UFC Porto Alegre warm-up: Review Frank Mir's historic knockout over Cro Cop

Former heavyweight champion, who faces Antônio Pezão next Sunday (22), dispatched the Croatian legend with a well-aimed knee

Lucas Carrano

19/02/2015 | 11:40

Mir (left) lands a knee on Crop Cop (right). Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Coming off four consecutive defeats, Frank mir Today he is experiencing one of the most delicate moments of his career. But in the past, the American was at the top of the heavyweight category and starred in historic moments in the most famous octagon on the planet.

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Next Sunday (22), Mir faces Antonio Pezão in the main fight of UFC Fight Night 61, in Porto Alegre (RS). As a warm-up for the Rio Grande do Sul event, the SUPER FIGHTS brings you one of the most devastating knockouts ever delivered by the former heavyweight champion.

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In 2010, Frank mir recovered from defeat to Shane carwin in the heavyweight title fight in style. At UFC 119, the North American would grant a rematch to Rodrigo Minotauro, but the Brazilian ended up getting injured and being replaced by Mirko Cro Cop. Mir was not intimidated by his rival's renowned striking and dispatched him with a well-aimed knee.