Frank Mir MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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FRANK MIR
USA • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
19-13-0
(T)KO
5-9
SUB
9-1
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 3″, 260 lbs
BIRTHDATE
05/24/1979 (47)
STANCE
Southpaw
REACH
79.0″ (201cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Syndicate MMA • Las Vegas, Nevada
NICKNAME
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Frank Mir Record
WINS19
KO/TKO
5
SUB
9
DECISION
4
LOSSES13
KO/TKO
9
SUB
1
DECISION
3
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 32 professional bouts (19-13-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Roy Nelson
United States
United States
Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2
Oct / 25 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 25 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Heavyweight Main Event • Mir vs. Nelson 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Roy Nelson
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265.8 lbs vs 258 lbs
Roy Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)23-17-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout18-13-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: +155 (Underdog)
vs
Roy Nelson: -185 (Favorite)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Todd Anderson
Bryan Miner: 30-27
Eric Colón: 29-28
Kevin MacDonald: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir utilized targeted calf and leg kicks to compromise Nelson’s mobility over three tactical rounds, punishing “Big Country” from the outside to take a unanimous decision sweep.
LOSS
Javy Ayala
United States
United States
Bellator 212: Primus vs. Chandler 2
Dec / 14 / 2018
Submission (Punches)
Rnd 2 (4:30)
Dec / 14 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME4:30
METHODSubmission (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Heavyweight Co-Main Event • Mir vs. Ayala
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Javy Ayala
Fight Location Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (Neal S. Blaisdell Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup250 lbs vs 263.4 lbs
Javy Ayala Record at Bout (Opponent)10-7-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout18-12-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -330 (Favorite)
vs
Javy Ayala: +250 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After an aggressive start by Mir in round one, Ayala battered Mir with relentless elbow strikes and hammerfists along the cage in round two, opening a severe cut and causing an alveolar ridge jaw fracture that prompted Mir to tap to strikes at 4:30.
LOSS
Fedor Emelianenko
Russia
Russia
Bellator 198: Fedor vs. Mir
Apr / 28 / 2018
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:48)
Apr / 28 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME0:48
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Fedor vs. Mir
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight Location Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)
Rosemont, Illinois, United States (Allstate Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261.5 lbs vs 240 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)36-5-0 (1 NC)
Frank Mir Record at Bout18-11-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -125 (Favorite)
vs
Fedor Emelianenko: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In an explosive heavyweight clash, Mir dropped Emelianenko with a hard left hook seconds into the opening exchange, but Fedor recovered instantly, caught Mir coming in with a counter left uppercut, and followed up with heavy ground strikes to end the bout in 48 seconds.
LOSS
Mark Hunt
New Zealand
New Zealand
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir
Mar / 19 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:01)
Mar / 19 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME3:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Hunt vs. Mir
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Mark Hunt
Fight Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Brisbane Entertainment Centre)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 264 lbs
Mark Hunt Record at Bout (Opponent)11-10-1
Frank Mir Record at Bout18-10-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mark Hunt: -170 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +150 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir looked to set up takedowns from distance, but Hunt timed a concussive walk-off right hand behind the ear, dropping Mir and compelling referee Marc Goddard to intervene at 3:01 of round one.
LOSS
Andrei Arlovski
Belarus
Belarus
UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2
Sep / 05 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 05 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Showcase • Arlovski vs. Mir
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Andrei Arlovski
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 248 lbs
Andrei Arlovski Record at Bout (Opponent)24-10-0 (1 NC)
Frank Mir Record at Bout18-9-0
Fighter Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Andrei Arlovski: -165 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +145 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John McCarthy
Derek Cleary: 29-28
Chris Lee: 29-28
Ron McCarthy: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a long-awaited clash between former heavyweight champions, both fighters traded heavy single shots in the pocket. Arlovski edged Mir in striking volume and cage control to secure a narrow unanimous decision.
WIN
Todd Duffee
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee
Jul / 15 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:13)
Jul / 15 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:13
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Mir vs. Duffee
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Todd Duffee
Fight Location San Diego, California, United States (Valley View Casino Center)
San Diego, California, United States (Valley View Casino Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup262 lbs vs 241 lbs
Todd Duffee Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout17-9-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$250,000 USD ($200k purse + $50k POTN Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Todd Duffee: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +165 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a wild slugfest, both heavyweights threw caution to the wind. Mir stood his ground during an exchange and cracked Duffee with a pinpoint counter left hook to the chin, knocking him out cold face-first at 1:13 and capturing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Antonio Silva
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir
Feb / 22 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:40)
Feb / 22 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:40
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Bigfoot vs. Mir
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Antonio Silva
Fight Location Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (Gigantinho Gymnasium)
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (Gigantinho Gymnasium)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261 lbs vs 264 lbs
Antonio Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)18-6-0 (1 NC)
Frank Mir Record at Bout16-9-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$250,000 USD ($200k purse + $50k POTN Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Silva: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir snapped a four-fight skid in hostile territory by dropping “Bigfoot” Silva with a crisp counter left hook, swiftly following up with ground-and-pound elbows to force the stoppage at 1:40 and earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
LOSS
Alistair Overeem
Netherlands
Netherlands
UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2
Feb / 01 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 01 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Overeem vs. Mir
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Alistair Overeem
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup257 lbs vs 257 lbs
Alistair Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)36-13-0 (1 NC)
Frank Mir Record at Bout16-8-0
Fighter Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Alistair Overeem: -380 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +315 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Eric Colón: 30-27
Tony Manzione: 30-27
Cardo Urso: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Overeem utilized punishing knees from the Thai clinch and heavy top control on the ground, dominating all three rounds to sweep the scorecards 30-27 across all judges.
LOSS
Josh Barnett
United States
United States
UFC 164: Henderson vs. Pettis 2
Aug / 31 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:56)
Aug / 31 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME1:56
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Battle • Barnett vs. Mir
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Josh Barnett
Fight Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (BMO Harris Bradley Center)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (BMO Harris Bradley Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup248 lbs vs 255 lbs
Josh Barnett Record at Bout (Opponent)32-6-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout16-7-0
Fighter Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Josh Barnett: -190 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +165 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Rob Hinds
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Barnett pushed Mir against the cage and applied heavy dirty boxing before landing a flush knee to the head that caused Mir to collapse to the canvas, forcing referee Rob Hinds to wave off the fight at 1:56.
LOSS
Daniel Cormier
United States
United States
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez
Apr / 20 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 20 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Co-Main Event • Henderson vs. Melendez Card
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Daniel Cormier
Fight Location San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup257 lbs vs 235 lbs
Daniel Cormier Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout16-6-0
Fighter Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Daniel Cormier: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +300 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Marcos Rosales: 30-27
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-27
Wade Vierra: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Cormier controlled Mir along the cage with relentless Olympic-level wrestling pressure, body punches, and dirty boxing to take a clean 30-27 unanimous decision in his Octagon debut.
LOSS
Junior dos Santos
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir
May / 26 / 2012
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:04)
May / 26 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME3:04
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Heavyweight Championship • dos Santos vs. Mir
Challenged for UFC Title
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Junior dos Santos
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup261 lbs vs 239 lbs
Junior dos Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)14-1-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout16-5-0
Fighter Purse$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Junior dos Santos: -500 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +400 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir challenged for the undisputed heavyweight crown. Dos Santos stuffed Mir’s early takedown attempts and dictated range with sharp boxing before connecting with a blistering right hand that dropped Mir in round two, followed by strikes to seal the stoppage.
WIN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
Dec / 10 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:38)
Dec / 10 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:38
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Grudge Rematch • Jones vs. Machida Card
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 245 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)33-6-1 (1 NC)
Frank Mir Record at Bout15-5-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$325,000 USD ($250k purse + $75k SOTN Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most legendary submission finishes in combat sports history. Mir was badly hurt on the feet and knocked down by punches, but recovered on the mat, reversed position, locked in a tight kimura, and fractured Nogueira’s arm when the Brazilian refused to tap, collecting a $75,000 Submission of the Night bonus.
WIN
Roy Nelson
United States
United States
UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill
May / 28 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 28 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Rampage vs. Hamill Card
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Roy Nelson
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup260 lbs vs 260 lbs
Roy Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout14-5-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$250,000 USD ($125k show + $125k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -120 (Favorite)
vs
Roy Nelson: +100 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Adalaide Byrd: 30-27
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-27
Tony Weeks: 30-26
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir utilized tight Muay Thai clinches, landing knees to the body and head while incorporating judo throws to outwork Nelson over three rounds and earn a dominant unanimous decision.
WIN
Mirko Filipovic
Croatia
Croatia
UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop
Sep / 25 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:02)
Sep / 25 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME4:02
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Main Event • Mir vs. Cro Cop
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Mirko Filipovic
Fight Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Conseco Fieldhouse)
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States (Conseco Fieldhouse)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup252 lbs vs 227 lbs
Mirko Filipovic Record at Bout (Opponent)27-7-2 (1 NC)
Frank Mir Record at Bout13-5-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$250,000 USD ($125k show + $125k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -270 (Favorite)
vs
Mirko Filipovic: +230 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After two rounds of tactical clinch fighting along the Octagon fence, Mir uncorked a sudden right knee directly to the jaw of Cro Cop in the third round, knocking him out cold at 4:02.
LOSS
Shane Carwin
United States
United States
UFC 111: St-Pierre vs. Hardy
Mar / 27 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:48)
Mar / 27 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME3:48
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship • Carwin vs. Mir
Interim UFC Title Bout
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Shane Carwin
Fight Location Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)
Newark, New Jersey, United States (Prudential Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup265 lbs vs 265 lbs
Shane Carwin Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout13-4-0
Fighter Purse$125,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Shane Carwin: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir battled the undefeated Carwin for the interim heavyweight title. Carwin pushed Mir against the fence and unloaded devastating short uppercuts that overwhelmed Mir, dropping him before referee Dan Miragliotta called off the contest at 3:48 of round one.
WIN
Cheick Kongo
France
France
UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez
Dec / 12 / 2009
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:12)
Dec / 12 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:12
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Penn vs. Sanchez Card
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Cheick Kongo
Fight Location Memphis, Tennessee, United States (FedExForum)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States (FedExForum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup264 lbs vs 239 lbs
Cheick Kongo Record at Bout (Opponent)14-5-1
Frank Mir Record at Bout12-4-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$150,000 USD ($75k show + $75k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -200 (Favorite)
vs
Cheick Kongo: +170 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir unveiled a newly built 264-pound frame, dropped Kongo immediately with a booming overhand left, and wrapped up a tight guillotine choke to render Kongo unconscious at 1:12 of round one.
LOSS
Brock Lesnar
United States
United States
UFC 100: Lesnar vs. Mir 2
Jul / 11 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:48)
Jul / 11 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME1:48
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship Unification • Lesnar vs. Mir 2
Title Unification Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Brock Lesnar
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 265 lbs
Brock Lesnar Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout12-3-0
Fighter Purse$45,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Brock Lesnar: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +205 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the historic UFC 100 main event to unify the undisputed heavyweight championship, Lesnar used his overwhelming size and collegiate wrestling to trap Mir against the cage and in half guard, unloading heavy hammerfists and punches from the top to force referee Herb Dean’s stoppage at 1:48 of round two.
WIN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
Dec / 27 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:54)
Dec / 27 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME1:54
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Mir
Captured Interim UFC Title
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup251 lbs vs 246 lbs
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)31-4-1 (1 NC)
Frank Mir Record at Bout11-3-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$90,000 USD ($45k show + $45k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -350 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +325 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir shocked the mixed martial arts world by becoming the first fighter ever to finish PRIDE legend Nogueira with strikes. Showcasing sharp southpaw boxing, Mir dropped “Minotauro” twice in round one and finished him with a blistering two-punch combination in round two to claim the Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.
WIN
Brock Lesnar
United States
United States
UFC 81: Breaking Point
Feb / 02 / 2008
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:30)
Feb / 02 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME1:30
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Grudge Bout • Breaking Point Feature
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Brock Lesnar
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup255 lbs vs 265 lbs
Brock Lesnar Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout10-3-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$140,000 USD ($40k show + $40k win + $60k SOTN Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Brock Lesnar: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Frank Mir: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lesnar swarmed Mir with ferocious power early, scoring a takedown and landing heavy punches before being docked a point for illegal strikes to the back of the head. When action resumed, Mir snatched Lesnar’s leg and locked in a deep kneebar, forcing a tapout at 1:30 and collecting a $60,000 Submission of the Night bonus.
WIN
Antoni Hardonk
Netherlands
Netherlands
UFC 74: Respect
Aug / 25 / 2007
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:17)
Aug / 25 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME1:17
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Respect Card
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Antoni Hardonk
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup255 lbs vs 244 lbs
Antoni Hardonk Record at Bout (Opponent)5-3-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout9-3-0
Total Disclosed Earnings$66,000 USD ($36k show + $30k win)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -165 (Favorite)
vs
Antoni Hardonk: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir quickly secured a takedown on Dutch kickboxing specialist Hardonk, advanced cleanly to side control, and secured a deep kimura from top position to force the submission at 1:17 of round one.
LOSS
Brandon Vera
United States
United States
UFC 65: Bad Intentions
Nov / 18 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:09)
Nov / 18 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME1:09
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Title Eliminator • Vera vs. Mir
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Brandon Vera
Fight Location Sacramento, California, United States (ARCO Arena)
Sacramento, California, United States (ARCO Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup250 lbs vs 227 lbs
Brandon Vera Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout9-2-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a heavyweight title eliminator, Vera caught Mir with a sharp right cross and followed up with a heavy knee along the fence, dropping Mir and landing follow-up punches to prompt referee John McCarthy’s stoppage at 1:09 of round one.
WIN
Dan Christison
United States
United States
UFC 61: Bitter Rivals
Jul / 08 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 08 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Bitter Rivals Card
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Dan Christison
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup252 lbs vs 261 lbs
Dan Christison Record at Bout (Opponent)9-5-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout8-2-0
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Marcos Rosales: 29-28
Glenn Trowbridge: 29-28
Tony Weeks: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir pushed through fatigue in his second bout back from a severe motorcycle collision, controlling top position and landing clean strikes to edge Christison 29-28 on all three judges’ scorecards.
LOSS
Marcio Cruz
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3
Feb / 04 / 2006
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:10)
Feb / 04 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME4:10
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Octagon Return • Mir vs. Cruz
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Marcio Cruz
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup257 lbs vs 238 lbs
Marcio Cruz Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout8-1-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to the Octagon after 20 months away recovering from a near-fatal motorcycle collision, Mir struggled with his mobility. Cruz gained top control and rained down punishing ground strikes that opened a severe laceration, causing referee John McCarthy to stop the contest at 4:10.
WIN
Tim Sylvia
United States
United States
UFC 48: Payback
Jun / 19 / 2004
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:50)
Jun / 19 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME0:50
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship • Sylvia vs. Mir
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Tim Sylvia
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 262 lbs
Tim Sylvia Record at Bout (Opponent)16-0-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout7-1-0
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
One of the most famous submission victories in MMA history. Mir pulled Sylvia to the canvas and locked in a deep armbar from guard. As Sylvia attempted to pull free, Mir extended his hips, audibly fracturing Sylvia’s right forearm. Referee Herb Dean stepped in at 0:50, making Mir the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion.
WIN
Wes Sims
United States
United States
UFC 46: Supernatural
Jan / 31 / 2004
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:21)
Jan / 31 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME4:21
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Grudge Rematch • Mir vs. Sims 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Wes Sims
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 250 lbs
Wes Sims Record at Bout (Opponent)5-4-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout6-1-0
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their highly anticipated grudge rematch, Mir settled the score authoritatively. In round two, Mir connected with a sharp right hook followed by a barrage of punches against the cage, dropping Sims to earn a clean TKO stoppage at 4:21.
WIN
Wes Sims
United States
United States
UFC 43: Meltdown
Jun / 06 / 2003
DQ
Rnd 1 (2:55)
Jun / 06 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME2:55
METHODDQ
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Meltdown Card
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Wes Sims
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Thomas & Mack Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 245 lbs
Wes Sims Record at Bout (Opponent)5-3-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout5-1-0
Officials
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir hunted for an armbar from guard, but Sims grabbed the cage fence for leverage and began landing blatant stomps directly to Mir’s face, prompting referee Steve Mazzagatti to disqualify Sims at 2:55 of round one.
WIN
David Abbott
United States
United States
UFC 41: Onslaught
Feb / 28 / 2003
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:46)
Feb / 28 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME0:46
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Onslaught Card
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs David Abbott
Fight Location Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Boardwalk Hall)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Boardwalk Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 265 lbs
David Abbott Record at Bout (Opponent)8-7-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout4-1-0
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Facing the returning knockout artist “Tank” Abbott, Mir countered an early charge by rolling underneath, trapping Abbott’s leg, and securing a slick toe hold to force a tapout in just 46 seconds.
LOSS
Ian Freeman
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall
Jul / 13 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:35)
Jul / 13 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME4:35
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Brawl at the Hall Card
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Ian Freeman
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (Royal Albert Hall)
London, England, United Kingdom (Royal Albert Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup250 lbs vs 225 lbs
Ian Freeman Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-0 (1 NC)
Frank Mir Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Larry Landless
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting at the UFC’s inaugural event in the United Kingdom, Mir searched for an early leglock, but Freeman defended, gained top position, and unleashed a ferocious ground-and-pound barrage that handed Mir the first defeat of his career at 4:35 of round one.
WIN
Pete Williams
United States
United States
UFC 36: Worlds Collide
Mar / 22 / 2002
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:46)
Mar / 22 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME0:46
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Heavyweight Feature • Worlds Collide Card
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Pete Williams
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 230 lbs
Pete Williams Record at Bout (Opponent)12-5-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir introduced the mixed martial arts world to a signature technique. On the ground, Mir isolated Williams’ arm behind his back and torqued a vicious shoulder lock—subsequently dubbed the “Mir Lock”—forcing veteran Pete Williams to tap in just 46 seconds.
WIN
Roberto Traven
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 34: High Voltage
Nov / 02 / 2001
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:05)
Nov / 02 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:05
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Octagon Debut • Mir vs. Traven
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Roberto Traven
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 225 lbs
Roberto Traven Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-1
Frank Mir Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his UFC debut, Mir faced 1999 ADCC Open Class champion Roberto Traven. Mir pulled guard cleanly, trapped Traven’s arm, and hyper-extended a deep armbar to force the submission at 1:05 of round one.
WIN
Dan Quinn
United States
United States
IFC WC 15: Warriors Challenge 15
Aug / 31 / 2001
Submission (Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:15)
Aug / 31 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME2:15
METHODSubmission (Triangle Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Warriors Challenge 15 • Mir vs. Quinn
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Dan Quinn
Fight Location Oroville, California, United States (Gold Country Casino)
Oroville, California, United States (Gold Country Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 235 lbs
Dan Quinn Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Frank Mir Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir secured a quick takedown, controlled position on the mat, and locked in a tight triangle choke from bottom guard to force a tapout at 2:15 of round one.
WIN
Jerome Smith
United States
United States
HOOKnSHOOT: Showdown
Jul / 14 / 2001
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Jul / 14 / 2001
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Mir vs. Smith
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupFrank Mir vs Jerome Smith
Fight Location Evansville, Indiana, United States (Vanderburgh County Auditorium)
Evansville, Indiana, United States (Vanderburgh County Auditorium)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup245 lbs vs 240 lbs
Jerome Smith Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Frank Mir Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut, Mir showcased dominant ground control and submission threats across two five-minute rounds to defeat Jerome Smith via unanimous decision.
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