Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2017 16:39:32 GMT -5
Mike Brown looks very relaxed.
Miguel Torres raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Mike Brown and Miguel Torres touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Brown is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brown tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Brown blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Mike Brown pushes Torres's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brown who is in full mount! Torres is in trouble now!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
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 Miguel Torres
Torres 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Brown fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres hold his own hand and breaks Brown's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mike Brown.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Mike Brown manages to switch to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Brown pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Brown succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brown looks to work from half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Brown tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres tries a middle kick
Mike Brown blocks and steps away.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Brown fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Mike Brown slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mike Brown slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Brown to try something else.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Brown launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Solid low kick from Mike Brown.
Torres deflects it.
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres launches a few weak punches
Brown blocks them effectively.
Torres misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown succeeds
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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 Miguel Torres
Torres is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Brown's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Brown.
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Round 2
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Torres fires low kicks
punishing Brown's legs repeatedly.
A bad move from Mike Brown
almost puts his head in the path of Torres's kick.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Stand up! This is what Brown's cornermen are shouting. Miguel Torres is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown looks to be in very good shape.
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown is in closed guard... Torres 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 Torres
Brown is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brown struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brown struggles and frees his leg!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Miguel Torres pushes Brown's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Brown wraps his legs while he holds Miguel Torres's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown tries an armbar from the bottom!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Brown won't allow him to take this position easily.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Brown won't allow him to take this position easily.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mike Brown is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Brown leads with a punch
Miguel Torres evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Nice low kick from Brown
but Miguel Torres stops it.
Torres is holding Mike Brown's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown shows great balance while pushing away Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres steps forward and fires a high kick!
Brown blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Miguel Torres steps forward and fires a high kick!
Brown blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Torres misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mike Brown!
Torres is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Torres steps backwards away from Mike Brown. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Torres studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Torres goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Brilliant combination from Mike Brown
that forces Torres to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Torres is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miguel Torres leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Torres shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Miguel Torres seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
Mike Brown dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Torres steps forward
Mike Brown catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Mike Brown struggles a bit before breaking Torres's attemp of grappling
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Mike Brown jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Mike Brown runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A bad move from Mike Brown
allows Torres to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Brown struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres launches a body shot
Brown evades.
Torres is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Miguel Torres any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Brown quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Torres's eyes...
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
That Triangle to Armbar from Mike Brown appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Miguel Torres slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Brown and Torres circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Mike Brown
that forces Torres to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Mike Brown tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Torres wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Torres moves forward and holds Brown
The fighters are clinching.
Brown is launching some bone breaking punches to Torres's ribs while in the clinch.
Torres blocks.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Torres takes a break to breathe while holding Mike Brown.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Miguel Torres embrace and tries to move away...
Miguel Torres pushes Brown forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mike Brown embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Torres who put distance between them
Brown launches a furious low kick!
Miguel Torres blocks
Mike Brown closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mike Brown goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Brown only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Torres steps forward
Mike Brown catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Miguel Torres fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Brown blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres tries a middle kick
Brown blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Brown throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mike Brown is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Mike Brown has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Miguel Torres pushes Brown's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Brown is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres 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...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Mike Brown gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Torres is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Miguel Torres moves to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Brown spins out, but Miguel Torres was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Brown is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Torres now.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mike Brown realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Brown is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Torres is smart enough to block that one.
Brown misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Brown with punches
Brown reels from the strikes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brown avoids a dangerous strike from Torres
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Mike Brown!
Torres ducks under...
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Torres!
Brown blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Torres is holding Mike Brown's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Brown pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Torres's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brown
Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Brown succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Brown moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Brown gets a good position on the ground. ..
Torres holds Mike Brown arms and counters his opponent punches.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown succeeds
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Brown fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres hold his own hand and breaks Brown's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mike Brown.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Mike Brown efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Mike Brown's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Brown hold his own hand and breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Mike Brown pushes Torres's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Torres rolls and he's now on half guard over Mike Brown. Nice reversal.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Brown misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brown launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mike Brown is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Miguel Torres isolates Mike Brown's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mike Brown manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Brown blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brown blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brown is countered by Miguel Torres.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Torres uses his forearms to block the impact!
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Brown struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres tries to close the guard.
Torres put Mike Brown in closed guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Mike Brown tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Mike Brown passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains full guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Mike Brown tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Mike Brown passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains full guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
Miguel Torres wraps his arms around Brown's arms and counters the punches.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Brown is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Torres ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Mike Brown leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Brown shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres takes a break to breathe while holding Mike Brown.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mike Brown slightly pushes Torres into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mike Brown doesn't let Miguel Torres get in on his legs.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Brown
Torres is in open guard over Brown... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Brown rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Miguel Torres realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
A bad move from Mike Brown
allows Torres to land a solid head kick.
Brown is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Mike Brown looks to pass to mount...
Brown slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miguel Torres.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Miguel Torres 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 Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Mike Brown is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Brown catch Miguel Torres's left arm and tries a kimura
Miguel Torres holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Brown fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mike Brown.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Miguel Torres is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mike Brown jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mike Brown didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Torres is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Brown waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miguel Torres! He is reversed and nor Mike Brown is on half guard!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Miguel Torres is not able to stop Torres ground skills and Mike Brown moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Brown is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brown catch Miguel Torres's right arm and tries a kimura
Miguel Torres holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mike Brown doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Brown catch Miguel Torres's left arm and tries a kimura
Miguel Torres holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Miguel Torres down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Brown pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Torres is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Mike Brown was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Mike Brown pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Torres tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
Mike Brown dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Nice punches from Miguel Torres.
Brown staggers backwards. Torres wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Miguel Torres, but it's close.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Split decision
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/23 (17%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 8/14 (57%)
Clinch strikes 2/11 (18%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Very close fight. Torres has no tattoos. Especially chest tattoos. He especially does not have those. Did that play a factor in the judge's decision? I don't think so...
Miguel Torres raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Mike Brown and Miguel Torres touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Brown is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Brown tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Brown blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Mike Brown pushes Torres's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Brown who is in full mount! Torres is in trouble now!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
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 Miguel Torres
Torres 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Brown fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres hold his own hand and breaks Brown's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mike Brown.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Mike Brown manages to switch to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Brown pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Brown succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Mike Brown tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Brown looks to work from half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Brown tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Mike Brown keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres tries a middle kick
Mike Brown blocks and steps away.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Mike Brown to fight back!
Brown fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Mike Brown slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mike Brown slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Brown to try something else.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Brown
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Brown launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Solid low kick from Mike Brown.
Torres deflects it.
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Torres is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres launches a few weak punches
Brown blocks them effectively.
Torres misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown succeeds
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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 Miguel Torres
Torres is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Brown's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Brown.
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Round 2
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Torres fires low kicks
punishing Brown's legs repeatedly.
A bad move from Mike Brown
almost puts his head in the path of Torres's kick.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Stand up! This is what Brown's cornermen are shouting. Miguel Torres is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown looks to be in very good shape.
Brown positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Torres's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown is in closed guard... Torres 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 Torres
Brown is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brown struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brown struggles and frees his leg!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Miguel Torres pushes Brown's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Brown wraps his legs while he holds Miguel Torres's head... Tight guard!
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown tries an armbar from the bottom!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Brown won't allow him to take this position easily.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Brown won't allow him to take this position easily.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres and Brown engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mike Brown is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Brown leads with a punch
Miguel Torres evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Nice low kick from Brown
but Miguel Torres stops it.
Torres is holding Mike Brown's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown shows great balance while pushing away Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres steps forward and fires a high kick!
Brown blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Miguel Torres steps forward and fires a high kick!
Brown blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Torres misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mike Brown!
Torres is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Torres steps backwards away from Mike Brown. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Torres studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Torres goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Brilliant combination from Mike Brown
that forces Torres to try and defend better.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Torres is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Miguel Torres leans forwards and tries to grapple with Brown
Torres shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Brown's head
Nothing from this... Miguel Torres seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
Mike Brown dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Torres steps forward
Mike Brown catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Mike Brown struggles a bit before breaking Torres's attemp of grappling
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Mike Brown jumps back and jabs
Torres seems staggered and Mike Brown runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A bad move from Mike Brown
allows Torres to land a solid head kick.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Brown struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Mike Brown tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres launches a body shot
Brown evades.
Torres is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Brown goes down.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Miguel Torres any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Mike Brown looks to counter!
Brown attempts a triangle from bottom! Miguel Torres slips out. Brown quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Torres's eyes...
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
That Triangle to Armbar from Mike Brown appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Miguel Torres slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Brown and Torres circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Mike Brown
that forces Torres to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Mike Brown tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Torres wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Torres moves forward and holds Brown
The fighters are clinching.
Brown is launching some bone breaking punches to Torres's ribs while in the clinch.
Torres blocks.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Torres takes a break to breathe while holding Mike Brown.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brown doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Miguel Torres embrace and tries to move away...
Miguel Torres pushes Brown forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Mike Brown embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Torres who put distance between them
Brown launches a furious low kick!
Miguel Torres blocks
Mike Brown closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mike Brown goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Brown only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Torres steps forward
Mike Brown catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Miguel Torres fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Brown blocks and pushes his opponent.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres tries a middle kick
Brown blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Brown throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mike Brown is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Mike Brown has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Miguel Torres pushes Brown's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Torres who is in full mount! Brown is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres 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...
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Mike Brown gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Torres is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Mike Brown in his guard...
Miguel Torres moves to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Brown spins out, but Miguel Torres was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Brown is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Mike Brown opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Brown is in open guard over Torres now.
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mike Brown realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Brown is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Torres is smart enough to block that one.
Brown misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Brown with punches
Brown reels from the strikes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Mike Brown can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Brown avoids a dangerous strike from Torres
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Mike Brown!
Torres ducks under...
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Torres!
Brown blocks that kick with his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Torres is holding Mike Brown's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mike Brown loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Brown pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Torres's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Brown
Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Brown succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Brown moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Brown gets a good position on the ground. ..
Torres holds Mike Brown arms and counters his opponent punches.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Brown tries to move to full mount
Brown succeeds
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Brown fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres hold his own hand and breaks Brown's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mike Brown.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Torres works on the ground with his fingers over Brown's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Mike Brown efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Mike Brown's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Brown hold his own hand and breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Mike Brown in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Mike Brown pushes Torres's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Torres rolls and he's now on half guard over Mike Brown. Nice reversal.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Mike Brown tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Brown misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres tries to pass Mike Brown's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brown launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mike Brown is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Torres tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Miguel Torres fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Brown
Miguel Torres isolates Mike Brown's left arm looking for an armbar...
Mike Brown manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Miguel Torres lost his dominant position.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Mike Brown is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Brown blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Brown blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Brown is countered by Miguel Torres.
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and shows Mike Brown a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Torres uses his forearms to block the impact!
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Brown struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres tries to close the guard.
Torres put Mike Brown in closed guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Mike Brown tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Mike Brown passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains full guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Mike Brown tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Mike Brown passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains full guard.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over Torres
Brown tries to open up Miguel Torres's defense faking a few punches.
Miguel Torres wraps his arms around Brown's arms and counters the punches.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Brown is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Torres ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Mike Brown leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Brown shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres takes a break to breathe while holding Mike Brown.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mike Brown slightly pushes Torres into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Mike Brown doesn't let Miguel Torres get in on his legs.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Brown
Torres is in open guard over Brown... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Brown rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Miguel Torres realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
A bad move from Mike Brown
allows Torres to land a solid head kick.
Brown is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mike Brown is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Mike Brown looks to pass to mount...
Brown slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miguel Torres.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Miguel Torres 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 Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
Brown knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Mike Brown is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Brown catch Miguel Torres's left arm and tries a kimura
Miguel Torres holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Brown fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Mike Brown.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Mike Brown manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Miguel Torres is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mike Brown jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mike Brown didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Brown
Brown tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Brown
Torres is in closed guard... Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mike Brown gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Brown waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Miguel Torres! He is reversed and nor Mike Brown is on half guard!
Mike Brown is in half guard over Torres
Brown launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Miguel Torres is not able to stop Torres ground skills and Mike Brown moves to side mount!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Brown is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Brown tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Mike Brown is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brown catch Miguel Torres's right arm and tries a kimura
Miguel Torres holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mike Brown doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mike Brown is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Brown catch Miguel Torres's left arm and tries a kimura
Miguel Torres holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Mike Brown pushes Miguel Torres down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Brown pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Torres is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Mike Brown was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brown is trying to counter now!
Brown jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Mike Brown pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Torres tries to take Mike Brown down... Brown stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres launches a few punches...
Mike Brown dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Nice punches from Miguel Torres.
Brown staggers backwards. Torres wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Miguel Torres, but it's close.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Split decision
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 22/35 (63%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/23 (17%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 17/24 (71%)
Kicks 8/14 (57%)
Clinch strikes 2/11 (18%)
Takedowns 6/11 (55%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 847 s
Very close fight. Torres has no tattoos. Especially chest tattoos. He especially does not have those. Did that play a factor in the judge's decision? I don't think so...
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!