UFC 119
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts events |
| Website | www |
UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 25, 2010. The event took place at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, representing the UFC’s debut occurrence in the state of Indiana.
Background
On August 15, 2010, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira pulled out of his scheduled matchup against Frank Mir because of a persistent hip injury that necessitated surgical intervention.[1] Consequently, Mirko Cro Cop stepped in to face Mir in the main event.[2] The initial bout between Mir and Nogueira was postponed and later took place at UFC 140 in December 2011.
Originally, Aaron Riley was scheduled to compete against UFC newcomer Pat Audinwood; however, Riley withdrew due to injury. Thiago Tavares replaced him in the fight.[3]
The preliminary bouts for UFC 119 were televised live on Spike TV and ESPN UK.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $70,000 were granted to fighters as follows:
- Fight of the Night: Sean Sherk vs. Evan Dunham and Matt Mitrione vs. Joey Beltran
- Knockout of the Night: No award given
- Submission of the Night: C. B. Dollaway