Gray Maynard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Brown wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Mike Brown
puts Maynard in a world of hurt!
Gray Maynard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brown moves backwards and Gray Maynard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Maynard launches a kick
but Mike Brown avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Right eye
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Brown!
Maynard stumbles backwards after that one!
John McCarthy is asking Maynard to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Maynard.
Winner is Mike Brown by TKO (Front kick) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 17/27 (63%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 27/58 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 40/49 (82%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/14 (71%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 629 s
These two are very evenly matched. A solid fight. I enjoyed it. Brown (terrible tattoo ) came on strong at the end, strong-style to get the legit-win, legit-KO style, legitly.