Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2015 14:25:46 GMT -5
Frank Mir is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Alexander Volkov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Volkov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Volkov swings...
...no good.
Alexander Volkov gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Volkov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Volkov
Mir is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Volkov tries to open up Frank Mir's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mir in the side of the head
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Volkov tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mir is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov 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.
Mir is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir steps back and allows Volkov to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Volkov is standing now.
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mir is holding Alexander Volkov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Volkov
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Volkov's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Volkov.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Mir is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexander Volkov slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Alexander Volkov pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Volkov jumps and tries to free his leg! Mir doesn't allow this but Alexander Volkov is able to get half guard here.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexander Volkov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Volkov to try something else.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Mir
Volkov and Mir are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Volkov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Alexander Volkov hovers above Mir
Good punches to Mir's body.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over 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 Volkov's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Some big punches are landing!
Volkov's Chin is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Volkov is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Frank Mir
goes nowhere.
Volkov moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Volkov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Volkov wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Volkov misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Volkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Volkov's Forehead is beginning to swell
Volkov has a small cut in his Forehead
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Frank Mir isolates Alexander Volkov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Volkov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Volkov
He succeeds!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Mir
Volkov struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Alexander Volkov is in Mir open guard now
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Volkov moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
Mir is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alexander Volkov launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mir blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Frank Mir's cheek! Mir stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Volkov is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Volkov launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Volkov is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Volkov's head...
Volkov leans out of the way.
Volkov is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov steps back and allows Mir to get back to his feet.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Volkov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Superb haymaker by Volkov
that lands on Mir's face like a cannon ball!
Mir wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mir moves forward and holds Volkov
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov takes a break to breathe while holding Frank Mir.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Alexander Volkov charges at Mir throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Mir is rocked!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Volkov sprawls and remains on his feet.
The two exchange wildly
Volkov is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by Volkov followed by a hard jab
Frank Mir stumbles back.
Mir has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov 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
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
Mir has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Volkov throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Solid shots!
Mir's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Alexander Volkov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
Volkov is locking that leglock...
Mir is able to break the lock.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Volkov 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Good looking punches from Alexander Volkov on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Volkov doesn't allow him!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over 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 Volkov's moves.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Volkov doesn't allow him!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Volkov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Volkov is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Volkov is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Mir hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Alexander Volkov'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 Alexander Volkov by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:28 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 307 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/21 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Mir needs tweak. Who has Mir; I'd upgrade him on up some I think maybe.
Alexander Volkov raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Volkov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Volkov swings...
...no good.
Alexander Volkov gets sloppy and Frank Mir tries to take advantage...
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Alexander Volkov is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Volkov
Mir is in closed guard... Volkov tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Volkov tries to open up Frank Mir's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Mir in the side of the head
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov 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 moves fast and now he is standing
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Volkov tries to stand up!
Mir doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Mir is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov 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.
Mir is standing while Volkov is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir steps back and allows Volkov to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Volkov is standing now.
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mir is holding Alexander Volkov's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Alexander Volkov manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Volkov
Frank Mir tries to free his leg
Frank Mir uses some of his skill by jumping out of Volkov's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Frank Mir looks to pass to mount...
Mir slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Volkov.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov tries to escape from the full mount...
Frank Mir is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Alexander Volkov tries to turn in and scramble out. Frank Mir timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Alexander Volkov slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Alexander Volkov pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Volkov jumps and tries to free his leg! Mir doesn't allow this but Alexander Volkov is able to get half guard here.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Mir
Mir throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexander Volkov realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexander Volkov to fight back!
Alexander Volkov decides to jump inside Mir's guard.
Mir fights back with his feet, forcing Volkov to try something else.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Mir
Volkov and Mir are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Volkov blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkov looks to counter!
Alexander Volkov hovers above Mir
Good punches to Mir's body.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Alexander Volkov is in half guard over 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 Volkov's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Dublin (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Some big punches are landing!
Volkov's Chin is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
Volkov is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Shovel hook by Frank Mir
goes nowhere.
Volkov moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Volkov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Alexander Volkov wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Volkov misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir is holding Alexander Volkov's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkov loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Volkov tries to move on the ground and shows Frank Mir a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Volkov's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Volkov's Forehead is beginning to swell
Volkov has a small cut in his Forehead
Frank Mir is in side mount over Alexander Volkov
Frank Mir isolates Alexander Volkov's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexander Volkov manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Frank Mir lost his dominant position.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Volkov's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Volkov tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Volkov
He succeeds!
Alexander Volkov is in closed guard over Mir
Volkov struggles on the ground and tries to break Frank Mir's guard...
Alexander Volkov is in Mir open guard now
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Volkov moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkov!
Mir is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alexander Volkov launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mir blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Frank Mir's cheek! Mir stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Volkov is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Volkov launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Volkov is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir launches an up-kick intended for Alexander Volkov's head...
Volkov leans out of the way.
Volkov is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Alexander Volkov steps back and allows Mir to get back to his feet.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Volkov is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Superb haymaker by Volkov
that lands on Mir's face like a cannon ball!
Mir wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mir moves forward and holds Volkov
The fighters are clinching.
Volkov struggles and launches a few punches to Mir's head
Those punches are hitting! Mir covers his head!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Volkov takes a break to breathe while holding Frank Mir.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Alexander Volkov charges at Mir throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Mir is rocked!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Volkov sprawls and remains on his feet.
The two exchange wildly
Volkov is connecting with a few punches
Crisp uppercut by Volkov followed by a hard jab
Frank Mir stumbles back.
Mir has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov 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
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
Mir has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Volkov throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frank Mir
Solid shots!
Mir's Left eye is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Volkov positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Mir's being punished here!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Alexander Volkov tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Mir's eyes...
Mir struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
Volkov is locking that leglock...
Mir is able to break the lock.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Alexander Volkov 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! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Good looking punches from Alexander Volkov on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Volkov doesn't allow him!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over 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 Volkov's moves.
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to stand up!
Volkov doesn't allow him!
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Mir measures the resilience of Volkov's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Volkov blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkov is in open guard over Mir
Volkov is in open guard over Mir... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Volkov is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Mir hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Alexander Volkov'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 Alexander Volkov by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:28 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 3/10 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 307 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkov
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 21/21 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Mir needs tweak. Who has Mir; I'd upgrade him on up some I think maybe.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!