Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2019 12:29:49 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Mir while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Vitor Belfort is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Phenom is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Frank Mir doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Some counter punches against Frank Mir
land while he's on his bicycle.
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mir is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir grabs his own foot and slides it underneath The Phenom's chin in a gogopata attempt!
That Gogoplata looks tight...
The Phenom pulls free and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Phenom blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
deflected by Mir.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mir
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is countered by Frank Mir.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom didn't see that coming. Mir is in open guard over The Phenom now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Vitor Belfort struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Mir gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Vitor Belfort! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Vitor Belfort doesn't defend himself!
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Mir succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Terrible one sided match... The Phenom was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Mir tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Mir is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mir
The Phenom struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and The Phenom continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Mir
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mir is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Mir shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir shoots and grab one of Vitor Belfort's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
The Phenom lose his balance and falls to the mat
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Mir is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir isolates Vitor Belfort's right arm looking for an armbar...
Vitor Belfort manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mir
Mir moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Frank Mir.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over The Phenom
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mir is countered by Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir tries to open The Phenom's guard...
The Phenom breaks the lock and covers himself from Mir's punches
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank Mir looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mir
The Phenom is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 full mount over Vitor Belfort
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank Mir sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Phenom tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Mir and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mir and it cost him top position.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over The Phenom
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is covering himself! Mir tries to force the situation and The Phenom clumsily gives his back!
Mir is in rear mount over The Phenom
Frank Mir slides his arm under Vitor Belfort's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Vitor Belfort pushes up and slides Frank Mir's arm over his chin.
Mir misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under The Phenom control.
Mir is in rear mount over The Phenom
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
Mir is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
The Phenom locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mir
The Phenom is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
The Phenom hold his own hand and breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mir
The Phenom is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
The Phenom struggles to free himself
The Phenom's arm is bent at an awful angle! Vitor Belfort's taps again and again
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (kimura) at 4:44 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Mir was just ALL ABOUT those takedowns and submissions. That is the Mir fans have been wanting to see. Now we just have to see if it was the fine-tunes that fixed him, or the size difference in this fight that fixed him. Regardless, he was fixed for this one fight and one fight only! (so far).
Vitor Belfort is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Phenom is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Vitor Belfort touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Phenom moves forward looking for some action
Frank Mir doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Some counter punches against Frank Mir
land while he's on his bicycle.
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mir is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Vitor Belfort.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir grabs his own foot and slides it underneath The Phenom's chin in a gogopata attempt!
That Gogoplata looks tight...
The Phenom pulls free and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
The Phenom blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The Phenom blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Good looking punches from Vitor Belfort on the ground
deflected by Mir.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mir
The Phenom launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is countered by Frank Mir.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom didn't see that coming. Mir is in open guard over The Phenom now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Vitor Belfort struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Mir gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Vitor Belfort! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Vitor Belfort doesn't defend himself!
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Vitor Belfort's guard...
Vitor Belfort has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Mir succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Terrible one sided match... The Phenom was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Vitor Belfort's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Mir tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Vitor Belfort sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Mir is holding Vitor Belfort's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Vitor Belfort loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
The Phenom pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mir
The Phenom struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Mir doesn't want to free his opponent and The Phenom continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Mir
Vitor Belfort looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Vitor Belfort is in half guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mir is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Vitor Belfort realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Vitor Belfort attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The Phenom clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phenom
Mir shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phenom is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir shoots and grab one of Vitor Belfort's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
The Phenom lose his balance and falls to the mat
The Phenom ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Mir is in open guard over The Phenom... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Phenom rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir isolates Vitor Belfort's right arm looking for an armbar...
Vitor Belfort manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Vitor Belfort is in open guard over Mir
Mir moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Vitor Belfort breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Frank Mir.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phenom goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
The Phenom is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir pushes Vitor Belfort against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! The Phenom doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over The Phenom
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mir is countered by Vitor Belfort.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over The Phenom
Frank Mir tries to pass Vitor Belfort's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
The Phenom breaks free.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir tries to open The Phenom's guard...
The Phenom breaks the lock and covers himself from Mir's punches
Frank Mir is in side mount over Vitor Belfort
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank Mir looks to mount Vitor Belfort...
Frank Mir slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Phenom's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir suddenly holds Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
The Phenom can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Frank Mir!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mir
The Phenom is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frank Mir controls the situation despite Vitor Belfort efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Vitor Belfort 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 full mount over Vitor Belfort
Deep breaths from Vitor Belfort who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frank Mir sits high on Vitor Belfort's chest and pulls his leg underneath The Phenom's head. There's the triangle attempt!
The Phenom tries to roll out. He's too quick for Frank Mir and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Mir and it cost him top position.
The Phenom is trying to counter now!
The Phenom launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Vitor Belfort's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over The Phenom
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over The Phenom
Mir launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Phenom is covering himself! Mir tries to force the situation and The Phenom clumsily gives his back!
Mir is in rear mount over The Phenom
Frank Mir slides his arm under Vitor Belfort's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Vitor Belfort pushes up and slides Frank Mir's arm over his chin.
Mir misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phenom has Mir controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Mir is unable to move under The Phenom control.
Mir is in rear mount over The Phenom
Mir tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Mir has one hook in and keeps working!
Mir is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
Mir is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Frank Mir isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
That Armbar looks tight...
The Phenom locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frank Mir unil he can pull his arm free! Mir lost his dominant position.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mir
The Phenom is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Vitor Belfort's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
The Phenom hold his own hand and breaks Mir's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Vitor Belfort is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Vitor Belfort in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Vitor Belfort is in closed guard over Mir
The Phenom is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Vitor Belfort!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Vitor Belfort
Mir catch Vitor Belfort's right arm and tries a kimura
The Phenom struggles to free himself
The Phenom's arm is bent at an awful angle! Vitor Belfort's taps again and again
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (kimura) at 4:44 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/18 (67%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 483 s
Mir was just ALL ABOUT those takedowns and submissions. That is the Mir fans have been wanting to see. Now we just have to see if it was the fine-tunes that fixed him, or the size difference in this fight that fixed him. Regardless, he was fixed for this one fight and one fight only! (so far).
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!