Post by The Sandman on Sept 15, 2024 23:03:11 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Frank Mir doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Frank Mir comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ken Mir's Brother.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Ken Mir's Brother misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ken Mir's Brother struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Ken Mir's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
0:47 Round 1 and Ken Mir's Brother is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ken Mir's Brother.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Frank Mir forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Crippling lock!
Ken Mir's Brother tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Frank Mir to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Crippling lock!
Ken Mir's Brother tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Big Nog loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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 1:20 in the 1 round
Ken Mir's Brother is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Ken Mir's Brother in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ken Mir's Brother blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Ken Mir's Brother pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Ken Mir's Brother launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Big Nog is covering himself! Ken Mir's Brother tries to force the situation and Big Nog clumsily gives his back!
Ken Mir's Brother is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Ken Mir's Brother controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Big Nog manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Ken Mir's Brother
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ken Mir's Brother is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ken Mir's Brother tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ken Mir's Brother fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Ken Mir's Brother's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog opts to jump inside Ken Mir's Brother's guard.
Ken Mir's Brother didn't see that coming. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Ken Mir's Brother's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ken Mir's Brother tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ken Mir's Brother tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and frees his leg!
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.
Frank Mir tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Ken Mir's Brother is locking that Anaconda choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Big Nog struggles to free himself
That Anaconda choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Ken Mir's Brother breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ken Mir's Brother is trying to counter now!
Ken Mir's Brother moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Ken Mir's Brother throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Ken Mir's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog opts to jump inside Ken Mir's Brother's guard.
Ken Mir's Brother fights back with his feet, forcing Big Nog to try something else.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ken Mir's Brother tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Ken Mir's Brother holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Punishing hold!
Big Nog tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
After a couple of slams, Big Nog loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Kimura) at 1:25 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 288 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 288 s
This was an unfortunate mismatch, as Mir denominated every minute minute of this fight (not a typo).
Frank Mir doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Frank Mir comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ken Mir's Brother.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries to pass Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Frank Mir manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Ken Mir's Brother misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big Nog switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Ken Mir's Brother struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir tries a kimura
Big Nog breaks the lock.
Ken Mir's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Big Nog quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frank Mir slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
0:47 Round 1 and Ken Mir's Brother is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Ken Mir's Brother.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Big Nog
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's guard...
Frank Mir forces Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to open his guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Crippling lock!
Ken Mir's Brother tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't allow Frank Mir to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Crippling lock!
Ken Mir's Brother tries to break the lock slamming Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira against the mat!
After a couple of slams, Big Nog loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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 1:20 in the 1 round
Ken Mir's Brother is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Frank Mir goes for an americana!
Big Nog breaks free.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Ken Mir's Brother in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Ken Mir's Brother blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Ken Mir's Brother pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frank Mir looks to counter!
Ken Mir's Brother launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Big Nog is covering himself! Ken Mir's Brother tries to force the situation and Big Nog clumsily gives his back!
Ken Mir's Brother is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has Ken Mir's Brother controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Big Nog manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Ken Mir's Brother
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ken Mir's Brother is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira pushes Frank Mir against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Frank Mir struggles not allowing Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira improve his position.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ken Mir's Brother tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ken Mir's Brother fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
That Armbar from Frank Mir appears to be unbreakable
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frank Mir.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Ken Mir's Brother's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Nog opts to jump inside Ken Mir's Brother's guard.
Ken Mir's Brother didn't see that coming. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother now.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He is not able to do it
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Ken Mir's Brother's moves.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ken Mir's Brother tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Ken Mir's Brother tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Big Nog struggles and frees his leg!
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.
Frank Mir tries to get his opponent's head in some sort of lock!
Ken Mir's Brother is locking that Anaconda choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Big Nog struggles to free himself
That Anaconda choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Big Nog struggles and pushes his opponent forward. Both fighters breathe hard as they climb to their feet.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Big Nog is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Ken Mir's Brother breaths deeply while on the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira throws up a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ken Mir's Brother is trying to counter now!
Ken Mir's Brother moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Big Nog tries to escape from the closed guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira any adventage in the ground.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Ken Mir's Brother sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Ken Mir's Brother throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Ken Mir's Brother clumsily fails here and it's time for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to fight back!
Big Nog opts to jump inside Ken Mir's Brother's guard.
Ken Mir's Brother fights back with his feet, forcing Big Nog to try something else.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Big Nog is in closed guard... Ken Mir's Brother tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Frank Mir is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Frank Mir in his guard...
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira catches Frank Mir's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Big Nog.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Ken Mir's Brother
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Ken Mir's Brother holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Frank Mir to fight back!
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Punishing hold!
Big Nog tries to break the lock slamming Frank Mir against the mat!
Frank Mir doesn't allow Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to escape. He is tightening the Kimura
After a couple of slams, Big Nog loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Winner is Frank Mir by Submission (Kimura) at 1:25 Round 2
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 288 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 288 s
This was an unfortunate mismatch, as Mir denominated every minute minute of this fight (not a typo).
