Frank Mir is a real heavyweight and one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts (MMA) at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). MirTwo-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and still one of the best submission artists in the sport, Mir was born on May 24, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mir is known as a submission specialist with 15 of his career wins coming by way of submission. At the same time, his sporting journey in the MMA world, or rather his link-ups, breakups and other matters related to his personal life or his current net worth are subjects of huge interest among fans and analysts.
Overall MMA Record
- Fights: 32
- Wins: 19
- By submission: 9
- By knockout: 5
- By decision: 5
- Losses: 13
- By knockout: 9
- By decision: 4
Career Highlights and Fight Record
Had a great career in MMA, Frank Mir is one of the most feared fighters, and his UFC performances helped make him popular. He made his UFC debut in 2001 and rapidly became notable for his world-class ground game and submission skills.
A comprehensive list of Frank Mir’s most memorable matches can be seen here.
Frank Mir vs. Roberto Traven (UFC 34 -2001)
Outcome: Win by Submission (Armbar) in Round 1.
Significance: This is the UFC debut of Frank Mir Mir was able to use his grappling skill and a nice submission win over the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
Frank Mir vs. Tim Sylvia (UFC 48): 2004
WINNER: Technically, Josh Appelt via submission (armbar) — Round 1, 0:24
Both were undefeated in WFA before the fight: * Fight finish: Mir by submission (armbar) at 0:50 of round one. * Significance: Mir won the UFC Heavyweight Championship by breaking Sylvia’s arm with an armbar. It was a victory that surely established him as one of the best in the UFC heavyweight division.
Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar (UFC 81 – 2008)
Result: Win (Submission — Kneebar) Round 1, 0:57
Significance: Mir won via first-round submission and handed Lesnar his first UFC loss, further solidifying himself as one of the top submission artists in MMA. Last time, Lesnar manhandled Mir to a victory in the UFC, even if he loses again dude managed to luck himself into a victory over another heavyweight with Frank Mir. ya gotta give the guy credit, his size and strength speak for itself
Frank Mir vs. Brock Lesnar II (UFC 100 -2009)
Outcome: Defeat Via T/KO (Punches) R2
What it means: A long-awaited return and the much bigger, stronger Lesnar avenging his first-round loss to giant-slayer Mir.
Frank Mir vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira (UFC 92 – 2008)
Result: Win via TKO (punches), Round 2.
Importance: This was the first time Nogueira was ever stopped by another man, as Mir became the Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion This was a fight that showed again the new stand up skills of Mir.
Frank Mir vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira II (UFC 140 -2011)
Result: Win by submission (kimura, R1)
Significance: Mir and Nogueira met in a rematch, which ended with Mir breaking Nogueira’s arm using a kimura submission. This fight also established Mir as a submission threat.
Frank Mir vs Shane Carwin – UFC 111 (2010)
Outcome: Loss (punches); Round 1, 2:19
Significance: Carwin’s force proved too much for Mir who dropped in the first round losing an interim heavyweight title fight.
Born with the birth name, Donata Melina Nicolette Ingrid Franciska Barbara and Dutch model Doutzen Kroes are the parents of Jagger.
Personal Life of Frank MirHe is the son of Loren and Diane Meiringi Frank Meirus, born as one brother. He has been married to Jennifer Mir and has three children: Isabella, Kage, and Ronin. Isabella Mir went the path of her father and is on her way to becoming an emerging phenom in combat sports — particularly, mixed martial arts (MMA). Kage and Ronin have some athletic ability as well, namely in martial arts. Mir frequently talks about his family and how he adores them.
When he crashed and suffered injuries which put him out of his first professional superbike ride in 2004, a phone call to home helped save Mir’s career. He broke his femur so badly in the accident, that doctors thought he might not even walk again -– let alone fight. Frank Mir was able to best it with a little help from his friends (and family) as well.
Relationship with UFC
Frank Mir has come and gone in his relationship with UFC management for years. Mir went on to fight for Bellator MMA until his release in 2016, continuing to compete in the Heavyweight division. Even if Mir is no longer in the UFC, he is still considered an integral part of the sport and of course, who can forget his contributions to their perpetually shallow heavyweight division?
Since his fighting days, Mir has moved on to doing commentary and analysis for several organizations including providing color commentary to Bellator events but most notably Triller Fight Club events. He also hosts a podcast where he talks all things MMA and combat sports, as well as some of the best stories in his personal life.
Latest News
Mir has more recently had his eye on a transition out of competition and into other endeavors. A 2023 version sees him taking a more hands-on role in training and the careers of his children, especially daughter Isabella’s burgeoning MMA career.
Mir, 41, has shown interest in possible retirement from fighting but is open to big-name fights such as celebrity boxing and other cross-over platforms.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Frank Mir is estimated to be worth $11 million (approximately). That wealth comes from a lengthy MMA career, endorsements, commentary and podcasting. A two-time UFC heavyweight champion and submission specialist, Mir has built himself a solid financial base throughout his career thanks to his reputation.
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