Post by The Sandmen on May 29, 2017 7:02:11 GMT -5
Frank Mir glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Igor Vovchanchyn shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Frank Mir today.
Igor Vovchanchyn comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Igor Vovchanchyn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Igor Vovchanchyn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir isolates Igor Vovchanchyn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Igor Vovchanchyn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ice Cold is trying to counter now!
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Igor Vovchanchyn manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir is in Ice Cold open guard now
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir pushes Igor Vovchanchyn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Ice Cold doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to free his leg...
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ice Cold's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir looks to mount Igor Vovchanchyn...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Mir suddenly holds Igor Vovchanchyn's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Ice Cold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Ice Cold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ice Cold tries to cover his face,
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Ice Cold is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Igor Vovchanchyn shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Igor Vovchanchyn breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Igor Vovchanchyn looks to counter!
Igor Vovchanchyn tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Igor Vovchanchyn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor Vovchanchyn 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 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ice Cold breaks the lock showing some skills...
Ice Cold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ice Cold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ice Cold goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Ice Cold holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Mir misses a step and Igor Vovchanchyn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ice Cold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mir struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
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 Ice Cold
Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ice Cold rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ice Cold moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Igor Vovchanchyn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Ice Cold ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir is in closed guard... Ice Cold tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir is looking to pass Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn tries to close the guard.
Ice Cold put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Ice Cold clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Frank Mir.
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Round 2
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Mir is holding Igor Vovchanchyn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Igor Vovchanchyn shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Ice Cold goes for a low kick..
Mir avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Igor Vovchanchyn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ice Cold's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Igor Vovchanchyn's Forehead
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Ice Cold is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ice Cold rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up 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.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Igor Vovchanchyn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Ice Cold's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Mir fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Igor Vovchanchyn manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir forces Igor Vovchanchyn to open his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Igor Vovchanchyn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ice Cold showing excellent timing, blasts Frank Mir with a right hand.
Mir steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir swings...
hard impact to Ice Cold's face!
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ice Cold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Ice Cold's eyes...
That leglock looks tight...
Ice Cold is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Igor Vovchanchyn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Igor Vovchanchyn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn tries to close the guard.
Ice Cold put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir forces Igor Vovchanchyn to open his guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ice Cold is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Mir, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Ice Cold wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Ice Cold moves forward and holds Mir
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Igor Vovchanchyn launches a knee towards Frank Mir's right tight
Mir struggles and blocks the impact.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Mir is holding Igor Vovchanchyn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Igor Vovchanchyn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ice Cold's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Ice Cold breaks free.
Ice Cold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ice Cold tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Mir launches a punch that misses Igor Vovchanchyn's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Frank Mir holds his head while in north-south position... Frank Mir closes a strong lock around Ice Cold's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Ice Cold rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Igor Vovchanchyn is in side mount over Frank Mir
Ice Cold works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Igor Vovchanchyn is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Ice Cold in half guard.
Igor Vovchanchyn is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Ice Cold is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Ice Cold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Mir doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Igor Vovchanchyn gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Ice Cold's eyes...
Ice Cold's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ice Cold struggles to free himself
Ice Cold Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Ice Cold breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Ice Cold tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Mir suddenly holds Igor Vovchanchyn's arm and tries an armbar!
Ice Cold's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Ice Cold's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ice Cold's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Ice Cold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Ice Cold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Igor Vovchanchyn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Ice Cold blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Igor Vovchanchyn looks to counter!
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Igor Vovchanchyn's punches
Ice Cold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mir.
Good movement from Ice Cold
who is bobbing and weaving.
Igor Vovchanchyn gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir avoids a dangerous strike from Ice Cold
and counters with a solid straight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mir launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ice Cold stops that one with his ribs!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Igor Vovchanchyn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor Vovchanchyn tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Igor Vovchanchyn is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (rear naked choke) at 3:53 Round 3
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 638 s
Statistics: Igor Vovchanchyn
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 638 s
Mir decided to submit Igor. I don't mean in round 3, i mean in round 1. Then he did nothing but that, and did that, and its done now. Do something else, Igor. You failed. MIR would later become a low-orbit space station. True story.
Igor Vovchanchyn shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Frank Mir today.
Igor Vovchanchyn comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Igor Vovchanchyn touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Igor Vovchanchyn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir isolates Igor Vovchanchyn's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Igor Vovchanchyn is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ice Cold is trying to counter now!
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Igor Vovchanchyn manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir is in Ice Cold open guard now
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir pushes Igor Vovchanchyn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Ice Cold doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to free his leg...
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Ice Cold's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir looks to mount Igor Vovchanchyn...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Mir suddenly holds Igor Vovchanchyn's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Ice Cold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Ice Cold's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Ice Cold tries to cover his face,
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Ice Cold is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Igor Vovchanchyn shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Igor Vovchanchyn breaks that americana attempt!
Poorly executed technique. Igor Vovchanchyn looks to counter!
Igor Vovchanchyn tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Igor Vovchanchyn gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor Vovchanchyn 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 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Ice Cold breaks the lock showing some skills...
Ice Cold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ice Cold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Ice Cold goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Ice Cold holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Mir misses a step and Igor Vovchanchyn sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ice Cold switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mir struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
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 Ice Cold
Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ice Cold rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Ice Cold moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Igor Vovchanchyn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Ice Cold ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir is in closed guard... Ice Cold tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir is looking to pass Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn tries to close the guard.
Ice Cold put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Ice Cold clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Frank Mir.
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Round 2
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Mir is holding Igor Vovchanchyn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Igor Vovchanchyn shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Ice Cold goes for a low kick..
Mir avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Igor Vovchanchyn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Ice Cold's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Igor Vovchanchyn's Forehead
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Ice Cold is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Ice Cold rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up 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.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Igor Vovchanchyn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Ice Cold's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frank Mir fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to move to full guard
Igor Vovchanchyn manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir forces Igor Vovchanchyn to open his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Igor Vovchanchyn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Ice Cold showing excellent timing, blasts Frank Mir with a right hand.
Mir steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir swings...
hard impact to Ice Cold's face!
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ice Cold is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Ice Cold's eyes...
That leglock looks tight...
Ice Cold is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Igor Vovchanchyn's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Igor Vovchanchyn can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Ice Cold
Igor Vovchanchyn tries to close the guard.
Ice Cold put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Igor Vovchanchyn's guard...
Frank Mir forces Igor Vovchanchyn to open his guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Ice Cold is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Ice Cold
Ice Cold tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Mir, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Ice Cold wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Ice Cold moves forward and holds Mir
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Igor Vovchanchyn launches a knee towards Frank Mir's right tight
Mir struggles and blocks the impact.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Mir is holding Igor Vovchanchyn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Igor Vovchanchyn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ice Cold's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Ice Cold breaks free.
Ice Cold tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ice Cold tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor Vovchanchyn attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Mir launches a punch that misses Igor Vovchanchyn's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Frank Mir holds his head while in north-south position... Frank Mir closes a strong lock around Ice Cold's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Ice Cold rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Igor Vovchanchyn is in side mount over Frank Mir
Ice Cold works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Igor Vovchanchyn is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Ice Cold in half guard.
Igor Vovchanchyn is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Ice Cold is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Ice Cold tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Mir doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Igor Vovchanchyn gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Ice Cold's eyes...
Ice Cold's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Ice Cold struggles to free himself
Ice Cold Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Ice Cold breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Ice Cold tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Mir suddenly holds Igor Vovchanchyn's arm and tries an armbar!
Ice Cold's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Ice Cold's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Ice Cold's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Ice Cold can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Ice Cold use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Igor Vovchanchyn and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Igor Vovchanchyn is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Ice Cold blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Igor Vovchanchyn looks to counter!
Igor Vovchanchyn is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Igor Vovchanchyn's punches
Ice Cold is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mir.
Good movement from Ice Cold
who is bobbing and weaving.
Igor Vovchanchyn gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir avoids a dangerous strike from Ice Cold
and counters with a solid straight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mir launches a hook to the body
Bang! Ice Cold stops that one with his ribs!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Igor Vovchanchyn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Ice Cold
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Igor Vovchanchyn
Igor Vovchanchyn tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Igor Vovchanchyn is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (rear naked choke) at 3:53 Round 3
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 5/6 (83%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 638 s
Statistics: Igor Vovchanchyn
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 638 s
Mir decided to submit Igor. I don't mean in round 3, i mean in round 1. Then he did nothing but that, and did that, and its done now. Do something else, Igor. You failed. MIR would later become a low-orbit space station. True story.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!