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UFC 146 Fight Card: What Frank Mir Needs to Do to Defeat Junior dos Santos

In a few hours, Junior dos Santos squares off with Frank Mir with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event of UFC 146. JDS is a heavy favorite going into the fight, leaving Mir as much as a +425 underdog. However, Mir does have his ways that…

In a few hours, Junior dos Santos squares off with Frank Mir with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event of UFC 146. JDS is a heavy favorite going into the fight, leaving Mir as much as a +425 underdog. However, Mir does have his ways that he can win the fight, […]

UFC 146 Fight Card: Why Junior Dos Santos Will KO Frank Mir

“The one shot power of Junior dos Santos! Who can stop that man?” “…Frank Mir!” Or at least, that is what is being pitched to fans in the UFC’s well-proliferated ad for the upcoming UFC 146 event. As is custom when i…

“The one shot power of Junior dos Santos! Who can stop that man?” “…Frank Mir!” Or at least, that is what is being pitched to fans in the UFC’s well-proliferated ad for the upcoming UFC 146 event. As is custom when it comes to title fights where one guy is a heavy favorite, MMA pundits […]

UFC 146 Fight Card: Is Frank Mir the Most Underrated Heavyweight in History?

When listing the legends of the UFC heavyweight division, Frank Mir does not immediately jump to mind. When Mir is involved in a championship fight, he is often written off. However, stepping back and looking at his accomplishments in the sport, Frank …

When listing the legends of the UFC heavyweight division, Frank Mir does not immediately jump to mind. When Mir is involved in a championship fight, he is often written off. However, stepping back and looking at his accomplishments in the sport, Frank Mir stands out as one of the most successful heavyweights to step inside […]

Frank Mir Doesn’t Really Like Breaking Limbs, but He Does Love Submissions

I’m sure you’ve seen the past two episodes of UFC Primetime. You know, the ones where Frank Mir lovingly—and in excruciatingly grisly detail—describes his love for snapping limbs. It’s painful stuff, especially when you re…

I’m sure you’ve seen the past two episodes of UFC Primetime. You know, the ones where Frank Mir lovingly—and in excruciatingly grisly detail—describes his love for snapping limbs. It’s painful stuff, especially when you remember the visage of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shortly after he made the dumb decision to let Mir thrash his right arm […]

UFC 146 Fight Card: A Frank Mir Victory Cements His Place as a UFC Hall-of-Famer

Heavyweight Frank Mir may already be headed to the UFC Hall of Fame when he hangs up his gloves, but at Saturday’s UFC 146 in Las Vegas, Mir has the chance to erase any doubt of whether he deserves such an accolade. Mir’s heavyweight record…

Heavyweight Frank Mir may already be headed to the UFC Hall of Fame when he hangs up his gloves, but at Saturday’s UFC 146 in Las Vegas, Mir has the chance to erase any doubt of whether he deserves such an accolade. Mir’s heavyweight record 14 wins inside the Octagon and devastating submission game are […]

UFC 146: Junior Dos Santos Will Avenge Idol’s Loss to Frank Mir with Beatdown

Junior dos Santos has a little extra motivation heading into Saturday’s UFC 146 matchup with Frank Mir. At UFC 140, Mir fought dos Santos’ mentor and hero, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and the fight ended in TKO and a broken arm for Nogueira. …

Junior dos Santos has a little extra motivation heading into Saturday’s UFC 146 matchup with Frank Mir. At UFC 140, Mir fought dos Santos’ mentor and hero, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and the fight ended in TKO and a broken arm for Nogueira. Jeff Wagenheim of Sports Illustrated summed it up perfectly: It was difficult to […]