This fight pits the current interim heavyweight champion, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira against the number one UFC heavyweight contender, Frank Mir. The winner of this fight will get a shot at Brock Lesnar for his UFC Heavyweight title in the early part of 2009.
Antônio managed to win the interim heavyweight championship against Tim Sylvia via a impressive choke submission in the third round. Other recent notable wins include a decision victory against Josh Barnet. Frank Mir is the number one contender for Lesnar’s UFC heavyweight title. After what some would call a lucky submission victory against Lesnar at UFC 82, Mir is ready to prove himself worthy.
UFC Records – Mir Vs Nogueira
Frank Mir –
Won 11 (1 by knockout 7 by submission)
Lost 3
Mir has previously held the UFC Heavyweight title by defeating Tim Sylvia at UFC 48. After Mir’s involvement in a motorbike accident he had to give up his titles as he could not defend them. Arlovski was made the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Nogueira –
Won 31 (3 by knockout 19 by submission)
Lost 4
Nogueira is the Interim heavyweight champion after submitting Tim Sylvia at UFC 81. Nogueira is also a coach for the ultimate fighter season eight.
UFC 92 Mir Vs Nogueira Prediction
I think Nogueira will win this fight via submission. After an impressive showing in his last 3 fights i think he will win, although i do think the odds should be far closer then they are. Early lines show Nogueira to be a massive favourite at (-365).
Personally i will be putting $50 on a Frank Mir win. I’m hoping to get (+300) for this, so will update this page once i have placed my bet.
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BookMaker is offering +305 on Frank Mir. A $100 bet will land you $305 + your $100 back if he wins.
Odds For Frank Mir Vs Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
These are the current odds for the fight between Frank Mir and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira. We will continue to update these odds until just before the fight. Odds on UFC fights will often change, so to be sure to “lock in” the odds by placing the bet the second you see the odds you want!
Frank Mir : +225
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira: -350
Bodog Life
Frank Mir : +275
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira: -350
Frank Mir : +305
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira: -375
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