Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir

Guide Note

Brock Lesnar made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut against Frank Mir at UFC 81 on February 2nd, 2008. Mir made Lesnar submit 90 seconds into the first round of the bout.

Fast Facts

1. Event: UFC 81: Breaking Point
2. Date: February 2, 2008
3. Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
4. City: Las Vegas, Nevada
5. Attendance: 10,583
6. Total Gate: $2,437,890
7. Buyrate: 650,000¹

The announcement that Brock Lesnar had signed with the UFC was made at UFC 77 on October 20, 2007. It was later revealed that Lesnar's first opponent would be former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir. The fight took place at UFC 81: Breaking Point in Las Vegas, Nevada.

After the fight began, Lesnar scored an early takedown on Mir. However, Lesnar was penalized for striking Mir in the back of the head, an illegal move. Lesnar again took down Mir, but this time, Mir locked a kneebar hold on Lesnar, forcing him to submit at the 1:30 mark in the first round. Frank Mir was awarded the victory due to Lesnar's tap out.²