Brock Lesnar may have impressed a lot of UFC fans, but ahead of UFC 100 on July 11, Frank Mir believes the former WWE star will make for an easier fight because of his size.

UFC heavyweight champion Lesnar weighs around 280lbs and interim champion Mir believes cardio could be a problem for his opponent.

He told Cagewriter: “Honestly, I think big guys are easier to fight. They don’t move as fast, they get tired quickly and they’re not as technical.”

Mir revealed that as well as training with fighters of similar size to Lesnar at his Striking Unlimited camp in Las Vegas, he has also been sparring with UFC light heavyweight Forrest Griffin.

“If I want to sharpen my tools I have to work with somebody who’s not a sitting target like Forrest,” said Mir. “He’s extremely conditioned. He’s fast and can throw 300 punches compared to 30 punches a round.

“Forrest is my worst nightmare. Basically you have to go for broke and knock him out, and if you don’t he’s still going to be standing there coming after you.”

Of his opponent in the main event of the UFC’s landmark PPV, Mir added: “There’s so many things going on in the fight. I think his (Lesnar’s) mind will be paralysed because he’s having to deal with so many new elements.

“Instead of going for things real slow and powerful, I may as well go for speed so I can add more chaos to his brain.”

Lesnar vs. Mir tops the bill at UFC 100, while Welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre defends his title against Thiago Alves plus the U.S takes on the UK when Dan Henderson climbs into the Octagon against Michael Bisping.

iFight365.com will have full build and previews ahead of UFC 100, with live coverage of the event throughout the night on July 11.

Phil Lowe
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