Post by The Sandman on Mar 30, 2021 22:42:05 GMT -5
Oleg Taktarov! Oleg Taktarov! This is what the people are chanting here.
Frank Mir looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Oleg Taktarov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Oleg Taktarov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mir pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
A punch from Oleg Taktarov
grazes Mir's right cheek.
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
Frank Mir pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Russian Bear doesn't let Mir get in on his legs.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Mir moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir postures up and breaks the triangle.
Russian Bear misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
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.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Mir's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Frank Mir spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Mir steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mir jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank Mir pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to dirty boxing while holds Russian Bear against cage
Russian Bear is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Mir takes a break to breathe while holding Oleg Taktarov.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
Frank Mir struggles a bit before breaking Russian Bear's attemp of grappling
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Russian Bear tries to grapple
Mir moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Russian Bear moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
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 closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov creates enough space to control Frank Mir's leg.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir fires an unorthodox punch to Russian Bear's torso
that hits its mark.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Mir sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Mir steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir is in Russian Bear open guard now
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Oleg Taktarov 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 attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
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
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
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir hooks Russian Bear's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Deep breaths from Oleg Taktarov who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Oleg Taktarov and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Mir is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Frank Mir.
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Round 3
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Mir studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
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
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
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
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Frank Mir pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Russian Bear is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Russian Bear misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Mir tries to get a side mount...
Russian Bear wraps his leg around Frank Mir leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Russian Bear breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Nice beating Oleg Taktarov has received.
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
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 full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Frank Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Oleg Taktarov struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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
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.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Oleg Taktarov 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir is cooling the fight on the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Mir is on the receiving end of a great combo by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
The clock says 0:50 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
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mir struggles and frees his leg!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Oleg Taktarov hooks Mir's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Mir manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Mir only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Mir tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mir is clinching with Russian Bear.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Mir pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
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 fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
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 fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Russian Bear who put distance between them
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
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 tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
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.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Stand up! This is what Russian Bear's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov hovers above Mir
Good punches to Mir's body.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
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
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Mir launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
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 0:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mir catch Oleg Taktarov's left arm and tries a kimura
Oleg Taktarov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mir misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Russian Bear misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear 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 Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Oleg Taktarov
Mir is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
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
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
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.
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
Frank Mir attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Mir
Mir holds Oleg Taktarov's arms and blocks the punches!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mir struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Solid shot from Frank Mir to the body.
Russian Bear blocks in time.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Mir and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mir sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Mir moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Mir is holding Oleg Taktarov's left 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
Frank Mir looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Oleg Taktarov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Russian Bear doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Split decision
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 12/27 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 7/13 (54%)
GnP strikes 3/14 (21%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Tight fight, but Taktarov had a slight edge in the doin' stuff catagory.
Frank Mir looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Oleg Taktarov looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Oleg Taktarov touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Oleg Taktarov moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mir pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
A punch from Oleg Taktarov
grazes Mir's right cheek.
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir tries to grapple
He puts Russian Bear in a double underhook!
Frank Mir pushes away Russian Bear trying to keep the fight at striking range
Russian Bear doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Frank Mir
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Russian Bear doesn't let Mir get in on his legs.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Russian Bear goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Mir moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir postures up and breaks the triangle.
Russian Bear misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frank Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mir jumps and tries to free his leg! Russian Bear doesn't allow this but Frank Mir is able to get half guard here.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
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.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to turn away and scramble out. Oleg Taktarov takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Mir's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Russian Bear is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Frank Mir spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Mir steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Russian Bear studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Mir jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frank Mir pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mir tries to dirty boxing while holds Russian Bear against cage
Russian Bear is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
Crushing shot to Russian Bear's body! He's holding his side
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
The fighters are clinching.
Mir takes a break to breathe while holding Oleg Taktarov.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Russian Bear is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Oleg Taktarov takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Russian Bear moves forward looking for some action
Frank Mir struggles a bit before breaking Russian Bear's attemp of grappling
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Russian Bear seems staggered and Frank Mir runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Russian Bear tries to grapple
Mir moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Russian Bear moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Russian Bear uses his strength to keep Russian Bear at a disadvantage
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Oleg Taktarov looks to mount Frank Mir...
Frank Mir sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
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 closed guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Oleg Taktarov postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Oleg Taktarov is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Frank Mir has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Oleg Taktarov is in closed guard over Mir
Russian Bear is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Oleg Taktarov!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Oleg Taktarov creates enough space to control Frank Mir's leg.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir fires an unorthodox punch to Russian Bear's torso
that hits its mark.
Oleg Taktarov shoots for a double leg takedown!
Frank Mir sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Mir steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir is in Russian Bear open guard now
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Mir moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov tries to turn away and scramble out. Frank Mir takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Oleg Taktarov 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 attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
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
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
Oleg Taktarov tries to better his position on the ground...
Frank Mir tries to roll on the ground...
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Oleg Taktarov regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir is looking to pass Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Oleg Taktarov has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Mir struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir hooks Russian Bear's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Oleg Taktarov manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Deep breaths from Oleg Taktarov who tries a hammer punch to Mir's ribs.
Mir blocks those punches
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Oleg Taktarov and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Frank Mir is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Frank Mir.
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Round 3
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Mir studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
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
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
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
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov forward against his back and breaks the lock!
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
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Frank Mir pushes Russian Bear's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Mir who is in full mount! Russian Bear is in trouble now!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Oleg Taktarov gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Russian Bear misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mir moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
Mir tries to get a side mount...
Russian Bear wraps his leg around Frank Mir leg and prevents him from moving.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Russian Bear
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Russian Bear breaks the lock.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Nice beating Oleg Taktarov has received.
Russian Bear works on the ground with his fingers over Mir's face
Mir shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
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 full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Frank Mir pushes Oleg Taktarov against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Oleg Taktarov struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Russian Bear tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
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
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.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Oleg Taktarov to fight back!
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir steps backwards away from Oleg Taktarov. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Oleg Taktarov 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Oleg Taktarov didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir is cooling the fight on the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Russian Bear
Oleg Taktarov overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Mir pulls his arm out of danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Russian Bear decides to launch some tentative punches
Oleg Taktarov takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Oleg Taktarov
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.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Mir looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Oleg Taktarov's punches
Mir is on the receiving end of a great combo by Russian Bear.
Oleg Taktarov is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Russian Bear is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir shows great balance while pushing away Oleg Taktarov
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Oleg Taktarov's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
The clock says 0:50 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
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in full mount over Frank Mir
Russian Bear tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mir struggles and frees his leg!
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear breaths deeply while on the ground
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Russian Bear's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Oleg Taktarov keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Oleg Taktarov hooks Mir's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Mir manages to kick Russian Bear away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank Mir goes with a looping right hand while Oleg Taktarov jumps back and jabs
Mir only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Mir tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mir is clinching with Russian Bear.
The fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Mir pushes Russian Bear forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
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 fighters are clinching.
Oleg Taktarov pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Oleg Taktarov
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 fighters are clinching.
Russian Bear doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Russian Bear who put distance between them
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Hard blow to Mir's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
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 tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
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.
Russian Bear clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Russian Bear pulls his arm out of danger.
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Stand up! This is what Russian Bear's cornermen are shouting. Frank Mir is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Oleg Taktarov tries to take advantage...
Oleg Taktarov hovers above Mir
Good punches to Mir's body.
Oleg Taktarov is in half guard over Mir
Russian Bear is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
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
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Russian Bear
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Oleg Taktarov is in open guard over Mir
Russian Bear tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Mir launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
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 0:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mir breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in side mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mir tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Mir catch Oleg Taktarov's left arm and tries a kimura
Oleg Taktarov holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Mir misses a step and Oleg Taktarov sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear launches a few weak punches
Mir blocks them effectively.
Frank Mir is in full mount over Oleg Taktarov
Oleg Taktarov tries to roll on the ground...
Mir knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Russian Bear misses a step and Frank Mir sees an opportunity to counter him!
Russian Bear 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 Oleg Taktarov
Russian Bear has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Oleg Taktarov attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Frank Mir keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Oleg Taktarov
Mir is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Oleg Taktarov tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
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
Russian Bear moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
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.
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
Frank Mir attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov launches a few punches to Mir
Mir holds Oleg Taktarov's arms and blocks the punches!
Oleg Taktarov is in side mount over Frank Mir
Oleg Taktarov struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frank Mir attempts to trap Oleg Taktarov in his guard.
Oleg Taktarov keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Russian Bear grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mir struggles... Oleg Taktarov is unable to take him down
Solid shot from Frank Mir to the body.
Russian Bear blocks in time.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Mir and Russian Bear circle around the center of the cage.
Russian Bear fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mir sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Mir moves backwards and Oleg Taktarov is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Mir is holding Oleg Taktarov's left 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
Frank Mir looks to mount Oleg Taktarov...
Oleg Taktarov takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Oleg Taktarov's guard...
Russian Bear doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Mir is in closed guard... Russian Bear tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Russian Bear
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Russian Bear holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Oleg Taktarov by Split decision
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 12/27 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Statistics: Oleg Taktarov
Punches 14/24 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 7/13 (54%)
GnP strikes 3/14 (21%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 777 s
Tight fight, but Taktarov had a slight edge in the doin' stuff catagory.
