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Frank Mir is a mixed martial arts fighter and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight Champion.
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Career in MMA
Frank Mir made his MMA debut against Jerome Smith on July 14, 2001. The fight was set up by UFC matchmaker Joe Silva for Mir to prove himself as a fighter. Mir won the match, as well as his next bout. Mir would next defeat Roberto Travern at UFC 34: High Voltage.Mir had several more successful UFC bouts before facing Tim Sylvia at UFC 54 for the vacant UFC heavyweight title in 2004. Mir won the match (and the title) by TKO when the match was stopped after 50 seconds from Mir breaking Sylvia's forearm.
Three months after winning the UFC title, Mir suffered severe leg injuries from a motorcycle accident. Mir was stripped of his title in 2005 after he was unable to face Andrei Arlovski. Mir eventually recovered from the injury and returned to fighting on February 4, 2006.
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Frank Mir Questions
What is the story behind Charles Frank Holmans $55,000.00 donation to help fund Nashua NHs Historic Holman Stadium in 1937? 2 AnswersWell, took a bit of searching on the subject, but this is what I could find about his connection with the city and the project: "Charles Frank Holman served as ... read more
Did Rep. Barney Frank handle this Town Hall heckler appropriately? 8 AnswersThe truth is, if you yell and scream and call things by inappropriate names (in other words if you act in an unprofessional manner) then I believe you deserve a... read more -
Frank Mir Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship
- UFC.com: Fight History
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 240
- MMA Record: 9-3-0
Frank Mir Timeline
- May 24, 1979: Born in Las Vegas, Nevada
- 1998: Wins the State heavyweight wrestling title
- 2001: Makes professional MMA debut against Jerome Smith
- 2004: Wins UFC Heavyweight Championship, injured in motorcycle accident
- 2006: Makes return to UFC
- 2008: Will face Brock Lesnar at UFC 81



