Post by The Sandmen on Jul 12, 2017 22:57:23 GMT -5
Frank Mir raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to cut off Mir with punches
Mir reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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 1:25 in the 1 round
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Fedor creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir hooks Fedor's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fedor Emelianenko manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mir's abdomen
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Fedor goes for an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and pushes away Fedor Emelianenko, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Mir is connecting with a few punches
Frank Mir locks Fedor Emelianenko's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Fedor Emelianenko to the mat.
He can't keep control over Fedor Emelianenko's body. Fedor Emelianenko scrammbles back to his feet.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frank Mir paws at Fedor.
Fedor swings ineffectively.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Fedor Emelianenko spins out and gets back to his feet.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fedor Emelianenko slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Mir! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Mir doesn't defend himself!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko tries to free his leg
Frank Mir 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.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frank Mir, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor Emelianenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mir's ribs.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fedor 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 full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Fedor holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fedor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Fedor Emelianenko
gets blocked by Mir.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 open guard over Fedor
Mir is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fedor Emelianenko is on his feet again.
Fedor is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Fedor Emelianenko away.
Fedor Emelianenko takes a kick to the body.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
Frank Mir turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Fedor Emelianenko's right leg...
Fedor Emelianenko avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Mir remains on the ground.
Fedor is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko steps back and allows Mir to get back to his feet.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Fedor Emelianenko put Mir in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir launches a punch that misses Fedor Emelianenko'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 Fedor's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Fedor rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fedor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Fedor Emelianenko slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fedor Emelianenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mir's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mir is trying to counter now!
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Mir is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor is looking to end this fight with strikes
Mir anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir moves forward looking for some action
Frank Mir shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Mir
Fedor Emelianenko fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Fedor scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Fedor is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko creates enough space to control Frank Mir's leg.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fedor pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir
Mir covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Fedor doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Fedor breaks the lock.
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor 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!
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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
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 Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mir's ribs.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Frank Mir.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 closed guard over Fedor
Fedor 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!
Herb Dean 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.
Low kick by Frank Mir to maintain his distance.
That hits Fedor Emelianenko's ankle
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
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 Fedor
Frank Mir isolates Fedor Emelianenko's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fedor Emelianenko is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Mir sits over his knees and pushes away Fedor's leg!
Fedor closes his legs around Frank Mir's leg. Mir is not able to move away now!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir is in Fedor open guard now
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fedor Emelianenko slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Fedor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mir moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor 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!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Fedor doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Mir tries to free his leg...
Fedor doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir hooks Fedor's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fedor Emelianenko manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko hovers above Mir
Frank Mir stops him from throwing strikes.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fedor spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fedor is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 5
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Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Mir!
Fedor ducks under...
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fedor misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fedor's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fedor pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) is cheering him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Frank Mir...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir goes for an armbar!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Mir, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir succeeds
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fedor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir suddenly holds Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Fedor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Fedor's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Fedor pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Fedor hold his own hand and breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Mir, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Frank Mir by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 20/21 (95%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 31/31 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1082 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 22/68 (32%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
I was bored by this fight. These guys neutralized each other hardcore.
Fedor Emelianenko looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Fedor Emelianenko touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to cut off Mir with punches
Mir reels from the strikes.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor 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 open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fedor Emelianenko struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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 1:25 in the 1 round
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Fedor creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir hooks Fedor's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fedor Emelianenko manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Fedor
He is not able to do it
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mir's abdomen
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Fedor Emelianenko a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Fedor goes for an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and pushes away Fedor Emelianenko, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Mir is connecting with a few punches
Frank Mir locks Fedor Emelianenko's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Fedor Emelianenko to the mat.
He can't keep control over Fedor Emelianenko's body. Fedor Emelianenko scrammbles back to his feet.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frank Mir paws at Fedor.
Fedor swings ineffectively.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Fedor Emelianenko spins out and gets back to his feet.
Fedor tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fedor Emelianenko slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frank Mir! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frank Mir doesn't defend himself!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko tries to free his leg
Frank Mir 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.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fedor Emelianenko didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Frank Mir, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor Emelianenko jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mir's ribs.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fedor 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 full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir catch Fedor Emelianenko's left arm and tries a kimura
Fedor Emelianenko holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Fedor holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Fedor's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Fedor moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A punch from Fedor Emelianenko
gets blocked by Mir.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko 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 open guard over Fedor
Mir is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fedor Emelianenko is on his feet again.
Fedor is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Fedor Emelianenko away.
Fedor Emelianenko takes a kick to the body.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
Frank Mir turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Fedor Emelianenko's right leg...
Fedor Emelianenko avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Mir remains on the ground.
Fedor is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Fedor Emelianenko steps back and allows Mir to get back to his feet.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor tries to show some ground skills
Fedor Emelianenko put Mir in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Fedor's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir launches a punch that misses Fedor Emelianenko'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 Fedor's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Fedor rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fedor struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Fedor blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Fedor Emelianenko slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fedor Emelianenko slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Fedor grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fedor Emelianenko
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Fedor
He succeeds!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mir's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Fedor
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mir is trying to counter now!
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Mir is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Fedor Emelianenko jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fedor is trying to counter now!
Fedor is looking to end this fight with strikes
Mir anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir moves forward looking for some action
Frank Mir shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Fedor Emelianenko 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 Fedor Emelianenko
The fighters are clinching.
Fedor Emelianenko tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Mir
Fedor Emelianenko fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Fedor scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Fedor is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Fedor Emelianenko
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko creates enough space to control Frank Mir's leg.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fedor pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fedor Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir
Mir covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Fedor doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Fedor breaks the lock.
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor 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!
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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fedor goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean 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 Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Fedor ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
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 Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mir's ribs.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Frank Mir.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fedor Emelianenko is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Fedor can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mir is in closed guard... Fedor tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Fedor 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 closed guard over Fedor
Fedor 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!
Herb Dean 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.
Low kick by Frank Mir to maintain his distance.
That hits Fedor Emelianenko's ankle
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor 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.
Fedor clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir looks to mount Fedor Emelianenko...
Fedor Emelianenko takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
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 Fedor
Frank Mir isolates Fedor Emelianenko's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fedor Emelianenko is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Mir sits over his knees and pushes away Fedor's leg!
Fedor closes his legs around Frank Mir's leg. Mir is not able to move away now!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Fedor Emelianenko sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir is in Fedor open guard now
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Fedor Emelianenko and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fedor Emelianenko slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Fedor studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mir moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fedor is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fedor is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Fedor Emelianenko looks to counter!
Fedor 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!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir pushes Fedor Emelianenko against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Fedor doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Mir tries to free his leg...
Fedor doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Frank Mir hooks Fedor's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fedor Emelianenko manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Fedor Emelianenko is in open guard over Mir
Fedor Emelianenko hovers above Mir
Frank Mir stops him from throwing strikes.
Fedor Emelianenko gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Fedor spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Fedor is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 5
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Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Fedor Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Fedor seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Mir!
Fedor ducks under...
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Fedor Emelianenko slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fedor misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir is in open guard over Fedor... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Fedor rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Fedor Emelianenko. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Fedor's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Fedor Emelianenko can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Fedor
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Fedor pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor 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 The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) is cheering him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fedor Emelianenko looks to mount Frank Mir...
Fedor Emelianenko slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Fedor's cheek from the guard.
Fedor Emelianenko uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fedor Emelianenko to fight back!
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fedor Emelianenko in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir goes for an armbar!
Fedor Emelianenko breaks the lock and pushes away Frank Mir, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fedor Emelianenko's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Fedor
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Fedor Emelianenko's guard...
Frank Mir forces Fedor Emelianenko to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Fedor
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir succeeds
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Fedor breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mir misses a step and Fedor Emelianenko sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor Emelianenko 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 full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir suddenly holds Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Fedor can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
You can see the pain reflected in Fedor's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Fedor pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Fedor Emelianenko and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Fedor Emelianenko is in closed guard over Mir
Fedor is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko!
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fedor Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Fedor hold his own hand and breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
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.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Mir is holding Fedor Emelianenko's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fedor Emelianenko loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fedor Emelianenko
Fedor measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Mir, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Frank Mir by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 10/17 (59%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 20/21 (95%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 31/31 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1082 s
Statistics: Fedor Emelianenko
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 22/68 (32%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1063 s
I was bored by this fight. These guys neutralized each other hardcore.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!