Frank Mir On Brock Lesnar, His Daughter Bella Mir's MMA Dominance, Why He's Not Ready To Retire

Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) is a former 2-time UFC Heavyweight Champion. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios in Las Vegas to talk about his legendary career, being part of Freedom Fight Night, his fights with Brock Lesnar, Junior dos Santos, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Tim Sylvia and others, his daughter Bella Mir's MMA career, his recent boxing match against Kubrat Pulev, his time working as a bouncer at Spearmint Rhino, what he thinks about Jake Paul's boxing career and much more!
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[@ChrisVanVliet]

Check out my first interview with Frank Mir from December 2019 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2rTi5SBjLF9npY

[@personontheinternet6525]

CHRIS PLEEEEEEEAAAASE GET AN INTERVIEW WITH THE MAN WITH THE BIGGEST ARMS, THE GREATEST CHARMS AND DOES ALL THE HARM, WHEN THEY CALL YOU THE BEST IN THE WORLD THEY HAVE A NAME FOR IT, THEY DON'T SAY BEST IN THE WORLD THEY SAY CHAEL SONNEN!

[@muchomochas514]

You should interview icp

[@Ajaxxgopw]

i could listen to him for hours. Wisdom. Intelligence. Authenticity. Engaging. God speed on getting healthy, Frank. You are a true Vegas legend.

[@devdadon582]

When I first got into MMA I saw Frank Mir vs Brock Lesnar and after that knee bar I was hooked for life and that's been my top sport since 09-2010.

[@thisisisabella3634]

Yeah I was a frank Mir fan a bit before that fight.

[@devdadon582]

@@thisisisabella3634 i was 10

[@Jetup24]

Mirs daughter vs Lesnar daughter for ufc 300

[@waterbottle3081]

I was thinking the same thing. Someday they will fight

[@dframbo3544]

Lesnars Son

[@user-nh7qf9kh3d]

Sorry man, Lesnar’s kid could never make 145

[@hersheybarber1424]

His two wins over Big Nog are two of my favorite fights/finishes of all time.

[@ThaRealWorld]

Frank was always my favorite fighter growing up! I was always a fan because I was overweight as a teen and just something about a big man like Frank who wasn’t as tall as everybody else but went out their with all the heart in the world. I love to see him here!

[@raghav.chawla]

You gotta love Mir. I have no clue how I’m able to stay in for all these long interviews. Good Stuff CVV

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I appreciate you watching for any length of time!

[@vijaykarunakaran1566]

Another 5 star interview. Your a tough man cvv taking a chock hold from frank mir. Your an amazing interviewer and an amazing 🇨🇦.

[@gmcghee71]

I always loved watching Frank Mir fight really enjoyed this deeper look into his mentality and training. What a warrior spirit!

[@ianfitton9400]

looks like he has got a handle of the hardest lesson any pro athlete can learn,which is to understand that as you age you are not who you used to be,and while your competetive streak might never fade your body ultimately does and you need to adjust yourself accordingly

[@timslee0618]

Frank Mir also did a pro-wrestling match in Josh Barnett's Bloodsport

[@InsShogunGage]

This is such an amazing interview. One of the best I've seen tbh. This made me a huge fan of Mir - way more than I already was. CVV thanks for this 10/10 interview

[@acwrestling1747]

Woah 😲 yesterday I was just watching brock vs mir then watched your 2019 interview with him and now I watch a updated 2022 version?!?! Thank you Chris! CVV for life!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Wow, great timing!

[@vincerenteria1932]

His arm is hurting him. He's such a warrior. Frank Mir is a beast.

[@drewmcintyre5054]

Really enjoyed this interview. Frank has always been a beast....but he's different now. More mature, self reflective, and cares for his family and their future. Nice to see.

[@labordecoble5606]

Great interview!

[@Megadebt]

"Took your flip flops off" lol immediately reminded me of the Vader/Mr Wonderful fight

[@kylestump3040]

Frank has always been one of my favorites. He’s one of the reason I started training BJJ. I’m just really curious what ever happened between He and Richard Hunter. I loved their podcast “Phonebooth Fighting” and it just disappeared and was never addressed. Anyone know what happened?

[@WhatwouldRoddyPiperdo]

Duuude you got my boy on!! My first ever live UFC event was 38 "The Brawl At The Hall" here in England in 2002 lifetime ago. I went specifically to see Frank & Matt Hughes do their thing in the flesh, was a bad day at the office for him that night but always a treasured memory to be there 😁 this is going to be good.(edit crazy how people you watched when you were younger aren't much older but seemed it Frank's 5 years older than me what the hell!)

[@MrRibbett454]

Great interview. Mir's tapping out of Tank really sparked my interest in BJJ / vale tudo etc. He was rightly labelled a cerebral fighter and listening to him talk about training you can see why.

[@danieldavis3271]

Every time I watch a interview with Mir it’s always questions about Brock I would love to get his take on the Shane Carwin fight !

[@markthegreat8825]

This interview is being slept on for some reason.

[@bobbyrayparris6711]

I hope Frank Mir gets healthy,I pray that everything goes back to normal with him ... That pinched nerve is very scary

[@thegameslave2]

Frank is always gonna have that win against Lesnar on his record. Good for him and of course, good chat like always, dude.

[@TonyMontana-vt2io]

Mir got beat by a WWE superstar, Brock wasn’t even a MMA fighter.

[@ultracat8161]

Frank "Alwayz Humble" Mir

[@MrMegaManFan]

Having had the pleasure of covering Fedor vs. Mir, I'm comfortable with saying (1.) He's a nice guy and (2.) I don't want to see him get knocked out any more.

[@redneckdickjohnson]

CVV I absolutely am glued to these interviews and love wrestling but respect the fact that you are branching out to other celebrities. Leaner is my least favorite wrestler because he does the least to get paid. In conclusion CVV you are one if not the best interviewer on KZbin, your questions just flow and keep me watching and listening. Thanks for sharing

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Thanks so much GZ! I appreciate the kind words

[@alexhirsch8102]

It personally hurts me that this doesn’t have many likes this is in my top 10 cvv interviews

[@TheAcolossus]

Love Frank a very rare cerebral fighter

[@swisscheese8628]

Back when I got out of jail end of 2009 i got a laptop and had Internet for first time ever, I used to KZbin Frank mir and dana white interviews everyday, they both had me glued, I think Frank is the most forgotten star in the history of the ufc, he was intelligent, well spoken,a wind up and honest all at the same time. The way he was ripping brock so well was the beginning of the clever talk era that cheal made explode, before him it was tito and Ken talking smack but that was pure emotion, Frank turned it into a game by being intelligent 🙌

[@grandcalamity6921]

I must have watched Mir put Chris in that chokehold 10 times, that was so smooth and instant while looking 2nd nature to him

[@matthewpople9639]

Never seen this channel before, but this was a great interview. Frank is so articulate and needless to say a great fighter, mir v nog 2 is my favourite fight.

[@BEAzy90s]

Franks a legend.

[@nunchuksteev9811]

What a guy.

[@biym6969]

Head gear? It will protect you from scarring but it won't protect you from concussions

[@dantecry125]

frank in my eyes he's a MMA legend, dude has unforgettable win vs brock lesnar dude looked big but he got that grappling skill

[@greengoblin2803]

34:40

[@TheAazah]

Thank you

[@greengoblin2803]

@@TheAazah youre welcome brother

[@Insaniya.humanity]

Mir is one of those fighters I would watch fight in any discipline

[@sneakyjedi]

Mir and felder and anik would make the best commentary team ever

[@rayderlord4633]

Bro what I would have done and become if I had the Frank mir of this interview as a martial arts coach when I was a kid pfff..

[@smartmark3168]

Fank Mir will always be my favorite mma fighter.

[@knowheregamerschronicles1]

JustLegends 🔥

[@matthewgranahan9759]

I competed low level pro and trained and cornered a number of fighters, nowhere near Frank's level, but I understood years ago what he's saying 7:30 in. I mainly coached guys with a Wrestling background like myself coming into mma and we never did full boxing workouts. I was taught early from Erik Paulson what is called shootboxing training where you spar with boxers wearing boxing gloves and wear mma gloves yourself and pary punches 👊 and go for takedowns.

[@ehanazad1902]

Would love to see Chris Sharp back in the ring atleast once!!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

👀

[@graygunter698]

32:26 imagine being at a club and starting sht then the bouncer is Frank lol he says leave you gotta leave or get drug out after being strangled. Wished i lived in vegas id pay to learn from this dude sure hes lost alot but the dudes a walking legend.

[@locgoblin3079]

Mir should be in the hof

[@666mademe]

I agree Frank, blood chokes are best when dealing with drunks... no point punching someone who won't feel it anyway 🤷‍♂

[@lufteze2916]

I missed frank, he should do more Media and share his wisdom about everythinf to us . I still dont understand why fucking Joe rogan never invited him

[@personontheinternet6525]

I'll never ever forget watching Frank Mir destroy brocks knee, shocking and amazing. I know what happened after that but yeah. or was it before?

[@ChrisVanVliet]

That was their first fight 👍

[@KurgerBingShfiftyFive]

Man, people were so quick to trash him after his boxing fight. Come to find out he was literally fighting one handed...

[@kylewebb8779]

His right arm looks significantly weaker than his left. I hope frank is doing alright i loved him growing up

[@vindicator75]

Can frank Mir beat Sakuraba? Interview my teacher Simon Marcus. He beats any mma fighter you interviewed in striking

[@ChrisVanVliet]

I should interview you!

[@user-tw6yj9ty1w]

What’s up with his right arm? It has loss lots of muscle.

[@DSGLABEL]

Immediately noticed Frank's right arm significantly smaller. Hope the surgery released the nerve.

[@JesseGMan7]

Man neck issues are no joke. That sucks with his arm, I gotta get my neck checked I keep putting it off this is a wake up call.

[@BiggieSmalls946]

That atrophy in his arm is very noticeable

[@pauls4220]

what ever happened to Frank's podcast, phone booth fighting??

[@rayderlord4633]

Ps: prime Frank mir was p4p

[@fulljuggaloalbumz2691]

World got so gentrified

[@TonyMontana-vt2io]

Mir was a grounds expert, issue is that he tried to bang with bangers. Stick to what u r good at.

[@30yearsoldiam1]

People who are exceptional at something like new challenges. You aren’t even average at making a relevant comment so it’s expected you don’t understand

[@ysierra1724]

Frank's a legend two time champ something Brock couldn't do even on steroids.

[@jeff136]

...he doesn't know how old his daughter is?

[@garyhen2028]

Is it just me? But does franks left arm look bigger....wtf?

[@sbeprecisionproducts6729]

He had a nerve injury so he had atrophy in his arm. Bas has that too.

[@cathaldowdall7467]

Wonder if the daughter really that good ?

[@rppoker4768]

The guy who got owned my Brock

[@personontheinternet6525]

but he also owned Brock so its pretty even, although actually... now that i think about it

[@E_Z_Etlar]

@@personontheinternet6525 when did he own him?

[@Jon--Jones]

Why is he training?

[@aaronerickson8878]

because he fights for a living

[@30yearsoldiam1]

Why do you Ask stupid questions?

[@Jon--Jones]

When was his last fight?

[@aaronerickson8878]

@@Jon--Jones 6 months ago

[@comanchejr921]

@@Jon--Jones when r u going to fight again?

[@26.2MilesOutsidePartsUnknown]

Brock Lesnar humbled this guy bad.

[@ChrisVanVliet]

They’re 1-1

[@rimjitter]

@@ChrisVanVliet did you miss what happened in the second fight? I like Mir, but Lesnar mangled his head into oblivion. The first fight kept getting stopped by the ref when Lesnar got ahead and then he got caught in a leg submission....Lesnar ate him ALIVE the second fight lol and he would again in 2022.

[@26.2MilesOutsidePartsUnknown]

@@ChrisVanVliet Mr. CVV you don't get it, if it wasn't for Brock Lesnar this interview probably would have never happened. Mir is a different person now.

[@Claimer_YT]

Ur the definition of a casual if you think mirs relevance is somehow relative to Brock Lesnar.. Mir was a ufc champ, literally tearing limbs off in the HW division... Plus he's one of the smartest minds in the game..

[@26.2MilesOutsidePartsUnknown]

@@Claimer_YT all I know is at the time UFC sucked ass no big money names to draw money and here comes Brock Lesnar who brought fans and drew money.

[@vincentmccormick2882]

What’s wrong with Mir’s right arm,is it the same thing that Bas has?🇨🇦🇮🇹🇯🇲🇺🇸🙏🏽

[@Man.Well93]

540, not 450