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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart has chosen The Sharpshooter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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228 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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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
20 - 15 - 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
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hart swivels and escapes.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mir sprawls well. Mir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hart gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir misses with a body shot.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Mir keeps Hart at a distance using the push kick.
Hart looks gassed!
Hart blocks a head kick by Mir.
Hart walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hart on his heels. He'll look to pass Hart's guard now, I'm sure.
Mir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mir in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mir lands a nice short elbow.
Mir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mir seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Mir just wasn't active enough.
Hart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mir tries to sprawl but Hart drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mir is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mir trying to hold on to Hart's head to control him but Hart postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir tries to kick Hart off but Hart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mir is controlling Hart's position as best he can from this difficult position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mir has his hands clasped together around Hart's back. He's all about the action.
Frank Mir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mir throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hart working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hart is thwarting Mir's attempts to control the position.
Mir wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mir preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mir.
Mir is pulling down on Hart's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Mir.
Mir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hart.
Mir misses with a few strikes there.
Hart swats away the attempt to clinch by Mir.
Mir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mir.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hart dives in and grabs Mir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mir pushes down on Hart's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Mir sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Mir with that takedown attempt.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Mir stuns Hart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mir tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hart fails with the takedown
and Mir counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hart!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mir controlling his opponent.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Mir is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown but Hart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mir clinches with his opponent.
Mir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hart avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mir breaks the clinch.
Hart shoots in for a double leg but Mir sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mir.
Frank Mir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir shoots in and gets a takedown into Hart's guard.
Mir advances to half guard.
Mir is working for a submission of some sort.
Mir is pressing down on Hart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hart is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hart to get to his feet.
Mir fakes the leg kick and cracks Hart in the body.
Mir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hart is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mir is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hart to the mat. Hart regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mir wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Mir wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart shoots for a double leg takedown but Mir sprawls well. He's pushed Hart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frank Mir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hart!
Mir landing strikes from the mount and Hart is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Mir dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mir feints and as Hart raises his hands in defense, Mir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mir lands a couple of digs.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank Mir has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mir leaves Hart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hart gets tackled into the cage by Mir. Mir maintains the clinch.
Mir has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hart regains guard immediately.
Mir wants to pass the guard but Hart is keeping the position.
Mir wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Mir.
Mir closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hart's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Mir.
Nice takedown defense from Mir. No joy for Hart on that attempt.
Mir clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir jumps into guard, dragging Hart to the mat.
Mir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hart is in trouble now - Mir has advanced to mount!
Mir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bret Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is really struggling to control Hart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mir fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mir clinches up with Hart and pushes him back against the cage.
Hart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Mir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mir defends it nicely.
Mir closes the distance and pushes Hart back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank Mir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hart throws a punch but it's blocked by Mir.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Mir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Mir!
A very excited looking Frank Mir rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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