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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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260 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir moves into range and clinches up with Tua .
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mir has Tua pressed against the cage, preventing Tua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tua wants to break free but Mir has control.
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Mir controls the action.
Mir is trying to pull guard but Tua has him pressed against the cage.
Mir has hold of one of Tua 's legs. Tua is fighting the takedown attempt but Mir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tua is keeping the position for now.
Tua 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mir is controlling him.
Mir drops back looking for a leg! Tua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tua manages to kick Mir off! Mir jumps back into Tua 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir forces his way into half guard.
Mir content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tua tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mir looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tua working to try and regain half guard.
Mir seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tua is holding on tight.
Mir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mir is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tua is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Mir!
Frank Mir tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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