Post by The Sandmen on Nov 8, 2020 22:01:38 GMT -5
Cain Velasquez looks very relaxed.
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
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Mir
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Cain Velasquez is taking the best of the fight.
Velasquez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frank Mir is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Cain Velasquez gets the advantage
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Velasquez 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 isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Velasquez blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Velasquez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Velasquez
Mir tries to improve position.
Velasquez adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Mir is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mir's ribs.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Cain Velasquez's guard...
Cain Velasquez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Frank Mir is looking to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Cain Velasquez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Frank Mir tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Cain Velasquez regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Deep breaths from Cain Velasquez who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
That hit Mir who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Velasquez waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Cain Velasquez is on half guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Mir
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Mir work his BJJ game.
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Frank Mir's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mir's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Cain Velasquez tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Cain Velasquez's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Velasquez is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Cain Velasquez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez tries to open Mir's guard...
Mir breaks the lock and covers himself from Velasquez's punches
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Velasquez blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez tries to open Mir's guard...
Mir breaks the lock and covers himself from Velasquez's punches
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cain Velasquez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Velasquez uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Mir is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Velasquez.
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Round 2
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Velasquez launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Cain Velasquez storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mir's face with his elbows!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Velasquez tries to escape from closed guard...
Velasquez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Mir
Cain Velasquez tries a kimura
Mir breaks the lock.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Velasquez struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Mir
Velasquez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Mir rolls over himself and stands up while Cain Velasquez rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Mir gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Cain Velasquez doesn't let Frank Mir get in on his legs.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Mir to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mir.
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mir has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (Elbows) at 2:13 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/47 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 319 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 319 s
Mir fell from the sky like a space station. I wonder if Mir is still up ther, or if ISS made it meaningless and obsolete. Google could tell me, but I'm a busy man. As demonstrated by this minute-long write-up.
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
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Mir
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Cain Velasquez is taking the best of the fight.
Velasquez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frank Mir is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Cain Velasquez gets the advantage
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Velasquez 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 isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Velasquez blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Cain Velasquez on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Velasquez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Velasquez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Velasquez
Mir tries to improve position.
Velasquez adjusts and closes his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Mir is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Velasquez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mir's ribs.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Cain Velasquez's guard...
Cain Velasquez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Frank Mir is looking to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Cain Velasquez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Frank Mir tries to pass Cain Velasquez's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Cain Velasquez regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Deep breaths from Cain Velasquez who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
That hit Mir who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Velasquez waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Cain Velasquez is on half guard!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Mir
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frank Mir work his BJJ game.
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Velasquez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Velasquez drills Frank Mir's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Mir's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Cain Velasquez tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Cain Velasquez's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Velasquez is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Cain Velasquez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Cain Velasquez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Cain Velasquez looks to counter!
Cain Velasquez tries to open Mir's guard...
Mir breaks the lock and covers himself from Velasquez's punches
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Velasquez blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Cain Velasquez tries to open Mir's guard...
Mir breaks the lock and covers himself from Velasquez's punches
Mario Yamasaki 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cain Velasquez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Velasquez
Velasquez tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Cain Velasquez launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Velasquez
Mir is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Velasquez tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Velasquez uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Cain Velasquez to fight back!
Mir is in closed guard... Velasquez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Cain Velasquez is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Velasquez.
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Round 2
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Velasquez launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Cain Velasquez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Velasquez into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Velasquez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Velasquez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Cain Velasquez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Cain Velasquez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
Cain Velasquez storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Velasquez doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mir's face with his elbows!
Cain Velasquez is in closed guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Velasquez tries to escape from closed guard...
Velasquez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Mir
Cain Velasquez tries a kimura
Mir breaks the lock.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Velasquez struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Cain Velasquez is in half guard over Mir
Velasquez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Mir rolls over himself and stands up while Cain Velasquez rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Cain Velasquez. 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cain Velasquez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Velasquez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Velasquez moves forward and holds Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Mir gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Cain Velasquez doesn't let Frank Mir get in on his legs.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Cain Velasquez tries to take advantage...
Velasquez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Cain Velasquez
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Cain Velasquez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Cain Velasquez is in open guard over Mir
Velasquez launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
Mario Yamasaki is asking Mir to defend himself! Mario Yamasaki jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Mir.
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Mir has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Cain Velasquez by TKO (Elbows) at 2:13 Round 2
Statistics: Cain Velasquez
Punches 5/6 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 25/47 (53%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 319 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 319 s
Mir fell from the sky like a space station. I wonder if Mir is still up ther, or if ISS made it meaningless and obsolete. Google could tell me, but I'm a busy man. As demonstrated by this minute-long write-up.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!