It’s quite a cross to bear when your evolution as a mixed martial artist
is weighed against the commercial considerations of your employer.
After 10 years of study, former heavyweight champion Frank Mir is continuing to grow as a fighter and a person. But you
might not see that every time. In fact, you can be sure that whatever
opponent is standing opposite him will try to make him look as bad as
possible.
Just such a scenario occurred in Mir’s most recent fight at UFC 119
against Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, and now he’s facing big expectations
when he returns to the octagon at UFC 130.