Post by The Sandmen on Jan 23, 2021 1:49:45 GMT -5
Frank Mir vs. Alistair Overeem
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.
Alistair Overeem looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Mir and Alistair move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Mir launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alistair with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alistair Overeem just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mir quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir fakes a punch and launches himself over Alistair Overeem
Great move by Mir who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mir who put distance between them
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Frank Mir is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Alistair Overeem is on half guard!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mir's chin
Alistair launches a furious low kick!
Mir blocks.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alistair
Alistair wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Mir gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alistair holds Frank Mir arms and counters his opponent punches.
Mir misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair 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 Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alistair leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid kick to the leg from Alistair Overeem
Mir checks it.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Mir!
Alistair ducks under...
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Alistair uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alistair spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alistair is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Mir is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Frank Mir isolates Alistair Overeem's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alistair Overeem manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Mir misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Alistair Overeem's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Frank Mir tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Alistair Overeem regains full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Frank Mir down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mir struggles and frees his leg!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Frank Mir isolates Alistair Overeem's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alistair Overeem is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair 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 Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Alistair Overeem and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Alistair pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Mir
Alistair is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Alistair Overeem passes momentarily but Frank Mir regains full guard.
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.
Inside leg kick from Alistair
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir moves to shoot
Alistair misses a knee.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair 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.
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Alistair Overeem is on half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Alistair sits over his knees and pushes away Mir's leg!
Alistair Overeem is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Mir
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Mir
Alistair tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Alistair sits over his knees and pushes away Mir's leg!
Alistair Overeem is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Alistair uses his strength to keep Alistair at a disadvantage
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Frank Mir...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Mir is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Alistair Overeem
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Mir's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir has a small cut in his Chin
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Mir and Alistair are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Mir tries to open up Alistair with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Alistair is trying to block them with his hands...
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Alistair Overeem's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank Mir storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mir doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alistair's face with his elbows!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Mir is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alistair 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 Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mir tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair Overeem tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alistair Overeem who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Frank Mir pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Frank Mir.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alistair Overeem throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mir's chin! That stops Mir in his tracks!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alistair Overeem sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair tries to grapple
He puts Mir in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Mir's Right eye is beginning to swell
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Alistair is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank Mir just can't get away!
Mir's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir has a small cut in his Right cheek
Frank Mir pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Mir's face but his move was blocked
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Frank Mir pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alistair Overeem!
That one almost breaks Mir's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Mir hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Alistair Overeem away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Alistair Overeem with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alistair dodges that
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Alistair Overeem away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Mir hyper-extended his left leg
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Alistair has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A right hand from Alistair Overeem
makes Mir stumble back!
Mir's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair won't budge, forcing Mir to pull guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Mir
Alistair Overeem tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Alistair Overeem manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Alistair Overeem tries to free his leg...
Alistair Overeem uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mir's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Alistair tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Mir, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mir is wobbling!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Mir staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A left hook from Alistair
grazes the chin of Mir.
Mir's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Chin
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair tries to take Frank Mir down... Mir stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mir's jaw!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Mir was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Chin
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Punch) at 3:34 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 723 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 9/13 (69%)
Clinch strikes 13/22 (59%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Mir's gameplan was clearly to wear Overeem down. He did a great job of that until round 3, when he suddenly took an epic beating, from which he never recovered.
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.
Alistair Overeem looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Mir and Alistair move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Mir launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Alistair with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alistair Overeem just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mir quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir fakes a punch and launches himself over Alistair Overeem
Great move by Mir who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mir who put distance between them
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Frank Mir is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Alistair Overeem is on half guard!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mir's chin
Alistair launches a furious low kick!
Mir blocks.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alistair
Alistair wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Mir gets a good position on the ground. ..
Alistair holds Frank Mir arms and counters his opponent punches.
Mir misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair 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 Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Alistair leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid kick to the leg from Alistair Overeem
Mir checks it.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frank Mir!
Alistair ducks under...
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Alistair uses his forearms to block the impact!
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alistair spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alistair is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Mir is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Frank Mir isolates Alistair Overeem's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alistair Overeem manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Mir misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Mir's moves.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frank Mir closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Alistair Overeem's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Frank Mir tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Alistair Overeem regains full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Alistair holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Alistair Overeem looks to counter!
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Alistair Overeem pushes Frank Mir down and prevents his attempts to escape
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mir struggles and frees his leg!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir is holding Alistair Overeem's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Frank Mir isolates Alistair Overeem's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alistair Overeem is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair 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 Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alistair Overeem holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir breaks the closed guard of Alistair Overeem and moves to half guard
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Mir shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Alistair pushes Frank Mir forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Mir
Alistair is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Alistair Overeem uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Alistair Overeem sees an opportunity to counter him!
Alistair Overeem tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Alistair Overeem passes momentarily but Frank Mir regains full guard.
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.
Inside leg kick from Alistair
that goes awry.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Mir moves to shoot
Alistair misses a knee.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alistair Overeem is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair 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.
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Alistair waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Alistair Overeem is on half guard!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Alistair sits over his knees and pushes away Mir's leg!
Alistair Overeem is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Mir
Alistair Overeem is cooling the fight on the ground
Alistair Overeem is in open guard over Mir
Alistair tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Alistair sits over his knees and pushes away Mir's leg!
Alistair Overeem is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Alistair uses his strength to keep Alistair at a disadvantage
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Alistair Overeem looks to mount Frank Mir...
Alistair Overeem slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Mir is holding Alistair Overeem's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alistair Overeem loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem tries to close the guard.
Alistair put Frank Mir in closed guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Alistair
Mir is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Alistair Overeem gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Nice punch by Alistair Overeem
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Mir's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir has a small cut in his Chin
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alistair Overeem didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Mir and Alistair are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Mir tries to open up Alistair with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Alistair is trying to block them with his hands...
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Alistair Overeem's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frank Mir storms over Alistair with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Mir doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Alistair's face with his elbows!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Alistair
Mir is in open guard over Alistair... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Alistair 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 Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair Overeem doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mir tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alistair Overeem tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Alistair Overeem who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Frank Mir pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Frank Mir.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alistair Overeem throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Mir's chin! That stops Mir in his tracks!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
Alistair Overeem sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair tries to grapple
He puts Mir in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Mir's Right eye is beginning to swell
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Alistair is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frank Mir just can't get away!
Mir's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mir has a small cut in his Right cheek
Frank Mir pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
He was aiming at Mir's face but his move was blocked
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Alistair is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
Frank Mir pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alistair Overeem embrace and tries to move away...
Alistair Overeem pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Alistair Overeem!
That one almost breaks Mir's chin! He is knocked down!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Mir hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Alistair Overeem away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Alistair Overeem with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Alistair dodges that
Alistair tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir kicks his legs trying to keep Alistair Overeem away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Alistair is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alistair launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Mir hyper-extended his left leg
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Alistair has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A right hand from Alistair Overeem
makes Mir stumble back!
Mir's Forehead is beginning to swell
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair won't budge, forcing Mir to pull guard.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Mir
Alistair Overeem tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Alistair Overeem manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Alistair doesn't allow him!
Alistair Overeem is in half guard over Mir
Alistair Overeem tries to free his leg...
Alistair Overeem uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mir's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in side mount over Frank Mir
Alistair tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Alistair's moves.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Alistair tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alistair Overeem controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Alistair knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Alistair Overeem is in full mount over Frank Mir
Alistair breaths deeply while on the ground
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.
Alistair Overeem has found an opening in the defense of Mir, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mir is wobbling!
That punishment by Alistair Overeem has left Mir staggered! Alistair Overeem should try push forward now and finish this!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A left hook from Alistair
grazes the chin of Mir.
Mir's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Chin
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alistair Overeem steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Frank Mir
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair tries to take Frank Mir down... Mir stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Mir's jaw!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Mir was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Chin
Winner is Alistair Overeem by TKO (Punch) at 3:34 Round 4
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/12 (75%)
GnP strikes 6/16 (38%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 723 s
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 9/13 (69%)
Clinch strikes 13/22 (59%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 627 s
Mir's gameplan was clearly to wear Overeem down. He did a great job of that until round 3, when he suddenly took an epic beating, from which he never recovered.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!