Francisco Santos Mir, III (born May 24, 1979), better known as Frank Mir, is an American mixed martial artist. Mir is a two time UFC Heavyweight Champion. He currently holds the record for most victories and submissions in the history of the UFC heavyweight division. He is also the only man in UFC history to win a bout by toe hold. As of August 2012, he is ranked the #6 heavyweight in the world by Sherdog. He holds the distinction of being the first and only man to both knock out and submit MMA legend Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. Mir is the only person to submit former UFC Heavyweight Champion and WWE superstar Brock Lesnar and highly regarded Muay Thai striker Cheick Kongo. Frank Mir has had more fights in the UFC than anyone else who competed in the heavyweight division.
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