Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 43: Meltdown
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Frank Mir
United StatesFrank Mir
18-11-0
RESULT

Frank Mir def. Wes Sims (DQ)

Disqualification · Round 1 · 2:55
Wes Sims
Wes Sims
“The Project”
24-14-1 (2 NC)
Friday, June 6, 2003
Thomas & Mack Center

Frank Mir defeated Wes Sims by Disqualification in round 1 (2:55) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC 43: Meltdown, held Friday, June 6, 2003 at Thomas & Mack Center.

Fight stats

Frank Mir
Wes Sims
0
Knockdowns
0
4 of 7
Significant strikes
1 of 1
57%
Sig. strike accuracy
100%
18 of 21
Total strikes
8 of 11
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
100%
Takedown accuracy
-
4
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
2:37
Control time
0:12
Significant strikes by target
4 of 7
Head
1 of 1
0 of 0
Body
0 of 0
0 of 0
Leg
0 of 0
0 of 0
Distance
0 of 0
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
4 of 7
Ground
1 of 1

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
4 of 7
Sig. str.
1 of 1
18 of 21
Total str.
8 of 11
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
4
Sub. att
0
2:37
Ctrl
0:12

Frequently asked questions

Who won Frank Mir vs Wes Sims?

Frank Mir defeated Wes Sims by Disqualification in round 1 (2:55) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC 43: Meltdown, held Friday, June 6, 2003 at Thomas & Mack Center.

Referee
Nelson Hamilton
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Frank Mir 72%28% Wes Sims

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

18-11-0
Record
24-14-1 (2 NC)
1660
Power Index rating
1500
0
Win Streak
0
47
Age
47
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'10"
208 cm
79"
201 cm
Reach
-
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
-

Striking Profile

2.18
SLpM
0.98
47%
Str. Acc.
51%
3.84
SApM
2.95
38%
Str. Def.
37%

Grappling Profile

2.02
TD Avg.
0.00
40%
TD Acc.
0%
54%
TD Def.
40%
2.00
Sub. Avg.
2.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Frank Mir · 1-4
  • L
    Kubrat Pulev
    Triad Combat 1 · Nov 27, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 1:59
  • L
    Steve Cunningham
    Paul vs. Askren · Apr 17, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • W
    Roy Nelson
    Bellator 231 · Oct 25, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • L
    Javy Ayala
    Bellator 212 · Dec 14, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 4:30 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Satoshi Ishii
    QUINTET 3 · Oct 5, 2018
    Unanimous Decision
Wes Sims · 0-3
  • L
    Mike Kyle
    UFC 47: IT'S ON · Apr 2, 2004
    TKO · R1 · 4:59 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Frank Mir
    UFC 46: Super Natural · Jan 31, 2004
    TKO · R2 · 4:21 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Frank Mir
    UFC 43: Meltdown · Jun 6, 2003
    Disqualification · R1 · 2:55 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 27 fights · 3 fights
12.6
Avg sig. strikes
6.3
0.78
Avg takedowns
0.00
1:27
Avg control time
0:21
53
Career high strikes
18
6
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Frank Mir
Strike target
Wes Sims
54%
Head
11%
30%
Body
89%
16%
Leg
0%
Frank Mir
Strike position
Wes Sims
42%
Distance
11%
33%
Clinch
26%
24%
Ground
63%