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UFC 100 Mir interview: Lesnar's size is a hindrance
UFC 100 Mir interview: Lesnar's size is a hindrance
Brock Lesnar has wowed a lot of folks with his quick rise to the top of the MMA heavyweight mountain. Don't include Frank Mir in that group. He views Lesnar a big guy with little skill and potential cardio issues: "Honestly, I think big guys are easier to fight. They don't move as fast, ...
Brock Lesnar: Frank Mir Is Lucky
Brock Lesnar: Frank Mir Is Lucky
chicagosmma.com — Brock Lesnar talks about his rematch with Frank Mir at UFC 100.... (more) Brock Lesnar: Frank Mir Is Lucky
Frank Mir On Getting Better, UFC 100 & Lesnar
Frank Mir On Getting Better, UFC 100 & Lesnar
chicagosmma.com — (Video) Frank Mir talks about regrouping after his loss to Brandon Vera, UFC 100 and his rematch... with Brock Lesnar. (more) Frank Mir On Getting Better, UFC 100 & Lesnar
UFC 100: Frank Mir Pounds the Pads. (video)
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UFC 100: Frank Mir Pounds the Pads. (video)
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UFC Quick Quote: Is Brock Lesnar too big and too slow for MMA?
MMA Mania — ... – UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir tells CageWriter.com that he has enlisted faster, busier and lighter training partners such as Forrest Griffin to help him get ready for the 6′2″ 285-pound ball of muscle also known as Brock Lesnar. Mir and Lesnar are scheduled to rematch in the main event at UFC 100 on July 11. Mir — a Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylist — took home the win (and almost Lesnar’s leg) with a first round submission in their first encounter back in 2008. So will speed and technique be too much for Lesnar to ...

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