Frank Mir
Frank Mir | |||||||||||||||
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MMA) 2021–present (Boxing) | |||||||||||||||
Professional boxing record | |||||||||||||||
Total | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 0 | ||||||||||||||
Losses | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record | |||||||||||||||
Total | 32 | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 19 | ||||||||||||||
By knockout | 5 | ||||||||||||||
By submission | 9 | ||||||||||||||
By decision | 4 | ||||||||||||||
By disqualification | 1 | ||||||||||||||
Losses | 13 | ||||||||||||||
By knockout | 10 | ||||||||||||||
By decision | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Other information | |||||||||||||||
Spouse |
Jennifer (m. 2004) | ||||||||||||||
Children | 4 | ||||||||||||||
Notable school(s) | Bonanza High School [2] | ||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Francisco Santos Miranda
Background
Born and raised in
Career
Mir met UFC matchmaker Joe Silva at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) school. Silva saw potential in Mir and suggested that he compete in mixed martial arts. Mir made his professional debut against Jerome Smith at HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown on July 14, 2001. Mir won the bout by unanimous decision after two rounds. He won his second fight by triangle choke in the first round, against Dan Quinn at IFC Warriors Challenge 15 on August 31, 2001.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On November 2, 2001, at
Mir faced Ian Freeman in London, England, at UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall on July 13, 2002. Despite several leglock attempts by Mir, Freeman achieved side control four minutes into the first round and landed numerous punches and elbows to Mir's head. A time out was called due to a cut on Mir's face. After Freeman separated, the referee signaled to Mir to stand back up and stopped the fight after Mir struggled to do so.
Mir then faced
Heavyweight championship
On June 19, 2004, Mir faced
Motorcycle injury
On September 17, 2004, Mir was knocked off his motorcycle by a car. The accident caused two breaks in Mir's femur and tore all the ligaments in his knee.[17] An Interim Heavyweight Championship was created while Mir recovered from surgery, which Andrei Arlovski won by defeating Tim Sylvia via first round submission.[18] On August 12, 2005, the UFC learned that Mir would not be able to face Andrei Arlovski in October as scheduled and stripped him of the title after 14 months, promoting Arlovski to undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion.[19] In 2010, Mir told FIGHT! Magazine that he was grateful for the accident as it gave him time to be with his wife.[20]
Return to the UFC
In his first bout since the accident, Mir fought 4th degree BJJ black belt and six-time
Rise back to title contention
Mir was scheduled to fight
On February 2, 2008, at
The Ultimate Fighter season 8
Second heavyweight championship
Mir fought his fellow Ultimate Fighter coach,
"I wish I could make the statement that 'the odds were against me, but you never quit.' It was not true. I wanted to give up."
-Frank Mir, talking about his career ups and downs.[37]
In the fight with Nogueira, Mir showcased vastly improved striking, particularly his boxing, knocking down the
Two days after the fight, Dana White revealed in an interview that "Nogueira had just gotten over a
Heavyweight championship unification
Mir's victory over Nogueira set in place a re-match with the UFC Heavyweight Champion
At
"A lot of individuals are so worried about being politically correct. I'd rather go ahead and say what's on my mind than to sit there and come up with some PC 'Oh, the guy is a great fighter, and I have a lot of respect for him.' If I don't mean it, why is it even coming out of my mouth? ... I want to fight Lesnar. I hate who he is as a person. I want to break his neck in the ring. I want him to be the first person that dies due to Octagon-related injuries. That's what's going through my mind."
-Frank Mir after UFC 107.[47]
Mir vs. Kongo
Mir had his next fight against
Interim Heavyweight Championship bout
Mir faced Shane Carwin for the UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship on March 27, 2010, at UFC 111.[52] After a brief standup exchange, Carwin pushed Mir against the cage, where he delivered several short uppercuts to Mir's chin. Mir lost the fight via knockout at 3:48 of the first round.[53]
Second rise back to title contention
At a UFC Fan Expo, Mir said he briefly considered dropping down to the Light heavyweight division, although he later confirmed he would remain at Heavyweight.[54] He was expected to face Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira on September 25, 2010, at UFC 119 in a rematch of the Interim Championship bout which Mir won via TKO at UFC 92.[55] Nogueira pulled out of this fight due to knee surgery and was replaced by Mirko Cro Cop.[56] Mir defeated Mirko Cro Cop via third-round knockout, earning the win with a knee from the clinch in a largely uneventful fight in which neither fighter was able to deliver any significant offense.[57]
Mir faced former
"I had a strong inclination that he Nogueira was not going to tap, so I took a deep breath and you guys saw what happened. I was being a little too reactionary. When he caught me with the right hand, at that point, it turned into a war. I started to move around, and he wanted to play jiu-jitsu with me. I'm pretty good on the ground."
-Frank Mir at the UFC 140 post-fight press conference.[60]
A rematch with
Third title shot and beyond
Mir was expected to face
Later in 2012, the UFC announced that Mir had been given a one fight sabbatical to compete under the
Mir faced returning former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164.[74] Mir lost via TKO in the first round.[75]
Mir was scheduled to face Alistair Overeem on November 16, 2013, at UFC 167.[76] However, the pairing was moved to February 1, 2014, at UFC 169.[77] Mir lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Mir was expected to face
Mir faced
Mir faced Andrei Arlovski on September 5, 2015, at UFC 191.[85] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision, although some, including UFC president Dana White, scored the fight in his favor.[86][87] 12 of 15 media outlets, however, scored the bout in favor of Arlovski.[88]
Mir faced
Speaking in early 2017 Frank Mir opened up to a radio show about retirement rumors indicating he was still interested in actively competing, and a potential comeback. Mir indicated interest in a third Brock Lesnar fight.[93]
On July 8, 2017, Mir announced that he had been granted his release from the UFC after nearly 16 years with the promotion, despite having six fights left on his contract.[94][95]
Bellator MMA
On August 16, 2017, it was announced that Mir had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.[96]
In his debut fight for the promotion, Mir faced
In his second fight for the promotion, Mir faced
Mir faced Roy Nelson in a rematch of their 2011 UFC bout on October 25, 2019, in the main event of
On April 1, 2020, Mir's contract with Bellator expired, making him a free agent.[103]
Professional wrestling
In January 2019,
Professional boxing
On February 25, 2021, Mir announced he would be making his professional boxing debut against former multi-time light heavyweight and cruiserweight boxing champion Antonio Tarver on April 17 on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren.[107] However, on March 23, it was revealed that Tarver was pulled from the bout after failing to meet the requirements to compete put forth by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. Mir instead faced former IBF cruiserweight champion Steve Cunningham at the event, losing by unanimous decision.[108]
Triad Combat
On November 27, 2021, Mir faced Kubrat Pulev in the main event of a boxing vs MMA card promoted by Triller that featured other UFC veterans. Mir lost the fight via TKO in the 1st round.[109]
Commentary and opinionist
Frank Mir was a
In February 2021
Personal life
Mir and his wife Jennifer have three children together, and Jennifer has a son from a previous relationship whom Mir adopted.[116][117] Frank's oldest biological child, Isabella "Bella Mir" Miranda, is also a professional mixed martial artist.[118]
Mir is an atheist and a
Frank Mir's daughter, Bella Mir, has also embarked upon a professional MMA career, winning her debut in October, 2020 with her father in her corner.[123]
Mir worked as a bouncer at the Spearmint Rhino in Las Vegas before entering the UFC[124] and continued to work there as Director of Security while pursuing his UFC career.[125]
In January 2016, it was announced that Mir would be inducted into the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame.[126][127]
Frank Mir is of Cuban heritage through his father.[128]
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- UFC Heavyweight Championship(One time)
- Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship(One time)
- Third most wins in UFC Heavyweight division history (16)[133]
- Third most fights in UFC Heavyweight division history (27)[134]
- Second most finishes in UFC heavyweight division history (13)[135]
- Tied (Jim Miller) for most first-round finishes in UFC history (11)[136]
- Most submissions in UFC Heavyweight division history (8)[135]
- Most submission attempts in UFC Heavyweight division history (21)[135]
- Most submissions per 15 minute average in UFC Heavyweight division history (2.02)[135]
- Fastest submission in UFC Heavyweight division (45 seconds)
- Tied (Gunnar Nelson) for seventh most submission wins in UFC history (8)
- First and only toe hold finish in UFC history
- Fought five different UFC Heavyweight Champions
- Defeated three different UFC Heavyweight Champions
- 2011 Submission of the Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira 2 on December 10[137]
- 2011 Comeback Of The Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira 2 on December 10
- 2008 Upset of the Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira 1[138]
- FIGHT! Magazine
- 2008 Submission of the Year vs. Brock Lesnar on February 2[139]
- Sherdog
- 2008 Comeback Fighter of the Year[140]
- 2011 Submission of the Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira on December 10[141]
- 2011 All-Violence Second Team[142]
- Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame[143]
- ESPN
- 2011 Submission of the Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira on December 10[144]
- World MMA Awards
- 2011 Submission of the Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140[145]
- 2011 Comeback of the Year vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140[145]
Submission grappling
- Pan American Championships
- Blue Belt Pesadissimo: 1st place (2001)
- North American Grappling Association
- NAGA Absolute Division Champion (2007)
Amateur wrestling
- Nevada State Wrestling
- Nevada State Wrestling Champion (1998)
Mixed martial arts record
32 matches | 19 wins | 13 losses |
By knockout | 5 | 10 |
By submission | 9 | 0 |
By decision | 4 | 3 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 19–13 | Roy Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 231
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October 25, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
Loss | 18–13 | Javy Ayala | TKO (submission to punches) | Bellator 212
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December 14, 2018 | 2 | 4:30 | Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
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Loss | 18–12 | Fedor Emelianenko | KO (punches) | Bellator 198
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April 28, 2018 | 1 | 0:48 | Rosemont, Illinois, United States | Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
Loss | 18–11 | Mark Hunt | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir | March 20, 2016 | 1 | 3:01 | Brisbane, Australia | Mir tested positive for a turinabol metabolite.
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Loss | 18–10 | Andrei Arlovski | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 191 | September 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 18–9 | Todd Duffee | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee | July 15, 2015 | 1 | 1:13 | San Diego, California , United States
|
Performance of the Night. |
Win | 17–9 | Antônio Silva | KO (elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir | February 22, 2015 | 1 | 1:40 | Porto Alegre, Brazil | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 16–9 | Alistair Overeem | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169 | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 16–8 | Josh Barnett | TKO (knee) | UFC 164 | August 31, 2013 | 1 | 1:56 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin , United States
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Loss | 16–7 | Daniel Cormier | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez
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April 20, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Loss | 16–6 | Junior dos Santos | TKO (punches) | UFC 146 | May 26, 2012 | 2 | 3:04 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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For the UFC Heavyweight Championship .
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Win | 16–5 | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | Technical Submission (kimura) | UFC 140 | December 10, 2011 | 1 | 3:38 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Submission of the Night. Submission of the Year. |
Win | 15–5 | Roy Nelson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 130 | May 28, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 14–5 | Mirko Cro Cop | KO (knee) | UFC 119 | September 25, 2010 | 3 | 4:02 | Indianapolis, Indiana , United States
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Loss | 13–5 | Shane Carwin | KO (punches) | UFC 111 | March 27, 2010 | 1 | 3:48 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | For the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship .
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Win | 13–4 | Cheick Kongo | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 107 | December 12, 2009 | 1 | 1:12 | Memphis, Tennessee, United States | |
Loss | 12–4 | Brock Lesnar | TKO (punches) | UFC 100 | July 11, 2009 | 2 | 1:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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For the UFC Heavyweight Championship .
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Win | 12–3 | Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira | TKO (punches) | UFC 92 | December 27, 2008 | 2 | 1:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Won the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship .
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Win | 11–3 | Brock Lesnar | Submission (kneebar) | UFC 81 | February 2, 2008 | 1 | 1:30 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Lesnar was deducted one point in round 1 for strikes to the back of the head. Submission of the Night. |
Win | 10–3 | Antoni Hardonk | Submission (kimura) | UFC 74 | August 25, 2007 | 1 | 1:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 9–3 | Brandon Vera | TKO (punches) | UFC 65 | November 18, 2006 | 1 | 1:09 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Dan Christison | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 61 | July 8, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Loss | 8–2 | Márcio Cruz | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC 57 | February 4, 2006 | 1 | 4:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 8–1 | Tim Sylvia | Technical Submission (armbar) | UFC 48 | June 19, 2004 | 1 | 0:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Won the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship . Later stripped of the title due to injury.
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Win | 7–1 | Wes Sims
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KO (punches) | UFC 46 | January 31, 2004 | 2 | 4:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 6–1 | Wes Sims
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DQ (kicking a downed opponent) | UFC 43 | June 6, 2003 | 1 | 2:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 5–1 | Tank Abbott | Submission (toe hold) | UFC 41 | February 28, 2003 | 1 | 0:45 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 4–1 | Ian Freeman | TKO (punches) | UFC 38 | July 13, 2002 | 1 | 4:35 | London, England | |
Win | 4–0 | Pete Williams | Submission (inside shoulder lock) | UFC 36 | March 22, 2002 | 1 | 0:46 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 3–0 | Roberto Traven | Submission (armbar) | UFC 34 | November 2, 2001 | 1 | 1:05 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 2–0 | Dan Quinn | Submission (triangle choke) | IFC 15 | August 31, 2001 | 1 | 2:15 | Oroville, California, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Jerome Smith | Decision (unanimous) | SF 11 | July 14, 2001 | 2 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States |
Pay-per-view Bouts
No | Event | Fight | Date | Venue | City | PPV buys |
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1. | UFC 100 | Lesnar vs. Mir 2 | July 11 2009 | Mandalay Bay Events Center
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Las Vegas, Nevada | 1,600,000 |
2. | UFC 119 | Mir vs. Cro Cop | September 25, 2010 | Conseco Fieldhouse
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Indianapolis, Indiana | 295,000 |
3. | UFC 146 | Dos Santos vs Mir | May 26, 2012 | MGM Grand Garden Arena | Las Vegas, Nevada | 560,000[146] |
Professional boxing record
1 fight | 0 wins | 1 loss |
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By decision | 0 | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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1 | Loss | 0–1 | Steve Cunningham | UD | 6 | Apr 17, 2021 | Atlanta, Georgia , U.S.
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Triad combat record
1 fight | 0 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 0 | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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1 | Loss | 0–1 | Kubrat Pulev | TKO | 1 (9) 1:59 | November 27, 2021 [147] | Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
See also
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