Frank Mir issued an apology today following an interview this weekend with WXDX-FM in which he said he wanted rival and UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar to be “the first person that dies due to octagon-related injuries.”

Although Mir may have been taking a page out of the Lesnar pro-wrestling hype media package, in a sport battling for mainstream popularity, many understandably thought he crossed the line when wishing death upon the current title-holder.

Frank Mir stated

“I would like to apologize to Brock Lesnar, his family, the UFC and UFC fans for the stupid remarks.  I respect Brock, all the other fighters, and the sport of mixed martial arts. I’m sorry that I stepped out of line.”

White, always good for a comment, assured it won’t happen again.

“Frank’s been with the UFC a long time, he’s a two-time heavyweight champion and a commentator for the WEC,” White stated. “I think his emotions are running high right now, he has a big fight coming up next month, and he’s still upset about his loss to Lesnar. He’s been talked to, he regrets what he said, and he won’t be saying anything like that again.”

Mir’s next fight is at UFC 111 on March 27, where he will meet Shane Carwin for an interim heavyweight title. Lesnar, sidelined since the second Mir fight due to a severe case of diverticulitis, is likely to face the winner in a title-unification bout. (dejavu)

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