Post by The Sandmen on Aug 29, 2012 15:11:03 GMT -5
Russian Bear enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Oleg Taktarov 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 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.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Russian Bear.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Mir looks to be in very good shape.
Quick hook by Frank Mir
glances off Russian Bear's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Russian Bear in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Mir rolls over himself and stands up while Oleg Taktarov rolls on his back.
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.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Russian Bear struggles... Frank Mir is unable to take him down
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mir's jaw!
A left hook from Mir
falls short.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half 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 Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Russian Bear spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Russian Bear is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear moves on the ground
Oleg Taktarov moves to side mount
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov isolates Frank Mir's right arm looking for an armbar...
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Mir's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Mir Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar looks tight...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Russian Bear uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Mir's neck!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov back to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Oleg Taktarov.
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Round 2
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Mir and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oleg Taktarov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank Mir tries a middle kick
Oleg Taktarov blocks and steps away.
Mir tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Russian Bear moves backwards and circles around Frank Mir.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Mir.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir fakes a punch to Oleg Taktarov ribs and the tries to trip him
Russian Bear loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Mir tries a knee to the midsection...
Russian Bear blocks that knee
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Mir pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Nothing from this... Frank Mir seems frustrated.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Russian Bear moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Russian Bear blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Russian Bear blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Russian Bear shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Oleg Taktarov swings...
hard impact to Mir's face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Oleg Taktarov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Stand up! This is what Russian Bear'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 attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Mir is not able to stop Mir ground skills and Oleg Taktarov moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Russian Bear is locking that North South Choke...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir struggles to free himself
Russian Bear is locking that North South Choke...
Mir's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Mir didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (North South Choke) at 2:58 Round 2
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Wow. This is more of the Taktarov I was hoping to see at the start of ManMMA. Mir needs some health, but in a submission war, its hard to specify what could have made a difference. I guess sub. d. Taktarov was insanely accurate with everything and that helped wear Mir down. Taktarov might be here to stay, bitchessss.
Oleg Taktarov 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 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.
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 John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Russian Bear.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Mir looks to be in very good shape.
Quick hook by Frank Mir
glances off Russian Bear's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Oleg Taktarov looks to counter!
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Russian Bear in half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Mir rolls over himself and stands up while Oleg Taktarov rolls on his back.
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.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Russian Bear struggles... Frank Mir is unable to take him down
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mir's jaw!
A left hook from Mir
falls short.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Russian Bear looks to work from half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half 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 Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Russian Bear spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Russian Bear is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear moves on the ground
Oleg Taktarov moves to side mount
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Russian Bear's ribs.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov isolates Frank Mir's right arm looking for an armbar...
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Mir's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that armbar...
Mir Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar looks tight...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Russian Bear uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov sits up and gets an arm around Mir's neck!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov back to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Oleg Taktarov.
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Round 2
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Mir and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oleg Taktarov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frank Mir tries a middle kick
Oleg Taktarov blocks and steps away.
Mir tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Russian Bear moves backwards and circles around Frank Mir.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Mir.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir fakes a punch to Oleg Taktarov ribs and the tries to trip him
Russian Bear loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
The fighters are clinching.
Mir tries a knee to the midsection...
Russian Bear blocks that knee
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Mir pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir struggles and launches a few punches to Russian Bear's head
Nothing from this... Frank Mir seems frustrated.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Russian Bear moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Russian Bear blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Russian Bear blocks with confidence
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Russian Bear shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Oleg Taktarov swings...
hard impact to Mir's face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Oleg Taktarov is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Russian Bear into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Stand up! This is what Russian Bear'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 attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Mir is not able to stop Mir ground skills and Oleg Taktarov moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Russian Bear is locking that North South Choke...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir struggles to free himself
Russian Bear is locking that North South Choke...
Mir's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Mir didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (North South Choke) at 2:58 Round 2
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 264 s
Wow. This is more of the Taktarov I was hoping to see at the start of ManMMA. Mir needs some health, but in a submission war, its hard to specify what could have made a difference. I guess sub. d. Taktarov was insanely accurate with everything and that helped wear Mir down. Taktarov might be here to stay, bitchessss.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!