Mir's Fake Injuries vs. Nog's Real Staph Infection
(Photo courtesy of MMA Weekly.)
Leading up to UFC 92, you may have heard some rumors that Frank Mir was battling injuries while preparing for his fight against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. We didn't put any effort into discussing it because hey, the dude was going to lose anyway, right? Turns out that's exactly what Mir wanted you to think. As he explained on a recent installment of TAGG Radio, a little media misinformation goes a long way:
So apparently Mir was as healthy as he could have hoped to be, and certainly fought like he was in the best shape of his life. Big Nog, on the other hand, wasn't as lucky. During an appearance on the Carmichael Dave show, Dana White let the cat out of the bag:
Sad but true. And Dana could be implying that Nog is suffering from other maladies that won't clear up as easily as a staph infection. Unfortunately, there's no cure for ten years of being punched in the head.
Semi-related: Following UFC 92 and Dynamite!! 2008, our heavyweight, lightweight, and pound-for-pound Power Rankings lists have been updated.
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shitwhistle Says:
Dipshits saying that this is the only reason Nog lost in ten, nine, eight.....
Mir is an really good fighter. It's becoming quite obvious.
Geriatric Peon Says:
Nog lost because he is getting older. Mir impressed but older fighters always bring the question of how old is too old. I will be looking forward to seeing Mir prove himself with the others coming up (i.e. lesnar, carwin, cain etc)
Mir is still an asshole :D
WAR BONG Says:
fukin cats.
ADW Says:
Big Nog is not old. He is only 32. Mir is only 3 years younger than he is.
drew Says:
@ShitWistle You are an really good writer.
This only confims Mir's Level of DoucheBaggery...
Farthammer Says:
Ah, fake injuries. You know what else is fake? Delirium, when you get arrested after a high speed chase.
gotchoke? Says:
Mir is definitely a douchebag but he does have skills that are obvious. I do not like the way Mir acts and I personally think Lesnar is going to stomp the shit out of him again. Look at their first fight, it was Brock who set himself up for Mir to do a heel hook, which I think he has learned from.
I just dont know if Mir is going to be able to handle Brock, although after his last performance with his standup I think he is going to do very well. One thing I noticed was Mir was doing a lot of jabs while slipping left/right. But if he gets caught by one of those hamhocks its totally over.
I love Big Nog a lot and I hope he returns. You could tell after the fight he was visably upset.. tear rolling down his face and all. I hope he returns.
Geriatric Peon Says:
sorry, I meant too old in terms of how many fights. 37 fights to mir's 15 makes him far older in the fight game than the 3 years difference in age.
Geriatric Peon Says:
wait, I never said he was "too" old in my original statement. I just said he was getting older and we never know old "too" old is. 37 fights is a lot, I like the guy but like the Wandy the fights look like they have taken there toll.
A Motherfucking Robot Says:
What the fuck, is everyone retarded. Nog is 32, typical athletes are at their peak performance between 30-33. the guy loses one fight and he's no good anymore? Mir is a good fighter, and he beat Nog cuz he is the better fighter not cus Nog's staff and shit.
shitwhistle Says:
Eat a dick, Drew.
I've read some of your love letters to my mom. They're filled with typos.
Geriatric Peon Says:
@A Motherfucking Robot: It's not just based on losing one fight. He was slow against HH and just about got stopped. He had never been stopped before and he got stopped by Mir's striking. Mir has improved on his feet, but to be stopped by him after taking Fedor to decision twice? That is showing some wear in tear.
drew Says:
@shitwhistle
Great, you are showing improvement already! "Eat a dick" is correct, I fully expected you to "Eat an Dick".
Canuck Says:
did shitwhistle just "momma joke" himself?
shitwhistle Says:
...And I knew that was coming. I was going to type "Eat an dick", but thought it would be lost on you.
How's this - Eat an two dicks an the same time.
And yes, I momma joked myself. That's how confident in my boyhood I an. I mean "am".
shitwhistle Says:
Plus, Drew, if that is your real name, you forgot the word "type" or "say".
drew Says:
@shitwhistle (which I know is your realname, i.e. my love letters to your momma) drop the grammar thing, you'll lose. Instead focus on Mir, good fighter or no he is still a giant douche.
shitwhistle Says:
No space between "real" and "name" and improper use of "i.e."
Maybe YOU should drop the grammar thing, you nitpicky bastard. Plus, you my momma money.
shitwhistle Says:
Plus, you owe my momma money...... Dammit! /fixed/
drew Says:
I give up... though "you my momma money" wins...
Anonymous Says:
Nog should've been using www.AthleticBodyCare.com
Bootylam! Says:
Quick question: Where was Torres on the weight class lists? Is he a lighter weight? Oh, and if Mir is a douche for overstating his injuries, then so is every sports franchise, ever, in every sport that has ever existed. Injury updates are pretty much for gamblers.
EJ Says:
I love how absolutely hurt and emotional all you Nog fans are when it comes to Mir, after all the trash talk and insults thrown towards Frank looks like he got the last laugh in the end. I personally love it because whenever an unbeatable Pride legend gets their ass kicked, it shows just how full of crap you Pride lovers are btw please keep crying it's great comedy.
the glza Says:
staph is pretty serious, as far as i remember -- i'm surprised he'd be allowed to fight with it, as it's ridiculously contagious.
Bootylam! Says:
Okay, I checked my library [fights] and Torres IS lighter. He's just a li'l tiny badass. If he decides to get bigger then most of these guys are in trouble.[The lighter weights, before some smartass comments.]