Tag: Frank

UFC 146 Video: Extended Preview with Junior Dos Santos and Frank Mir

UFC 146 is a little over two weeks away, and with a five-fight main card packed with heavyweights, fans are expecting it to be one of the best cards of the year. In the main event, former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir gets another chance at the ti…

UFC 146 is a little over two weeks away, and with a five-fight main card packed with heavyweights, fans are expecting it to be one of the best cards of the year. In the main event, former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir gets another chance at the title when he takes on reigning champion Junior […]

Junior Dos Santos: When Frank Mir Is in Trouble, He Can’t Get out of Rough Spots

Junior dos Santos has Frank Mir in his sights and he is aware of all the trash-talking coming from his opponent, but he does not seem phased. When the two heavyweights square off at UFC 146, it will be the Brazilian’s first title defense. He won …

Junior dos Santos has Frank Mir in his sights and he is aware of all the trash-talking coming from his opponent, but he does not seem phased. When the two heavyweights square off at UFC 146, it will be the Brazilian’s first title defense. He won the UFC heavyweight title after knocking out Cain Velasquez […]

UFC 146: Frank Mir Says Junior Dos Santos Has No Chance on Ground

In what could be his last possible chance to regain the UFC heavyweight title, former champion Frank Mir (16-5) knows where his best chance of success is in his upcoming bout with Junior dos Santos (14-1) at UFC 146, and it’s where…

In what could be his last possible chance to regain the UFC heavyweight title, former champion Frank Mir (16-5) knows where his best chance of success is in his upcoming bout with Junior dos Santos (14-1) at UFC 146, and it’s where he thinks his opponent has “no chance.” “Obviously, we’re fighting a guy who’s made his career […]

Frank Mir: Junior dos Santos Only Brings Great Boxing into the Fight

Frank Mir is relishing the opportunity to challenge for a UFC heavyweight title once again. The 12-year veteran previously held the heavyweight strap in 2004, before vacating the title after a motorcycle accident nearly cost him his career. After earni…

Frank Mir is relishing the opportunity to challenge for a UFC heavyweight title once again. The 12-year veteran previously held the heavyweight strap in 2004, before vacating the title after a motorcycle accident nearly cost him his career. After earning three consecutive victories, Mir now finds himself facing current UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos […]

Does Frank Mir Have a Chance Against Junior Dos Santos?

For good reason, heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos will come in to his May 26 bout with Frank Mir as the heavy favorite. The amiable Brazilian juggernaut has hardly seen trouble throughout his eight UFC bouts. He’s stopped six of his eight f…

For good reason, heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos will come in to his May 26 bout with Frank Mir as the heavy favorite. The amiable Brazilian juggernaut has hardly seen trouble throughout his eight UFC bouts. He’s stopped six of his eight foes using his lethal boxing, having thus far been able to stifle any […]

Frank Mir: Alexander Gustafsson Tops List of Guys Who Can Beat Jon Jones

If forced to choose a fighter at 205 pounds with the best chance to defeat Jon Jones, Frank Mir would put his money on Alexander Gustafsson. MMA:30′s Dave Farra recently spoke with the former UFC heavyweight champion about the UFC 145 main event,…

If forced to choose a fighter at 205 pounds with the best chance to defeat Jon Jones, Frank Mir would put his money on Alexander Gustafsson. MMA:30′s Dave Farra recently spoke with the former UFC heavyweight champion about the UFC 145 main event, Dan Henderson’s chances against Jones and Gustafsson as a potential future contender. […]