Smug arrogance is often the first thing fans associate with Frank Mir. A quick survey of his attitude towards Brock Lesnar reveals why.
In an interview with Maxim, he described how Lesnar was “whimpering and wincing” from his kneebar. On another occasion, Mir expressed a desire to kill Lesnar and thereby cause the UFC’s first fatality.
While the former WWE star may be his top rival, Mir extends blunt criticisms to other opponents as well. For instance, he managed to enrage Cheick Kongo by commenting on how his takedown abilities “sucked.”
But athletes often have more to them than meets the eye. In Mir’s case, a cocky exterior hides one of sports’ greatest comeback stories.