Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2012 14:24:42 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Frank Mir chants all around the place!
Frank Mir raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Kevin Randleman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Frank Mir has fight Kevin Randleman 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Frank Mir is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Kevin Randleman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kevin Randleman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Randleman is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kevin Randleman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Kevin Randleman to fight back!
Randleman opts to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir now.
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Randleman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and Randleman continues in closed guard
Randleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Kevin Randleman slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kevin Randleman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kevin Randleman. 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir charges at Randleman throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Randleman is rocked!
Randleman has a small cut in his Nose
The two exchange wildly
Mir is connecting with a few punches
Frank Mir launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Randleman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kevin Randleman's cheek! Randleman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Mir is standing while Randleman is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Randleman's guard.
Randleman didn't see that coming. Mir is in open guard over Randleman now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Randleman
Kevin Randleman 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 Randleman
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Randleman
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Randleman breaks free.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Randleman
Frank Mir pushes Randleman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Randleman is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Randleman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman 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 full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Kevin Randleman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Mir catch Kevin Randleman's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Randleman's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
Kevin Randleman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Randleman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Randleman
Kevin Randleman 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kevin Randleman. 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Mir
Randleman checks it.
Kevin Randleman fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Great move by Randleman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir slightly pushes Randleman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Randleman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Randleman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mir.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Randleman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kevin Randleman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Randleman doesn't let Mir get in on his legs.
Randleman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Randleman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Mir, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Kevin Randleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Randleman pulls his arm out of danger.
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Randleman tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir closed his guard around Kevin Randleman.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Kevin Randleman looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kevin Randleman!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Frank Mir sits high on Kevin Randleman's chest and pulls his leg underneath Randleman's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Randleman tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Mir and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mir and it cost him top position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Kevin Randleman tries to take advantage...
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Randleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Randleman
He succeeds!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir sits up and gets an arm around Randleman's neck!
You can see the pain reflected in Randleman's eyes...
Kevin Randleman lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Mir doesn't break the lock and Kevin Randleman is running out of time!
Randleman pushes Frank Mir back to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Kevin Randleman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randleman is trying to counter now!
Kevin Randleman fakes some punches
Mir ties him up.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Randleman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randleman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Mir, who is barely covering up!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Randleman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Kevin Randleman tries to take advantage...
Randleman leans back...
Mir eyes him warily.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kevin Randleman!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and Randleman continues in closed guard
Kevin Randleman gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kevin Randleman cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Randleman in half guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Randleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kevin Randleman looks to counter!
Kevin Randleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Kevin Randleman viciously slams hammer blows to Mir's face!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Randleman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Randleman is moving on the ground...
Mir tries to counter Randleman's moves on the ground.
Kevin Randleman gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Kevin Randleman launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Mir's knee!
Randleman moves forward looking for some action
Kevin Randleman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kevin Randleman shoots and grab Frank Mir's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Randleman scoop up Frank Mir's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Mir to the mat
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Randleman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kevin Randleman cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randleman tries to move to full mount!
Mir won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randleman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Frank Mir
Kevin Randleman throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mir breaks the lock showing some skills...
Randleman misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Kevin Randleman in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Randleman moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mir has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Mir launches a few hard punches to Kevin Randleman's ribs!
Kevin Randleman's ribs shows the damage! Frank Mir is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randleman tries to take Frank Mir down... Mir stumbles backwards and Kevin Randleman launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mir's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Kevin Randleman down... Randleman stumbles backwards and Frank Mir launches a few punches...
Kevin Randleman dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Superb haymaker by Mir
that lands on Randleman's face like a cannon ball!
Randleman tries to grapple
He puts Mir in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kevin Randleman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Randleman circles out and slips free of Frank Mir's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randleman sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randleman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Randleman is clinching with Mir.
The fighters are clinching.
Kevin Randleman postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Mir hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Frank Mir pushes away Randleman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Randleman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Mir launches a few hard punches to Kevin Randleman's ribs!
Randleman struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Incredible haymaker from Frank Mir!
It misses by a mile.
Randleman is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir throws a combo
Randleman punches back but nobody connects.
Randleman is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Kevin Randleman
Randleman misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kevin Randleman paws at Mir.
Mir swings ineffectively.
Kevin Randleman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Randleman tries to grapple
He puts Mir in a double underhook!
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kevin Randleman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mir who put distance between them
Frank Mir attempts to cut off Randleman with punches
Randleman avoids getting cornered.
Mir steps backwards away from Kevin Randleman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mir pushes Kevin Randleman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mir is holding Kevin Randleman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kevin Randleman shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kevin Randleman fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Great move by Randleman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Kevin Randleman down... Randleman stumbles backwards and Frank Mir launches a few punches...
Kevin Randleman dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kevin Randleman's punches
Mir is on the receiving end of a great combo by Randleman.
Randleman is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Kevin Randleman
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Mir
that lands on Randleman's face like a cannon ball!
Randleman has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Frank Mir
puts Randleman in a world of hurt!
Randleman's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randleman has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Randleman is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randleman tries to move to full mount!
Mir won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Kevin Randleman in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Randleman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Kevin Randleman to fight back!
Kevin Randleman aggressively and repeatedly punches Mir.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Kevin Randleman struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Kevin Randleman has seen better days.
Good looking punches from Kevin Randleman on the ground
deflected by Mir.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Frank Mir has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Frank Mir.
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Round 4
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Kevin Randleman fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Mir counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Randleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mir sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir is holding Kevin Randleman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kevin Randleman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Randleman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mir doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Frank Mir is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Randleman pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Mir! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Mir doesn't defend himself!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Kevin Randleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Kevin Randleman wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Mir is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Frank Mir has seen better days.
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kevin Randleman shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Mir is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Mir is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Mir secures the lock while Kevin Randleman refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Americana) at 1:58 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 17/34 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/14 (21%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 549 s
Statistics: Kevin Randleman
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/47 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 560 s
Unbelievable! Randleman lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
I'm not sure why they thought Randleman was the sure-winner here. But they did.
This was a great testament to the recovery and stamina of both fighters. A great back and forth first and second round, both capped off with great betwee-round recovery, ensuring both guys were still beasts for the following rounds. In the end, I think the damage was almost the same up until the end, when Mir had a quick burst, then finished the fight via submission.
Side note, Mir is a great fighter to have, because he can deliver damage and finish a submission. Good fight.
Frank Mir raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Kevin Randleman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Frank Mir has fight Kevin Randleman 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
Frank Mir is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Kevin Randleman touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Kevin Randleman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Randleman is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kevin Randleman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Kevin Randleman to fight back!
Randleman opts to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir now.
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Randleman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and Randleman continues in closed guard
Randleman clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Kevin Randleman slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kevin Randleman slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kevin Randleman. 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir charges at Randleman throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Randleman is rocked!
Randleman has a small cut in his Nose
The two exchange wildly
Mir is connecting with a few punches
Frank Mir launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Randleman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kevin Randleman's cheek! Randleman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Mir is standing while Randleman is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Randleman's guard.
Randleman didn't see that coming. Mir is in open guard over Randleman now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Randleman
Kevin Randleman 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 Randleman
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Randleman
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Randleman breaks free.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Randleman
Frank Mir pushes Randleman's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Randleman is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Randleman breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman 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 full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Kevin Randleman gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Mir catch Kevin Randleman's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Randleman's eyes...
That kimura looks tight...
Kevin Randleman holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Randleman tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Randleman
Kevin Randleman 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Kevin Randleman. 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.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Mir
Randleman checks it.
Kevin Randleman fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Great move by Randleman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir slightly pushes Randleman into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Randleman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Randleman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mir.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Randleman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kevin Randleman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Randleman doesn't let Mir get in on his legs.
Randleman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Randleman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Mir, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Kevin Randleman tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Randleman pulls his arm out of danger.
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Randleman tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir closed his guard around Kevin Randleman.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Kevin Randleman looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kevin Randleman!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Frank Mir sits high on Kevin Randleman's chest and pulls his leg underneath Randleman's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Randleman tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Mir and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mir and it cost him top position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Kevin Randleman tries to take advantage...
Kevin Randleman launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Randleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Randleman
He succeeds!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir sits up and gets an arm around Randleman's neck!
You can see the pain reflected in Randleman's eyes...
Kevin Randleman lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Frank Mir doesn't break the lock and Kevin Randleman is running out of time!
Randleman pushes Frank Mir back to the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Kevin Randleman uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randleman is trying to counter now!
Kevin Randleman fakes some punches
Mir ties him up.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Randleman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Randleman is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Frank Mir, who is barely covering up!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Randleman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Kevin Randleman tries to take advantage...
Randleman leans back...
Mir eyes him warily.
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kevin Randleman!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Kevin Randleman tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and Randleman continues in closed guard
Kevin Randleman gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kevin Randleman cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Randleman in half guard.
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Randleman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Randleman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kevin Randleman looks to counter!
Kevin Randleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Kevin Randleman viciously slams hammer blows to Mir's face!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Randleman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Kevin Randleman is in half guard over Mir
Randleman is moving on the ground...
Mir tries to counter Randleman's moves on the ground.
Kevin Randleman gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Kevin Randleman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Kevin Randleman launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Mir's knee!
Randleman moves forward looking for some action
Kevin Randleman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kevin Randleman shoots and grab Frank Mir's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Randleman scoop up Frank Mir's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Mir to the mat
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Randleman throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kevin Randleman cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randleman tries to move to full mount!
Mir won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randleman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Kevin Randleman is in full mount over Frank Mir
Kevin Randleman throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mir breaks the lock showing some skills...
Randleman misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Kevin Randleman in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kevin Randleman is in open guard over Mir
Randleman moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mir has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Mir launches a few hard punches to Kevin Randleman's ribs!
Kevin Randleman's ribs shows the damage! Frank Mir is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Randleman tries to take Frank Mir down... Mir stumbles backwards and Kevin Randleman launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mir's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Kevin Randleman down... Randleman stumbles backwards and Frank Mir launches a few punches...
Kevin Randleman dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Superb haymaker by Mir
that lands on Randleman's face like a cannon ball!
Randleman tries to grapple
He puts Mir in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kevin Randleman tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Randleman circles out and slips free of Frank Mir's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Randleman sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randleman tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Randleman is clinching with Mir.
The fighters are clinching.
Kevin Randleman postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Mir hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Frank Mir pushes away Randleman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Randleman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Mir launches a few hard punches to Kevin Randleman's ribs!
Randleman struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Incredible haymaker from Frank Mir!
It misses by a mile.
Randleman is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir throws a combo
Randleman punches back but nobody connects.
Randleman is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Kevin Randleman
Randleman misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kevin Randleman paws at Mir.
Mir swings ineffectively.
Kevin Randleman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Randleman tries to grapple
He puts Mir in a double underhook!
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kevin Randleman embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mir who put distance between them
Frank Mir attempts to cut off Randleman with punches
Randleman avoids getting cornered.
Mir steps backwards away from Kevin Randleman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mir pushes Kevin Randleman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mir is holding Kevin Randleman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kevin Randleman shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir misses a step and Kevin Randleman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kevin Randleman fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Great move by Randleman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Kevin Randleman down... Randleman stumbles backwards and Frank Mir launches a few punches...
Kevin Randleman dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kevin Randleman's punches
Mir is on the receiving end of a great combo by Randleman.
Randleman is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Kevin Randleman
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Superb haymaker by Mir
that lands on Randleman's face like a cannon ball!
Randleman has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Frank Mir
puts Randleman in a world of hurt!
Randleman's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randleman has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Randleman is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randleman tries to move to full mount!
Mir won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kevin Randleman is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Kevin Randleman in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Randleman struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Kevin Randleman to fight back!
Kevin Randleman aggressively and repeatedly punches Mir.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Kevin Randleman struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Kevin Randleman has seen better days.
Good looking punches from Kevin Randleman on the ground
deflected by Mir.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Frank Mir has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Frank Mir.
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Round 4
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Kevin Randleman fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Mir counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Randleman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mir sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir is holding Kevin Randleman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kevin Randleman loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Randleman is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Mir doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Frank Mir is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Randleman pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Randleman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Mir! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Mir doesn't defend himself!
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Randleman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Randleman tries to cover his face,
Kevin Randleman is in closed guard over Mir
Kevin Randleman moves to better his position on the ground...
Kevin Randleman wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Mir is in side mount over Kevin Randleman
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Kevin Randleman
Frank Mir has seen better days.
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Kevin Randleman shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Mir is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Mir is locking that Americana...
Punishing hold!
Mir secures the lock while Kevin Randleman refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Americana) at 1:58 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 17/34 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/14 (21%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 549 s
Statistics: Kevin Randleman
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 26/47 (55%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 560 s
Unbelievable! Randleman lost this fight! Betting sites will explode!
I'm not sure why they thought Randleman was the sure-winner here. But they did.
This was a great testament to the recovery and stamina of both fighters. A great back and forth first and second round, both capped off with great betwee-round recovery, ensuring both guys were still beasts for the following rounds. In the end, I think the damage was almost the same up until the end, when Mir had a quick burst, then finished the fight via submission.
Side note, Mir is a great fighter to have, because he can deliver damage and finish a submission. Good fight.