Post by The Sandman on Mar 30, 2021 23:02:23 GMT -5
Mike Brown is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China).
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Mike Brown is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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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The bell announces the first round!
Mike Brown fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Not Brown Brown Brown Brown!
The Dominator blocks with confidence
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Not Brown Brown Brown Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
The Dominator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's ribs.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dominick Cruz holds Mike Brown and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator suddenly holds Mike Brown's arm and tries an armbar!
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dominick Cruz!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
The Dominator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's ribs.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
The Dominator doesn't want to free his opponent and Not Brown Brown Brown Brown continues in closed guard
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Dominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mike Brown.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll on the ground...
The Dominator knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
who is bobbing and weaving.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Not Brown Brown Brown Brown into his guard.
That punishment by Mike Brown has left The Dominator staggered! Mike Brown should try push forward now and finish this!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Mike Brown is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Mike Brown gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
Mike Brown is in half guard over The Dominator
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Mike Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Dominator's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Mike Brown looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over The Dominator
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
The Dominator put Mike Brown in closed guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Mike Brown efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Mike Brown down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz hooks Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Mike Brown manages to kick The Dominator away and scrambles on top!
Mike Brown is in open guard over The Dominator
The Dominator tries to close his guard around Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Mike Brown has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Mike Brown fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Dominator's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Mike Brown tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mike Brown who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Not Brown Brown Brown Brown trying to keep the fight at striking range
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz circles to get the center of the cage
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Dominator goes down.
Mike Brown is in open guard over The Dominator
The Dominator tries to close his guard around Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Mike Brown any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Mike Brown efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Dominator is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The Dominator is in rear mount over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The Dominator is in rear mount over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is taking this opportunity to rest.
The Dominator is in rear mount over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown has The Dominator controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Dominator is unable to move under Not Brown Brown Brown Brown control.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's abdomen
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Mike Brown tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Mike Brown passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks Mike Brown's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Dominick Cruz to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The Dominator misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown launches a flurry of punches
The Dominator slips out of danger.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Dominator.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Dominator breaks the closed guard of Mike Brown and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz throws a flurry of punches at Not Brown Brown Brown Brown...
A lot of them are hitting Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's face
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Right cheek
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Mike Brown.
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Round 3
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Mike Brown launches a body shot
The Dominator dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Dominator won't budge, forcing Not Brown Brown Brown Brown to pull guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator is in closed guard... Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator is in closed guard... Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Dominator is in closed guard... Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mike Brown and The Dominator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A punch from Mike Brown
gets blocked by The Dominator.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
tags Not Brown Brown Brown Brown.
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Dominator won't budge, forcing Not Brown Brown Brown Brown to pull guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator tries to escape from the closed guard
The Dominator succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Mike Brown! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Mike Brown doesn't defend himself!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Nice beating Dominick Cruz has received.
The Dominator moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown has seen better days.
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Mike Brown efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Mike Brown down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's abdomen
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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A bunch of leg kicks from Dominick Cruz
are bothering his opponent.
The Dominator moves backwards and Mike Brown is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
A left hook from The Dominator
grazes the chin of Not Brown Brown Brown Brown.
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Chin
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mike Brown is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
The Dominator is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's eyes...
That Kneebar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown struggles to free himself
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mike Brown!
The Dominator ducks under...
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Mike Brown can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Dominator looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Mike Brown attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to show some ground skills
The Dominator uses his strength to keep The Dominator at a disadvantage
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Mike Brown...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Dominator throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mike Brown
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator is getting frustrated here.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator catch Mike Brown's left arm and tries a kimura
The Dominator is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That kimura from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's eyes...
The Dominator secures the lock while Mike Brown refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Submission (kimura) at 4:25 Round 4
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/38 (68%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 2/18 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
The stats don't really do justice to how back and forth the momentum of this fight went. Both guys were putting in work, and offensing and defencing, and in the end, Dominick.
Dominick Cruz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Mike Brown is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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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The bell announces the first round!
Mike Brown fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Tremendous strikes from Not Brown Brown Brown Brown!
The Dominator blocks with confidence
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Not Brown Brown Brown Brown into his guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
The Dominator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's ribs.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Dominick Cruz holds Mike Brown and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator suddenly holds Mike Brown's arm and tries an armbar!
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Dominick Cruz!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
The Dominator launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's ribs.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown struggles on the ground and tries to break Dominick Cruz's guard...
The Dominator doesn't want to free his opponent and Not Brown Brown Brown Brown continues in closed guard
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
The Dominator slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mike Brown.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll on the ground...
The Dominator knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Good movement from Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
who is bobbing and weaving.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Dominick Cruz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Not Brown Brown Brown Brown into his guard.
That punishment by Mike Brown has left The Dominator staggered! Mike Brown should try push forward now and finish this!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Mike Brown is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Mike Brown gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
Mike Brown is in half guard over The Dominator
Mike Brown tries to free his leg
Mike Brown uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Dominator's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mike Brown!
Mike Brown is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Mike Brown looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mike Brown is in half guard over The Dominator
Dominick Cruz tries to close the guard.
The Dominator put Mike Brown in closed guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Mike Brown efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Mike Brown down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to escape from the full mount...
Dominick Cruz is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz hooks Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Mike Brown manages to kick The Dominator away and scrambles on top!
Mike Brown is in open guard over The Dominator
The Dominator tries to close his guard around Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Mike Brown has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Mike Brown fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Dominator's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Mike Brown tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Mike Brown who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Dominick Cruz pushes away Not Brown Brown Brown Brown trying to keep the fight at striking range
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown stumbles backwards and Dominick Cruz circles to get the center of the cage
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Dominator goes down.
Mike Brown is in open guard over The Dominator
The Dominator tries to close his guard around Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
He succeeds!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to escape from the closed guard
Mike Brown any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is in closed guard... The Dominator tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mike Brown!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Mike Brown efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Dominator is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls him over and takes his back!
The Dominator is in rear mount over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The Dominator is in rear mount over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is taking this opportunity to rest.
The Dominator is in rear mount over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown has The Dominator controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Dominator is unable to move under Not Brown Brown Brown Brown control.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dominick Cruz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's abdomen
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Mike Brown tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Mike Brown passes momentarily but Dominick Cruz regains full guard.
Mike Brown is in closed guard over The Dominator
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Dominator's ribs.
The Dominator blocks Mike Brown's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Dominick Cruz to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
The Dominator misses a step and Mike Brown sees an opportunity to counter him!
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown launches a flurry of punches
The Dominator slips out of danger.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Mike Brown's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Dominator.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
The Dominator breaks the closed guard of Mike Brown and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz throws a flurry of punches at Not Brown Brown Brown Brown...
A lot of them are hitting Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's face
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Right cheek
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Mike Brown.
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Round 3
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Mike Brown launches a body shot
The Dominator dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Dominator studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Dominator won't budge, forcing Not Brown Brown Brown Brown to pull guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator is in closed guard... Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator is in closed guard... Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
The Dominator is in closed guard... Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mike Brown and The Dominator engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dominick Cruz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A punch from Mike Brown
gets blocked by The Dominator.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Dominick Cruz
tags Not Brown Brown Brown Brown.
Mike Brown tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Dominator won't budge, forcing Not Brown Brown Brown Brown to pull guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator tries to escape from the closed guard
The Dominator succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Mike Brown! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Mike Brown doesn't defend himself!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Nice beating Dominick Cruz has received.
The Dominator moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown has seen better days.
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Mike Brown attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Dominick Cruz controls the situation despite Mike Brown efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Dominick Cruz pushes Mike Brown down and prevents his attempts to escape
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Dominick Cruz positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's abdomen
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mike Brown tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dominick Cruz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mike Brown shoots for a double leg takedown!
Dominick Cruz sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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A bunch of leg kicks from Dominick Cruz
are bothering his opponent.
The Dominator moves backwards and Mike Brown is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some counter punches against Dominick Cruz
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Dominator is trying to counter now!
A left hook from The Dominator
grazes the chin of Not Brown Brown Brown Brown.
There is a small laceration on Mike Brown's Chin
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown and The Dominator circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mike Brown is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to close his guard around The Dominator
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
The Dominator is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
The Dominator is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's eyes...
That Kneebar from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown struggles to free himself
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Dominick Cruz. 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.
Dominick Cruz is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Mike Brown!
The Dominator ducks under...
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
The Dominator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Mike Brown can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Dominator looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Not Brown Brown Brown Brown
Dominick Cruz tries to free his leg
Dominick Cruz uses some of his skill by jumping out of Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Mike Brown attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to show some ground skills
The Dominator uses his strength to keep The Dominator at a disadvantage
The Dominator tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Mike Brown...
Dominick Cruz slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dominick Cruz doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Dominator throws a few hammer fists to the face of Mike Brown
Solid shots!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator is getting frustrated here.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
Mike Brown is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Mike Brown tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Mike Brown
The Dominator catch Mike Brown's left arm and tries a kimura
The Dominator is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
That kimura from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
That kimura from Dominick Cruz appears to be unbreakable
Not Brown Brown Brown Brown struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Not Brown Brown Brown Brown's eyes...
The Dominator secures the lock while Mike Brown refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Submission (kimura) at 4:25 Round 4
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/38 (68%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
Statistics: Mike Brown
Punches 2/18 (11%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 720 s
The stats don't really do justice to how back and forth the momentum of this fight went. Both guys were putting in work, and offensing and defencing, and in the end, Dominick.
