Post by The Sandmen on Jan 19, 2021 21:56:21 GMT -5
Frank Mir looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Fabricio Werdum looks very relaxed.
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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The fight gets underway.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fabricio Werdum! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Mir is taking the best of the fight.
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Werdum is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir isolates Fabricio Werdum's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fabricio Werdum is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Frank Mir isolates Fabricio Werdum's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fabricio Werdum is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Frank Mir pushes Werdum's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Werdum is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frank Mir paws at Werdum.
Werdum swings ineffectively.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Mir's neck!
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fabricio Werdum! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum 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 Werdum
Mir moves on the ground
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Frank Mir turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Fabricio Werdum's left leg...
Fabricio Werdum avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Mir remains on the ground.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Mir checks that kick!
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir tries to improve position.
Werdum adjusts and closes his guard.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 2
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Werdum launches a stiff jab!
Mir ducks that one.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir launches a hook to the body
Bang! Werdum stops that one with his ribs!
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Fabricio Werdum is standing now.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Fabricio Werdum away.
Fabricio Werdum takes a kick to the body.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum steps back and allows Mir to get back to his feet.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Werdum Hyper-extended his left arm
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
1:17 Round 2 and Mir is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Werdum scrammbles 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir cartwheels towards Werdum!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Fabricio Werdum.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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. Fabricio Werdum 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Frank Mir
almost hit him as he moves away.
Mir launches a stiff jab!
Werdum ducks that one.
Mir misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum is measuring Mir with his jab.
Mir isn't fazed.
Frank Mir is measuring Werdum with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir isolates Fabricio Werdum's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fabricio Werdum.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum 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.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Werdum knows what was coming and counters the lock.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Frank Mir.
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Round 3
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Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Fabricio Werdum away.
Fabricio Werdum takes a kick to the body.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Fabricio Werdum away.
Fabricio Werdum takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Werdum misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frank Mir shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Frank Mir breaks that americana attempt!
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mir struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Werdum positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mir's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Werdum misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Frank Mir slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Werdum struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Frank Mir has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Werdum struggles... Frank Mir is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
A solid combination from Fabricio Werdum
mostly hits air.
A solid combination from Fabricio Werdum
mostly hits air.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Some big punches are landing!
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Mir in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Frank Mir regains full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Werdum 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.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum 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
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is moving on the ground...
Werdum tries to counter Mir's moves on the ground.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum 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 closed guard over Werdum
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Frank Mir is in Werdum open guard now
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Mir, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Werdum is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Mir blocks that. It was easy!
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir sits up and gets an arm around Werdum's neck!
Werdum pushes Frank Mir back to the ground.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Mir is taking the best of the fight.
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mir misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum is cooling the fight on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir sits up and gets an arm around Werdum's neck!
Werdum pushes Frank Mir back to the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Fabricio Werdum was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
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 Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Mir tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Werdum from the side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir isolates Fabricio Werdum's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
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 did more than the other that round.
Winner is Frank Mir by Split decision
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 16/17 (94%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 30/30 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1082 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 0/14 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 2/19 (11%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1046 s
These guys be trying them submissions!
Fabricio Werdum looks very relaxed.
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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The fight gets underway.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fabricio Werdum! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Mir is taking the best of the fight.
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Werdum's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Werdum is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir isolates Fabricio Werdum's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fabricio Werdum is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Frank Mir isolates Fabricio Werdum's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Fabricio Werdum is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Frank Mir pushes Werdum's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Werdum is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Dan Miragliotta 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 clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Frank Mir paws at Werdum.
Werdum swings ineffectively.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Mir's neck!
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to jump to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Fabricio Werdum! He is reversed and nor Frank Mir is on half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum 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 Werdum
Mir moves on the ground
Mir cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Frank Mir turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Fabricio Werdum's left leg...
Fabricio Werdum avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Mir remains on the ground.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Mir checks that kick!
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Hard blow to Werdum's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir tries to improve position.
Werdum adjusts and closes his guard.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
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Round 2
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Werdum launches a stiff jab!
Mir ducks that one.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir launches a hook to the body
Bang! Werdum stops that one with his ribs!
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Fabricio Werdum is standing now.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Fabricio Werdum away.
Fabricio Werdum takes a kick to the body.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum steps back and allows Mir to get back to his feet.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Werdum Hyper-extended his left arm
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
1:17 Round 2 and Mir is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn into his oponent...
Frank Mir tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Werdum scrammbles 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir cartwheels towards Werdum!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Fabricio Werdum.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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. Fabricio Werdum 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Some counter punches against Frank Mir
almost hit him as he moves away.
Mir launches a stiff jab!
Werdum ducks that one.
Mir misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum is measuring Mir with his jab.
Mir isn't fazed.
Frank Mir is measuring Werdum with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Frank Mir's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir isolates Fabricio Werdum's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Fabricio Werdum.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Werdum is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum 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.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Werdum knows what was coming and counters the lock.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Frank Mir.
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Round 3
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Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Fabricio Werdum away.
Fabricio Werdum takes a kick to the body.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Fabricio Werdum away.
Fabricio Werdum takes a kick to the body.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Werdum misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Fabricio Werdum slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Fabricio Werdum slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frank Mir shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Frank Mir breaks that americana attempt!
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mir struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Werdum positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mir's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Werdum misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum 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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn in and scramble out. Fabricio Werdum timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Frank Mir slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Werdum struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Frank Mir has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Werdum struggles... Frank Mir is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
A solid combination from Fabricio Werdum
mostly hits air.
A solid combination from Fabricio Werdum
mostly hits air.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Some big punches are landing!
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Werdum uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to show some ground skills
Fabricio Werdum put Mir in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Fabricio Werdum slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Frank Mir can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Frank Mir regains full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Werdum 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.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum 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
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum goes for an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and pushes away Fabricio Werdum, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is moving on the ground...
Werdum tries to counter Mir's moves on the ground.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum 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 closed guard over Werdum
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Frank Mir is in Werdum open guard now
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Mir, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Werdum is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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 Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Mir blocks that. It was easy!
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Werdum succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir sits up and gets an arm around Werdum's neck!
Werdum pushes Frank Mir back to the ground.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
As the fight continues it seems that Frank Mir is taking the best of the fight.
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Werdum blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Mir misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum is cooling the fight on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir sits up and gets an arm around Werdum's neck!
Werdum pushes Frank Mir back to the ground.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Niagara Falls, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Werdum is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Fabricio Werdum gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Fabricio Werdum was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
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 Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Mir tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Werdum from the side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir isolates Fabricio Werdum's right arm looking for an armbar...
Fabricio Werdum manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
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 did more than the other that round.
Winner is Frank Mir by Split decision
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 7/7 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 16/17 (94%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 30/30 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1082 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 0/14 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 2/19 (11%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1046 s
These guys be trying them submissions!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!