PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulfric Taque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mir
vs
Taque

190 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ulfric Taque!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taque manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taque.
Taque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
Mir walks into a stiff left hand from Taque.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taque missing with a left hand there. Mir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taque checks a leg kick.
Mir checks a leg kick.
Mir closes the distance but Taque moves to the side

and Taque lands a stunning uppercut that sends Mir to the mat!

Mir is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Mir actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir actively working from the bottom here.
Mir is looking to improve his position.
Mir is working hard here to advance position.

Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mir tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Taque is looking for a kimura but Mir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taque to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mir is breathing heavily.
Taque tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mir controls his leg.
Taque looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mir with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taque with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mir won't allow Taque to pass to mount.
Mir could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mir tries to roll over but Taque keeps him under control.

Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mir wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taque perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taque prevents Mir from improving his position.
Taque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taque content to control rather than advance.
Mir wants to get back to full guard but Taque has passed into side control.

Taque tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taque is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mir is looking for a sweep.
Taque trying to control the position but Mir is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir tries to bench press Taque off him but Taque keeps the position.

Taque tries for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulfric Taque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Mir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mir tries to clinch up but Taque circles away and keeps his distance.
Taque stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taque throws a nice looking combination but Mir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taque closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mir out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulfric Taque!
Ulfric Taque seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.