Post by The Sandmen on Oct 1, 2012 14:12:15 GMT -5
Frank Mir! Frank Mir! This is what the people are chanting here.
Daniel Cormier raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Frank Mir is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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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!
Incredible haymaker from Frank Mir!
You can see Daniel Cormier's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Mir throws a looping left hand...
Cormier moves aside and dodges.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Mir!
Cormier is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cormier is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mir's jaw!
Frank Mir throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cormier's chin! That stops Cormier in his tracks!
Cormier's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cormier blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Cormier is trying to counter now!
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.
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 is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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
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
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Daniel Cormier in closed guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Daniel Cormier and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Cormier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
and hits Mir ribs hard
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Daniel Cormier goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Cormier seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Frank Mir's mind is definitely in the fight, Cormier just got nailed! Frank Mir saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cormier is going to have a headache after this one.
Cormier's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cormier won't budge, forcing Mir to pull guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Daniel Cormier! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir isolates Daniel Cormier's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Daniel Cormier is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
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 is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Frank Mir
Cormier cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Nice beating Frank Mir has received.
Daniel Cormier 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. Daniel Cormier spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Cormier blocks and pushes his opponent.
An overhand right from Frank Mir that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cormier moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Mir feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Cormier tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Daniel Cormier slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Daniel Cormier slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Cormier avoids a dangerous strike from Mir
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Middle kick from Cormier.
Mir receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Mir throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Cormier staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Brilliant combination from Daniel Cormier
Mir is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cormier misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir launches a furious hook!
That hits Cormier's chin like a wrecking ball! Cormier loses balance and goes to the mat.
Cormier's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cormier has a small cut in his Chin
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier launches an up-kick intended for Frank Mir's head...
Mir leans out of the way.
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Mir decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Cormier's guard.
Cormier did not see that coming! Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mir is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Daniel Cormier is standing now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Cormier misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
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!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Cormier's body! He's holding his side
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 is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Cormier opts to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
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 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Daniel Cormier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
but Mir manages to dodge it
Cormier steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 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 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.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir catch Daniel Cormier's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Mir is locking that kimura...
Cormier's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
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 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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A wicked punch by Frank Mir
rocks Cormier!
Frank Mir landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Cormier is down! Cormier has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Frank Mir!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Right eye
Winner is Frank Mir by KO (Punch) at 0:23 Round 3
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 245 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 308 s
A good fight. Mir looked to be running away with it, then Comrier stormed back and did beefy damage. The round-break helped Mir recover enough to build on his slight lead, and going into the 3rd, he was definitely out on top.
Daniel Cormier raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Frank Mir is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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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!
Incredible haymaker from Frank Mir!
You can see Daniel Cormier's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Mir throws a looping left hand...
Cormier moves aside and dodges.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frank Mir!
Cormier is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cormier is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Mir's jaw!
Frank Mir throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Cormier's chin! That stops Cormier in his tracks!
Cormier's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cormier blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Cormier is trying to counter now!
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.
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 is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
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
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
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Daniel Cormier in closed guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Daniel Cormier and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Cormier clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Cormier struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
and hits Mir ribs hard
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Daniel Cormier goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Cormier seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Frank Mir's mind is definitely in the fight, Cormier just got nailed! Frank Mir saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cormier is going to have a headache after this one.
Cormier's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cormier won't budge, forcing Mir to pull guard.
Daniel Cormier is in closed guard over Mir
Cormier tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Daniel Cormier! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Frank Mir isolates Daniel Cormier's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Daniel Cormier is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Daniel Cormier to fight back!
Daniel Cormier attempts to move to full guard
Daniel Cormier manages to switch to full guard.
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 is in closed guard... Cormier tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Daniel Cormier is in full mount over Frank Mir
Cormier cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mir can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Cormier is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Cormier
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Cormier
Nice beating Frank Mir has received.
Daniel Cormier 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. Daniel Cormier spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Cormier blocks and pushes his opponent.
An overhand right from Frank Mir that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Cormier moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Mir feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Daniel Cormier is in open guard over Mir
Cormier tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Daniel Cormier is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Daniel Cormier slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Daniel Cormier slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Cormier avoids a dangerous strike from Mir
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Middle kick from Cormier.
Mir receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Mir throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
That punishment by Frank Mir has left Cormier staggered! Frank Mir should try push forward now and finish this!
Brilliant combination from Daniel Cormier
Mir is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Cormier misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir launches a furious hook!
That hits Cormier's chin like a wrecking ball! Cormier loses balance and goes to the mat.
Cormier's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Cormier has a small cut in his Chin
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier launches an up-kick intended for Frank Mir's head...
Mir leans out of the way.
Mir is standing while Cormier is on the ground on his back
Mir decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Cormier's guard.
Cormier did not see that coming! Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Cormier
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mir is in open guard over Cormier... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cormier rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Daniel Cormier is standing now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Daniel Cormier opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
Cormier misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
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!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Daniel Cormier away.
Daniel Cormier takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Cormier's body! He's holding his side
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 is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Cormier opts to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Cormier to try something else.
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 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Cormier is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Daniel Cormier. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Daniel Cormier tries a hook to the body
but Mir manages to dodge it
Cormier steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 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 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.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Daniel Cormier
Mir catch Daniel Cormier's left arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
Mir is locking that kimura...
Cormier's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Daniel Cormier holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
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 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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A wicked punch by Frank Mir
rocks Cormier!
Frank Mir landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Cormier is down! Cormier has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Frank Mir!
There is a small laceration on Daniel Cormier's Right eye
Winner is Frank Mir by KO (Punch) at 0:23 Round 3
Statistics: Daniel Cormier
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 245 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 11/16 (69%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 308 s
A good fight. Mir looked to be running away with it, then Comrier stormed back and did beefy damage. The round-break helped Mir recover enough to build on his slight lead, and going into the 3rd, he was definitely out on top.