Frank Mir, Junior dos Santos each predict finish of other
UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos and former title-holder Frank Mir will collide in the main event of UFC 146 Saturday night in Las Vegas and, surprising few given their in-ring reputations, neither sees the fight going five full rounds. Recently, both Dos Santos and Mir appeared on UFC Tonight where they each offered up how they feel the championship match will end. “Knockout in the second... [Read More...]
Junior Dos Santos questions Frank Mir’s manhood, says “he’s full of it”
UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos isn’t known for being much of a trash-talker, instead earning a reputation as a soft-spoken, humble fighter who would rather smash an opponent with actual jabs instead of throw any of the verbal variety. However, it appears he’s harboring some level of dislike regarding top contender Frank Mir who he recently took to task on an episode of UFC Primetime documenting... [Read More...]
Frank Mir: “I don’t think it’s any secret – (Dos Santos) has no chance of winning the fight if it goes to the ground.”
UFC heavyweight Frank Mir has a lot of respect for the stand-up skills of divisional champion Junior dos Santos. However, when it comes to the Brazilian’s ground-game it’s a different story altogether. While “Cigano” is primarily known for his boxing, a good portion of the success in Mir’s career has been the result of his BJJ-based arsenal including nine submissions in sixteen total wins.... [Read More...]
Frank Mir putting finishing touches on his plan for Junior dos Santos
Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir will seek to take back the belt he once wore when he faces Junior dos Santos in the main event at UFC 146. As most know already, Mir took the place of Alistair Overeem who failed a pre-fight drug test and was originally scheduled to face Cain Velasquez in a #1 contender match. With the late-change in opponents, Mir has had to ramp up his planning going from Velasquez... [Read More...]
Junior dos Santos vs. Frank Mir getting UFC Primetime treatment
Despite featuring a PPV lineup comprised completely of heavyweights it looks like the scope of UFC 146 has gotten even larger with the announcement that the headlining tilt between Junior dos Santos and Frank Mir will be featured on a three-part UFC Primetime special documenting the final build towards the bout. The first show will air on May 11 on FX at 11:00 PM EST after the latest episode of the... [Read More...]
Frank Mir expected Alistair Overeem’s spot at UFC 146
Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir jumped at the opportunity presented to him when Alistair Overeem was removed from the main event at UFC 146. Now, Mir will seek the place the gold belt back around his waist again when he squares off with Junior dos Santos at the May 26 show. Overeem’s troubles with a failed drug test pushed the UFC to make a decision on the fight even before he was denied... [Read More...]
Junior dos Santos responds to change of opponent at UFC 146
When UFC President Dana White revealed Frank Mir would be stepping in for Alistair Overeem at UFC 146 to face heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos the MMA community was quick to respond, expressing a wide variety of opinions ranging from confusion over the timing to satisfaction at the organization taking initiative. However, one of the most important men in the equation – Dos Santos – hadn’t... [Read More...]
Frank Mir will replace Alistair Overeem in title-fight against Junior dos Santos
It seems UFC President Dana White is not willing to wait another week for an outcome in Alistair Overeem‘s situation with the NSAC. White, following another live episode of The Ultimate Fighter, announced Frank Mir will replace Overeem and face Junior dos Santos for the heavyweight title at UFC 146 on May 26. Overeem is currently scheduled to go before the Nevada State Athletic Commission next... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez has no problem with Frank Mir getting potential title-shot
Many are anxiously awaiting the Frank Mir-Cain Velasquez match set for UFC 146 in May. However, if Alistair Overeem fails to receive his fight license due to a recent drug test and is pulled from the planned main event that night with Junior dos Santos, rumors have Mir taking his place in the title-fight (even if UFC President Dana White has shrugged off the notion thus far). Velasquez, who lost the... [Read More...]
Frank Mir apparently ruled out as replacement for Alistair Overeem
The cloud of mystery surrounding the main event at UFC 146 grew in intensity today when UFC President Dana White went on Twitter to update fans on the card’s status. While the outspoken executive didn’t address the headliner between Alistair Overeem and Junior dos Santos specifically, he did bring up the man who many have pegged as a replacement for Overeem if the disgraced Dutchman fails to obtain... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem fails pre-fight drug test, title-bout in jeopardy
The momentum behind the highly anticipated title-bout between UFC heavyweight champ Junior dos Santos and devastating Dutchman Alistair Overeem ran smack dab into a brick wall this afternoon when the NSAC revealed “The Demolition Man” had shown an elevated level of testosterone in his blood stream and would not be licensed as things currently stand. He will need to appear before the commission... [Read More...]
Frank Mir collides with Cain Velasquez on Memorial Day Weekend for top contendership
Former champions Frank Mir and Cain Velasquez have signed to fight at UFC 146 on a card suddenly filled with heavyweight fights. The show is set to take place May 26 from Las Vegas, Nevada’s MGM Grand Garden Arena. The main event will feature current heavyweight title-holder Junior dos Santos defending his title against Alistair Overeem. The Mir-Velasquez bout will determine the next in line to challenge... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez-Frank Mir match-up on the horizon
The UFC has tipped their hand in regards to determining the next contender in the heavyweight division when CEO Lorenzo Fertitta announced the organization was looking at putting a fight together in the coming months between former champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir. While Fertitta did not specifically say the winner would be considered the #1 challenger for the heavyweight crown the label is logical... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum targeting Brazil for possible fight with Frank Mir
Fresh off a convincing victory over Roy Nelson, Fabricio Werdum is looking to have his next fight to place back in his native country of Brazil. Werdum earned a decision on all three judges’ scorecards Saturday night in the co-main event of UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit, ending a short one-fight losing skid suffered at the hands of Alistair Overeem in Strikeforce. For Werdum, the bout marked the beginning... [Read More...]
Frank Mir excited about the possibility of Strikeforce’s heavyweights coming to UFC
Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir has heard about all the great heavyweights outside of the UFC for years now. Thanks to the addition of Strikeforce under the Zuffa banner, and the decision to include Strikeforce’s heavyweight division in the UFC in 2012, Mir will no longer have to dream about becoming the best in the world. Mir, who recently defeated Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the second... [Read More...]
Frank Mir feels Brock Lesnar should beat Alistair Overeem easily
Though once heated rivals, the feud between Frank Mir and Brock Lesnar has tapered off over the last few years due to new professional challenges for both, Lesnar’s health-related inactivity, and, as it turns out, the feelings never being all that hard to begin with. Mir recently spoke about Lesnar where he revealed his harsh words for the former UFC heavyweight champ, including his desire to break... [Read More...]
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir rematch at UFC 140
It’s been a week full of heavyweight fight announcements and UFC continues that trend today, announcing that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir will meet for a second time at UFC 140 in December. The two first met at UFC 92 in 2008. In that bout, Mir became the first fighter ever to finish Nogueira, although “Big Nog” entered the octagon with a severe staph infection that night.... [Read More...]
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira wants rematch with Frank Mir
After his surprising success against Brendan Schaub at UFC 134, a performance perhaps even more eye-opening based on the way he won, it seems the UFC should be able to come up with a number of options for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira’s next bout. Then again, if it were up to Nogueira, there’d apparently only be one – Frank Mir. Mir and Nogueira originally met in December 2008 where the outspoken... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson vs. Frank Mir likely on tap for UFC 130
Two of the UFC‘s top heavyweights appear set for action on May 28 in Las Vegas, as Frank Mir and Roy Nelson have reportedly agreed to settle a score in the Octagon at UFC 130 dating back seven years. Nelson infamously beat Mir at a grappling tournament in 2003 and has been rumored for an in-ring date with Mir ever since, even occasionally drawing verbal jabs from the former UFC champion based... [Read More...]
Brendan Schaub vs. Frank Mir possible for March event
Shortly after beating Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 121 in October, TUF 10 finalist Brendan Schaub mentioned his desire to face former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir at an upcoming event as a means of not only hopefully getting a step closer to a title-shot but also as a proverbial measuring stick. Though Mir had been linked to a potential rubber-match against Brock Lesnar, it now appears UFC match-maker... [Read More...]
