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 best fights.

1. 1. Frank Mir KOs Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira

   On December 27, 2008 Frank Mir fought Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for the 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. 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.