Frank mir untold stories from winning UFC Title, crazy training stories, and fighting Brock Lesnar

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[@michaelsparks6719]

Talk about a real man frank mir is a beast makes me mad that he isnt always on the list of goats

[@Lookatthatqq]

Tackleberry getting it in^

[@vasheldiablo507]

Hey can you ask rampage to share that list of supplements that Mr. Mir shared with him??

[@playanddisplay3636]

Would be cool to see a more random fight like the champs were saying. You could have four fighters get ready for a set date to fight at the same weight and have the fight random, they would know the other three fighters, but it would be impossible to train for all tree other guys.

[@ERIK-pn3zn]

Too Bad Ferguson didn't prepare for Justin the same way Jones camp made sure he prepared for Chael

[@seethemore6360]

One of the most articulate fighters out there. I have to admit, before I had ever seen him speak I thought he would be a meathead, being a heavyweight fighter with the tattoos and the haircut, but then I started watching interviews of him and found out he’s incredibly well spoken and intelligent. Always enjoy his interviews.

[@congressoflife5913]

He was excellent on commentary as well but he said something on a radio show once that was less than palatable and he kind of has been blackballed from commentating ever since. This was more than 10 years ago.

[@derekboy1]

@@congressoflife5913Talked crap about Conor or Jon Jones ?

[@RG-lr4pk]

He had the zoomer haircut way back then.

[@FutbolPicks]

That’s what you begin to see once you see so many interviews with fighters. How some were affected and how some weren’t. It’s crazy.

[@congressoflife5913]

@@derekboy1 No, it was about Brock. He was supposed to be fighting Brock - this was before their second fight and he said that he wanted Brock Lesnar to be the first death in the Octagon or something to that extent. Was trying to hype up their fight but it was not the best thing to say.

[@thewoo205]

“We’re here with the MOST anticipated and requested guest on the Jaxxon podcast, Frank Mir!!” -Bear every week with his guest.

[@KimboRice93]

We know

[@NachoJazz13]

Bro we know this why you stating the obvious.

[@beaualoevv]

you comment this every episode, getting old too fa- 🐐

[@Barry-q8b]

It’s just rude attitude this point he’s so coked out he just doesn’t understand what they’re talking about he talks to fast intense eyes and doesn’t understand a lot of jokes because he’s trying to build friendship unnaturally that’s how coke heads are fake interest fake convos

[@hmsp7799]

Frank mir is a gems

[@SpencerDonahue]

Its always great listening to Frank talk, he's still so coherent and intelligent.

[@insanesamaritan7839]

Yeah but crawford won

[@DorkPolice]

Mir is awesome, legendary career.

[@wrasslin4552]

He was such a good analyst and announcer while it lasted as well.

[@bishop3670]

Not the greatest fighter

[@domboy8080]

@@bishop3670dude , he was the heavyweight champion . Becoming a champion in a the worlds best mma organization makes u a legend . What have u done exactly ?

[@Teatowelman-u7c]

@@domboy8080he wasn’t the greatest but he was great

[@monkeyboy275bobo8]

No sht he wasnt THE best. I swear mma fans are so fkng retrded. Just choosing one guy they consider their goat and sht on everyone else.

[@df6148]

Frank Mir is a true strategist. You can just tell by the way he mentioned how his daughter was going to pursue wrestling instead of jumping right into fighting because the _window of competition_ was smaller there and something you have to do now or never (could return to fighting after). But the *BIGGEST* thing he highlighted was that it was not a step _backwards_ but actually a step forward because the big take away is that she will have a strong *WRESTLING* foundation. He emphasized it even more by saying if she did something like surfing that there wasn’t much that translates over to MMA. I like this take because I do this with a LOT of things. If I’m going to pursue something I intentionally *LOOK* for carry over skills. And I think that is something that comes to MIXED martial arts fighters (I am not one). Because you’re constantly mixing up your skill sets.

[@jamesmcclaren9759]

Good point. Shoot, learning anything in general. The commonality across disciplines, hobbies, skill sets- is YOU. Learning about yourself, and self is a valuable fundamental

[@jaredcherry7416]

I always thought Frank gave such great commentary and insight. One of my favorites from the WEC days. Still dropping educational bombs all these years later.

[@Outerworldnj]

Preach

[@johnbailey2024]

Theres alot more to frank then I originally thought, when he was fighting, he's seriously smart, seems to be well grounded, and a good father, a genuine tough guy too...

[@2217251]

Frank Mir is one of the all-time great heavyweights. 2009-2014 heavyweight division was at its peak. Cain,Hunt,Bigfoot,Dos Santos,Werdum,Lesner,Overeem, Nelson,Nogueira,Cormier,Barnett,Miocic.

[@Ignaccio-m5q]

Carwin

[@jamesmcclaren9759]

Yes. How do you think current Aspinall would fair with that group?

[@RonniePTexan]

​@@jamesmcclaren9759He would get Knocked Out so many times, he wouldn't remember his name

[@Motivate_Train_Entertain]

​@@jamesmcclaren9759That overrated guy would get wrecked. Not to say he isn't good but fans are overhyping him.

[@Motivate_Train_Entertain]

He got a lucky win against Brock because the ref stopped Brocks ground and pound because he reached and pretended he was trying to hit him in the back of the head. He was Brocks punching bag in the second fight. Brock turned him into roadkill, like he deserved.

[@KingTrayTovine]

One of the Best HeavyWeights and Interviews in MMA I've heard online period. Congratulations 🎉 of this classic MMA interview. Please bring him Back. It's a intelligent conversation with tones of Wisdom and Knowledge

[@nlee5034]

Frank Mir is SOOO friggin intelligent! The way his brain works for fighting, works for life. Definitely one of my all time faves.

[@david_2465]

Mir on the judge being able to show their work is the biggest thing that needs to be done in fight judging. "Explain to me how the fuck you scored that, ok great you're fired."

[@RonniePTexan]

That will never happen. The judges are the same judges that the various state athletic commissions use for boxing. Boxing has corrupted every athletic commission and every judge to the core

[@AndrewBackus-pw8ev]

Frank mir is so wise and well spoken. He really understands the game and has great insight. Hes definitely a heavyweight legend.

[@blitzu_1]

Frank "teacher " Mir is awesome!

[@antoniusblock7193]

"...to me it's the most efficient way for incapacitating humans." Frank is the man!

[@timholt78]

Lol Mir trips me out (but he's right)

[@justingonzales4935]

Frank is the real life Marcus from Gears of War 🔥

[@goldwold]

I always loved watching Frank Mir. I remember when he came back from his accident. I was worried about him. He didn't look good. So stoked he made a full come back. I always love listening to Frank talk about fighting too. He has a great mind for fighting.

[@harrish619]

Yoooo been waiting for this one. Frank Mir my top 5 favorite fighter all time. Legend, one of the Greatest Heavyweight BJJ. Love from Tamil Nadu ❤

[@clutch7548]

Bear, know your guest. Some guys command more respect. Others you can joke around more with… You talking shit 5 seconds in? Bruhhh

[@Billy14Bob]

Understand, Mir almost lost his leg, his career was over. Then watch the Marcio Cruz fight. That was his comeback. Everybody thought it was over. Then he won the title. Never sleep on Mir. Best Martial Artist of our time.

[@Priceluked]

Mir won the title and then had the accident. He didn’t ever regain the title fully, though he won the interim championship by beating Nogueira and probably would have beaten Couture at the time if he had been given the shot before Lesnar.

[@dayko8858]

Frank Mir the legend. Dope guest 💯

[@baldlyjoe]

Thank you for having Frank Mir. Whenever he speaks, I'm like all ears and just take it all in. I agree, he really is smart. He's also wearing $200k Patek Philippe Nautilus watch. Dang! Bear and Rampage, you guys are really doing a great job. Can't praise you enough. Keep it up. 👏

[@juicemma]

It’s the jaxxon watch

[@baldlyjoe]

@juicemma Yeah, they mentioned it at the end. 🤦🏻‍♂️😆

[@derekblackthorne]

*Frank Mir is one of my favorite MMA analysts of all time. I thoroughly enjoyed his insight while watching WEC. Thanks for having him, Bear.*

[@anthonyariola1149]

Frank Mir is the man. Love his mentality and strategic approach. Forever a legend

[@johnbenter3237]

I’ve been saying since before Frank became champ that he doesn’t get the credit or opportunities he deserves for the way he talks. Frank Mirr is one of the absolute legends. A legend amongst legends in fact.

[@trapperjohn8481]

Wow. Frank Mir was more requested this time than the last. What a legend.

[@imma5761]

Bring Cro Cop guys

[@jamiepontone2813]

He would be a great guest, very funny also

[@m_b4]

Would love to see it

[@stefanshipo]

he live in Croatia even if he want to come he will need Visa maybe he will wait mounth for Visa its hard ... :(

[@deand5280]

@@stefanshipo Croatians can travel to US without visas

[@stefanshipo]

@@deand5280 no they need visa are you croat ?

[@kaisersozay99]

Mir's intelligence and understanding of the fight game and health in general is very underrated.

[@timholt78]

Frank Mir is awesome. He has some legendary finishes. So cool that he and Rampage are friends and have good energy together.

[@letswin5944]

Frank Mir should be a UFC judge.

[@bluewendigo672]

That's a good one.

[@spatrickboswell9766]

They could not manipulate the outcomes if judges were legit. It's called plausible deniability. It's baked in already.

[@John-s6u7c]

Unfortunately there isn't enough money in it for the more successful ex fighters . Chris Leben is a referee and a judge , and Mayham Miller may be a referee...

[@robertgallacher7214]

Mir had the highest fight IQ of any of the heavyweights at the time he won the title. If it hadn't been for the bike crash he would have been champion for a long time. Technique wise he always seemed a level above them on his run to the belt as well. That win over Lesnar when he was well past his peak was absolute class.

[@stormslash9106]

Frank Mir is a Legend! glad you had him on your podcast he's awesome to listen too.

[@Eighty7AT6]

The thing i took away from this episode is that frank has amazing self control to not have killed someone already..

[@SeenaAbedi]

20:38 That story is slightly incorrect. What happened for UFC 151 was that Jon Jones was supposed to fight Dan Henderson. There were rumblings that Hendo was going to pull out. Eventually Hendo did pull out a few days before the fight and Chael offered to step up and replace him. Chael Sonnen and Dan Henderson were training partners and trained together at the same gym. Greg Jackson told Jon Jones that it's a possibility that Chael Sonnen has been preparing to face Jon Jones all along, knowing Henderson was going to pull out but that Jon didn't have the adequate time to prepare specifically for Chael, therefore UFC 151 ended up being cancelled. Dana White called Greg Jackson a sports killer, etc... it was a big deal at the time.

[@ashisforreal]

Yeah Jon was an idiot for listening that clown Greg. Chael was literally the easiest match up for him. He would beat him with no training camp IMO.

[@darensparks]

​@@ashisforrealOf course, sonnen always lost against top fighters, no reason for Jon to sweat a quitter like chael.

[@gunnar4554]

Great info

[@SeenaAbedi]

@@gunnar4554 thanks.

[@renatolaranja52]

​@@ashisforreal not really he was doing what was best. Greg Jackson and Jon study each and every opponent so they have all the advantages. Why risk it ?

[@stewnotstewie]

I’m 33 and I remember watching frank win the belt and then the video game came out and frank by himself brought a generation to ufc

[@lexflynn1994]

Frank is such a good speaker. Kinda crazy he doesn’t have the CTE speech like Chuck has considering his KO losses. Good for him.

[@geegleed1636]

The thought of Frank Mir grabbing my arm behind my back terrifies me .... Top bloke .... Scary grappler

[@johnperez7487]

I would love to see more of Frank Mir on podcasts and commentary!

[@joehisel5966]

He's got a whole lot of knowledge that's for sure

[@JohnHaley-n4w]

Love this podcast 🙌 rampage is a legend and funny as hell you guys are awesome keep it up

[@franklfrr7666]

Fuck Yeah, Can't wait for this one, Mir is a legend who has a great understanding of MMA Please get Big Nog on the show someday

[@Pootie_Tang]

38:45 Bear, it's true, Chael himself explained that he usually carefully prepares his lines before press conferences. At the same time, of course, he's more than able to improvise, but his most iconic lines were all written beforehand

[@jasoncardigan9488]

Frank was one of my favorites back in the day. Man, he was exciting to watch.

[@creoleking206]

Great podcast, Frank Muurr.....is the real deal, let's go Bear and Rampage!

[@Formally_known_as_Teabag]

Another legend hats off to bear for always getting the real killers in there on the mic we need to see GSP he would be a great guest real goat never failed a drug test you can do it bear

[@Here.WeGoNow]

Frank Mir sounds very coherent and that surprises me all things considered.

[@jakehopgood7446]

Good stuff. These shows take a while to watch; pause to re-watch the Lesnar fights...then search for who bloodied the canvas before them at UFC 100, etc.

[@MrRAC420]

Underrated Heavy weight champion

[@ElephantRage]

Who underrates him? 🤔

[@UnityThroughTruth]

Frank was my favorite practitioner of the arts, bringing me into MMA. I wish I was able to "keep up" with his fights, and fighting interests, I've always enjoyed listening to Frank discuss MMA, his philosophy and ethos, essentially. I'm a Constitutionalist, myself - but Frank had a depth of knowledge that makes it an easy listen. You could've plugged the link so i don't have to look it up 😆 I quit drinking, years ago. But an alternative to bring me back from being tense til bed, is welcomed. The smoke doesn't work when i bother with it anymore.

[@IIxXxmattxXxII]

Frank Mir is a fighting genius, so hearing him praise Jones fight iq really puts into perspective how smart he is in the octagon.

[@Realsiri0220]

8:22 that is so true. That is how I felt about grappling until I grappled with someone who had been learning it. Now I have an appreciation for it and it helped to appreciate MMA for what it is; it truly covers all aspects of hand to hand combat and is truly a fight. The grappling aspect is just as important as the striking aspect.

[@extream189]

Waiting for the most requested guest! TOM ASPINALL🙏🏻

[@axwell909]

Assinall*

[@Edvin_Evtushenko]

😂😂😂​@@axwell909

[@andygza]

My favourite fighter of all time, so many classic fights that showed every aspect of mma

[@cameraofchaoshollywood]

FRANK MIR, HANDS DOWN HAD THE BEST BJJ IN THE UFC EVERY! NO ONE CAME CLOSE AND WATCHING HIS FIGHTS WERE ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC TO WATCH LIVE EVERY. THANK YOU FRANK !

[@scotty.1649]

I met Frank at UFC 37. He had trained Baroni for his fight. Frank was 2-0 in the UFC atcthat time. Bht he was very confident that he would be Heavyweight Champion. He was right!

[@toddjohnson5176]

Frank mir is the best of the best. No one can beat him❤️🥋

[@joeyschmidt7546]

i just looked up rampage record damn the time has gone by so fast. rampage fought in 2001 to 2019 for 18 years, thats incredible for someone to fight at the highest level for almost 20 years straight, name another mma fighter who fought at the top for over 20 years? i remember being in my living room in high school watching rampage on a old square black box type tv, we didnt even have flat screens tv's yet or flat screen computer monitors or smart phones. I think i still had dial up internet back in like 2007. i think it was spike tv channel the man channel.

[@99mattdogg]

It has indeed flew by fast, before you know it we’ll be knocking on 2030’s door soon.

[@joeyschmidt7546]

@@99mattdogg yes it will be 2030 in what will feel like a year. i know for me 2019 to now felt like a year or so with terrible politicains we had and the media that is pushed onto us 24/7 somehow has made perception of time go by faster. everyone i talk to notices since covid the time has somehow went by faster.

[@Phiziology]

Right? Same with Aldo, Jones and Overeem, those guys I feel like are timeless, even Arlovski.

[@joeyschmidt7546]

@@Phiziology i cant believe aldo is still fighting he has to have brain damage he should be rich and able to retire years ago I think he should hang the gloves up. just like when mike tyson hung his gloves up when he said " i shouldnt be losing to this caliber of fighter"

[@ashleystewart7774]

Fedor

[@pablochacon6831]

Franks snoring while he’s awake lol

[@Jayslicemicnice]

😂😂🤙🏽

[@TP4MBH69]

thats from lesnar giving him one two many strawberry pies when they faced each other the 2nd time 🤣

[@mikeybronny6579]

😂😂😂

[@-Beantown-]

😂😂

[@MokInfinity87]

He's in the mike Tyson group. Just large, strong, and savage men. Lol it's like sitting with a fucking full grown tiger.

[@RatedRRaj]

Frank is one of my fav fighters of all time, him vs Brock Lesnar 1 was the first UFC fight I ever watched. I remember liking this guy so much back in the early days of 2009, such great memories. Go glad he’s doing amazing these days.

[@GerhardGeficky-jg4ok]

Frank Mir is a Legend!!!!

[@ricklush8708]

Good guest, good interview. Frank’s a good dude.

[@toddjohnson5176]

A TEAM WAS DOPE. START A STREET FIGHT WITH RAMPAGE. RAMPAGE IS ALWAYS COOL

[@bigrod342]

Rampage and Frank were and are awesome you don't need the others fella

[@newchannel416]

Its hilarious how they are talking to mir about lesnar testing positive when he fought hunt not knowing Mir also tested positive when he fought hunt lmao

[@__D-B__]

Exactly, Mir got a 2 year suspension after he popped for turinabol. The same gear Jones was using. Mir blamed it on kangaroo meat 😂

[@Daniel-fq5vq]

That’s was fascinating. Love this pod

[@pablovilla9364]

FRANK IS THE MAN ALWAYS LOVED 2 WATCH HIM FIGHT BRING FRANK BACK

[@ahmedhamm5464]

he was the first aspinal

[@samemery4447]

You guys are the shit... Thank uz for doin these podcasts fam 😎

[@KonstantinZavizion]

hey guys just wanted to let you know i'm a big fan of your podcast, keep doing what you do! (i did not even know about this legend Frank Mir before this episode 😎 )

[@american1207]

Prime Mir vs Almeida would be crazy 30:26 lmao

[@TheImSource]

No it wouldn’t. Almeida couldn’t tap out Lewis. There’s absolutely no way Mir doesn’t 10/10 him.

[@Ghostone11]

Frank stomps him.

[@genehess5558]

Frank was one of my favorite fighters..total BA dude..🔥💪👍

[@chantzhill2207]

Mir is the best and most dangerous heavyweight on the ground of all time. I really miss watching this guy take and put his opponents limbs on his wall😂 but it’s always great to hear from him he’s sharp and one of the best guests you could have.

[@chadjeffery9635]

Two of my top 5 of all time. Frank does not get enough credit. In prime, stipe, Cormier, Jones, no chance . The wreck, killed it.

[@bryanand2]

Mir was like Romo, he was always predicting things before they happened in his WEC days. I also like how ruthless he was with submissions.

[@stefanstewart9703]

I wish Frank Mir did commentary. He really knows his stuff.

[@IG-kn6ne]

This guys is a legend but he could be even more of a legend as a coach.

[@NabilAbdulrashidComedy]

Frank Mir is as eloquent and intelligent as he is menacing

[@daniel_najar]

Frank Mir was an exciting fighter. He could KO you or break a limb. It was a joy to watch his career. Very intelligent fighter too. Always interesting to hear him talks fights.

[@dukeflyingcow]

Personally I loved it When Frank was doing commentary for WEC. Hope he does it again in the future. Legend.

[@JuanFlores-in5bx]

Frank is definitely #1 in heavyweight submissions for at least one or two decades to come.

[@MrSuperduperfellow]

Became a huge frank mir fan when he did commentary for WEC.

[@scotty.1649]

1:07:40 Actually, Mark Hunt suffered a severe beating at the hands of Lesnar. And, yes there is an ongoing lawsuit Hunt vs UFC

[@Jaxon_Lunae]

My FAVOURITE heavyweight. I 100% agree on his take on being his own coach. This guy had HUGE potential. Imagine being a two-time UFC heavyweight champion. Not seeing your TRUE potential ✌️😎

[@haywadsharif5294]

Frank is a legend great guest!

[@wk9195]

Oh man, this will be great . i remember his fight with tank abbot

[@danquags0218]

I was there. Back then it was cheap to go.

[@gdarippa69]

Always wanted to see Werdum vs Mir

[@hmsp7799]

That was so close to happen

[@gdarippa69]

@aaronpaulo7533 - I think Werdum beats him too but their scrambles would’ve been interesting

[@jasonpizarr]

Used to go crazy with Frank mir on ufc undisputed 3. Legend!

[@2217251]

Undisputed 2010, he had the best submissions.

[@JOHNKIRBY2077]

Frank Mir is no joke!!!!💯😬

[@Uli1stx]

Great pod ep!!!

[@zuffer1675]

Frank was definitely the original ground king 🤴 👏

[@vetlejose]

Ive said it for years, its a crime Frank isnt an analyst for the ufc

[@jay.watchman9986]

Man, Frank fought in the golden era of UFC too. Best BJJ skills in the Heavyweight division too. The Cheick Kongo fight is my favourite.

[@dcarson89]

I had a theory that Frank believed in his boxing too much based on dropping kongo in that fight.

[@animefanforlife163]

I wonder what frank thinks about rousimar palhares style of grappling

[@Yaiden050]

Great Guest!!!

[@outlawgt3045]

Frank Mir was my favorite fighter for like 10 years

[@InspectorButters4]

Franks the man! A true OG of the fight game and the dude was an absolute TANK back in the day, plus his BJJ was insane for someone his size. He was the prototype for a modern day guy like Aspinall. Frank's still super sharp and articulate too, its impressive 🍻✌️

[@John-s6u7c]

Please put a camera on the monitors or split screen... so we can see the videos also . I know there is copyright issues but it would nice to be included in what the gang are seeing...

[@davidbermudez6297]

yo i think your guys vids aren’t popping up on home page, i had to look you guys up although im subscribed

[@budgibson185]

Mir pre-wreck was a complete savage

[@Head_knockin]

FRANK MIR A LEGEND FOR SURE 💯💯💯💯

[@vasheldiablo507]

Another classic with Mr mir U the best Hey can you ask rampage to share that list of supplements that Mr. Mir shared with him??

[@joshlannon7454]

Love the OG podcasts!