Post by The Sandmen on Jun 14, 2019 10:12:38 GMT -5
Daniel Cormier glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Frank Mir is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Daniel Cormier and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Cormier's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Stand up! This is what Mir's cornermen are shouting. Daniel Cormier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Daniel Cormier 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 Cormier
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Daniel Cormier.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cormier's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Right cheek
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cormier struggles and frees his leg!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Daniel Cormier moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Cormier is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Cormier is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks Daniel Cormier's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Daniel Cormier cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Cormier throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Daniel Cormier postures up and breaks the triangle.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Daniel Cormier in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cormier tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Daniel Cormier positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mir's abdomen
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cormier looks to work from half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Daniel Cormier work his BJJ game.
Daniel Cormier pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mir rolls and he's now on half guard over Daniel Cormier. Nice reversal.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier 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 half guard over Cormier
Cormier 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir sits over his knees and pushes away Cormier's leg!
Frank Mir is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Nice moves from Frank Mir who positions himself for using his knees on Cormier!
One, two! Look at Daniel Cormier's grimace of pain!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Cormier, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Daniel Cormier's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mir is holding Daniel Cormier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cormier tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Cormier tries to hit Frank Mir with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mir steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Mir cartwheels towards Cormier!
Cormier fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Mir cartwheels towards Cormier!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Daniel Cormier.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Cormier 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 match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and launches himself over Mir!
Nice move by Cormier who clinches and pushes Mir against the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daniel Cormier tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Mir
well done Mir falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cormier opts to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Stand up! This is what Mir's cornermen are shouting. Daniel Cormier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Cormier 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.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Mir is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Cormier waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Daniel Cormier is on half guard!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Frank Mir moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Cormier grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Cormier moves on the ground
Daniel Cormier moves to side mount
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Cormier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Daniel Cormier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cormier pulls his arm out of danger.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cormier's side.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Daniel Cormier is in Mir open guard now
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cormier pulls his arm out of danger.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Cormier 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.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Daniel Cormier and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Daniel Cormier sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Mir sits over his knees and pushes away Cormier's leg!
Frank Mir is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cormier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Daniel Cormier can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Stand up! This is what Mir's cornermen are shouting. Daniel Cormier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier regains full 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Cormier is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Daniel Cormier looks to pass to mount...
Mir 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 clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Cormier 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 tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cormier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daniel Cormier tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Mir
Cormier fails to take Mir down and both man are still clinching
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Cormier doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Cormier is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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.
Cormier misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Daniel Cormier struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Daniel Cormier struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Cormier is trying to counter now!
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Daniel Cormier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Daniel Cormier is on his feet again.
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Daniel Cormier with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cormier steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cormier hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to hit Daniel Cormier with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cormier steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir launches an up-kick intended for Daniel Cormier's head...
It lands flush with Daniel Cormier's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cormier's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Cormier decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir did not see that coming! Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir now.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Daniel Cormier improve his position.
John McCarthy 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Brilliant combination from Daniel Cormier
Mir is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Mir is in closed guard... Cormier 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 Cormier
Mir is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Daniel Cormier and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Stand up! This is what Cormier'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 looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir catch Daniel Cormier's right arm and tries a kimura
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir throws his leg over Cormier's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Mir and Cormier are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Mir is locking that Triangle...
Cormier tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Daniel Cormier to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Daniel Cormier cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Daniel Cormier in closed guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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 Cormier
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
Cormier manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Mir misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cormier has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Cormier control.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Mir is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Frank Mir forces Daniel Cormier to open his guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Daniel Cormier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Frank Mir is in Cormier open guard now
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier 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.
Cormier misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Cormier is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Mir is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
That hit Mir who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Daniel Cormier.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cormier's being punished here!
Cormier's Right eye is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Mir is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Daniel Cormier shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Mir is locking that Americana...
Mir is locking that Americana...
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Mir rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to get his arm under Daniel Cormier's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Daniel Cormier's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Cormier struggles to free himself
That Neck Crank from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Daniel Cormier easily defends the attempt.
Mir is in rear mount over Cormier
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
Cormier is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Daniel Cormier is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (RNC) at 1:52 Round 5
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/1 (600%)
GnP strikes 21/63 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1037 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/16 (75%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
All Cormier in the first. All Mir in the second. Dead even in the third. Mir moves ahead in the fourth. Mir finishes in the fifth. Good fight from these two gentlepersons.
Frank Mir is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Daniel Cormier and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Daniel Cormier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Cormier's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Stand up! This is what Mir's cornermen are shouting. Daniel Cormier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Daniel Cormier 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 Cormier
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Daniel Cormier.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cormier's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Right cheek
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cormier struggles and frees his leg!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Daniel Cormier moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Cormier is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Cormier is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks Daniel Cormier's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Daniel Cormier cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cormier tries to cover his face,
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Daniel Cormier looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Cormier throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Blocked by Mir.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Daniel Cormier postures up and breaks the triangle.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Daniel Cormier in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Daniel Cormier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cormier tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Daniel Cormier positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Daniel Cormier is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mir's abdomen
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Daniel Cormier in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cormier looks to work from half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Daniel Cormier work his BJJ game.
Daniel Cormier pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mir rolls and he's now on half guard over Daniel Cormier. Nice reversal.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier 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 half guard over Cormier
Cormier 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.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir sits over his knees and pushes away Cormier's leg!
Frank Mir is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Nice moves from Frank Mir who positions himself for using his knees on Cormier!
One, two! Look at Daniel Cormier's grimace of pain!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Cormier, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Daniel Cormier's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mir is holding Daniel Cormier's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Cormier tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Cormier tries to hit Frank Mir with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Mir steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Mir cartwheels towards Cormier!
Cormier fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Mir cartwheels towards Cormier!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Daniel Cormier.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Cormier 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 match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and launches himself over Mir!
Nice move by Cormier who clinches and pushes Mir against the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daniel Cormier tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Mir
well done Mir falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Cormier opts to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Stand up! This is what Mir's cornermen are shouting. Daniel Cormier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Cormier 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.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Mir is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Cormier waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Daniel Cormier is on half guard!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier tries to free his leg
Frank Mir moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Cormier grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Daniel Cormier
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Cormier moves on the ground
Daniel Cormier moves to side mount
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Daniel Cormier a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Cormier's cheek from the guard.
Daniel Cormier uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cormier pulls his arm out of danger.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Cormier's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cormier's side.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Cormier delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to close his guard around Cormier
He succeeds!
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Daniel Cormier is in Mir open guard now
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cormier pulls his arm out of danger.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Cormier 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.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Daniel Cormier and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Daniel Cormier sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Mir sits over his knees and pushes away Cormier's leg!
Frank Mir is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cormier is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Daniel Cormier can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Stand up! This is what Mir's cornermen are shouting. Daniel Cormier is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to pass Daniel Cormier's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Daniel Cormier regains full 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Cormier is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Daniel Cormier looks to pass to mount...
Mir 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 clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Cormier 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 tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cormier is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Daniel Cormier tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Frank Mir
Cormier fails to take Mir down and both man are still clinching
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Cormier doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Cormier is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Daniel Cormier gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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.
Cormier misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Daniel Cormier struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir pushes Daniel Cormier against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Daniel Cormier struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Cormier is trying to counter now!
Cormier tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cormier into his guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Daniel Cormier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Daniel Cormier is on his feet again.
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Daniel Cormier with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cormier steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cormier hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Daniel Cormier gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to hit Daniel Cormier with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cormier steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir launches an up-kick intended for Daniel Cormier's head...
It lands flush with Daniel Cormier's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Cormier's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Cormier decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir did not see that coming! Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir now.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Daniel Cormier improve his position.
John McCarthy 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 Romexpo (Bucharest, Romania) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Brilliant combination from Daniel Cormier
Mir is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Daniel Cormier is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Mir is in closed guard... Cormier 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 Cormier
Mir is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Daniel Cormier and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
Cormier breaks the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Stand up! This is what Cormier'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 looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir catch Daniel Cormier's right arm and tries a kimura
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Daniel Cormier tries to take advantage...
Cormier measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mir blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir throws his leg over Cormier's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!
Daniel Cormier is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Daniel Cormier in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to half guard.
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Mir and Cormier are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Mir is locking that Triangle...
Cormier tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Daniel Cormier to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
Daniel Cormier cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Daniel Cormier in closed guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Daniel Cormier!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier 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 Cormier
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
Cormier manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Mir misses a step and Daniel Cormier sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cormier has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under Cormier control.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Mir is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Daniel Cormier's guard...
Frank Mir forces Daniel Cormier to open his guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Daniel Cormier's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Daniel Cormier's guard...
Frank Mir is in Cormier open guard now
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Cormier is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
Cormier 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.
Cormier misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Cormier breaks free.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir pushes Cormier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Cormier is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Daniel Cormier efforts for escaping from the full mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Mir is holding Daniel Cormier's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Daniel Cormier loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Deep breaths from Daniel Cormier who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
That hit Mir who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Daniel Cormier.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cormier's being punished here!
Cormier's Right eye is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Cormier tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Mir is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir looks to mount Daniel Cormier...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Daniel Cormier shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Mir is locking that Americana...
Mir is locking that Americana...
Cormier struggles to free himself
Daniel Cormier breaks that americana attempt!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Frank Mir throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cormier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frank Mir rolls Daniel Cormier to his stomach and takes his back!
Mir is in rear mount over Cormier
Frank Mir tries to get his arm under Daniel Cormier's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Daniel Cormier's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Cormier struggles to free himself
That Neck Crank from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Cormier's eyes...
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Daniel Cormier easily defends the attempt.
Mir is in rear mount over Cormier
Mir tries to end this with a RNC!
Cormier is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Daniel Cormier is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (RNC) at 1:52 Round 5
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/1 (600%)
GnP strikes 21/63 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1037 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/16 (75%)
Submissions 20/20 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
All Cormier in the first. All Mir in the second. Dead even in the third. Mir moves ahead in the fourth. Mir finishes in the fifth. Good fight from these two gentlepersons.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!