Best fights of Frank Mir
Over 18 years as a professional, Frank Mir has compiled a 19-13 (14) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Frank Mir KOs Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
On December 27, 2008 Frank Mir fought Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for the Interim UFC heavyweight title. Mir was 29 years old with a record of 11-3, and Nogueira was 32 with a record of 31-4-1. Mir was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mir stopped Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Frank Mir chokes out Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 2nd fight
On December 10, 2011 Frank Mir faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Mir was 32 years old with a record of 15-5, and Nogueira was 35 with a record of 33-6-1. Mir was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nogueira was coming off a win. Mir submitted Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via choke-out in the 1st round.
3. Frank Mir KOs Mirko Cro Cop
On September 25, 2010 Frank Mir faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 31 years old with a record of 13-5, and Cop was 36 with a record of 27-7-2. Mir was coming off a loss, while Cop was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mir stopped Mirko Cro Cop via KO in the 3rd round.
4. Frank Mir chokes out Tim Sylvia in 50 seconds
On June 19, 2004 Frank Mir fought Tim Sylvia for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Mir was 25 years old with a record of 7-1, and Sylvia was 28 with a record of 16-0. Mir was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sylvia was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Mir submitted Tim Sylvia via choke-out in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Frank Mir defeats Dan Christison
On July 8, 2006 Frank Mir faced Dan Christison in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 27 years old with a record of 8-2, and Christison was 34 with a record of 8-3. Mir was coming off a loss, while Christison was on a 6-fight winning streak. Mir won via unanimous decision.
6. Frank Mir loses to Andrei Arlovski via unanimous decision
On September 5, 2015 Frank Mir faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 36 years old with a record of 18-9, and Arlovski was 36 with a record of 24-10. Mir was on a 2-fight winning streak and Arlovski was on a 5-fight winning streak. Mir lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Arlovski.
7. Frank Mir chokes out Cheick Kongo
On December 12, 2009 Frank Mir faced Cheick Kongo in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 30 years old with a record of 12-4, and Kongo was 34 with a record of 14-5-1. Both Mir and Kongo were coming off a loss. Mir submitted Cheick Kongo via choke-out in the 1st round.
8. Frank Mir loses to Alistair Overeem via unanimous decision
On February 1, 2014 Frank Mir faced Alistair Overeem in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 34 years old with a record of 16-8, and Overeem was 33 with a record of 36-13. Mir was on a 3-fight losing streak and Overeem was on a 2-fight losing streak. Mir lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Overeem.
9. Frank Mir defeats Roy Nelson
On May 28, 2011 Frank Mir faced Roy Nelson in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 32 years old with a record of 14-5, and Nelson was 34 with a record of 15-5. Mir was coming off a win, while Nelson was coming off a loss. Mir won via unanimous decision.
10. Frank Mir loses to Daniel Cormier via unanimous decision
On April 20, 2013 Frank Mir faced Daniel Cormier in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 33 years old with a record of 16-6, and Cormier was 34 with a record of 11-0. Mir was coming off a loss, while Cormier was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Mir lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cormier.