Frank Mir was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He started studying the Martial Arts at a young age at his fathers Karate Club. You could say he was born into the martial arts as both his mother and father are martial artists. Frank obtained his Black Belt in Kenpo Karate as a teenager. He also excelled in wrestling and won the Nevada State High School Wrestling Championships in the heavy weight division. After graduating from High School he started studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is now a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is also an accomplished Muay Thai Kickboxer.
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Frank has brought all of these skills to the ring where he has amassed one of the most impressive records in MMA in the world. His record currently stands at 9 wins and 2 loss. He won the UFC Heavyweight Title on June 19, 2004 while attempting an armbar submission on Tim Sylvia. The fight was stopped by the referee when Frank snapped Tim Sylvia's arm during his attempt to submit Sylvia by an armbar. Also, Frank received quite a bit of recognition when he submitted Roberto Traven after beating him using Jiu Jitsu techniques rather than a ground and pound technique.
Frank has also submitted Pete Williams, Dan Quinn, and Dave "Tank" Abbot. He won one fight in the UFC due to the disqualification of Wes Sims in their first meeting when Wes Sims got disqualified for stomping. In his second meeting with Wes Sims, he scored a knockout in the second round after delivering a combination of knees, strikes, and punches and is sure to do his best to knockout or submit whomever he faces in the ring for years to come. Most recently at UFC 61 Frank won a unanimous decision against Dan Christison. Frank's losses in the Octagon have been to Ian Freeman and most recently to Marcio Cruz.
Frank is known to be one of the most technically gifted ground fighters in the sport in his weight class. He is said to be a big man who fights with the skills of the best small men. He respects the martial arts to no end and is a student of the game as he has devoted his life to mixed martial arts. He is a family man with a wife and three children. He trains and lives in his home town of Las Vegas, Nevada.
You may have lost the battle but not the war. Next time I'm sure you will do much better and beat Lesnar again
Big Fan of Frank!Good luck in the future but how can i see your fight against lesnar for free!! im brokes ye see.
And on the topic of viewings wat do you think of:
-lyoto machida
-forest griffin
-anderson silva
-georges st. pierre
peace brudda man frum de isles
hey frank i am a big fan sorry about the loss with that bitch lesner. next time u will fuck him up for sure good luck with training
Sadly I agree, Brock won the fight fair and square, but I would not say that Lesnar is the better fighter. Not only is Frank a better fighter, he is just better looking :)Lesnar isn't very well rounded. Brock just layed on poor Frank the whole match.(Not that Mr. Mir is defenceless because he is more than capable of defending himself) That knee at the end rocked Brock too, I was hoping Mir would be able to do something but Brock ended up laying on him until the end. I absolutly hated the way Brock acted after the fight. Not only does he whine and complain when he loses but he is just a poor sport all around. I hope in their next fight (if there is one) that Frank just knocks Brock out. and I mean knock him out, like a better KO than when Dan Henderson shut Bisbing up. that would be great.~ Frank you will get your belt back! Good luck and best of wishes to you~ *Ashleigh :)
I'am martial artist for nearly 30 years a true fighter and a champion knows how to RESPECT a fallen opponent. Mir has unfinish bussiness with Brock Lesnar.I agree as of now "No one is going to beat Brock" because of his Size, Strength and Speed. But with my 4'S assessment... Sytle beat the Size, Sytle beat the Strenght, Sytle beat the Speed and Brock has no Sylte and I belive Mir is coming back with a new Sytle never seen in MMA world. Please dont wait for Brock to learn Sytle if he does No comment???
fervilleon@yahoo.com
Frank
you are the better fighter, Lesnar is not a martial artist, but one angry bull.
keep your head up
love from New Zealand
Frank i'm speaking from portugal i watch all your fights, i think you're the best in the business. that god help you in the future you should have won to brock but fuck it the guy was lucky. hope to see you soon in the ring to knock more guys out eheh.
Hey Frank!
Sorry about the loss to Lesnar... your jumping knee was close to finish him off... damit!!!
I think it would be best if the UFC split the heavyweight devision into two heavyweight classes...
* 205 - 235 as Heavyweight and
* 235 - 265 super heavyweight...
I among others that i'm talking to thinks it's the best for the weightclass.
Hope that you'll return to the Octagon in a near future... Godspeed and respect
//Henke, Sweden
having heavyweight at 205-235 would may injure the 205 division.. just like how they dont wanna make a 195.
sup dogg good job on your entire career your an awsome Heavy Weight mma fighter.
Your my hero.
thanx for kickin ass
I want to start off saying that I am a fan of Frank Mir. Brock Lesnar is an overgrown brute with poor sportsmanship. I would love to see Frank Mir beat Lesnars Ass Standing up (which he could do,) but due to Lesnars size and wrestling ability there is a slim chance of that happening. Frank Mir did a great job the first time he fought Lesnar and he deserved the win. But there is being too much emphisis put on that fight. I was hoping Mir would win but the fight but the fight I was seeing was not going well for Mir until the point where the leg lock was in place. I believe that if the fight were to continue Lesnar would have won. Brock Lesnar did not get LUCKY at UFC 100 either,he was clearly the better fighter so please quit making excuses why Frank Mir lost. Thank You. As much as it sucks...No one is going to beat Brock Lesnar any time soon, especially if lays on them like a helium bullfrog again.
I agree with you that Brock Lesnar won that fight fair and square...but to say he is a better fighter I disagree...Brock Lesnar is a good wrestler and moves very well for a man of his size....what he Brock does have is an size and strength advantage over other fighers....now the problem future opponents have, is trying to find sparring partners that have the size and strength of Brock Lesnar. Lets face it Brock is very is to hit and I think Frank proved that in there 2nd fight, of the second round, now the mistake Frank made was that he got into a clinch game and got taken down and traped on the octagon fence...and I believe that Frank thought he could get the submission, now if Frank took his time and played the striking game like he did with Nogueira I honestly believe that he would have won that fight....and you can't deny that Frank is far more talented than Brock.....Frank you looked like you were in the best shape of you life, keep it up, keep focused your time is now! believe and you will achieve
Momo
You say that Brock was "clearly the better fighter", yet you said yourself why brock can win, his size and strength, thats the ONLY way brock will ever win, he wouldnt stand a chance against mir or other figters in a stand up fight. Brock is not a well rounded fighter, he is too big, but that is his advantage. So far all I have seen of Brock is ground and pound. Did you notice at UFC 100 that brock let him up after one of the takedowns? haha He wasnt long taking him back down was he??? I think he realized he wasnt as good as Mir standing up, so he took him back down. Brock has a terrible attitude, even fingering the fans?? hahah, What an idiot! Yet how can anyone compare with the strength of this oversize dink? I personally think his fights are boring. Too bad there isnt a bigger Version of Anderson Silva, that guy is deadly!! Hopefully someone can stay up to beat Brock.
Jamie
Frank-you have all the MMA skills to beat this Gorrilla. Focus on footwork, sprawl and stamina. Float like a butterfly sting like a bee. Ali-Foreman, Leonard-Hagler. When you had the flash combo in the second round Lesnar was not only rocked but he was lost and had only one option......take you to the ground. Work on you weaknesses your strengths will always be there.
Actually he probably does what most people do and use the shorter version of their name. You know like John being short for Johnny, Bill short for Billy or William maybe. You wouldn't understand that though. Brock Lesnar a world class athlete? It takes more athleticism to have a submission game and a knock out game. Lesnar will never submit anyone. Yeah he won UFC 100 in a fight that I think should have never been called, but not the refs fault. But that still doesn't make up for the time mir tapped his ass out. Lesnar TAPPED OUT, which basically means his pussy ass gave up. That's athleticism.
Dear Mr. Mir,
Don't worry about the loss to that no class hack... I don't even call that a fight; laying on top of someone not doing much. Lesnar really was shook up when you dropped a couple knees and that punch. Your a true champ and I can't wait till you get to face him again a beat his ass. I really became a fan of yours when you did a couple of interviews and talked about your kids and family first and fighting second... I was watching this fight with some friends (who of course are lesnar fans, because they watch that fake bullshit wrestling) and it was really hard to take there shit all night. You are awesome and I know u will rebound. Take some time off, enjoy your life and when u come back to fight that overweight piece of crap, beat his ass quietly. No interviews on how u can beat him or how he fights his fights. Just show up take his belt and let him cry...
Respect
Bobbo
Tinley Park, IL
Olá Frank! Acompanho suas lutas e acho você incrível, um grande guerreiro, um grande vencedor inclusive da vida por tudo que passou em seu acidente. Sou Brasileiro e sempre torcerei pelos lutadores do Brasil, mas por você ser um grande homen, ter um grande espírito e uma grande áurea me faz admirá-lo e querer que sempre ganhe. Nunca desista, as vezes diantes das derrotas é que nos tornamos mais fortes. Continue treinando, se superando porque independente do lugar que você estiver eu vou sempre torcer por você.
Um Grande abraço meu amigo,
De seu Fã.
Robson Miranda
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
robsoncm16@ig.com.br
Olá Frank! Acompanho suas lutas e acho você incrível, um grande guerreiro, um grande vencedor inclusive da vida por tudo que passou em seu acidente. Sou Brasileiro e sempre torcerei pelos lutadores do Brasil, mas por você ser um grande homen, ter um grande espírito e uma grande áurea me faz admirá-lo e querer que sempre ganhe. Nunca desista, as vezes diantes das derrotas é que nos tornamos mais fortes. Continue treinando, se superando porque independente do lugar que você estiver eu vou sempre torcer por você.
Um Grande abraço meu amigo,
De seu Fã.
Robson Miranda
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
robsoncm16@ig.com.br
Hey Frank, I know Brock won this one but I still have more respect for you than I'll ever have for him. Brock Lesnar was never told he may not walk again and did it anyway. If you and Brock fight again I'm behind you all the way!!!! Go get him man!!!!
Brock should be in a different weight class, even with Frank's skills....50 lbs is too much to overcome....
Frank Mir is a great fighter. Much more skilled than Brock, but Frank is not a true heavy weight. There is only 1 true heavy weight in the UFC by the standard that folk,free-style, or greco-roman wrestling uses. Even in the UFC for that matter, every other weight class of fighter cuts weight to make weight. Frank is a big man, but undersized to compete with the likes of Brock unless he can ring his bell before Brock takes him down. This next season of the TUF is going to be great. It looks like they are going to get some true heavy weights with athletic ability. I saw what you had said on another site about power lifting and gaining some weight. Good plan. You are definitely a smart fighter. I am a Lesnar fan only because I like ground and pound and fighters that move forward all the time, not because of his antics. Good luck with your next fights. I am your fan too.
Hey Frank. We all make mistakes. You know what you have to do now. Do it! Do IT!!! You're the best man. Don't let it get you down.
you need to drop down to 205, so brock wont have to waste his time embarrassing you even more. 205 might be to tough for you though, i hear mark cuban has a promotion with lower caliber fighters, maybe you could win some fights there.
Maybe Brock should cut down to Frank's weight.....50 pounds of muscle is too much to overcome with today's evenly matched fighters
You rocked him with that killer knee! I hope you get a 3rd rubber match and finish him off. He is classless, while you are a true stand-up guy and a real Martial artist!
Frank, my family and I are big fans, more now then ever before. Keep your head up and we look forward to a third fight and you kicking that gorillas ass. You are a true martial artist, god bless you and the family
Will, Gretchen and Shawn Debley
bdkage@earthlink.net
Hey Frank, I was hoping you'd put the lockdown on Brock...but despite what happened, you're still the best in my book. It's not just about winning fights all the time, but how you carry yourself and much respect for you on the class you showed even after losing the fight saturday. Personally, I felt the ref allowed too much time while Brock was on you without much activity. I know you were hangin' in there, just waiting for him to leave an opening. I did notice he couldn't keep up with you in the second round when the two of you were exchanging punches just before he took you to the mat. Keep your head up and I know you'll bounce back even stronger...I'm hoping to eventually see you and Fedor in the octagon one day!!
he could keep up with just fine, brock was looking for the take down from the moment the @nd round began. Thats why he didnt exchange with him, why change whats working?
Men like Brock don't deserve the honer to be in the right with men like you Frank.
hey frank just write to see if you can give me some tips on working out. what would be the best way to cut up. not tryin on to get big. what are so of the things you do. so if u can help it would be great.
Frank you fought well man! 2nd round you almost had him. Keep your head up and know that everyone supports you all the way. You need to come back and destroy Lesnar. The only tool he has is his strength and I know you can beat this guy easily. It's 1-1 now so just continue to train hard bro.
hey man good fight, keep your head up! hopefully theres a 3rd and you end the ass holes carrer.
Frank...you need to train with a few Monks & get your mental preparation together for Lesnar's Mental & Physco Aggressiveness...This is why Shaolin meditation is such an important part of the Shaolin martial arts training. Meditation may not be literally practicing your physical tools, but it allows your mind to make better use of those tools.
brock would still destroy him
Broc is a big guy a strong guy and a fast guy but Frank is the best and to be a truly great champion you must taste defeat and he has overcome this diversity before Broc will not win again Frank you are a great student of the game and you will have your belt again
To: Mr. Frank Mir
I look forward to seeing pictures from UFC 100 like the ones you have on your previous Lesner fight.
I'd love to see a slow motion video of the last 20 seconds or so of the fight. You showed some excellent defensive moves. Hopefully the ref won't prematurely stop the next fight. We all know you were playing possum and were just waiting for your chance to spring on Brock. Good luck getting that nose back in place.
To: Mr. Frank Mir
I look forward to seeing pictures from UFC 100 like the ones you have on your previous Lesner fight.
I'd love to see a slow motion video of the last 20 seconds or so of the fight. You showed some excellent defensive moves. Hopefully the ref won't prematurely stop the next fight. We all know you were playing possum and were just waiting for your chance to spring on Brock. Good luck getting that nose back in place.
"If anybody's legitimacy is in question it is his" (Mir 2009)
Hi Frank, I am Angelique, and i'm one of your biggest fans!
Brock is just a big loser!! Hahahaha~~
Mir Is The Best~~
Hi Frank,
Keep your head up. I thought you were doing well, and I kind of see what the game plan was. It looked like Brock was getting gas out on the second round; unfortunately Herb Dean gave him too much time to sit on you. “Bad call on his part”
You came out in the second with a couple of nice strikes; I wish you could have gotten a few more in….
Anyway I’ve followed you for sometime now, and I think you’re one of the best we have, please keep up the good work…..
I’ll be watching the next time you get a chance to correct the outcome of this one…
Seattle….
Keep your head up high Frank. You did an incredible job and should have come out on top. Brock Lesnar is a complete CLASSLESS JERK. I hope you bounce back off this loss quick and destroy Brock Lesnar the next time around. I hate listening to all these people talking about how they need to bring in Fedor to take him out. You will be the man to take this fool out. GOOD LUCK, TRAIN HARD, I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU DESTROY THIS JERK. SEND HIM BACK TO THE WWE CRYING. YOU ARE A TRUE MARTIAL ARTIST. YOU HAVE THE HEART HE DOESNT. TO HIM ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY. THIS IS YOUR LIFE. YOU ARE THE TRUE CHAMPION!!!!!!
Frank,
Tough loss bro.. keep your head up, Everyone at the bar I was at was going for you man but oh well it happens, When that rematch happens which I know it will, we already know who's going to win so don't sweat it. Your still the best fighter in UFC
Don't let saturday get you down. He didn't KO or submit you, he only tecnically won. The referee had to stop it. But you made that beast tap out! Keep training and come back stronger, best wishes to you bro!
Ryan
Omaha, NE
Well in regard to the fight i think brock got damn lucky that that knee didnt knock him out, but either way you guys are 1-1 and your still one of my favorite fighters, not to mention you have respect for your opponent. Brock wins all his fights win caveman strength and size - not impressive. I also dont believe he has proven himself after his first "good" win. couture was too small, and herring wasnt good enough. anyway i am very impressed with the fight for you and know you win continue to be the fighter i know you to be.
Tough loss last night brother. We had a whole packed house pullin for you, sometimes it just doesnt go your way. Keep your head up Frank the real fans are still behind you. Dont worry you'll get your shot, got no doubts you'll get your shot at the title again.
Best of luck, Frank South
Dude, first of i want to say; obviously You ARE the most talented fighter i have seen fight on UFC. You are hands down My favorite. Mr.bigshot(Brock l.) Needs to realize this isnt the WWE. Im sure hes a good fighter, and a tough challenge, I know you are clearly the better fighter. when me and my friends from school go out into the wods and UFC I always have your tech. and styles on mind trying to think what you would do. YOU ARE THE BEST.
Frank , I am a big fan of yours man . You win some and you lose some man don't worry about that fight. The important thing is that you watch that film and study what you did wrong and how you can fix those mistakes . The only thing Brock's got on you is size pound for pound your a better fighter . So you get back in the weight room , live , sleep , and eat Brock. You'll get your chance again and when you do , make him pay.
Frank,
You are the best fighter I have seen.....and when Brock beat you last night I WAS SO MAD because he is really not as good as you are. He did not deserve to win especially because he is such a jerk! So when you begin fighting again just remember how many fans you got out there cheering you on!!!
Your number 1 fan!
I just wanted to show my concerns and ask how the head was feeling today. That was a bad night you had last.That was a bad idea to fight him u suck