Post by The Sandmen on Sept 30, 2016 8:32:09 GMT -5
Frank Mir doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Bobby Lashley raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Lashley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bobby Lashley
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Lashley moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bobby Lashley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bobby Lashley pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mir wraps his legs while he holds Bobby Lashley's head... Tight guard!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley sits over his knees and pushes away Mir's leg!
Bobby Lashley is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Bobby Lashley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Lashley in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Lashley is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Bobby Lashley in closed guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Lashley is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Lashley 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 full mount over Bobby Lashley
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
Lashley tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lashley goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lashley's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Bobby Lashley regains half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Frank Mir isolates Bobby Lashley's left arm looking for an armbar...
Bobby Lashley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Lashley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lashley's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Lashley breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Frank Mir isolates Bobby Lashley's right arm looking for an armbar...
Bobby Lashley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Pitty-pat punches from Lashley
They're bothering Mir even though they aren't hurting him.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
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
Lashley tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Mir seems staggered and Bobby Lashley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bobby Lashley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lashley has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lashley goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frank Mir is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Bobby Lashley gets the advantage
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Bobby Lashley cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
Bobby Lashley sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bobby Lashley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lashley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Lashley
He succeeds!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Bobby Lashley forces Frank Mir to open his guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lashley looks to work from half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mir is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley is in rear mount over Mir
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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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.
Bobby Lashley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lashley has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lashley grapple with Frank Mir and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Frank Mir falls hard on the mat with Bobby Lashley on top of him
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mir rolls and he's now on half guard over Bobby Lashley. Nice reversal.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Bobby Lashley attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Terrible one sided match... Mir was not ready to fight a fighter of Bobby Lashley caliber.
Lashley tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lashley's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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 Lashley
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lashley's moves.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Mir moves on the ground
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is locking that leglock...
Crippling lock!
Mir is locking that leglock...
Lashley is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Lashley
Mir is in closed guard... Lashley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bobby Lashley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mir's face!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right cheek
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Frank Mir
Lashley tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bobby Lashley rolls Frank Mir to his stomach and takes his back!
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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Mir tries to grapple
He puts Lashley in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mir and Bobby Lashley are cliched up against the cage. Mir steps for a throw
Lashley stays on his feet
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lashley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Frank Mir storms over Lashley with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bobby Lashley blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Lashley
Mir is in closed guard... Lashley tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Lashley waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Bobby Lashley is on half guard!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lashley into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley hovers above Mir
Frank Mir stops him from throwing strikes.
Lashley misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Bobby Lashley slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Bobby Lashley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Bobby Lashley is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lashley avoids a dangerous strike from Mir
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lashley into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Lashley tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mir is trying to block them with his hands...
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Lashley is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lashley! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Mir has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lashley.
Lashley uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Lashley locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Lashley is trying to counter now!
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Frank Mir slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Mir is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Mir is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Bobby Lashley pushes up and slides Frank Mir's arm over his chin.
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Lashley has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lashley is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Frank Mir slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Lashley's Left eye is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
Lashley's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
Lashley's Left eye is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
Lashley's Left eye is beginning to swell
Lashley struggles to free himself
Bobby Lashley pulls down on Frank Mir's hand and staves off danger
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Lashley's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Lashley manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Frank Mir blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Mir 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.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mir
Lashley shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lashley tries to take Frank Mir down... Mir stumbles backwards and Bobby Lashley launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mir's jaw!
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lashley is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir launches a knee while holding Lashley's in a double underhooks...
Bobby Lashley pushes Frank Mir and that knee goes nowhere!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lashley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Mir is in open guard over Lashley... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lashley 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 Frank Mir. 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 attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Bobby Lashley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lashley's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Frank Mir looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Bobby Lashley shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Lashley struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Bobby Lashley breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Mir launches a barrage of elbows over Lashley's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lashley doesn't fight back!
Lashley's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lashley! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Lashley has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Bobby Lashley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Frank Mir slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Bobby Lashley pulls down on Frank Mir's hand and staves off danger
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Mir has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lashley.
Nicely done! Mir now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Lashley tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lashley steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Mir takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lashley's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Mir is holding Bobby Lashley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to turn into his oponent...
Punishing hold!
That Twister Neck Crank from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Lashley struggles to free himself
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Lashley scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bobby Lashley takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 5
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Brilliant combination from Bobby Lashley
Mir is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Frank Mir.
Nice punches.
Mir is holding Bobby Lashley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lashley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Mir delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lashley is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Right eye
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frank Mir!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley
Frank Mir storms over Lashley with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mir doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lashley's face with his elbows!
Frank Mir turns out the lights for Lashley! What an astonishing KO by Mir!
Lashley's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Left eye
Winner is Frank Mir by KO (Elbows) at 0:53 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 13/25 (52%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 936 s
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 39/80 (49%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 936 s
Wow, okay this was a neat fight. SpongeBob got big damage done with takedowns and epic GnP. Mir fought back the following round(s) with submission chaining, which softened The Sponge up quite nicely. Then...for some reason Mir ended upw ith the KO via GnP...? Guess SpongeBob was expecting the sub attempt, left his face open, and Mir's elbow would have none of it. Boom, done.
Bobby Lashley raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Lashley grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Bobby Lashley
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Lashley moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Bobby Lashley 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! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bobby Lashley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Bobby Lashley pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mir wraps his legs while he holds Bobby Lashley's head... Tight guard!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley sits over his knees and pushes away Mir's leg!
Bobby Lashley is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Bobby Lashley in his guard.
Bobby Lashley keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bobby Lashley is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Lashley in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Lashley is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Bobby Lashley in closed guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Lashley is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Lashley 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 full mount over Bobby Lashley
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
Lashley tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lashley goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lashley's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Bobby Lashley regains half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Frank Mir isolates Bobby Lashley's left arm looking for an armbar...
Bobby Lashley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Lashley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lashley's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Lashley breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Frank Mir isolates Bobby Lashley's right arm looking for an armbar...
Bobby Lashley manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Pitty-pat punches from Lashley
They're bothering Mir even though they aren't hurting him.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
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
Lashley tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Bobby Lashley goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Mir seems staggered and Bobby Lashley runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bobby Lashley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lashley has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lashley goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frank Mir is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Bobby Lashley gets the advantage
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Bobby Lashley cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
Bobby Lashley sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bobby Lashley can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lashley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Lashley
He succeeds!
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Bobby Lashley forces Frank Mir to open his guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lashley looks to work from half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mir is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley is in rear mount over Mir
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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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.
Bobby Lashley moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lashley has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lashley grapple with Frank Mir and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Frank Mir falls hard on the mat with Bobby Lashley on top of him
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mir rolls and he's now on half guard over Bobby Lashley. Nice reversal.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Bobby Lashley attempts to move to full guard
Bobby Lashley manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Terrible one sided match... Mir was not ready to fight a fighter of Bobby Lashley caliber.
Lashley tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lashley's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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 Lashley
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lashley's moves.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Mir moves on the ground
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is locking that leglock...
Crippling lock!
Mir is locking that leglock...
Lashley is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Lashley
Mir is in closed guard... Lashley tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bobby Lashley fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mir's face!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right cheek
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Frank Mir
Lashley tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Bobby Lashley is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bobby Lashley rolls Frank Mir to his stomach and takes his back!
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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Mir tries to grapple
He puts Lashley in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mir and Bobby Lashley are cliched up against the cage. Mir steps for a throw
Lashley stays on his feet
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lashley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Frank Mir storms over Lashley with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Bobby Lashley blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Lashley
Mir is in closed guard... Lashley tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lashley clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Lashley waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Bobby Lashley is on half guard!
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. 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.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lashley into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley hovers above Mir
Frank Mir stops him from throwing strikes.
Lashley misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Bobby Lashley slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Bobby Lashley slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Bobby Lashley. 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 Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Bobby Lashley is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lashley avoids a dangerous strike from Mir
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lashley into his guard.
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Lashley tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mir is trying to block them with his hands...
Bobby Lashley is in closed guard over Mir
Lashley delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Lashley is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bobby Lashley!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lashley! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Mir has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lashley.
Lashley uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Lashley locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Lashley is trying to counter now!
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Frank Mir slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Mir is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Mir is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Bobby Lashley pushes up and slides Frank Mir's arm over his chin.
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Lashley has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lashley is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Frank Mir slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Lashley's Left eye is beginning to swell
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
Lashley's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
Lashley's Left eye is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Lashley's eyes...
Lashley's Left eye is beginning to swell
Lashley struggles to free himself
Bobby Lashley pulls down on Frank Mir's hand and staves off danger
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Bobby Lashley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Stand up! This is what Lashley's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
That RNC from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Lashley manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Bobby Lashley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley is in half guard over Mir
Lashley launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Frank Mir blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Bobby Lashley is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Bobby Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Mir 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.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Bobby Lashley leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mir
Lashley shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lashley tries to take Frank Mir down... Mir stumbles backwards and Bobby Lashley launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mir's jaw!
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lashley is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir launches a knee while holding Lashley's in a double underhooks...
Bobby Lashley pushes Frank Mir and that knee goes nowhere!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lashley is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Lashley tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Lashley
Mir is in open guard over Lashley... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lashley 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 Frank Mir. 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 attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Bobby Lashley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to pass Bobby Lashley's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Lashley
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lashley's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Frank Mir looks to mount Bobby Lashley...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Bobby Lashley shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Lashley struggles to free himself
That Americana looks tight...
Bobby Lashley breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Mir launches a barrage of elbows over Lashley's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lashley doesn't fight back!
Lashley's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley
Bobby Lashley 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.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lashley! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Lashley has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Bobby Lashley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Frank Mir slides his arm under Bobby Lashley's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Bobby Lashley pulls down on Frank Mir's hand and staves off danger
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with one hook in
Mir has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lashley.
Nicely done! Mir now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Lashley tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley with two hooks in
Lashley measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lashley steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Mir takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lashley's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Mir is holding Bobby Lashley's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley tries to turn into his oponent...
Punishing hold!
That Twister Neck Crank from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Lashley struggles to free himself
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Lashley scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bobby Lashley takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 5
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Brilliant combination from Bobby Lashley
Mir is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Frank Mir.
Nice punches.
Mir is holding Bobby Lashley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bobby Lashley loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lashley's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bobby Lashley
Mir delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lashley is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lashley's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Right eye
Bobby Lashley seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frank Mir!
Mir is in rear mount over Lashley
Frank Mir storms over Lashley with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mir doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lashley's face with his elbows!
Frank Mir turns out the lights for Lashley! What an astonishing KO by Mir!
Lashley's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bobby Lashley's Left eye
Winner is Frank Mir by KO (Elbows) at 0:53 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 13/25 (52%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 936 s
Statistics: Bobby Lashley
Punches 4/13 (31%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 39/80 (49%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 936 s
Wow, okay this was a neat fight. SpongeBob got big damage done with takedowns and epic GnP. Mir fought back the following round(s) with submission chaining, which softened The Sponge up quite nicely. Then...for some reason Mir ended upw ith the KO via GnP...? Guess SpongeBob was expecting the sub attempt, left his face open, and Mir's elbow would have none of it. Boom, done.