UFC 119 Begins With Prelims, Matt Mitrione Wins Big Fight; UFC 119 Results

Though Not one of the UFC's most marquee events of the year, UFC 119 still featured a compelling main event in the Frank Mir vs. Mirko "Cro Cop." A heavyweight battle That Would either remove the image of Frank Mir's loss Thurs Shane Carwin and position him for Another Run at Title contendership or Prove That Mirko Cro Cop is here to stay Indeed, it was Set to headline the show in Indianapolis.

Also on the card is a match Between Ryan Bader and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. A win for Bader Would legitimize the hype and Prove they really is one of the best light heavyweights in the world. After a Less Than Stellar performance against Jason Brilz, Nogueira Could use a victory Thurs Prove He Is Still One of the best.

The advertised pay-per-view card was Thurs start at 10pm, a series of Preliminary bouts preceded That card. Results follow:

UNAIRED PRELIMINARY bouts

Sean McCorkle b. Mark Hunt via submission (kimura) at 1:03 of Round One

T.J. Grant b. Julio Paulino via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Waylon Lowe b. Steve Lopez via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Thiago Tavares b. Pat Audinwood via submission (guillotine choke) at 3:47 of Round One

SPIKE TV PRELIMINARY bouts

Matt Mitrione b. Joey Beltran via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

* Story of the Fight: The REACH advantage was the name of the game for Mitrione. Mitrione used his advantage REACH Thurs throw comfortable Combinations, Beltran Generally picking apart with Punches and the occasional kick. Upon finding an opening in round one, Beltran Rocked Mitrione, achieved a takedown and ground and pound Delivered, But they was never to repeat Able Thurs That success in Rounds Two and Three.

CB Dollaway b. Joe Doersken via submission (guillotine) at 2:13 of Round One

* Story of the Fight: The two Delivered a nice, fun background That battle ended in Dollaway's favor. Doerksen tried Thurs Dollaway bring to the mat, But the more accomplished wrestler HAD no trouble rolling into advantageous Positions. At one point, they're locked up Doerksen in an arm-in guillotine That, while Doerksen Unable to put away, the Canadian neutralized as Dollaway looked for a better position. After "some scrambling, Dollaway grabbed a guillotine Directly around Doerksen's neck, and they was forced submit Thurs.