Brazilian Rogério Minotouro (left) faces Ryan bader
The city of Indianapolis, in the United States, hosts UFC-119 tonight. The event will feature two Brazilian athletes in action. Among the preliminary fights, the Santa Catarina Thiago tavares faces the North American Pat Audinwood, looking for his fifth triumph in the organization. On the main card, the black belt Rogério “Minotouro” will try to maintain their streak of seven consecutive victories against the undefeated Ryan bader.
“He is a tough fighter, who has great technical quality, but I am confident of victory,” said Rogério, who is waiting for the chance to fight for the light heavyweight category belt (up to 93 kilos).
“I'm chasing this belt, despite there being a lot of good people in the category. If I win this fight, I hope for the chance to fight for the title”, said the Brazilian.
The main fight of UFC-119 will be the heavyweights Frank mir e Mirko cro cop, which will replace the Brazilian Rodrigo Minotauro, removed from the duel due to a hip injury.
“I was very motivated to fight with the Rodrigo Minotauro, but it was something I had already done in edition 92. If I entered the octagon and didn't knock him out in 7 minutes or win by decision of the judges, for me, it would be like a defeat”, said Mir, who beat the Brazilian in December from 2008. “With Cro Cop it’s something totally new. I'm intrigued by the idea that if I make a mistake, the fight is over,” he added.
Check out the full event card that will have real-time coverage on the website SUPER FIGHTS.
UFC 119
Data: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Location: Conseco Fieldhouse
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Timetable: 23 hours (Brasília time)
Transmission: Combate Channel
Main Card
Frank mir vs. Mirko Cro Cop
Ryan bader vs. Rogério “Minotouro” Nogueira
Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle
Sean Sherk vs. Evan dunham
Melvin Guillard vs. Jeremy Stephens
Preliminary Card
CB Dollaway vs. Joe Doerksen
Matt Mitrione vs. Joey Beltran
Thiago tavares vs. Pat Audinwood
Steve Lopez vs. Waylon Lowe
T.J. Grant vs. Julio Paulino
Mark Hunt vs. Sean McCorkle
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