UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop
UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop

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UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop

2010
Movie
175 min
English

UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 25, 2010 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The event was the first that the UFC has hosted in Indiana.

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Director: UFC (Event Production)Genres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 119 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 25, 2010, at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The main event featured a heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir and Croatian kickboxing legend Mirko Cro Cop Filipović. The co-main event showcased a middleweight bout between C.B. Dollaway and Mark Muñoz.

Critical Reception

As a live sporting event, UFC 119 was primarily judged on the fights themselves and their outcomes. The event received mixed reactions from fans and critics, with some praising the main event finish while others were disappointed by the overall pace of some bouts. The performance of Mir in securing a knockout victory was a highlight.

What Reviewers Say

  • Frank Mir secured a significant knockout victory over Mirko Cro Cop in the main event.

  • The co-main event between Mark Muñoz and C.B. Dollaway was a hard-fought contest.

  • Some bouts on the undercard were criticized for a lack of action.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 119 is difficult to quantify through typical review platforms as it was a live sporting event rather than a film or television show. Fan discussions often centered on the performance of the fighters and the controversial decisions or finishes.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as it is a sporting event)

Fun Fact

Mirko Cro Cop Filipović was making his return to the UFC lightweight division at this event after a brief hiatus.

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