Frank Mir ’s UFC career is officially over after today’s news that the former two-time heavyweight champion had inked a multi-fight deal with Bellator . After a nearly 16-year, 27-fight tenure competing against the best inside the octagon, Mir (18-11 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) has moved on to a new chapter that will see him strap on non-UFC gloves for the first time since early 2001. Mir’s accomplishments under the UFC banner will hold a prominent place in the heavyweight and overall company record books for the foreseeable future. He will likely land a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame when all is said and done, but for now, here’s the statistical legacy Mir leaves behind in the UFC. * * * * Longest uninterrupted tenure in UFC history: 5,727 days Most fight in heavyweight history/tied for most fights in UFC history: 27 Most wins in UFC heavyweight history: 16 Most stoppage wins in UFC heavyweight history: 13 Most first-round stoppage wins in modern UFC history: 10 Most submission wins in UFC heavyweight history: 8 Most first-round submission wins in UFC history: 8 Most technical submission wins in UFC history: 3 Fastest submission wins in UFC heavyweight history: 45 seconds and 46 seconds Most submission attempts in UFC heavyweight history: 21 Most knockdowns in a UFC heavyweight fight: 3 vs
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Frank Mir is leaving behind an incredible UFC legacy with all these records – MMA Junkie