Frank Mir gives his impression of Brock Lesnar post-fight (audio)
In a very good interview with Steve Cofield of ESPN Radio 920 out of Las Vegas, NV, Frank Mir talks about his fight with Brock Lesnar and what kind of future Brock has in the UFC. Pretty interesting listen, as Mir is articulate as always, even after getting punched in the face by a manchild like Lesnar. Read More →
UFC 81 – Paydays, Bonuses, and Injuries
BadManSports.com has obtained documents from the Nevada State Athletic Commission outlining the salaries that the fighters received at UFC 81. Also provided are the medical suspensions levied to six fighters. Also included in the list below (not included in NSAC documents) are the bonuses that the UFC paid for fight of the night, KO of the night, and submission of the night. Tim Sylvia – $100,000... [Read More...]
There’s no shame in Brock Lesnar’s game
From Yahoo! Sports: “There’s no shame in losing,” he said. “I lost my first amateur wrestling match as a kid. My coach told me when I was wanting to quit, that you first have to lose before you learn how not to lose. I don’t like to lose so I have to learn not to lose in this sport.” “Obviously I’m disappointed, but it was a great experience,” he said. “I must have worked... [Read More...]
UFC 81 Thoughts & Commentary
Brock Lesnar is no joke. Did he lose? Yes. Is he capable of fighting on this level, especially given the UFC’s lack of heavyweight talent? You bet your ass he’s capable. Before Lesnar got caught in the kneebar he looked like everything that he was built up to be. He ragdolled Mir all over the place until he got caught in the kneebar. He took him down with ease, he almost knocked Mir out... [Read More...]
UFC 81: Fight Critic Part II – Fighter Report Card
In Part I of my UFC 81 review and recap, I gave you my overall event analysis. Now it’s time for me to talk about the fights, the fighters, and where everyone and everything goes from here. 1. Tyson Griffin over Gleison Tibau via unanimous decision - I really enjoyed this fight. It wasn’t non-stop action but it was very good, and even excellent at times. Tibau looked simply huge for a lightweight.... [Read More...]
UFC 81: Fight Critic Part I – Event Analysis
I really enjoyed UFC 81 and am giving it a solid A for simply being a fun show. There weren’t any match of the year candidates but there weren’t any clunkers either. What we did see were some amazing comebacks. I really thought Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira were done for. But seeing fighters maintain their composure through such adversity is why so many people look up to them.... [Read More...]
Top Five Next Opponents for Brock Lesnar
Disclaimer: The below article is not based on any inside information. It’s merely a list of potential opponents that the UFC should consider for Brock Lesnar’s next match in order to help build him into a bigger star. Top Five Potential Next Opponents for Brock Lesnar: 1. Carmelo Marrero - He’s not under UFC contract right now but you can change that situation with a phone call.... [Read More...]
What’s next for Brock Lesnar?
It has been a little under 8 hours since former UFC heavyweight champion, Frank Mir weathered a furious Brock Lesnar onslaught and pulled out a submission victory and yet many MMA fans have already refocused their minds on to what is next for the former WWE superstar. There is no doubt that Lesnar helps to get fans through the gate and buying PPVs. The UFC knows this and I doubt they would want to... [Read More...]
UFC 81: Breaking Point Fighter Bonuses
The following are the bonuses awarded to selected fighters for UFC 81 as reported by our good friends at MMAjunkie.com: Fight of the Night: Tim Sylvia vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Submission of the Night: Frank Mir (submitted Brock Lesnar with a knee bar) KO of the Night: Chris Lytle (knocked out Kyle Bradley) Tim Sylvia, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Frank Mir and Chris Lytle all received $60,000 for... [Read More...]
Lesnar loses UFC debut; Mir absorbs hammerfists, cranks the leg lock
Brock Lesnar looked like an animal in his octagon debut, but loses via knee bar submission to Frank Mir. Lesnar came out blazing taking Mir down and pounding away. Ref Steve Mazzagatti then stopped the fight, and took away a point from Lesnar due to a punch to the back of the head. They went back at it and after another takedown and more hammerfists, Mir rolled Lesnar into a leg lock that torqued... [Read More...]
UFC 81: Quick Results (Main Card and Preliminary)
MAIN CARD Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Tim Sylvia via Submission (Guillotine) Rd3. Frank Mir def. Brock Lesnar via Submission (Leg Lock) Rd 1. Nate Marquardt def. Jeremy Horn via Submission (Standing Guillotine) Rd 2. Ricardo Almeida def. Rob Yundt via Submission (Choke) Rd 1. Tyson Griffin def. Gleison Tibau via Unanimous Decision PRELIMINARY CARD Chris Lytle def. Kyle Bradley via TKO (Strikes)... [Read More...]
UFC 81 Video: Watch the Weigh-Ins
Road to UFC 81: Frank Mir speaks candidly about a fighter’s mentality
Out of all of the “Road to UFC 81″ videos with Frank Mir that RawVegas.tv has done, this is by far the best one. In the beginning of this video, Mir does a great job of articulating the mindset of a professional fighter. Later on, he talks about salary and fame. Towards the end, the interviewer asks Mir and his wife to comment on the old wives’ tale that fighters should not be intimate... [Read More...]
Lesnar requires 4 XL gloves and is guaranteed $250,000; Couture not sold on former WWE star
There are some interesting quotes going around about Brock Lesnar right now in anticipation of his UFC debut tonight against Frank Mir. First, we have this little nugget of info from Dave Meltzer of Yahoo!: This week brought a few other surprises. The first is that Lesnar has a freakish reach for a man of his height. The second is he is only the second man in the history of combat sports in Nevada... [Read More...]
UFC 81 Weigh-In Results
The following are the results from today’s weigh in for UFC 81: Breaking Point which was held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. All 18 fighters made weight. The full results are as follows: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (237) vs. Tim Sylvia (261) Brock Lesnar (265) vs. Frank Mir (255) Jeremy Horn (185) vs. Nate Marquardt (185) Ricardo Almeida (185) vs. Rob Yundt (185) Tyson Griffin (155)... [Read More...]
UFC 81 Video: Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir make final pre-fight comments
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UFC 81 Video: Sylvia and Nogueira during pre-fight press conference
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Brock Lesnar talks to the media before UFC 81 (video)
Here’s a video courtesy of MMA Madness where Brock Lesnar talks to the media during UFC’s media day. At least the guy’s got a sense of humor. Check out more Brock Lesnar and UFC 81 content on FiveOuncesofPain.com Read More →
Pain Poll: The Staff of 5 Oz. Breaks Down UFC 81
The MMA events keep on rolling and we, of course, have to give you our picks so you can scrutinize them or praise them. Now let’s get on with it… NOTE: Due to Rob Yundt being named as a last minute replacement for Alan Belcher, the staff did not have a chance to put in their thoughts on the Yundt/Almeida fight. We’ll all put in an unofficial pick in the comments section for you. Antonio... [Read More...]
Video of Frank Mir: Family Man
Below is some video from out friends at RawVegas.tv. By the way, remember to stop by our UFC 81 chat during the broadcast this Saturday in order to win some Frank Mir gear! Read More →
