Frank Mir Is Trying to Get Out of His UFC Contract

Frank Mir is attempting to get out of his UFC contract. Mir spoke with Cageside.ru in Russia while doing commentary for ACB 48 and discussed his current UFC status, saying that the promotion doesn’t plan to utilize him as a fighter and he wants to be let go so he can fight elsewhere.

“I am [still under contract with the UFC] but I am trying to get out of it,” Mir said. “They are not going to utilize me as a fighter, and I am not getting any younger. Even if they do not let me go after my suspension, when I’m up and able to fight again, I really would like to step outside.”

Mir said he was interested in fighting in Russia, Chechnya and Japan, saying, “Fighting here and in Japan are two dreams of mine to be able to accomplish. Fighting in different types of fights [is something I’m interested in]. As of right now, UFC only allows me to fight MMA. I am going to have to retire. Eventually, time is going to catch up to all of us, and I am no different.”

He added, “I never got to do a kickboxing match. I have only fought an amateur boxing match. I want to do a professional boxing match. You know, I always wanted to test myself and find out different things. Right now, I am being limited in what I’m able to do before I enter full-time coaching. I want more experience in different aspects of the sport. My goal is to do at least five K-1 rule kickboxing matches, five professional boxing matches before I retire.”