UFC 119 Pre-Fight Press Conference Photo Gallery

The UFC 119 pre-fight press conference took place today at the Old National Centre in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.

Media and fans gathered to take photos and ask questions from attendees, including UFC President Dana White, Frank Mir, Mirko Cro Cop, Ryan Bader, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Matt Serra, and Chris Lytle.

The following is a photo gallery taken from today's proceedings.

UFC President Dana White

Dana White fields questions from media and fans as the UFC rolls into Indiana for the first time ever.

Frank Mir

The former UFC Heavyweight Champion will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Shane Carwin this past March at UFC 111 when he takes on Mirko Cro Cop.

Mirko Cro Cop

Cro Cop, who was recently poked in the eye during his last training session prior to coming to the United States, was sporting sunglasses at today's media gathering.

He has been cleared to fight Saturday night and will be looking for his third straight win inside the octagon.

Ryan Bader

Former Arizona State University wrestling standout and Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Bader will face his toughest opponent to date when he takes on veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

"Lil Nog" will look to continue his UFC unbeaten streak Saturday night against the standout wrestler Bader. The winner will catapult themselves into the title mix of the 205-pound light heavyweight division.

Matt Serra

Although you cannot tell from the picture, former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra was the resident comedian at today's press conference (imagine that).

Chris Lytle

Indianapolis native Chris Lytle was all smiles, receiving the bulk of the applause and questions.

His scheduled bout with Matt Serra will be a rematch of their Ultimate Fighter season four finale matchup in which Serra recorded a razor-thin split decision.

The Calm Before The Storm

From left to right - Matt Serra, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and Frank Mir anxiously await battle.