Frank Mir makes 'calculated decision,' requests UFC release to support family

Didn't see this one coming ...Long-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) veteran Frank Mir announced during a recent interview on "The MMA Hour" that he has asked for his official release from his contract with the Zuffa-owned mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion after he was suspended two years for failing a drug test after a losing effort against Mark Hunt at UFC Fight Night 85.

Since that means he will no longer be able to fight until 2018 or take part in any broadcasting gigs with UFC, Mir feels the best course of action is to move on with his career in some other capacity.

He breaks it down:

"As of right now I'm under suspension, as of April 2018. I'll be eligible to fight again the…