Post by The Sandmen on Sept 7, 2017 22:49:22 GMT -5
Bas Rutten glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Frank Mir glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Mir is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
El Guapo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mir moves aside and dodges.
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
El Guapo leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. El Guapo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo did not see that coming! Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir is looking to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Bas Rutten has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through El Guapo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Bas Rutten and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
El Guapo breaks the lock showing some skills...
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Mir
Bas Rutten storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mir moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
For sure, that had to hurt!
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Mir receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Mir hyper-extended his left leg
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Mir!
Mir is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Mir misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
El Guapo doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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!
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bas Rutten is not able to stop El Guapo ground skills and Frank Mir moves to side mount!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten fires an unorthodox punch to Mir's torso
that hits its mark.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Bas Rutten is standing now.
El Guapo is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
Bas Rutten takes a kick to the body.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by El Guapo followed by a hard jab
Mir deflects the blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Good leg kicks from Bas Rutten.
Mir winces a bit.
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Mir seems to be done!
Some nice shots from Bas Rutten
that stun Mir.
Frank Mir moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bas Rutten struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Bas Rutten gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Bas Rutten was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo fights back with his feet, forcing Mir to try something else.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bas Rutten struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
Mir deflects it.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir fires an unorthodox punch to El Guapo's torso
that hits its mark.
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Mir's face!
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to El Guapo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Bas Rutten is on his feet again.
El Guapo is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Bas Rutten with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. El Guapo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
El Guapo is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Bas Rutten with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. El Guapo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lightning fast low kick from El Guapo!
Mir blocks that kick with his leg.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir showing excellent timing, blasts Bas Rutten with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Mir! Bas Rutten is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Guapo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Mir opts to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo fights back with his feet, forcing Mir to try something else.
Mir is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Mir opts to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mir struggles to free himself
Mir breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten sits high on Frank Mir's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mir's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Mir tries to roll out. He's too quick for Bas Rutten and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by El Guapo and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
El Guapo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bas Rutten.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo passes his leg around Frank Mir's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Mir works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Frank Mir looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bas Rutten creates enough space to control Frank Mir's leg.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir opts to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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...
Bas Rutten was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
El Guapo steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A high kick from Frank Mir
falls short of the mark.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten launches a rapid series of punches
taking Mir from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
A bad move from Frank Mir
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Mir seems to be done!
Mir shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Mir to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Mir
El Guapo tries to escape from closed guard...
El Guapo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
El Guapo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bas Rutten tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten looks to mount Frank Mir...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
El Guapo is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Mir breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Mir's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mir is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Guapo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten tries to free his leg
Bas Rutten uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mir's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Bas Rutten lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over El Guapo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through El Guapo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir tries to free his leg...
El Guapo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
El Guapo launches a vicious knee to Frank Mir's head!
Bang! You can hear Frank Mir's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Mir has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
El Guapo uses his strength to keep El Guapo at a disadvantage
Mir misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten looks to mount Frank Mir...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Mir is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Frank Mir has left El Guapo staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Bas Rutten tries a high kick!
Mir was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Bas Rutten regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
El Guapo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to escape from the full mount...
Bas Rutten is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
El Guapo uses his strength to keep El Guapo at a disadvantage
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
El Guapo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
El Guapo avoids a dangerous strike from Mir
and counters with a solid straight!
Brutal combination from Bas Rutten!
Mir is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
John McCarthy is asking Mir to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mir.
Mir's Chin is beginning to swell
Mir has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Bas Rutten by TKO (Punches) at 4:39 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 25/29 (86%)
Kicks 14/16 (88%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/17 (59%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 740 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
This fight happened. And Zenith begins...
Frank Mir glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Mir is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
El Guapo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mir moves aside and dodges.
El Guapo clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
El Guapo leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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 closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. El Guapo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo did not see that coming! Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir is looking to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Bas Rutten has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through El Guapo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Bas Rutten and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
El Guapo breaks the lock showing some skills...
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Bas Rutten tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Mir
Bas Rutten storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Mir moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
For sure, that had to hurt!
El Guapo launches a furious low kick!
Mir receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Mir hyper-extended his left leg
El Guapo launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Mir!
Mir is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Bas Rutten is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Mir misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Bas Rutten's guard...
El Guapo doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo 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!
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bas Rutten is not able to stop El Guapo ground skills and Frank Mir moves to side mount!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten fires an unorthodox punch to Mir's torso
that hits its mark.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Bas Rutten is standing now.
El Guapo is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Bas Rutten away.
Bas Rutten takes a kick to the body.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Crisp uppercut by El Guapo followed by a hard jab
Mir deflects the blows.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Good leg kicks from Bas Rutten.
Mir winces a bit.
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Mir seems to be done!
Some nice shots from Bas Rutten
that stun Mir.
Frank Mir moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
El Guapo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bas Rutten struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Bas Rutten gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Bas Rutten was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir decides to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo fights back with his feet, forcing Mir to try something else.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir pushes Bas Rutten against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Bas Rutten struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
Solid low kick from Bas Rutten.
Mir deflects it.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir fires an unorthodox punch to El Guapo's torso
that hits its mark.
Bas Rutten swings...
hard impact to Mir's face!
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Bas Rutten didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to El Guapo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Bas Rutten is on his feet again.
El Guapo is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Bas Rutten with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. El Guapo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
El Guapo is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Bas Rutten with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. El Guapo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lightning fast low kick from El Guapo!
Mir blocks that kick with his leg.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir showing excellent timing, blasts Bas Rutten with a right hand.
Great hook by Frank Mir! Bas Rutten is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
El Guapo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Mir opts to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo fights back with his feet, forcing Mir to try something else.
Mir is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Mir opts to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mir struggles to free himself
Mir breaks the lock showing some skills...
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten sits high on Frank Mir's chest and pulls his leg underneath Mir's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Mir tries to roll out. He's too quick for Bas Rutten and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by El Guapo and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
El Guapo knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
El Guapo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Bas Rutten.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
El Guapo is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo passes his leg around Frank Mir's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Mir works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Frank Mir looks to mount Bas Rutten...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Bas Rutten creates enough space to control Frank Mir's leg.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over El Guapo
El Guapo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir opts to jump inside El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo didn't see that coming. Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir is in open guard over El Guapo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
El Guapo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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...
Bas Rutten was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
El Guapo steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A high kick from Frank Mir
falls short of the mark.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten launches a rapid series of punches
taking Mir from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
A bad move from Frank Mir
allows El Guapo to land a solid head kick.
High kick from Bas Rutten!
Mir seems to be done!
Mir shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
El Guapo won't budge, forcing Mir to pull guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Mir
El Guapo tries to escape from closed guard...
El Guapo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
El Guapo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Bas Rutten tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten looks to mount Frank Mir...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
El Guapo is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Mir breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir is moving on the ground...
El Guapo tries to counter Mir's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Mir is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
El Guapo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bas Rutten tries to free his leg
Bas Rutten uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mir's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Bas Rutten isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar from Bas Rutten appears to be unbreakable
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Bas Rutten lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over El Guapo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through El Guapo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir tries to free his leg...
El Guapo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
El Guapo launches a vicious knee to Frank Mir's head!
Bang! You can hear Frank Mir's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Mir has a small cut in his Right eye
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Bas Rutten in his guard.
Bas Rutten keeps control and remains in side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
El Guapo uses his strength to keep El Guapo at a disadvantage
Mir misses a step and Bas Rutten sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bas Rutten looks to mount Frank Mir...
Bas Rutten slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Mir is holding Bas Rutten's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Bas Rutten loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Frank Mir has left El Guapo staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Bas Rutten manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
El Guapo measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of El Guapo's moves.
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Bas Rutten
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Bas Rutten tries a high kick!
Mir was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
El Guapo goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to pass Bas Rutten's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Bas Rutten regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
El Guapo holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten 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 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir is in closed guard... El Guapo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
El Guapo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to escape from the full mount...
Bas Rutten is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
El Guapo uses his strength to keep El Guapo at a disadvantage
El Guapo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
El Guapo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Bas Rutten is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Bas Rutten in his guard...
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
El Guapo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
El Guapo avoids a dangerous strike from Mir
and counters with a solid straight!
Brutal combination from Bas Rutten!
Mir is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
John McCarthy is asking Mir to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mir.
Mir's Chin is beginning to swell
Mir has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Bas Rutten by TKO (Punches) at 4:39 Round 4
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 25/29 (86%)
Kicks 14/16 (88%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/17 (59%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 740 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
This fight happened. And Zenith begins...
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!