Frank Mir Reveals What Shocked Him Most About Fighting Brock Lesnar

Frank Mir has spoken about the one attribute Brock Lesnar possessed that truly challenged him during their initial encounter.

Back on February 2, 2008, UFC 81 witnessed a clash of heavyweight giants at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Mir faced immense pressure, partly due to Lesnar`s background as a WWE icon. However, the expectation was not the only hurdle for the jiu-jitsu expert.

Upon entering the octagon with Lesnar, Mir quickly realized that his opponent was a formidable force to be reckoned with.

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Frank Mir Says Brock Lesnar’s Speed Was Truly Surprising

Despite a rocky start, Frank Mir persevered and ultimately secured victory.

Leveraging his extensive experience, the BJJ black belt executed a kneebar, forcing Brock Lesnar to submit.

Although Mir emerged victorious, he openly discussed the aspect of Lesnar’s fighting style that presented a significant challenge.

In an interview on The JAXXON Podcast, Mir recounted: “He’s strong, but speed-wise, that’s what f—– shocked me. I remember, though, in the fight that I kneebarred him, I went to armbar him and he pulled up and I rolled to one side and I came up like in halfguard to look for him and literally the f—– was gone.”

“It’s just because he planted his chest on my shoulder and spun to the other side. I was like, ‘This f—– is fast.”

“For a guy that size to move that quickly, it was his speed of movement, his explosiveness that really set him apart. Being big and strong [is great], but everybody at 280 pounds is big and strong.”

Frank Mir Reveals His Toughest Punching Opponent, And It`s Not Brock Lesnar

While Lesnar impressed Mir with his speed in the octagon, he was not the hardest hitter Mir has faced.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mir has faced numerous formidable punchers in the sport.

However, one fighter’s punching power stands above the rest.

Mir has now identified the fighter who delivered the hardest punch he has ever endured.