The Blueprint: Mir vs. Cro Cop
On the surface, the main event at UFC 119 is the quintessential clash of styles.
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir is one of, if not the, best heavyweight submission artists in the world. Former PRIDE Open Weight Grand Prix Champion Mirko Cro Cop is the most prolific knockout artist in the history of the legendary [...]
Big Nog to withdraw from UFC 119 to be replaced by Cro Cop
It appears there is a change afoot in the main event for UFC 119, the promotion’s debut in Indianapolis scheduled for Sept. 25.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has been forced to withdraw from his rematch with Frank Mir. He will apparently be replaced by Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, as first reported by Fighters Only.
A report from MMAJunkie.com [...]