Post by The Sandmen on Dec 18, 2018 9:34:20 GMT -5
Tito Ortiz looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Frank Mir looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tito Ortiz and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tito goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tito Ortiz struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tito's being punished here!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Mir is in open guard over Tito... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tito rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tito's guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tito Ortiz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Tito waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Tito Ortiz is on half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tito struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mir misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mir from the side mount!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Tito Ortiz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Tito Ortiz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mir's face with those brutal elbows! Mir needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Tito was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tito Ortiz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz fakes some punches
Mir ties him up.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito tries to escape from closed guard...
Tito struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tito blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tito looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Tito Ortiz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tito Ortiz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tito can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tito 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.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Tito creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tito Ortiz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito Ortiz storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tito doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mir's face with his elbows!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Tito's face
Tito shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Tito
Tito has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Tito breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
He can't lock it up. Tito Ortiz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito Ortiz is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Tito Ortiz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tito struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito fires a barrage of punches at Mir's head!
The punches go wide.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Tito Ortiz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tito Ortiz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tito Ortiz. 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 3:05 in the 2 round
Tito leads with a punch
Frank Mir evades but whiffs with a counter.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Mir is in open guard over Tito... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tito rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Tito Ortiz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tito Ortiz struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Tito holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Mir is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
Mir seems staggered and Tito Ortiz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito Ortiz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Frank Mir is taking the best of the fight.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito Ortiz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tito leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Mir is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Tito's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tito can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks Tito Ortiz's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Tito
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tito! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over Tito with one hook in
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tito's being punished here!
Mir is in rear mount over Tito with one hook in
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Tito manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tito spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tito is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Tito Ortiz checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mir's jaw!
Frank Mir and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tito Ortiz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Tito only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito Ortiz storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Tito Ortiz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito is moving on the ground...
Mir tries to counter Tito's moves on the ground.
Tito misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tito has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Mir and Tito Ortiz are cliched up against the cage. Mir hammers Tito face and hooks Tito leg
Tito Ortiz is on his back after that trip
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Tito Ortiz regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Tito Ortiz's guard...
Frank Mir is in Tito open guard now
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Mir is holding Tito Ortiz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tito Ortiz shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mir is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tito ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Mir is in open guard over Tito... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tito rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito 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 open guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Tito
Frank Mir pushes Tito's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Tito is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tito Ortiz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tito Ortiz breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Mir catch Tito Ortiz's right arm and tries a kimura
Tito Ortiz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir sits high on Tito Ortiz's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tito's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tito tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Mir and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mir and it cost him top position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz 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 1:50 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Stand up! This is what Tito's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Tito's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito hold his own hand and breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Tito Ortiz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Tito Ortiz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tito Ortiz breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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.
Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Frank Mir pushes away Tito trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tito stumbles backwards and Frank Mir circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Mir and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tito Ortiz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank Mir is measuring Tito with his jab.
Tito isn't fazed.
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tito pulls his arm out of danger.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito tries to move to full mount
Tito's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Tito Ortiz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mir launches a furious low kick!
Tito Ortiz blocks
Mir misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Tito Ortiz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Tito measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Tito Ortiz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Tito Ortiz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Tito Ortiz slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Tito tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Tito Ortiz to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Mir is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Tito tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Tito Ortiz to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Tito Ortiz to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Tito Ortiz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tito blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Tito Ortiz's guard...
Frank Mir forces Tito Ortiz to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Tito holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Mir is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mir is in open guard over Tito... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tito rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito 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 open guard over Tito
Deep breaths from Tito Ortiz who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Tito is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Tito Ortiz's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Tito Ortiz's head!
Tito struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tito looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Tito Ortiz slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito Ortiz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir is cooling the fight on the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Frank Mir by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 6/3 (200%)
GnP strikes 19/48 (40%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1358,39
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 870,2
Time on the ground 1165 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2072
Clinch Damage 3,44
Ground Damage 1396,5
Time on the ground 1165 s
I do not believe I have ever met someone named Frank in person. #TrueStories
Frank Mir looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Tito Ortiz and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tito goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tito Ortiz struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tito's being punished here!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Mir is in open guard over Tito... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tito rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tito's guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tito Ortiz is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Tito waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Tito Ortiz is on half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tito struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Mir misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mir from the side mount!
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Tito Ortiz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Tito Ortiz keeps control and remains in side mount.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mir's face with those brutal elbows! Mir needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Terrible one sided match... Tito was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Tito Ortiz in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir isolates Tito Ortiz's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tito Ortiz is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz fakes some punches
Mir ties him up.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito tries to escape from closed guard...
Tito struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tito blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tito looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Tito Ortiz in closed guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Tito's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Tito blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Tito Ortiz's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tito Ortiz loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tito's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tito can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Tito 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.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Tito creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tito Ortiz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tito into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito Ortiz storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Tito doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mir's face with his elbows!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Tito's face
Tito shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Tito
Tito has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Tito breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
That rear naked choke looks tight...
He can't lock it up. Tito Ortiz spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito Ortiz is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Tito Ortiz gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Tito struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito fires a barrage of punches at Mir's head!
The punches go wide.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mir leans and gets Tito Ortiz's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Tito Ortiz gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Tito Ortiz realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tito Ortiz. 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 3:05 in the 2 round
Tito leads with a punch
Frank Mir evades but whiffs with a counter.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Mir is in open guard over Tito... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tito rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir looks to mount Tito Ortiz...
Tito Ortiz takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir pushes Tito Ortiz against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Tito Ortiz struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Tito holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Mir is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Tito Ortiz jumps back and jabs
Mir seems staggered and Tito Ortiz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
Tito Ortiz takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito Ortiz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Frank Mir is taking the best of the fight.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito Ortiz jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tito leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Mir is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Tito's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Tito Ortiz is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Tito can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Tito Ortiz in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks Tito Ortiz's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Tito clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tito Ortiz!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir rolls him over and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Tito
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Tito! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over Tito with one hook in
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Tito's being punished here!
Mir is in rear mount over Tito with one hook in
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Tito manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Tito spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Tito is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Tito Ortiz checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mir's jaw!
Frank Mir and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tito Ortiz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Tito Ortiz goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Tito only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito Ortiz storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Tito Ortiz postures up and breaks the triangle.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito is moving on the ground...
Mir tries to counter Tito's moves on the ground.
Tito misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Tito Ortiz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz moves forward looking for some grappling action
Tito has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Mir and Tito Ortiz are cliched up against the cage. Mir hammers Tito face and hooks Tito leg
Tito Ortiz is on his back after that trip
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to pass Tito Ortiz's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Tito Ortiz regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Tito Ortiz's guard...
Frank Mir is in Tito open guard now
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Mir is holding Tito Ortiz's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tito Ortiz shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Tito Ortiz's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mir is throwing a flurry of punches!
Tito ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tito Ortiz didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Mir is in open guard over Tito... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tito rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito 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 open guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Tito
Frank Mir pushes Tito's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Tito is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tito Ortiz shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tito Ortiz breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Mir catch Tito Ortiz's right arm and tries a kimura
Tito Ortiz holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Tito Ortiz looks to counter!
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Frank Mir sits high on Tito Ortiz's chest and pulls his leg underneath Tito's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Tito tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Mir and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mir and it cost him top position.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Tito Ortiz tries to take advantage...
Tito Ortiz 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 1:50 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Tito Ortiz
Stand up! This is what Tito's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tito Ortiz's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Tito's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito hold his own hand and breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Tito Ortiz is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Tito uses his strength to keep Tito at a disadvantage
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito Ortiz looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Tito use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Tito Ortiz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Tito Ortiz is in closed guard over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Tito Ortiz is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tito Ortiz tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Tito Ortiz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Tito Ortiz breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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.
Tito wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Frank Mir pushes away Tito trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tito stumbles backwards and Frank Mir circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Frank Mir and Tito engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tito Ortiz is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frank Mir is measuring Tito with his jab.
Tito isn't fazed.
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Tito pulls his arm out of danger.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito tries to move to full mount
Tito's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Tito Ortiz a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He is not able to do it
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mir launches a furious low kick!
Tito Ortiz blocks
Mir misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito Ortiz tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tito Ortiz who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Tito Ortiz's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Tito measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Tito Ortiz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Frank Mir is in side mount over Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Tito Ortiz slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Tito Ortiz slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Tito tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Tito Ortiz to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Mir is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Tito tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Tito Ortiz to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Tito Ortiz to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Tito Ortiz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Tito tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tito blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Tito tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Tito Ortiz's guard...
Frank Mir forces Tito Ortiz to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Tito Ortiz's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Tito holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Tito is trying to counter now!
Mir is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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 tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tito is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Tito Ortiz launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mir is in open guard over Tito... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tito rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir misses a step and Tito Ortiz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tito 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 open guard over Tito
Deep breaths from Tito Ortiz who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in open guard over Tito
Frank Mir is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Tito Ortiz to fight back!
Tito tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Mir is in closed guard... Tito tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Tito
Tito is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tito Ortiz
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Tito Ortiz's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Tito Ortiz's head!
Tito struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Tito tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tito Ortiz tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Tito looks to work from half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Tito Ortiz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Tito Ortiz is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Tito Ortiz slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
You can see the pain reflected in Tito's eyes...
Tito Ortiz slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Tito Ortiz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir is cooling the fight on the ground
Tito Ortiz is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Tito
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Frank Mir by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Tito Ortiz
Punches 17/26 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 6/3 (200%)
GnP strikes 19/48 (40%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1358,39
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 870,2
Time on the ground 1165 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 26/26 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2072
Clinch Damage 3,44
Ground Damage 1396,5
Time on the ground 1165 s
I do not believe I have ever met someone named Frank in person. #TrueStories
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