Lesnar Stopped Mir in Their UFC 100 Heavyweight Rematch
Brock Lesnar defeated Frank Mir by second-round TKO at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009, in Las Vegas. The heavyweight champion stopped the former interim champion with punches at 1:48 of round two in their rematch.
The rematch ended on the ground
Mir had submitted Lesnar in their first meeting at UFC 81, making the rematch a chance for Lesnar to even the series. At UFC 100, Lesnar used his size and wrestling to take Mir down and hold top position.
Lesnar landed a series of punches from the top in the second round. Referee Herb Dean stepped in at 1:48, ending the fight by technical knockout.
The official result was a second-round TKO, not a first-round stoppage. Lesnar unified the UFC heavyweight championship with the win.
A landmark UFC event
UFC 100 took place at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and was one of the promotion’s major milestone cards. Lesnar and Mir headlined a heavyweight title rematch after their first fight had ended in a Mir submission.
The result gave Lesnar a measure of revenge and kept the heavyweight championship with him. Mir was unable to recreate the grappling finish from their earlier bout.
UFC’s event page and official fight report confirm the 1:48 time and second-round finish. The contest remains one of the signature bouts from UFC 100.
