Post by The Sandmen on Sept 23, 2014 16:58:11 GMT -5
Frank Mir looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Ferocious staredown by Russian Bear while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oleg Taktarov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Russian Bear blocks with confidence
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Mir tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Frank Mir isolates Oleg Taktarov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mir is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Mir.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes Mir into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Brilliant combination from Frank Mir
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mir is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Frank Mir isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Russian Bear blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Russian Bear jumps and tries to free his leg! Mir doesn't allow this but Oleg Taktarov is able to get half guard here.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Oleg Taktarov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mir misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Good looking punches from Oleg Taktarov on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Low kick by Oleg Taktarov to maintain his distance.
That hits Frank Mir's ankle
Mir hyper-extended his leg
Frank Mir leans forwards and tries to grapple with Russian Bear
Mir shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Oleg Taktarov who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Mir sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov swings and Mir has to retreat
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Russian Bear is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov isolates Frank Mir's right arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank Mir tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frank Mir spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Frank Mir gets ahold of Oleg Taktarov's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Frank Mir cannot lock it up. Oleg Taktarov smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Frank Mir remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Frank Mir was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Frank Mir wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Russian Bear spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Russian Bear is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Oleg Taktarov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Russian Bear steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir launches an up-kick intended for Oleg Taktarov's head...
It lands flush with Oleg Taktarov's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Oleg Taktarov decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Russian Bear is in open guard over Mir now.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Mir open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear quickly defends.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Mir in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov shoots and grab both of Frank Mir's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Russian Bear lifted Mir's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear is taking this opportunity to rest.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir is measuring Russian Bear with his jab.
Russian Bear isn't fazed.
Solid low kick from Frank Mir.
Russian Bear deflects it.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Russian Bear is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Russian Bear sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Oleg Taktarov 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
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Frank Mir slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herb Dean 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 1:05 in the 3 round
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Frank Mir...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov tries to open Mir's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Oleg Taktarov. Mir is unable to cover himself now!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Mir in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Frank Mir launches a body shot
Russian Bear dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Oleg Taktarov swings...
hard impact to Mir's face!
Mir's Left eye is beginning to swell
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear moves backwards and gestures for Frank Mir to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov grapple with Frank Mir and tries to hit him with a elbow
right elbow, left elbow and right elbow again!!! nice combination by Russian Bear, Mir was surely hurt there
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Russian Bear brings Frank Mir to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear opts to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir now.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Mir to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Frank Mir slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Mir
Russian Bear checks it.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Mir launches a kick
but Oleg Taktarov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Russian Bear sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nice punch by Oleg Taktarov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Mir is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Russian Bear leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear suddenly holds Frank Mir's arm and tries an armbar!
Mir can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Mir struggles to free himself
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and pushes away Oleg Taktarov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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.
Nice punches from Oleg Taktarov.
Mir staggers backwards. Russian Bear wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mir is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Oleg Taktarov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Mir time to recover... 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Russian Bear showing excellent timing, blasts Frank Mir with a right hand.
Great hook by Oleg Taktarov! Frank Mir is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Oleg Taktarov just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mir may be in trouble!
Mir has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mir with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Russian Bear followed by a hard jab
Frank Mir stumbles back.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Mir.
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Mir!
Nice move by Russian Bear who clinches and pushes Mir against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Oleg Taktarov wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov isolates Frank Mir's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mir's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear is locking that Arm Triangle...
Russian Bear is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Mir struggles to free himself
Frank Mir is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank Mir tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that guillotine...
Russian Bear is locking that guillotine...
Mir struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That guillotine looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Mir's Chin is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Frank Mir slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Mir hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Mir didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:06 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 10/24 (42%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 27/30 (90%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 729 s
This was almost like a last minute flash submission, but it wasn't, ya know? So they were battling it out for a long while, not doing a ton of damage, but exchanging positions. Both are tough, so little was being accomplished, until like, the last minute of the fight, Taktarov landed a stream of GnP and Subs to soften Mir up then locked in the leg lock. Veryu good submission over a fellow submission master.
Ferocious staredown by Russian Bear while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Oleg Taktarov jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Russian Bear blocks with confidence
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Mir tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Russian Bear from the side mount!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Frank Mir isolates Oleg Taktarov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mir is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Mir.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov slightly pushes Mir into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Brilliant combination from Frank Mir
that forces Russian Bear to try and defend better.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mir is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Frank Mir isolates Oleg Taktarov's right arm looking for an armbar...
Oleg Taktarov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Russian Bear blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Russian Bear jumps and tries to free his leg! Mir doesn't allow this but Oleg Taktarov is able to get half guard here.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Russian Bear tries to cover his face,
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Oleg Taktarov cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mir misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Oleg Taktarov looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Good looking punches from Oleg Taktarov on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear tries to escape from the closed guard
Oleg Taktarov any adventage in the ground.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Oleg Taktarov slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Oleg Taktarov slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Low kick by Oleg Taktarov to maintain his distance.
That hits Frank Mir's ankle
Mir hyper-extended his leg
Frank Mir leans forwards and tries to grapple with Russian Bear
Mir shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Oleg Taktarov who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
Oleg Taktarov sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Mir sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Terrible one sided match... Russian Bear was not ready to fight a fighter of Frank Mir caliber.
Frank Mir tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov swings and Mir has to retreat
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Russian Bear is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov isolates Frank Mir's right arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Oleg Taktarov lost his dominant position.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Russian Bear's cheek from the guard.
Oleg Taktarov uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Frank Mir put Russian Bear in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Oleg Taktarov in closed guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) is cheering him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank Mir tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Frank Mir spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Oleg Taktarov and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Frank Mir gets ahold of Oleg Taktarov's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Frank Mir cannot lock it up. Oleg Taktarov smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Frank Mir remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Russian Bear launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
Frank Mir was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Frank Mir tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Frank Mir wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Russian Bear spins out, but Frank Mir was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Russian Bear is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to hit Oleg Taktarov with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Russian Bear steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir launches an up-kick intended for Oleg Taktarov's head...
It lands flush with Oleg Taktarov's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir was tooling Oleg Taktarov for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Oleg Taktarov lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Oleg Taktarov decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Russian Bear is in open guard over Mir now.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Oleg Taktarov is in Mir open guard now
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Russian Bear quickly defends.
Russian Bear is trying to counter now!
Russian Bear tries to grapple
He puts Mir in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov shoots and grab both of Frank Mir's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Russian Bear lifted Mir's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Crushing shot to Mir's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear is taking this opportunity to rest.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
That North South Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir is measuring Russian Bear with his jab.
Russian Bear isn't fazed.
Solid low kick from Frank Mir.
Russian Bear deflects it.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Russian Bear is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Russian Bear sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
Oleg Taktarov shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Oleg Taktarov 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
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Russian Bear's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Frank Mir slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir measures the resilience of Russian Bear's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Russian Bear blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Herb Dean 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 1:05 in the 3 round
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Frank Mir...
Oleg Taktarov slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov tries to open Mir's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Oleg Taktarov. Mir is unable to cover himself now!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir forces Oleg Taktarov to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear tries to show some ground skills
Oleg Taktarov put Mir in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Oleg Taktarov moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Frank Mir launches a body shot
Russian Bear dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Oleg Taktarov swings...
hard impact to Mir's face!
Mir's Left eye is beginning to swell
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Mir rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear moves backwards and gestures for Frank Mir to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Frank Mir is standing now.
Russian Bear jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Oleg Taktarov pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov grapple with Frank Mir and tries to hit him with a elbow
right elbow, left elbow and right elbow again!!! nice combination by Russian Bear, Mir was surely hurt there
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Russian Bear is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Russian Bear brings Frank Mir to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Oleg Taktarov is on his feet again.
Russian Bear is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Russian Bear opts to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir didn't see that coming. Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir now.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear won't budge, forcing Mir to pull guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Oleg Taktarov uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Frank Mir slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to finish with a leg lock!
Russian Bear is able to break the lock.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mir spins out, but Oleg Taktarov was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mir is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Oleg Taktarov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov attempts a sweep single...
Oleg Taktarov catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Russian Bear tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir and Russian Bear engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Solid kick to the leg from Frank Mir
Russian Bear checks it.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Mir launches a kick
but Oleg Taktarov avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Russian Bear sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nice punch by Oleg Taktarov
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Mir is holding Oleg Taktarov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Oleg Taktarov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Oleg Taktarov work his BJJ game.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mir blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Russian Bear's guard.
Oleg Taktarov gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Mir tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Russian Bear leans and gets Frank Mir's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear suddenly holds Frank Mir's arm and tries an armbar!
Mir can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Oleg Taktarov!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Mir struggles to free himself
Russian Bear is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and pushes away Oleg Taktarov, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Oleg Taktarov. 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.
Nice punches from Oleg Taktarov.
Mir staggers backwards. Russian Bear wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Oleg Taktarov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mir is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Oleg Taktarov a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Mir's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean allows Mir time to recover... 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 The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Russian Bear throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Russian Bear showing excellent timing, blasts Frank Mir with a right hand.
Great hook by Oleg Taktarov! Frank Mir is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Oleg Taktarov just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Mir may be in trouble!
Mir has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mir with a double overhooks!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Russian Bear followed by a hard jab
Frank Mir stumbles back.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Russian Bear tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Russian Bear is clinching with Mir.
Mir doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Oleg Taktarov embrace and tries to move away...
Oleg Taktarov pushes Mir forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir stumbles backwards and Oleg Taktarov circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and launches himself over Mir!
Nice move by Russian Bear who clinches and pushes Mir against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Oleg Taktarov tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Oleg Taktarov wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Russian Bear waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Oleg Taktarov is on half guard!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov isolates Frank Mir's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Mir's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear is locking that Arm Triangle...
Russian Bear is locking that Arm Triangle...
That Arm Triangle from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Mir struggles to free himself
Frank Mir is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Oleg Taktarov manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Russian Bear doesn't allow him!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Frank Mir tries to turn in and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Russian Bear is locking that guillotine...
Russian Bear is locking that guillotine...
Mir struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That guillotine looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Mir's Chin is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Frank Mir slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Russian Bear rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Oleg Taktarov appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Russian Bear is locking that Kneebar...
Mir hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Herb Dean breaks Oleg Taktarov's lock! This is over! Mir didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:06 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 10/24 (42%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 4/10 (40%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 780 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 27/30 (90%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/13 (77%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 729 s
This was almost like a last minute flash submission, but it wasn't, ya know? So they were battling it out for a long while, not doing a ton of damage, but exchanging positions. Both are tough, so little was being accomplished, until like, the last minute of the fight, Taktarov landed a stream of GnP and Subs to soften Mir up then locked in the leg lock. Veryu good submission over a fellow submission master.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!