Post by The Sandmen on Apr 24, 2017 7:59:39 GMT -5
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.
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Couture is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Couture is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture looks to mount Frank Mir...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mir breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Frank Mir moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Couture holds Frank Mir and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Mir is fast enough to block that knee!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mir's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Mir launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Randy Couture pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mir wraps his legs while he holds Randy Couture's head... Tight 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.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Frank Mir is unable to take him down
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mir is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mir has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Mir control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Randy Couture and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Terrible one sided match... Mir was not ready to fight a fighter of Randy Couture caliber.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 Randy Couture
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full 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 fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Couture moves back and takes a deep breath.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Mir!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Mir against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Mir is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Randy Couture pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Mir with uppercuts!
Mir is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Mir is unable to escape!
Mir has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Mir to the mat!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Mir studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mir sprawls and remains on his feet.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir launches a furious knee!
Randy Couture blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Couture seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture leans back...
Mir eyes him warily.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Couture is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture hovers above Mir
Frank Mir stops him from throwing strikes.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Couture launches a vicious knee to Frank Mir's head!
Mir pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Frank Mir stands up!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. 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.
Randy Couture launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mir blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Randy Couture circles around Mir
Randy Couture 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
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Mir fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mir's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid 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 clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Mir gets ahold of Randy Couture'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. Randy Couture smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Frank Mir remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Mir misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Mir checks that kick!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mir seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture 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 4:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Couture is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Mir's face!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Frank Mir.
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Round 3
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Couture jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Mir sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Mir, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mir is wobbling!
Mir has a small cut in his Chin
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir did not see that coming! Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Mir launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Randy Couture is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in full mount over Frank Mir
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mir misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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 Randy Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Mir tries to free his leg...
Couture rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mir's face with those brutal elbows! Mir needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Mir creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Randy Couture holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed 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.
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Mir fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Couture sprawls and remains on his feet.
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mir's chin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Randy Couture 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
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank Mir attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Frank Mir.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Mir tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Randy Couture
Mir fails to take Couture down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture fakes a punch to Frank Mir ribs and the tries to trip him
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Randy Couture hovers above Mir
Good punches to Mir's body.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mir is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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 Couture's moves.
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Mir's face!
Mir has a small cut in his Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Mir.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mir has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir with one hook in
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mir.
Nicely done! Couture now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir with two hooks in
Randy Couture slides his arm under Frank Mir's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Frank Mir pulls down on Randy Couture's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Mir holds Randy Couture's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Mir tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
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 Couture's moves.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Couture
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Couture's moves.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randy Couture work his BJJ game.
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mir tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Mir fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
The punches go wide.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mir tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mir throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Blocked by Couture.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Couture sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Mir
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to control Frank Mir in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Mir pushes Couture away before he could try anything
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randy Couture work his BJJ game.
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Nose
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right cheek
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Randy Couture storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mir's face with his elbows!
Mir's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Mir tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture launches a vicious knee to Frank Mir's head!
Bang! You can hear Frank Mir's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right cheek
Frank Mir seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Frank Mir!
Frank Mir is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Randy Couture has left Mir laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right cheek
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (GnP) at 1:49 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 64/119 (54%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Mir had no luck with the takedowns, and that was pretty much it for him. Interesting, though, COuture had a very takedown-heavy gameplan, which seemed to keep him in control of the ground game, stopping Mir from getting shit done. Very interesting fight.
Randy Couture raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Couture is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Randy Couture comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Randy Couture touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Couture is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture looks to mount Frank Mir...
Randy Couture slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Randy Couture is in full mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Mir breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Randy Couture in his guard...
Frank Mir moves to half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Couture holds Frank Mir and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Mir is fast enough to block that knee!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Couture positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mir's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Mir launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Randy Couture pushes Mir's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mir wraps his legs while he holds Randy Couture's head... Tight 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.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Couture struggles... Frank Mir is unable to take him down
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mir is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Frank Mir seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Mir has Couture controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Couture is unable to move under Mir control.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frank Mir holds Randy Couture and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Randy Couture tries to better his position on the ground...
Mir holds Randy Couture's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Randy Couture!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Couture measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir has a small cut in his Left cheek
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Terrible one sided match... Mir was not ready to fight a fighter of Randy Couture caliber.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Frank Mir uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 Randy Couture
Mir fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Randy Couture's arm and tries an armbar!
Couture holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Couture's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full 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 fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Couture decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Couture moves back and takes a deep breath.
Randy Couture fakes a punch and launches himself over Mir!
Nice move by Couture who clinches and pushes Mir against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Mir is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Randy Couture pushes forward and keeps the fight in the clinch.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Randy Couture is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Mir with uppercuts!
Mir is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Mir is unable to escape!
Mir has a small cut in his Right eye
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Couture gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Couture gets hold of a leg and trips Mir to the mat!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Mir studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Couture fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mir sprawls and remains on his feet.
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir launches a furious knee!
Randy Couture blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Couture seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Randy Couture attempts a sweep single...
Randy Couture catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Couture.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Frank Mir blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Randy Couture postures up and breaks the triangle.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture leans back...
Mir eyes him warily.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Couture breaks free.
Couture tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Randy Couture attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
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.
Couture is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Couture uses his strength to keep Couture at a disadvantage
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Randy Couture hovers above Mir
Frank Mir stops him from throwing strikes.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Couture launches a vicious knee to Frank Mir's head!
Mir pushes forward and rolls over his own back! Nice move! Frank Mir stands up!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Randy Couture. 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.
Randy Couture launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Mir blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Randy Couture circles around Mir
Randy Couture 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
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Frank Mir fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Randy Couture looks to counter!
Randy Couture tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Mir's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid 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 clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Mir gets ahold of Randy Couture'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. Randy Couture smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Frank Mir remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Mir misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Couture launches a kick to Mir's thigh
Mir checks that kick!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Randy Couture goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Mir seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture 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 4:30 in the 2 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and shows Randy Couture a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Mir uses his forearms to block the impact!
Couture clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Mir tries to close his guard around Couture
He succeeds!
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Couture is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Couture is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Randy Couture uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mir misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Mir's face!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Frank Mir.
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Round 3
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Couture jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Mir sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Randy Couture has found an opening in the defense of Mir, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Mir is wobbling!
Mir has a small cut in his Chin
Couture shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Couture grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Randy Couture
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Mir attempts a triangle from bottom! Randy Couture slips out. Mir quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Randy Couture slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Mir's guard.
Mir did not see that coming! Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir now.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Mir launches a few weak punches
Couture blocks them effectively.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Couture tries to move to full mount
Couture succeeds
Randy Couture is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Frank Mir launches a few punches to Couture's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Couture tries to cover his face,
Randy Couture is in full mount over Frank Mir
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Randy Couture doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mir misses a step and Randy Couture sees an opportunity to counter him!
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Randy Couture 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 Randy Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Mir tries to free his leg...
Couture rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Mir's face with those brutal elbows! Mir needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Randy Couture looks to pass to mount...
Mir creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Randy Couture's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Randy Couture holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frank Mir breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Couture tries to show some ground skills
Mir uses his strength to keep Mir at a disadvantage
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir looks to mount Randy Couture...
Randy Couture takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Randy Couture's guard...
Randy Couture has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Couture holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed 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.
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Frank Mir fires an unorthodox punch to Couture's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Couture sprawls and remains on his feet.
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Randy Couture fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mir's chin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Randy Couture 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
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Randy Couture tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Couture looks to work from half guard.
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Couture tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Frank Mir attempts to trap Randy Couture in his guard.
Randy Couture keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Frank Mir.
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Round 4
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Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
Randy Couture sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Couture is trying to counter now!
Couture wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Frank Mir tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Randy Couture
Mir fails to take Couture down and both man are still clinching
The fighters are clinching.
Randy Couture fakes a punch to Frank Mir ribs and the tries to trip him
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Randy Couture hovers above Mir
Good punches to Mir's body.
Randy Couture is in closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Couture tries to escape from closed guard...
Couture struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Randy Couture is in half guard over Mir
Couture delivers a few accurate elbows!
Mir is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Couture is in now. Frank Mir is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
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 Couture's moves.
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Not a desiderable position that Mir is in now. Randy Couture is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture moves to better his position on the ground...
Randy Couture viciously slams hammer blows to Mir's face!
Mir has a small cut in his Forehead
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture aggressively and repeatedly punches Mir.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mir has given his back to Randy Couture who is trying to get one hook in!
Randy Couture has one hook in!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir with one hook in
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Couture has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Mir.
Nicely done! Couture now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Couture is in rear mount over Mir with two hooks in
Randy Couture slides his arm under Frank Mir's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Frank Mir pulls down on Randy Couture's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Mir is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Mir holds Randy Couture's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Mir tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
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 Couture's moves.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Randy Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Randy Couture manages to switch to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Couture
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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 Couture's moves.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture attempts to move to full guard
Randy Couture manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Mir's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randy Couture work his BJJ game.
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mir tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Mir fires a barrage of punches at Couture's head!
The punches go wide.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mir tries to stand up!
Couture doesn't allow him!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mir throws a few hammer fists to the face of Randy Couture
Blocked by Couture.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture measures the resilience of Mir's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mir's side.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Couture
Randy Couture launches a few punches to Mir's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mir tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Couture sprawls and remains on his feet.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Randy Couture to fight back!
Couture wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Couture moves forward and holds Mir
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Randy Couture tries to control Frank Mir in the clinch and use his dirty boxing
Mir pushes Couture away before he could try anything
Randy Couture tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Randy Couture work his BJJ game.
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Nose
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Couture launches a barrage of elbows over Mir's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Mir doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right cheek
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Randy Couture storms over Mir with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Couture doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Mir's face with his elbows!
Mir's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Mir doesn't stop bleeding.
Mir tries to close his guard around Couture
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Randy Couture is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Couture tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir closed his guard around Randy Couture.
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
You can see Mir's blood making stains in the mat.
Couture launches a vicious knee to Frank Mir's head!
Bang! You can hear Frank Mir's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right cheek
Frank Mir seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Randy Couture!
Randy Couture is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir is a bloody mess!
Randy Couture Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Frank Mir!
Frank Mir is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Randy Couture has left Mir laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right cheek
Winner is Randy Couture by KO (GnP) at 1:49 Round 5
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/6 (17%)
GnP strikes 2/18 (11%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Statistics: Randy Couture
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 64/119 (54%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 930 s
Mir had no luck with the takedowns, and that was pretty much it for him. Interesting, though, COuture had a very takedown-heavy gameplan, which seemed to keep him in control of the ground game, stopping Mir from getting shit done. Very interesting fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!