Post by The Sandmen on Sept 17, 2012 16:08:44 GMT -5
Mir enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Frank Mir doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett moves forward and holds Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Mir doesn't let Barnett get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Josh Barnett to the ground from the clinch...
Barnett shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Josh Barnett!
Frank Mir is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Mir! It would have finished this fight.
Josh Barnett pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Josh Barnett down... Barnett stumbles backwards and Frank Mir launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Barnett's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir shoots and grab both of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Mir lifted Barnett's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Barnett is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Josh Barnett away.
Josh Barnett takes a kick to the body.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Barnett is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Frank Mir
grazes Barnett's left cheek.
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Mir is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barnett.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Frank Mir
glances off Barnett's arms.
Mir moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mir's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Barnett is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Mir suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barnett spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barnett is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Barnett is in open guard over Mir now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Josh Barnett moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Barnett viciously slams hammer blows to Mir's face!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett cartwheels towards Mir!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Mir.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Good looking punches from Josh Barnett on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Nice beating Josh Barnett has received.
Good looking punches from Josh Barnett on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
Mir's Right eye is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Mir's head!
This is bad! Barnett is just pounding on Frank Mir's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Josh Barnett was tooling Frank Mir for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Mir lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barnett blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Barnett's cheek! Barnett stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Barnett's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Mir away.
Frank Mir takes a kick to the body.
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett 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 Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Mir away.
Frank Mir takes a kick to the body.
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. Mir is in open guard over Barnett now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Mir opts to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Mir opts to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett now.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Frank Mir closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mir steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Mir takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett hyper-extended his left leg
Barnett struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
Mir is locking that leglock...
Barnett struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Frank Mir
Good shot! Barnett has reasons to be worried.
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Barnett is connecting with a few punches
Mir has a small cut in his Nose
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Mir blocks Josh Barnett's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Frank Mir tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Mir
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Josh Barnett can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett cartwheels towards Mir!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Mir.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Barnett.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A right hand from Frank Mir
makes Barnett stumble back!
Mir is grappling.
Bad idea! Josh Barnett lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Frank Mir
Josh Barnett isolates Frank Mir's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank Mir is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Barnett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Frank Mir isolates Josh Barnett's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Josh Barnett is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Mir sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Frank Mir is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Frank Mir looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Barnett's Mouth is beginning to swell
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Frank Mir for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Barnett time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett moves forward and holds Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Mir hammers Barnett face and hooks Barnett leg
Josh Barnett is on his back after that trip
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Mir catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Nice beating Josh Barnett has received.
Barnett tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 open guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir moves on the ground
Frank Mir moves to side mount
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Josh Barnett has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
Mir is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to escape from the full mount...
Mir struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Frank Mir
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Barnett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Josh Barnett spins out and gets back to his feet.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Mir!
Frank Mir is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Barnett and pushes him away!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett throws a looping right hand...
Mir moves aside and dodges.
Mir launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barnett stops that one with his ribs!
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Barnett is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mir.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Several good body shots
land on Barnett.
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Barnett staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank Mir runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Josh Barnett who almost cannot stand!
One after another Frank Mir is punishing Barnett! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Frank Mir has seen better days.
Mir steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mir is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Barnett staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Josh Barnett and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Frank Mir hooks Barnett's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Frank Mir looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Mir doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir catch Josh Barnett's right arm and tries a kimura
Barnett Hyper-extended his arm
Mir is locking that kimura...
Barnett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
That kimura from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Barnett struggles to free himself
That kimura looks tight...
Mir secures the lock while Josh Barnett refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (kimura) at 3:48 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 643 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 690 s
Round 1, Barnett did some damage on Mir. Round 2, Mir did strong damage on Barnett. Round 3, Mir did some damage on Barnett. Round 4, Mir did big damage on Barnett and finished with the sub. I half-expected this to be a massive stand up affair, with a KO, since both guys are ju jitzu masters. NEat to see a sub finish here though.
Frank Mir doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Josh Barnett looks very relaxed.
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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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett moves forward and holds Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Josh Barnett is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Mir doesn't let Barnett get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Josh Barnett to the ground from the clinch...
Barnett shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Josh Barnett!
Frank Mir is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Mir! It would have finished this fight.
Josh Barnett pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Josh Barnett
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to take Josh Barnett down... Barnett stumbles backwards and Frank Mir launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Barnett's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir shoots and grab both of Josh Barnett's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Mir lifted Barnett's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir is in open guard over Barnett... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Barnett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Josh Barnett is standing now.
Barnett is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Josh Barnett away.
Josh Barnett takes a kick to the body.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Barnett is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Josh Barnett
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from Frank Mir
grazes Barnett's left cheek.
Barnett looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Mir is on the receiving end of a great combo by Barnett.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Frank Mir
glances off Barnett's arms.
Mir moves forward looking for some action
Josh Barnett doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Josh Barnett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mir's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Barnett
Barnett tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir pushes Barnett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Barnett is in trouble now!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Mir suddenly holds Josh Barnett's arm and tries an armbar!
Barnett can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Barnett spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Barnett is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Josh Barnett looks to counter!
Josh Barnett decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Barnett is in open guard over Mir now.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Josh Barnett moves to better his position on the ground...
Josh Barnett viciously slams hammer blows to Mir's face!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Barnett's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Barnett blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Josh Barnett to fight back!
Josh Barnett tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Josh Barnett manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Josh Barnett keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett attempts a sweep single...
Josh Barnett catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Barnett.
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett cartwheels towards Mir!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Mir.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Good looking punches from Josh Barnett on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Nice beating Josh Barnett has received.
Good looking punches from Josh Barnett on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
Mir's Right eye is beginning to swell
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Barnett fires a barrage of punches at Mir's head!
This is bad! Barnett is just pounding on Frank Mir's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Josh Barnett was tooling Frank Mir for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Mir lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Barnett blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Josh Barnett's cheek! Barnett stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Barnett's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Mir away.
Frank Mir takes a kick to the body.
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Barnett 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 Barnett is on the ground on his back
Josh Barnett kicks his legs trying to keep Frank Mir away.
Frank Mir takes a kick to the body.
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. Mir is in open guard over Barnett now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mir looks to work from half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Barnett throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Mir opts to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett now.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Barnett quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is standing while Barnett is on the ground on his back
Mir opts to jump inside Barnett's guard.
Barnett didn't see that coming. Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett now.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Josh Barnett is on his feet again.
Frank Mir closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Mir steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Frank Mir takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Barnett hyper-extended his left leg
Barnett struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
Mir is locking that leglock...
Barnett struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Barnett is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Frank Mir
Good shot! Barnett has reasons to be worried.
Barnett's Nose is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Barnett is connecting with a few punches
Mir has a small cut in his Nose
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Great move by Barnett who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Mir blocks Josh Barnett's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Josh Barnett is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Josh Barnett attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Josh Barnett manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Frank Mir tries to pass Josh Barnett's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Barnett pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Josh Barnett is in closed guard over Mir
Josh Barnett wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Josh Barnett can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Josh Barnett gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Josh Barnett slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Josh Barnett slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Barnett tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Barnett cartwheels towards Mir!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Frank Mir.
Josh Barnett is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Josh Barnett in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Josh Barnett's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Josh Barnett loses balance and goes to the ground.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Barnett.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A right hand from Frank Mir
makes Barnett stumble back!
Mir is grappling.
Bad idea! Josh Barnett lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Barnett blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Josh Barnett postures up and breaks the triangle.
Josh Barnett is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Josh Barnett is in open guard over Mir
Barnett tries to move to full mount
Barnett succeeds
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Frank Mir
Josh Barnett isolates Frank Mir's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frank Mir is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Barnett clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Barnett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Frank Mir isolates Josh Barnett's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Josh Barnett is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Barnett's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Mir sits over his knees and pushes away Barnett's leg!
Frank Mir is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Frank Mir looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Josh Barnett takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Barnett's Mouth is beginning to swell
John McCarthy has seen that!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Frank Mir for headbutt.
John McCarthy allows Barnett time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Barnett wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Barnett moves forward and holds Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir and Josh Barnett are cliched up against the cage. Mir hammers Barnett face and hooks Barnett leg
Josh Barnett is on his back after that trip
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) is cheering him!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Mir catch Josh Barnett's left arm and tries a kimura
Josh Barnett holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Josh Barnett gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Nice beating Josh Barnett has received.
Barnett tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Barnett tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Barnett's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Josh Barnett! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Josh Barnett doesn't defend himself!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Barnett 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 open guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Josh Barnett can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Barnett tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Josh Barnett's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Barnett
Mir moves on the ground
Frank Mir moves to side mount
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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 Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett 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.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Josh Barnett has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Josh Barnett's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
Mir is in closed guard... Barnett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to escape from the full mount...
Mir struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Frank Mir
Barnett tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Josh Barnett controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Barnett is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Barnett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Josh Barnett spins out and gets back to his feet.
Barnett is trying to counter now!
Josh Barnett fakes a punch and launches himself over Mir!
Frank Mir is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Barnett and pushes him away!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Josh Barnett throws a looping right hand...
Mir moves aside and dodges.
Mir launches a hook to the body
Bang! Barnett stops that one with his ribs!
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Josh Barnett's punches
Barnett is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mir.
Josh Barnett goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Barnett seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Crushing shot to Barnett's body! He's holding his side
Several good body shots
land on Barnett.
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Barnett staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Frank Mir runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Josh Barnett who almost cannot stand!
One after another Frank Mir is punishing Barnett! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Barnett seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Frank Mir has seen better days.
Mir steps backwards away from Josh Barnett. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mir is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Josh Barnett is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Barnett staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Barnett
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Josh Barnett and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Frank Mir hooks Barnett's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Josh Barnett manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Josh Barnett tries to take advantage...
Barnett tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Josh Barnett
Frank Mir looks to mount Josh Barnett...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Josh Barnett
Barnett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frank Mir doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir catch Josh Barnett's right arm and tries a kimura
Barnett Hyper-extended his arm
Mir is locking that kimura...
Barnett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Barnett's eyes...
That kimura from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Barnett struggles to free himself
That kimura looks tight...
Mir secures the lock while Josh Barnett refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (kimura) at 3:48 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 25/41 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 7/8 (88%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 643 s
Statistics: Josh Barnett
Punches 9/15 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 690 s
Round 1, Barnett did some damage on Mir. Round 2, Mir did strong damage on Barnett. Round 3, Mir did some damage on Barnett. Round 4, Mir did big damage on Barnett and finished with the sub. I half-expected this to be a massive stand up affair, with a KO, since both guys are ju jitzu masters. NEat to see a sub finish here though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!