If nothing else, Frank Mir's revival tour certainty hasn't hurt his bank account. The former two-time UFC heavyweight champion handily led the disclosed payroll at UFC Fight Night 71, pocketing an event-high $200,000 purse for his knockout victory over Todd Duffee, according to figures released Monday by the California State Athletic Commission.
Despite being better known as a grappler, Mir, 36, engaged in wild back-and-forth slugfest with Duffee in the night's main event, which took place July 15 at the Valley View Casino Center. The bout ended in dramatic fashion just 73 seconds into its opening round, as Mir laid Duffee out cold with a looping left hand for his second straight knockout win.