Post by The Sandman on Nov 18, 2021 20:16:14 GMT -5
Frank Mir doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Fabricio Werdum looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Frank Mir comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
Fabricio Werdum 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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The bell announces the first round!
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fabricio Werdum holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum 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 Werdum
Frank Mir tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Werdum 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Werdum moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir hooks Werdum's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fabricio Werdum manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Fabricio Werdum cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Werdum's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mir steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Mir seems staggered and Fabricio Werdum runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mir's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Mir has seen better days.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Fabricio Werdum.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Frank Mir down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls Frank Mir to his stomach and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Mir
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mir has Werdum controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Werdum is unable to move under Mir control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
Werdum shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Werdum moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Werdum steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A punch from Frank Mir
grazes Werdum's left cheek.
Tremendous strikes from Werdum!
Some big punches are landing!
Werdum and Mir circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Mir tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Fabricio Werdum swings and Mir has to retreat
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
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 Werdum's moves.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum steps back and allows Mir to get back to his feet.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mir
Werdum shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir stumbles backwards and Fabricio Werdum circles to get the center of the cage
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Mir is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frank Mir leans forwards and tries to grapple with Werdum
Mir shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Werdum who put distance between them
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Frank Mir to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
Mir wraps his leg around Fabricio Werdum leg and prevents him from moving.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Werdum shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Werdum 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.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum tries to fight back with his feet and Mir just needs another plan now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Nice beating Fabricio Werdum has received.
Mir tries to escape from the full mount...
Mir struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Werdum launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Mir rolls over himself and stands up while Fabricio Werdum rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Fabricio Werdum takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Mir and Werdum circle around the center of the cage.
Mir studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Werdum pushes Frank Mir and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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 4
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Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum 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.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Mir is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir steps back and allows Werdum to get back to his feet.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Werdum 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum has seen better days.
Fabricio Werdum and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Werdum is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Werdum doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Fabricio Werdum closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Werdum pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mir from the side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum hooks Mir's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Mir manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Frank Mir is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Fabricio Werdum.
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Round 5
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Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Frank Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum 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 Werdum
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Werdum doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum postures up and breaks the triangle.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Mir moves forward looking for some action
Fabricio Werdum struggles a bit before breaking Mir's attemp of grappling
Mir studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Mir steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Mir moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Werdum with a double overhooks!
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
Winner is Frank Mir by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/14 (79%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 870 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 864 s
GUess those last-second upgrades helped nudge Brutal Frank Mir over the edge of Brutal that Werdum is now floating upon. Brutally.
Fabricio Werdum looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Frank Mir comes with a 5 fight losing streak.
Fabricio Werdum 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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The bell announces the first round!
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Fabricio Werdum holds Frank Mir and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum 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 Werdum
Frank Mir tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Frank Mir passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Werdum 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Werdum moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Frank Mir hooks Werdum's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fabricio Werdum manages to kick Mir away and scrambles on top!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Frank Mir closed his guard around Fabricio Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mir is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Fabricio Werdum cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Werdum's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Mir tries to show some ground skills
Werdum uses his strength to keep Werdum at a disadvantage
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mir steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Fabricio Werdum goes with a looping right hand while Frank Mir jumps back and jabs
Mir seems staggered and Fabricio Werdum runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Mir's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Frank Mir has seen better days.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Frank Mir
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Fabricio Werdum.
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Round 2
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Frank Mir tries to better his position on the ground...
Werdum holds Frank Mir's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Werdum tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Fabricio Werdum controls the situation despite Frank Mir efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Mir is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Fabricio Werdum pushes Frank Mir down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Fabricio Werdum rolls Frank Mir to his stomach and takes his back!
Werdum is in rear mount over Mir
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Mir has Werdum controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Werdum is unable to move under Mir control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Mir works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
Werdum shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Werdum moves backwards and Frank Mir is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Werdum steps backwards away from Frank Mir. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A punch from Frank Mir
grazes Werdum's left cheek.
Tremendous strikes from Werdum!
Some big punches are landing!
Werdum and Mir circle around the center of the cage.
Frank Mir tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Fabricio Werdum swings and Mir has to retreat
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is in open guard over Werdum... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Werdum rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
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 Werdum's moves.
Werdum is standing while Mir is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum steps back and allows Mir to get back to his feet.
Frank Mir is on his feet again.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mir
Werdum shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Mir trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mir stumbles backwards and Fabricio Werdum circles to get the center of the cage
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Mir is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Frank Mir leans forwards and tries to grapple with Werdum
Mir shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Werdum doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frank Mir embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Werdum who put distance between them
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frank Mir is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Frank Mir to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
Mir wraps his leg around Fabricio Werdum leg and prevents him from moving.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum goes for an americana!
Mir breaks free.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Werdum shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Frank Mir shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Fabricio Werdum is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mir into his guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Werdum 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.
Mir is trying to counter now!
Mir decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum tries to fight back with his feet and Mir just needs another plan now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frank Mir realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Mir decides to launch some tentative punches
Fabricio Werdum takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frank Mir!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Nice beating Fabricio Werdum has received.
Mir tries to escape from the full mount...
Mir struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir tries to roll to his side and trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard...
Frank Mir gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Mir tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Werdum launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frank Mir rolls over himself and stands up while Fabricio Werdum rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Fabricio Werdum takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Mir and Werdum circle around the center of the cage.
Mir studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Werdum pushes Frank Mir and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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 4
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Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Werdum 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.
Mir climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Mir is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Frank Mir steps back and allows Werdum to get back to his feet.
Werdum climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from the closed guard
Frank Mir any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Frank Mir slips out. Werdum 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.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frank Mir. 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum has seen better days.
Fabricio Werdum and Mir engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Werdum is holding Frank Mir's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frank Mir loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Fabricio Werdum keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum isolates Frank Mir's left arm looking for an armbar...
Frank Mir manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Fabricio Werdum lost his dominant position.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir tries to move to full mount
Mir's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Werdum doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Fabricio Werdum closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Fabricio Werdum is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Fabricio Werdum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Frank Mir looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Fabricio Werdum is on half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Werdum pulls his arm out of danger.
Frank Mir gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Mir from the side mount!
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Fabricio Werdum hooks Mir's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frank Mir manages to kick Werdum away and scrambles on top!
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frank Mir breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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.
Frank Mir attempts a sweep single...
Frank Mir catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mir.
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Frank Mir is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Frank Mir gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Fabricio Werdum.
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Round 5
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Frank Mir tries to bring the fight to the ground
Werdum goes down.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Frank Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Mir steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Frank Mir pushes Fabricio Werdum against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Fabricio Werdum struggles not allowing Frank Mir improve his position.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He is not able to do it
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Frank Mir uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Mir is holding Fabricio Werdum's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Frank Mir is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Frank Mir in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum manages to switch to full guard.
Frank Mir is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over Werdum
Mir is in closed guard... Werdum 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 Werdum
Mir struggles on the ground and tries to break Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Werdum doesn't want to free his opponent and Mir continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mir blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Frank Mir keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frank Mir is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frank Mir cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frank Mir didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Mir is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Mir
Frank Mir isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Werdum blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Mir's guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir throws up a triangle attempt!
Fabricio Werdum postures up and breaks the triangle.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir tries to close the guard.
Mir put Fabricio Werdum in closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Mir tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fabricio Werdum breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Fabricio Werdum keeps control and remains in side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Frank Mir
Frank Mir attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Frank Mir manages to switch to full guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Mir
Werdum is in closed guard... Mir tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Olympic Indoor Arena (Athens, Greece) are cheering for the fighters.
Frank Mir takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Mir moves forward looking for some action
Fabricio Werdum struggles a bit before breaking Mir's attemp of grappling
Mir studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Mir steps backwards away from Fabricio Werdum. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Mir moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Werdum with a double overhooks!
Frank Mir fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mir.
Winner is Frank Mir by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/14 (79%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 870 s
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 864 s
GUess those last-second upgrades helped nudge Brutal Frank Mir over the edge of Brutal that Werdum is now floating upon. Brutally.
