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. Frank Mir KOs Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira
On December 27, 2008 Frank Mir fought Ant么nio 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 Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Frank Mir chokes out Ant么nio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 2nd fight
On December 10, 2011 Frank Mir faced Ant么nio 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 Ant么nio 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 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.
6. 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.
7. Frank Mir KOs Todd Duffee
On July 15, 2015 Frank Mir faced Todd Duffee in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 36 years old with a record of 17-9, and Duffee was 29 with a record of 9-2. Mir was coming off a win and Duffee was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mir stopped Todd Duffee via KO in the 1st round.
8. Frank Mir submits Pete Williams in 46 seconds
On March 22, 2002 Frank Mir faced Pete Williams in a heavyweight bout. Mir was 22 years old with a record of 3-0, and Williams was 26 with a record of 12-5. Mir was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while Williams was on a 2-fight losing streak. Mir submitted Pete Williams via inside shoulder lock in the 1st round.
9. 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.
