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"I feel better than I've ever felt. Phenomenal. I think old man strength is starting to set in. Joey (Beltran) has good heart, and tries hard. I think he's got a good chin and good power, but it's so subjective. I think I've got great power and a great chin, too. But I'm in the best shape of my life, and I will be game for it."
Former NFL star Matt Mitrione heads into UFC 119 with a perfect 2-0 record following his stint on Season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). After knocking out fellow contestant Marcus Jones at the Dec. 2009 TUF 10 Finale, he ended the short-lived Octagon career of Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson via second round TKO at UFC 113 back in May. Will "The Mexicutioner" send him running for the border? Or can "Meathead" become a serious threat in the heavyweight division?