Post by The Sandman on Dec 23, 2021 1:39:17 GMT -5
Bas Rutten doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Frank Mir is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Mir is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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El Guapo and Mir move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
El Guapo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Bas Rutten is on half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
El Guapo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
El Guapo is countered by Frank Mir.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
El Guapo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
Bas Rutten tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
El Guapo breaths deeply while 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
El Guapo pushes Frank Mir and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mir wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
El Guapo doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Quick hook by Bas Rutten
Good shot! Mir has reasons to be worried.
Mir attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Mir staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Frank Mir seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
El Guapo throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
That brutal impact left Mir laid out on the mat! Bas Rutten's corner pours in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (High kick) at 3:05 Round 1
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 62 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 62 s
A decent performance by Bas Rutten today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging. (196 points)
Frank Mir had a nightmare here today. He should be ashamed of his performance in this fight. (19 points)
Enjoyable fight. We could expect to see El Guapo and Mir in more fights soon.
Frank Mir is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Frank Mir is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
El Guapo and Mir move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Mir grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frank Mir
Frank Mir is in open guard over El Guapo
El Guapo sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
El Guapo tries to close his guard around Mir
He succeeds!
Frank Mir is in closed guard over El Guapo
Mir tries to escape from closed guard...
El Guapo waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frank Mir! He is reversed and nor Bas Rutten is on half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
Frank Mir attempts to move to full guard
Bas Rutten keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
El Guapo launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
El Guapo is countered by Frank Mir.
Mir tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mir reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
El Guapo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Mir
Bas Rutten tries to pass Frank Mir's guard...
Bas Rutten manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Bas Rutten is in side mount over Frank Mir
El Guapo breaths deeply while 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mir seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mir fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
El Guapo sprawls and remains on his feet.
El Guapo pushes Frank Mir and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mir wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
El Guapo doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Quick hook by Bas Rutten
Good shot! Mir has reasons to be worried.
Mir attempts a shoot
Bas Rutten hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
That punishment by Bas Rutten has left Mir staggered! Bas Rutten should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Frank Mir seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Bas Rutten!
El Guapo throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
That brutal impact left Mir laid out on the mat! Bas Rutten's corner pours in to congratulate him!
There is a small laceration on Frank Mir's Forehead
Winner is Bas Rutten by KO (High kick) at 3:05 Round 1
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 4/4 (100%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 62 s
Statistics: Frank Mir
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 62 s
A decent performance by Bas Rutten today. He read the fight well and wasn't afraid of enganging. (196 points)
Frank Mir had a nightmare here today. He should be ashamed of his performance in this fight. (19 points)
Enjoyable fight. We could expect to see El Guapo and Mir in more fights soon.