Post by The Sandmen on Nov 17, 2017 13:12:08 GMT -5
Frank Mir looks very relaxed.
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mir throws his leg over Fedor's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Mir tries to counter Fedor's moves on the ground.
Fedor misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fedor struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir isolates Fedor Emelianenko's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fedor rolls and he's now on half guard over Frank Mir. Nice reversal.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Mir covers himself well
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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Fedor Emelianenko is taking the best of the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fedor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
deflected by Mir.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mir is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko throws his leg over Frank Mir's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Fedor Emelianenko's rear naked choke attempt!
Frank Mir frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Fedor Emelianenko and ends up on top!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Frank Mir's left leg...
Frank Mir avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Fedor remains on the ground.
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Mir away.
Frank Mir takes a kick to the body.
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor tries to hit Frank Mir with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Mir dodges that
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko launches an up-kick intended for Frank Mir's head...
It lands flush with Frank Mir's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor tries to hit Frank Mir with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mir steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Mir away.
Frank Mir takes a kick to the body.
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor didn't see that coming. Mir is in open guard over Fedor now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko closed his guard around Frank Mir.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Fedor is connecting with a few punches
Frank Mir fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Fedor scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Frank Mir to maintain his distance.
That hits Fedor Emelianenko's ankle
Fedor is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Fedor in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Fedor misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Mir wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Frank Mir's right arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Fedor misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Fedor is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor tries to move to full mount!
Mir won't allow him to take this position easily.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mir's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn away and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frank Mir spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Fedor in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir circles around Fedor
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fedor's guard.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko regains full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Fedor fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frank Mir's arm and tries an armbar!
Mir hold his own hand and breaks Fedor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fedor Emelianenko.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Fedor creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 3
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Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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.
Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Fedor seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Fedor is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mir's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor Emelianenko looks to pass to mount...
Mir creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Mir's guard...
Mir breaks the lock and covers himself from Fedor's punches
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fedor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Mir's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fedor Emelianenko. Mir is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Mir.
Good job by Mir blocking and slipping the blows.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Fedor Emelianenko cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fedor who is in full mount! Mir is in trouble now!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Body kick by Frank Mir...
is blocked.
Fedor pushes Frank Mir and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor Emelianenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Fedor won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Not a desiderable position that Fedor is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank Mir fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Fedor uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Punishing hold!
That Kimura looks tight...
That Kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Frank Mir lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't break the lock and Frank Mir is running out of time!
Fedor is locking that Kimura...
Frank Mir lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't break the lock and Frank Mir is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fedor secures the lock while Frank Mir refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Submission (Kimura) at 1:12 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/1 (600%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/40 (40%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 705 s
Big sub win.
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mir throws his leg over Fedor's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
Fedor Emelianenko sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Fedor Emelianenko efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is moving on the ground...
Mir tries to counter Fedor's moves on the ground.
Fedor misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fedor struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Fedor Emelianenko gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir isolates Fedor Emelianenko's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fedor Emelianenko tries to take advantage...
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Fedor rolls and he's now on half guard over Frank Mir. Nice reversal.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Mir covers himself well
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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Fedor Emelianenko is taking the best of the fight.
Fedor Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Fedor into his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fedor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Good looking punches from Fedor Emelianenko on the ground
deflected by Mir.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mir is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Fedor is in rear mount over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko throws his leg over Frank Mir's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Fedor Emelianenko's rear naked choke attempt!
Frank Mir frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Fedor Emelianenko and ends up on top!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Fedor Emelianenko turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Frank Mir's left leg...
Frank Mir avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Fedor remains on the ground.
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Mir away.
Frank Mir takes a kick to the body.
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor tries to hit Frank Mir with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Mir dodges that
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko launches an up-kick intended for Frank Mir's head...
It lands flush with Frank Mir's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor tries to hit Frank Mir with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mir steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Mir away.
Frank Mir takes a kick to the body.
Mir is standing while Fedor is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Fedor's guard.
Fedor didn't see that coming. Mir is in open guard over Fedor now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko closed his guard around Frank Mir.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Fedor is connecting with a few punches
Frank Mir fakes a punch and launches himself over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Fedor scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Frank Mir to maintain his distance.
That hits Fedor Emelianenko's ankle
Fedor is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Fedor in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Fedor misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor tries to get a side mount...
Mir wraps his leg around Fedor Emelianenko leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fedor Emelianenko isolates Frank Mir's right arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fedor Emelianenko lost his dominant position.
Fedor misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir measures the resilience of Fedor's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Fedor blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Fedor is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor tries to move to full mount!
Mir won't allow him to take this position easily.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor Emelianenko fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mir's face!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn away and scramble out. Fedor Emelianenko takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frank Mir spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Fedor in half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir circles around Fedor
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Fedor Emelianenko is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Fedor's guard.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko regains full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fedor Emelianenko holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Fedor fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Frank Mir's arm and tries an armbar!
Mir hold his own hand and breaks Fedor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Fedor Emelianenko.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Fedor creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Fedor Emelianenko.
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Round 3
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Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. 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.
Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Fedor seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Fedor is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mir's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor Emelianenko looks to pass to mount...
Mir creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Fedor fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Fedor tries to cover his face,
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Mir's guard...
Mir breaks the lock and covers himself from Fedor's punches
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fedor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to open Mir's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Fedor Emelianenko. Mir is unable to cover himself now!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fedor Emelianenko keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko aggressively and repeatedly punches Mir.
Good job by Mir blocking and slipping the blows.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Fedor Emelianenko cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Fedor who is in full mount! Mir is in trouble now!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Body kick by Frank Mir...
is blocked.
Fedor pushes Frank Mir and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor Emelianenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Fedor won't allow him to take this position easily.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Not a desiderable position that Fedor is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank Mir fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Fedor's face!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fedor Emelianenko manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Fedor uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor Emelianenko has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Fedor doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Fedor Emelianenko isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Punishing hold!
That Kimura looks tight...
That Kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Frank Mir lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't break the lock and Frank Mir is running out of time!
Fedor is locking that Kimura...
Frank Mir lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Fedor Emelianenko doesn't break the lock and Frank Mir is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Fedor secures the lock while Frank Mir refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Fedor Emelianenko by Submission (Kimura) at 1:12 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/1 (600%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/40 (40%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 705 s
Big sub win.