Feb. 2, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev.:In the co-main event of the evening, former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir survived a brutal assault by WWE superstar Brock Lesnar to lock in a tight footlock forcing the tap at 1:30 of the first round. For the last several months, questions were raised whether Brock Lesnar had the skill set to compete at the top level of the sport. All questions were answered Saturday night. As Lesnar engaged Mir, the former professional wrestler mauled...
more »Feb. 2, 2008 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev.:In the co-main event of the evening, former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir survived a brutal assault by WWE superstar Brock Lesnar to lock in a tight footlock forcing the tap at 1:30 of the first round. For the last several months, questions were raised whether Brock Lesnar had the skill set to compete at the top level of the sport. All questions were answered Saturday night. As Lesnar engaged Mir, the former professional wrestler mauled his opponent with a fast takedown. After landing a flurry of crushing shots, referee Steve Mazzagatti deducted one point from the newcomer for an illegal blow to the back of the head. Following a restart, Lesnar caught Mir with a right hand but fell directly into a tight footlock. Lesnar tapped instantly giving Mir the submission victory.
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