Post by The Sandman on May 16, 2021 17:21:55 GMT -5
Frank Mir looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Andrei Arlovski shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Mir comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Andrei Arlovski comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Frank Mir and Andrei Arlovski touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andrei Arlovski is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A solid combination from Andrei Arlovski
connects with Mir.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Andrei Arlovski.
Mir staggers backwards. Arlovski wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mir's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right eye
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Arlovski moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
1:05 Round 1 and Arlovski is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mir stops that one with his ribs!
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Arlovski launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mir with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Frank Mir tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Andrei Arlovski swings and Mir has to retreat
Mir tries to grapple
He puts Arlovski in a double underhook!
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Mir pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arlovski is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski circles to get the center of the cage
A punch from Frank Mir
gets blocked by Arlovski.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A punch from Frank Mir
gets blocked by Arlovski.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Frank Mir paws at Arlovski.
Arlovski answers with solid punches!
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Arlovski blocks with confidence
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Arlovski sprawls and remains on his feet.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
Andrei Arlovski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mir goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frank Mir is on his back after that attempt
Arlovski is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Mir circles around Arlovski
Mir moves backwards and Andrei Arlovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Arlovski steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nice low kick from Arlovski
Loud pop!
Andrei Arlovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Mir closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank Mir and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Mir is holding Andrei Arlovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mir's chin
Frank Mir has seen better days.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Arlovski
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Andrei Arlovski holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Arlovski
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Andrei Arlovski holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Mir is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
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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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Andrei Arlovski tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Mir
Arlovski tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Mir
Arlovski launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mir is covering himself! Arlovski tries to force the situation and Mir clumsily gives his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Mir
Terrible one sided match... Mir was not ready to fight a fighter of Andrei Arlovski caliber.
Mir has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arlovski is unable to move under Mir control.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Mir
Andrei Arlovski looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Andrei Arlovski forces Frank Mir to open his guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Mir
Arlovski tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mir is trying to block them with his hands...
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Mir
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Arlovski looks to work from half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Mir
Arlovski is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mir's ribs.
Mir is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Mir
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Mir
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Mir
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Frank Mir for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Mir lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Frank Mir
Arlovski tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mir is trying to block them with his hands...
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Arlovski's moves.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Frank Mir
Andrei Arlovski looks to pass to mount...
Arlovski slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frank Mir.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Good looking punches from Andrei Arlovski on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
Mir's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Arlovski's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Frank Mir
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Frank Mir...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Andrei Arlovski takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frank Mir shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Arlovski shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by Submission (Americana) at 4:14 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 270 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Mir tried to box way too much with AA. Arlovski found that amusing, then out-Mir'ed Mir, but basically knocking him out but instead, to add insult to injury, he just submitted him to be an asshole. Feather-in-the-cap win for Arlovski for Submitting Frank Mir. Day-um.
Andrei Arlovski shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Frank Mir comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Andrei Arlovski comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Frank Mir and Andrei Arlovski touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andrei Arlovski is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A solid combination from Andrei Arlovski
connects with Mir.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice punches from Andrei Arlovski.
Mir staggers backwards. Arlovski wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Mir's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Right eye
Arlovski decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Arlovski moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
1:05 Round 1 and Arlovski is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Arlovski launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mir stops that one with his ribs!
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Arlovski launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mir with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Frank Mir tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Andrei Arlovski swings and Mir has to retreat
Mir tries to grapple
He puts Arlovski in a double underhook!
Arlovski doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Frank Mir pushes Arlovski forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frank Mir tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Arlovski is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Andrei Arlovski pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir stumbles backwards and Andrei Arlovski circles to get the center of the cage
A punch from Frank Mir
gets blocked by Arlovski.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Andrei Arlovski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A punch from Frank Mir
gets blocked by Arlovski.
Mir clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrei Arlovski to fight back!
Frank Mir paws at Arlovski.
Arlovski answers with solid punches!
Tremendous strikes from Mir!
Arlovski blocks with confidence
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Arlovski sprawls and remains on his feet.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
Andrei Arlovski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Mir goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Frank Mir is on his back after that attempt
Arlovski is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Mir tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mir pushes Andrei Arlovski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Mir circles around Arlovski
Mir moves backwards and Andrei Arlovski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Arlovski steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Andrei Arlovski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Nice low kick from Arlovski
Loud pop!
Andrei Arlovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Frank Mir closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Frank Mir and Arlovski engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Mir is holding Andrei Arlovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Andrei Arlovski shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Frank Mir is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Mir's chin
Frank Mir has seen better days.
Frank Mir tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Arlovski is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frank Mir is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Arlovski
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Andrei Arlovski holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Arlovski
Mir sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Andrei Arlovski holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Mir is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
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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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Andrei Arlovski tries to bring the fight to the ground
Mir goes down.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Mir
Arlovski tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Mir
Arlovski launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Mir is covering himself! Arlovski tries to force the situation and Mir clumsily gives his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Mir
Terrible one sided match... Mir was not ready to fight a fighter of Andrei Arlovski caliber.
Mir has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arlovski is unable to move under Mir control.
Andrei Arlovski is in closed guard over Mir
Andrei Arlovski looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Andrei Arlovski forces Frank Mir to open his guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Mir
Arlovski tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mir is trying to block them with his hands...
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Mir
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass to half guard...
Frank Mir can't prevent his opponent from passing. Arlovski looks to work from half guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Mir
Arlovski is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Mir's ribs.
Mir is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Mir ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Mir
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Mir
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Mir
Andrei Arlovski was tooling Frank Mir for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Frank Mir lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Andrei Arlovski tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Andrei Arlovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Frank Mir
Arlovski tries to open up Mir with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Mir is trying to block them with his hands...
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Arlovski's moves.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Frank Mir
Andrei Arlovski looks to pass to mount...
Arlovski slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Frank Mir.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Good looking punches from Andrei Arlovski on the ground
They could take their toll on Mir.
Mir's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Arlovski's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Arlovski tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Andrei Arlovski controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to escape from the full mount...
Andrei Arlovski is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Andrei Arlovski is in side mount over Frank Mir
Andrei Arlovski looks to mount Frank Mir...
Andrei Arlovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Frank Mir
Andrei Arlovski takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frank Mir shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Arlovski shows a pained grimace and he repeatedly taps out after a perfect americana!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by Submission (Americana) at 4:14 Round 2
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 270 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 19/25 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/17 (65%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 261 s
Mir tried to box way too much with AA. Arlovski found that amusing, then out-Mir'ed Mir, but basically knocking him out but instead, to add insult to injury, he just submitted him to be an asshole. Feather-in-the-cap win for Arlovski for Submitting Frank Mir. Day-um.
