Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir
Grappling
Brock Lesnar: Grappling is undoubtedly the strongest facet of Lesnar's Game. He finished his amateur wrestling career as a two time NJCAA All American, 1998 NJCAA Heavyweight Champion, two time NCAA All American, two time Big Ten Conference Champion, and the 2000 NCAA Heavyweight Champion with a record of 106-5 overall in four years of college. In his UFC career, Lesnar has showed unparalleled dominance in his wrestling. Overall, Lesnar has a 72% takedown percentage, and a 100% takedown percentage against Frank Mir. In his dominating victory over Heath Herring, Lesnar passed Herring's guard twice and obtained the mount a total of three times. This was perhaps Lesnar's most decisive display of his wrestling, controlling a considerably large heavyweight for three full rounds landing damaging blows throughout.
Frank Mir: Although it is often overlooked, Mir did score a takedown against Brock Lesnar. In fact, in his last three UFC fights, Mir's total takedown percentage is 100%. Being a Black Belt in Jiu Jitsi, if it is up to Frank Mir, the fight is going to be on the ground. And when it gets to the ground, Mir is one of the best in the business at finding a place to catch his opponent. It is also rarely noted that Frank Mir was a 1998 Nevada State Wrestling Champion. On a less flattering note, Mir has an overall 20% takedown defense percentage in his UFC career.
The Edge: Due to experience, takedown strength, and an overall dominance in grappling statistics; the edge goes to Brock Lesnar.
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