Post by The Sandmen on May 8, 2018 9:13:04 GMT -5
Stephan Bonnar is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Frank Mir looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mir is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Stephan Bonnar and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Mir.
Stephan Bonnar leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mir
Bonnar shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar is launching some bone breaking punches to Mir's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Mir's eyes.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Bonnar hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Stephan Bonnar was holding Frank Mir against the fence, he swings his right arm over Mir head and tries to hit him with revese elbow
Frank Mir is being punish here, he got hit again and again the fight won't last long if this continues
Frank Mir pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar pushes off of Frank Mir and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mir stumbles backwards but Stephan Bonnar chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right eye
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mir is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Stephan Bonnar slips his head out and ends up in Frank Mir's guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Mir
Bonnar is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bonnar breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Mir is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar 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.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bonnar struggles and frees his leg!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir isolates Stephan Bonnar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Bonnar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir is locking that Arm Triangle...
Stephan Bonnar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir isolates Stephan Bonnar's left arm looking for an armbar...
Stephan Bonnar manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Bonnar measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir pushes Bonnar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Bonnar wraps his legs while he holds Frank Mir's head... Tight guard!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank Mir tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Mir tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bonnar from the side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bonnar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Forehead
Frank Mir is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Frank Mir hooks Bonnar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Bonnar hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Stephan Bonnar manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Mir
Stephan Bonnar 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
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Bonnar doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Bonnar switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mir struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bonnar leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Bonnar 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
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 Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Frank Mir forces Stephan Bonnar to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Terrible one sided match... Bonnar was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bonnar is covering himself! Mir tries to force the situation and Bonnar clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Mir is in rear mount over Bonnar
Bonnar is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mir is in rear mount over Bonnar
Frank Mir slides his arm under Stephan Bonnar's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Stephan Bonnar pulls down on Frank Mir's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Mir is in rear mount over Bonnar
Stand up! This is what Bonnar's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Mir slides his arm under Stephan Bonnar's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Stephan Bonnar pushes up and slides Frank Mir's arm over his chin.
Mir is in rear mount over Bonnar
Bonnar has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Bonnar control.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Bonnar Hyper-extended his arm
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Bonnar locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Mir
Bonnar tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir is looking to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar 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.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is locking that leglock...
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Bonnar is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bonnar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Forehead
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir was tooling Stephan Bonnar for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Stephan Bonnar lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir hooks Bonnar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Bonnar hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Stephan Bonnar manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Bonnar's eyes...
Stephan Bonnar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Stephan Bonnar slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll out but it's too deep and he taps! Awesome technique!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Triangle to Armbar) at 3:45 Round 2
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/15 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Mir brings big submission win-times to this one. Bonnar less so tho.
Frank Mir looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Mir is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Stephan Bonnar and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Mir.
Stephan Bonnar leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mir
Bonnar shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Bonnar struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar is launching some bone breaking punches to Mir's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Frank Mir's eyes.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Bonnar hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Stephan Bonnar was holding Frank Mir against the fence, he swings his right arm over Mir head and tries to hit him with revese elbow
Frank Mir is being punish here, he got hit again and again the fight won't last long if this continues
Frank Mir pushes away Bonnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Bonnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bonnar pushes off of Frank Mir and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Mir stumbles backwards but Stephan Bonnar chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right eye
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Bonnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Stephan Bonnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mir is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Stephan Bonnar slips his head out and ends up in Frank Mir's guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Mir
Bonnar is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephan Bonnar!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Bonnar breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Mir is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar 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.
Bonnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bonnar struggles and frees his leg!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir isolates Stephan Bonnar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Bonnar's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir is locking that Arm Triangle...
Stephan Bonnar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir isolates Stephan Bonnar's left arm looking for an armbar...
Stephan Bonnar manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Stephan Bonnar tries to take advantage...
Bonnar measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir pushes Bonnar's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Bonnar wraps his legs while he holds Frank Mir's head... Tight guard!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank Mir tries to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Mir tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Bonnar from the side mount!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bonnar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Forehead
Frank Mir is in side mount over Stephan Bonnar
Frank Mir hooks Bonnar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Bonnar hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
That Kneebar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Stephan Bonnar manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Bonnar
He succeeds!
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Mir
Stephan Bonnar 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
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 World (Berlin, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Bonnar doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Bonnar is trying to counter now!
Bonnar switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Mir struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Bonnar cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Bonnar leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephan Bonnar to fight back!
Bonnar attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Bonnar 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
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 Bonnar
Stephan Bonnar attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Frank Mir forces Stephan Bonnar to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Terrible one sided match... Bonnar was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Bonnar tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bonnar is covering himself! Mir tries to force the situation and Bonnar clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Mir is in rear mount over Bonnar
Bonnar is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mir is in rear mount over Bonnar
Frank Mir slides his arm under Stephan Bonnar's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Stephan Bonnar pulls down on Frank Mir's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Mir is in rear mount over Bonnar
Stand up! This is what Bonnar's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Frank Mir slides his arm under Stephan Bonnar's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Stephan Bonnar pushes up and slides Frank Mir's arm over his chin.
Mir is in rear mount over Bonnar
Bonnar has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Bonnar control.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
Bonnar Hyper-extended his arm
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Bonnar locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Stephan Bonnar is in closed guard over Mir
Bonnar tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Stephan Bonnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir is looking to pass Stephan Bonnar's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Stephan Bonnar 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.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bonnar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Bonnar's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is locking that leglock...
Bonnar struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Bonnar is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Bonnar tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bonnar's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Bonnar has a small cut in his Forehead
Frank Mir is in open guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir was tooling Stephan Bonnar for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Stephan Bonnar lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Bonnar
Frank Mir hooks Bonnar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Bonnar hyper-extended his left leg
That Kneebar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Stephan Bonnar manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Bonnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Bonnar's side.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Bonnar's eyes...
Stephan Bonnar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Stephan Bonnar is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Stephan Bonnar in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Stephan Bonnar is in open guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Stephan Bonnar slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Crippling lock!
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Stephan Bonnar tries to roll out but it's too deep and he taps! Awesome technique!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Triangle to Armbar) at 3:45 Round 2
Statistics: Stephan Bonnar
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/15 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Mir brings big submission win-times to this one. Bonnar less so tho.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!