Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2017 9:34:10 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Evans while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Frank Mir doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rashad Evans today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
that forces Mir to try and defend better.
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Mir blocks and pushes his opponent.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Evans doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Evans pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rashad Evans cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Rashad Evans looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir passes his leg around Rashad Evans's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
That Omoplata looks tight...
Mir is locking that Omoplata...
Evans works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mir's face!
Mir has a small cut in his Forehead
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Evans staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Rashad Evans is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Evans staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Mir misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Mir
and counters with a solid straight!
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Evans pushes Frank Mir and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Frank Mir is unable to take him down
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Some nice shots from Rashad Evans
that stun Mir.
Mir's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Mir fakes a move and moves laterally.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Frank Mir, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Mir is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir sits high on Rashad Evans's chest and pulls his leg underneath Evans's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Rashad Evans to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Evans is with his back on the ground now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans 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
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Evans launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir moves on the ground
Frank Mir moves to side mount
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank Mir looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Mir tries to free his leg...
Evans doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Evans ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Mir
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Mir
Evans tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Mir blocks a few elbows and now Rashad Evans will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Mir
Evans tries to get a side mount...
Mir wraps his leg around Rashad Evans leg and prevents him from moving.
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.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Evans ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Mir is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Evans
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Evans locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Mir, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Mir forces Rashad Evans to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans'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 Evans
Frank Mir aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
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.
Frank Mir and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Evans!
Mir blocks with confidence
Evans misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Mir followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Evans is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Mir is smart enough to block that one.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Frank Mir
Good shot! Evans has reasons to be worried.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Mir succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 is trying to counter now!
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Evans 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.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Mir leans back...
Evans eyes him warily.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Frank Mir
surprises Evans!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left cheek
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Frank Mir is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank Mir tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Evans won't allow him to take this position easily.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A right hand from Rashad Evans
misses its target.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Evans leads with a punch
Frank Mir avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Rashad Evans and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Frank Mir pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mir is launching some bone breaking punches to Evans's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rashad Evans's eyes.
Rashad Evans pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir shoots and grab one of Rashad Evans's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Evans lose his balance and falls to the mat
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Frank Mir pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Evans is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir sits high on Rashad Evans's chest and pulls his leg underneath Evans's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Evans struggles to free himself
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank Mir jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mir moves forward and holds Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Mir tries to take Rashad Evans to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Evans is with his back on the ground now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
Evans is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans creates space and allows Frank Mir to stand up.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Evans's jaw!
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A right hand from Frank Mir
makes Evans stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left eye
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans is not able to stop Evans ground skills and Frank Mir moves to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rashad Evans! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Evans's Right eye is beginning to swell
Mir is locking that North South Choke...
Mir is locking that North South Choke...
Evans struggles to free himself
Evans struggles to free himself
That North South Choke looks tight...
Evans struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Evans pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Mir work his BJJ game.
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Mir launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Rashad Evans's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Evans taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Armbar) at 3:11 Round 5
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/44 (2%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 934 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 12/22 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 14/17 (82%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 944 s
Frank dominated via submission chaining. Rashad defended a lot, but you can only do so much against a sub ace like Mir.
Frank Mir doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Rashad Evans today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Rashad Evans seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Brilliant combination from Rashad Evans
that forces Mir to try and defend better.
Rashad Evans fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Mir blocks and pushes his opponent.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Evans is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir pushes Rashad Evans against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Evans doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Evans pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Rashad Evans cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Rashad Evans looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir passes his leg around Rashad Evans's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
That Omoplata looks tight...
Mir is locking that Omoplata...
Evans works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Evans uses his strength to keep Evans at a disadvantage
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Mir's face!
Mir has a small cut in his Forehead
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Evans fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Hard blow to Evans's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Evans staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Rashad Evans is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Right cheek
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Evans staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Mir misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Mir
and counters with a solid straight!
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Evans pushes Frank Mir and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Evans struggles... Frank Mir is unable to take him down
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Some nice shots from Rashad Evans
that stun Mir.
Mir's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Mir fakes a move and moves laterally.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Frank Mir, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Mir is holding Rashad Evans's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir sits high on Rashad Evans's chest and pulls his leg underneath Evans's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Rashad Evans's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Rashad Evans postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rashad Evans. 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evans sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Rashad Evans shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rashad Evans embrace and tries to move away...
Rashad Evans pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Rashad Evans to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Evans is with his back on the ground now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans 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
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir was tooling Rashad Evans for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rashad Evans lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Evans launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir moves on the ground
Frank Mir moves to side mount
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank Mir looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Mir tries to free his leg...
Evans doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Evans ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Frank Mir
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Mir
Evans tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Mir blocks a few elbows and now Rashad Evans will have to look for another option here.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Mir
Evans tries to get a side mount...
Mir wraps his leg around Rashad Evans leg and prevents him from moving.
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.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Evans ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Mir is holding Rashad Evans's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rashad Evans loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Evans's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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 Evans
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Evans locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Rashad Evans breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Mir, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Rashad Evans's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Mir forces Rashad Evans to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Rashad Evans overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans'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 Evans
Frank Mir aggressively and repeatedly punches Evans.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Not a desiderable position that Evans is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
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.
Frank Mir and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rashad Evans is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Evans!
Mir blocks with confidence
Evans misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Crisp uppercut by Mir followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Evans is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Mir is smart enough to block that one.
Rashad Evans gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Frank Mir
Good shot! Evans has reasons to be worried.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Mir succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Rashad Evans 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 is trying to counter now!
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Evans 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.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Mir leans back...
Evans eyes him warily.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Frank Mir
surprises Evans!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left cheek
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Rashad Evans jumps back and jabs
Evans seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Rashad Evans can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Frank Mir is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Frank Mir tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Evans won't allow him to take this position easily.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Rashad Evans who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Evans is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Evans struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Evans 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans 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.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A right hand from Rashad Evans
misses its target.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Evans leads with a punch
Frank Mir avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Rashad Evans and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Evans has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Frank Mir pushes away Evans trying to keep the fight at striking range
Evans doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Mir is launching some bone breaking punches to Evans's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rashad Evans's eyes.
Rashad Evans pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rashad Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir shoots and grab one of Rashad Evans's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Evans lose his balance and falls to the mat
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Rashad Evans moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evans is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Evans breaks free.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Evans cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Frank Mir pushes Evans's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Evans is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir sits high on Rashad Evans's chest and pulls his leg underneath Evans's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Evans struggles to free himself
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Evans 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.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Rashad Evans slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Rashad Evans slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) are cheering for the fighters.
Rashad Evans tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Frank Mir jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mir moves forward and holds Evans
The fighters are clinching.
Mir tries to take Rashad Evans to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Evans is with his back on the ground now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Evans
Mir is in open guard over Evans... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Evans rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rashad Evans is on his feet again.
Evans is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Rashad Evans creates space and allows Frank Mir to stand up.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Evans's jaw!
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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A right hand from Frank Mir
makes Evans stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Left eye
Evans doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir hovers above Evans
Good punches to Evans's body.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Evans
Frank Mir is looking to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Rashad Evans is not able to stop Evans ground skills and Frank Mir moves to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Frank Mir looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Rashad Evans! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Evans's Right eye is beginning to swell
Mir is locking that North South Choke...
Mir is locking that North South Choke...
Evans struggles to free himself
Evans struggles to free himself
That North South Choke looks tight...
Evans struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Evans pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Mir
Evans is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Mir work his BJJ game.
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Rashad Evans efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Evans's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Mir launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Rashad Evans's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Evans taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Armbar) at 3:11 Round 5
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 13/23 (57%)
Kicks 0/5 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/44 (2%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 934 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 12/22 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 14/17 (82%)
GnP strikes 15/24 (62%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 944 s
Frank dominated via submission chaining. Rashad defended a lot, but you can only do so much against a sub ace like Mir.