Date of Birth: May 24, 1979
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Frank Mir, born Francisco Santos Mir III, is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler who is best known for his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Mir was born on May 24, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, he holds the record for the most finishes and the most submission victories in UFC Heavyweight history. Mir began training in martial arts at a young age under the guidance of his father, Frank Mir Sr., who was a black belt in Kenpo Karate. He transitioned to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and later earned a black belt under Ricardo Pires. Frank’s MMA career took off when he joined the UFC in 2001. His first major success came in 2004 when he won the UFC Heavyweight Championship by defeating Tim Sylvia via a spectacular armbar submission. Mir’s career has been marked by both impressive victories and significant setbacks, including a motorcycle accident in 2004 that almost ended his career. However, he made a remarkable comeback, eventually capturing the UFC Interim Heavyweight Championship in 2008. Frank Mir retired from the UFC in 2016 but continued fighting in other promotions like Bellator MMA and, most recently, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). Outside the octagon, Frank Mir has also ventured into professional wrestling and has appeared in several grappling competitions. He is married to Jennifer Mir and has three children.
5 Interesting Facts about Frank Mir
1. Frank Mir holds the record for the most submission victories in UFC Heavyweight history.
2. He became the UFC Heavyweight Champion by defeating Tim Sylvia with a broken arm in just 50 seconds.
3. Mir made a stunning comeback to MMA after a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2004.
4. He has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Pires.
5. Frank Mir transitioned to professional wrestling and has competed in various grappling competitions.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Frank Mir
1. “I don’t fight for the money. I fight because I love it.”
2. “The key to the game is not to count the days, but to make the days count.”
3. “Every fight is a learning experience. Win or lose, you learn and grow.”
4. “In life, you have to push through the pain to reach your goals.”
5. “Success in MMA is about how you handle the ups and downs.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Frank Mir’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $11 million.
Children
Frank Mir is married to Jennifer Mir, and they have three children together: two daughters, Isabella and Kage, and a son, Ronin.
Relevant Links
1. [Frank Mir’s UFC Profile](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/frank-mir
2. [Frank Mir on Sherdog](https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Frank-Mir-2329
4. [Frank Mir on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thefrankmir/
