There wasn’t anything fancy about this fight. They stood in front of each other and threw punches, and within the first minute there was the first knockdown, with Daley hitting Smith hard and sending him flying against the fence. As he so often does, Smith recovered quickly, however, and got back to his feet.

But it wasn’t long before Daley landed an absolutely brutal left hook to Smith’s head, putting Smith face-first on the canvas and unconscious.

“This ain’t no movie,” Daley said afterward.

He then added, referencing his explosive nickname, “Semtex is for real.”

Smith did get back up and walk out of the cage afterward, and he appeared to be OK. But that knockout loss was brutal.

For Daley, who was fired by the UFC after taking a sucker punch at Josh Koscheck following his loss to Koscheck this year, it was an emphatic return to the national stage. It was also one of the best wins of his pro MMA career, improving his record to 26-9-2.

Daley said that he’d next like to fight KJ Noons, and then after that he hopes to take on Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz.

“I’m here to be the champion,” Daley said. “And I’m going to be the champion.”

If he keeps fighting like he did on Saturday night, Daley can become a Strikeforce champion soon.

Torres recently rebounded from back-to-back losses with a dominant win over Charlie Valencia. Prior to that he had lost his title to Brian Bowles and then lost the follow-up fight to Joseph Benavidez. Similarly, Banuelos recently reversed his fortunes as he followed up a loss to Scott Jorgensen with a win over Chad George on the same WEC 51 card where Torres found himself back on the winning track.

Both men are known as action fighters and both are more than capable of delivering fight of the night type stuff every time they enter the cage. This fight is a perfect example of how the UFC will use the lighter weight fighters to flesh out their cards. This card is filled with UFC stars but also will benefit from the excitement of the WEC fighters. The days of seeing bad fights between fledgling low-tier fighters make broadcasts are likely a thing of the past.

Careful:  Miguel Torres is voted one of the top ten pound for pound MMA fighters.  I welcome the former WEC Fighter and hope he does well.

Game over – But Chael did not let us down.  He fought a swell fight – and taught Anderson a lesson – “Chael doesn’t play around – You gotta earn it”

So here’s what needs to happen to stir the UFC pot. First, I must say that even though a Shane Carwin vs. Brock Lesnar is on the horizon – UFC fans can say the that the Lesnar drama is getting old and there is a need for a new commotion. Chael is a solid contender and with his tactical wrestling skills, he will challenge the Spider’s grappling abilities. Has anybody seen the Spider on the ground much at all? Well I haven’t seen much eaither. It may put a new perspective on things. If any fighter can get in close to Silva, then we gotta good match. If they stay out then they are going to catch the long reach in the jaw and the TKO goes to the Spider.

So like Brock being humbled by Carwin (which never happend but I was personally tuned it to see it – God knows Brock is a baby) Chael has to lay down the law on Silva and give him a dose of “holla back biotch”. But on the flip side I like watching Silva fight. Hopefully the fight will not be one way and we will whitness the ground game from Silva that is rare to see and Sonnen surely will have favor in the given situation.

So Chael, make us proud – you’re the underdog taking on a top-notch fighter with a growing ego. Bust the bubble that we call a head and go to the top. We are all watching, listening and waiting for the results. Don’t let us down.

So what was the buzz after the main card?  R-E-M-A-T-C-H That’s right - the folks I attended the fight with wanted a rematch.  Many were upset and couldn’t believe their eyes but it’s all about the Win and Brock took the “W” with an honorable bloody smile.  Shane Carwin came out smashing faces in the first round.  Brock, by all means, was mostly defenseless and Shane landed about 100 fist smashers on Brocks head.  Most of them, if not all weren’t clean punches but they still drew blood and they still held Brock to the floor.

I haven’t seen fear in Brock Lesnar’s eyes – EVER!  But then a man named Shane Carwin came along and he did indeed humble Brock, not by words, or by the means of media but with his white knuckles.  I’m sure Brock will have nightmares in the coming days of the Brock Lesnar Vs. Shane Carwin Ultimate Fighting Championship Rematch.

Dear, Dana please bring Brock/Carwin 2 back to the UFC – And bring it back soon!

Sit Down Mr. Mir

Two world titles will be on the line for the first time in 2010 when the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy. UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre has been unstoppable since regaining the title in 2008, and he aims on extending his reign and his six fight winning streak against British bomber Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy, who is unbeaten in the UFC and fresh off wins over Marcus Davis and Mike Swick.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Frank Mir will attempt to make history when he squares off against number one contender Shane Carwin in a clash of the titans that will leave the winner with the interim UFC heavyweight championship belt. UFC 111 – Saturday, March 27th, live on Pay-Per-View from Newark, New Jersey.

UFC 110 Michael Bisping vs Wanderlei Silva UFC 110 Picks: Due to the fact that the success he has enjoyed throughout his career hasn’t transferred over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, sports betting odds favorite Wanderlei Silva [-165 ML] faces the possibility of a must-win bout against Michael Bisping [+135 ML] in tonight’s UFC 110. Since coming over from PRIDE, the Axe Murderer is just 2-5 in the UFC and thus, has decided to shed some pounds and compete at the middleweight division.

Hmm my money is on Silva

This fight has all the ingredients to be a must-see, as both guys will be looking to knock each other into next week. But when it comes to punching power, I have to give the edge to the Brazilian. I think that if Wanderlei can come out aggressive and looks to end the fight quickly, he can eliminate the potential for rust and fatigue from the cutting of the weight. Besides, I think that as proud and macho as Bisping tries to be, it would not take much for him to fall into a slugfest in the middle of the Octagon, and I think we all pretty much know who would be the last man standing if it gets to that point.

The 6′ 0″ 185 pound fighter has a very powerful and impressive ground game. This gives him an advantage over Sonnen in this match up, should the bout get to the ground. Marquardt is a very solid ground fighter from on his back and could submit Sonnen.

Marquardt is a three-time Champion of the middleweight division in the Pancrase Champion, and possesses a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. Nearly half of his MMA wins have come by submission.

On the other side of the ring, Sonnen was a former college National Champion wrestler, All-American, and was even an alternate on the United States Olympic wrestling team. Despite his impressive wrestling credentials, Sonnen would would still be better served keeping the fight from the ground as long as possible. Marquadt would nullify any attempt that Sonnen tries to submit.

Sonnen has the advantage in striking, and would hold the upper hand in the fight if he is able to execute a game plan that keeps the fight to a striking battle. His last few losses have come by way of submission, and Sonnen will be weary of that. Sonnen won his last outing against Yushin Okami.

Both of these fighters are nearing a title shot against current holder Anderson Silva and a win will move them one step closer.

This middleweight clash on paper seems to be relatively even, but sports books such as Bodog are favoring Marquadt heavily. Currently, Marquadt is installed as a -525 favorite to defeat Sonnen according to the MMA Betting lines at Bodog sports book. Sonnen assumes the underdog role, and is currently set at +325 in this match up.

The fight can be seen live on Saturday, February 6th from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Ls Vegas. It. will be broadcast on Pay-Per-View.

BJ Penn will be defending his lightweight title against #1 contender Diego Sanchez in the main event. Former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will take on Cheick Kongo in a bout that has title implications in a fluid heavyweight division.

Jon Fitch will also be returning to action against Mike Pierce in a welterweight bout while Clay Guida looks to bounce back from his loss to Sanchez against Kenny Florian, who’s coming off of a loss to Penn.

“I’m gonna put my heart and soul in the Octagon, and I’m not trying to win with points, I’m gonna win with either a submission or a knockout – everyone will see me at my best on November 21st.”

Griffin is equally as excited ahead of the main event this weekend.

“It’s always nice to be in the main event, especially since I’m fighting at home,” said Griffin.

“As far as the fight goes, a lot has happened since 2006, and I think I’m much better than I was back then. That means a win on November 21st, but more importantly I want to settle the score with Tito.”

After Brock Lesnar’s act with Frank Mir it is apparent that there are a handful of MMA fans that would enjoy somebody humble the BIG OAF.  With little class and tact, the former wrestler/entertainer from the WWE failed to display sportsmanlike conduct towards Frank Mir.  Although the drama Big Brock brought to the octagon, he is a spectacular athlete.  The only work he needs (at least in my opinion) is a big hefty spoonful of “shut-Juice”  So who will bring him his dose of “shut-up”???  I think we all know who will be the man to humble Brock Lesnar….

The man to submit the Big OAF will be Shane Carwin.  The man has class, he has a good home and good ol fashioned parents to seemed to groom their boys into hard working, persevering men.  Tough and rugged Shane will bring the class, conduct and sportsmanship that the UFCis all about.  There is no such thing as an “entourage” with Shane.  His drive and work ethic in and out of the cage speak volumes of his integrity and heart.  Spoiled Brock needs some tough love that will come from big brother Shane Carwin.

I think many MMA fans are holding back in anticipation for UFC 106.  It will be bittersweet to see Carwin serve Lesnar what he needs most…  A big glass of “shut-up juice” and some “humble pie”

Let’s get it on!

UFC 101 Videos

Watch UFC 101 ONLINE HERE!

Declaration will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wachovia Center. It will be aired Live on Pay-Per-View. Watch the two best 155 pound fighters battle it out in Philly. Yes it’s in the city of “Brotherly love”, but there will be NO love shown here…NO mercy!! The main two names of the night are BJ Penn and Kenny Florian. As you may know Penn has not ever lost. Will Florian be able to steal his crown?? Find out Saturday night in this amazing UFC event!

The co-features for UFC 101 are Anderson Silva and former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin. It’s all going to be happening up in Pennsylvania. Don’t worry because if you’re unable to make it to Pennsylvania, you can watch the fight pay-per-view AND Gosublogger will be providing updates and results on this awesome matchup! Anticipation is high! I wonder how many rounds it’ll be this time! Stay clicked in for more mixed martial arts UFC news.

WATCH THE FIGHT HERE!

Although a strong fighter and talented Athlete Michael Bisping was over due to be humbled by a seasoned Dan Henderson.  Bisping caught a solid right hook from Hendo and was dropped like a sack of potatoes.  The long awaited hush, smash mouth fight had fell upon the cocky Brit.  After Hendo dropped Bisping there was no hesitation to bounce on top of Bisping with another clean heavy right fist as Bisping lays Knocked Out.

Bisping was out for nearly 1 Minute.  Dazed and Confused, he came to, after the party was over.  Bisping didn’t even know what hit him. …

It was Dan “Hendo” Henderson.  Have some humble pie Michael Bisping!

The card included former UFC middleweight champion Rich ‘Ace’ Franklin squaring off against former PRIDE champion Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva at the top of the card. Mirko “CroCop” Filipović returned to face Mostapha Al-turk, Filipović’s first fight in the UFC since his unanimous-decision loss to Cheick Kongo at UFC 75 in 2007.

As always, if you don’t want to know the results, scroll down to see the video.

UFC 99 The Comeback Results

Main card

Catchweight (195 lb) bout: Rich Franklin vs. Wanderlei Silva
Franklin defeated Silva via unanimous decision.

Heavyweight bout: Cain Velasquez vs. Cheick Kongo
Velasquez defeated Kongo via unanimous decision.

Heavyweight bout: Mirko Filipović vs. Mostapha Al-turk
Filipović defeated Al-turk via TKO (Strikes) at 3:06 of round 1.

Welterweight bout: Mike Swick vs. Ben Saunders
Swick defeated Saunders via TKO (strikes) at 3:47 of round 2.

Lightweight bout: Spencer Fisher vs. Caol Uno
Fisher defeated Uno via unanimous decision.

Welterweight bout: Marcus Davis vs. Dan Hardy
Hardy defeated Davis via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).

Preliminary card

Lightweight bout: Terry Etim vs. Justin Buchholz
Etim defeated Buchholz via submission (d’arce choke) at 2:38 of round 2.

Lightweight bout: Dennis Siver vs. Dale Hartt
Siver defeated Hartt via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:23 of round 1.

Welterweight bout: Paul Taylor vs. Peter Sobotta
Taylor defeated Sobotta via unanimous decision.

Lightweight bout: Paul Kelly vs. Rolando Delgado
Kelly defeated Delgado via unanimous decision.

Heavyweight bout: Denis Stojnić vs. Stefan Struve
Struve defeated Stojnić via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:37 of round 2.

Welterweight bout: John Hathaway vs. Rick Story
Hathaway defeated Story via unanimous decision.

The final blow was a devastating left hook that flattened Evans. His 205-pound body collapsed faster than the last few grains of a sand in a timer.

“I tried all my life to be a champion, and I’m very, very happy,” Machida said. “And now, I’m going to keep this belt for a long time. And to everyone, if you have a dream in your life, go ahead, it’s possible.”"

Machida’s unorthodox style kept Evans (18-1-1) at bay the entire fight. Machida (15-0) landed big left kicks in the first and second rounds, helping to keep Evans at bay. Machida connected on a left leg kick to the body, followed by a left hand that dropped Evans to the ground toward the end of the first round. Machida pounced on Evans and landed a few shots before the champion got back to his feet.

“A little dizzy,” Evans said when asked by Joe Rogan how he was feeling after the fight. “This is the first time ever being on the other side. You gotta take it how you give it, just smiling and knowing that every time you get a chance to come out here, you get a chance to prove yourself. So, maybe next time I’ll do better.”

St-Pierre defeated former UFC welterweight champion, and current lightweight champion B.J. Penn to become the number-one contender for the UFC welterweight title. St-Pierre won the match by split decision and was set for a rematch against then-champion Matt Hughes

Where/What do you do for a living?
I’m in the U.S. Air Force. I’m been in since October of 2005, I’m a Senior Airman (E-4) and an aerospace ground equipment (AGE) mechanic. I’m currently station at Eielson AFB, Alaska but soon heading to Moody AFB, Georgia.

What got you started in MMA?
I’ve been in Isshinryu Karate for 13 years and I’m a second degree black belt in that style. i also wrestled in high school, i feel that MMA is my next step in my martial arts career.

Where do you train?
I guess my training started when i started traditional martial arts when i was eight years old. My dojo was Black Dragon Isshinryu Karate in Newton, New Jersey. we didn’t just do regular Isshinryu, which is already a mix of two other Okinawan styles, we threw in boxing, Judo/wrestling, and some basic Jiu-Jitsu.

My actual MMA training stared with “Team Alaska Gladiators” in Fairbanks, Alaska in early 2008. i like the training there, boxing, wrestling/Jiu-Jitsu, and Muy Thai. Three coaches lead the gym, head coach David Knight, asst. coach Mike and asst coach Wilson Bailey. All fighters them selves and David Knight holds the welterweight belt for the Alaska Fighting Championship (AFC).

What fighter do you like to mimic?
There’s not a specific one, I like the strikers the stand up guys. But if I had to choose it would be Chuck Liddell

What style of fighting do you prefer?
I prefer the stand up styles, Muy Thai and any Karate. I enjoy striking and going toe to toe and so does the crowd. I also enjoy going to the ground but keeping it active. I don’t like the fight if there’s a stalemate on the ground.

If you could fight anyone who would it be and why?
That’s a tough one, I don’t think I’m at the level to call out any of the big name guys yet. As of right now I’d like to have a rematch with the first guy I fought. He’s a wrestler and he beat me by a decision, it sucked. He did what the judges wanted to see, take me down and stay on top. I had a few submission attempts but couldn’t finish him, had a solid triangle choke at the end of the first but the bell saved him. My striking was good I caused more damage than he did but just like Dana White says, “Never let it go to the judges.”

What weight division are you fighting in?
I fight either at 145lbs or 155lbs. I walk around at 150lbs so I can go either way. If my career get serious I may move up but for right now I like the weight that I’m at.

Do you plan to take your fighting to a professional level?
Right now my main focus is my Wife and my military career but if the opportunity comes up where I can fit some professional fights in I’ll take it.

How did you feel the first time you dominated a fight?
It was unreal, I came off a tough loss from my first fight and I wasn’t going to let my record fall to 0-2. I worked a lot on my ground game, submission escapes and how to control my opponent better. I finished the fight in the first round with a mounted triangle choke and i was throwing punches down until he tapped. it was great, people coming up to you saying awesome fight, I felt I redeemed myself from not winning my first fight. but also having the taste of defeat made this win mean so much more.

What is your amateur record?
My current record is 1-1, once I get out of Alaska and back to the lower 48 I’ll get some more fights in.

How did you get your Nickname “The Rage”?
That name was given to when I first started doing Jiu-Jitsu, they offered a class at the gym at Eielson, AFB. I had a hard time adapting to it and I’d get pissed. when that happened I just used my aggression to focus on what I was doing and i picked it up a little faster. The instructor said, “Mike you got a lot of rage in you,” and it stuck.

Gonzaga (10-5) controlled the fight early with some punches and a takedown. But Carwin got back to his feet, stepped aside from a right punch from Gonzaga, then blasted Gonzaga in the face for the knockout win.

“Gabe caught me a couple times,” Carwin said. “My head’s a little extra thick.”

The televised fight card will open with the season’s most controversial contestant, Junie Browning, against fellow castmate and nemesis Dave Kaplan.  Also fighting on the Spike TV card will be the previously announced rematch of UFC welterweights Kevin Burns and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson and a middleweight clash between Jason “The Athlete” MacDonald and Wilson Gouveia

The undercard also includes “The Ultimate Fighter” cast members John Polakowski vs. Rolando Delgado, George Roop vs. Shane Nelson, Tom Lawlor vs. Kyle Kingsbury, Jules Bruchez vs. Eliot Marshall, and Shane Primm vs. Krzysztof Soszynski.

About The Finalists:

LIGHTWEIGHTS

Efrain Escudero – TEAM NOGUEIRA

Professional Record: 10-0

The 22-year-old mixed martial arts fighter sports a perfect 10-0 professional record as a member of Southwest MMA in Tucson, AZ.  Escudero, who is close friends with training partner and former UFC fighter Drew Fickett, grew up in Yuma, AZ and was a state champion wrestler at Cibola High School in the 140lb. weight class.  Currently studying Criminal Justice and Sociology at Grand Canyon University, Escudero is on pace to graduate in 2009 with aspirations for a career in law enforcement following his time in Octagon®.  A submission specialist, Escudero lists Georges St-Pierre as among the fighters he admires most.

Road To The Finals:

Episode 4: submitted Shane Nelson via triangle in the second round.

Episode 12: submitted Junie Browning in the second round

Phillipe Nover – TEAM NOGUEIRA

Professional Record: 5-0-1

The first ever New York City resident to appear on “The Ultimate Fighter,” Nover was born and raised in Brooklyn.  Training at Universal Defense Systems with Ralph Mitchell, Nover is as diverse as the city he lives in, as he is of Polish and Filipino descent.  The 24-year-old attended Kingsborough Community College and currently worked at Coney Island Hospital as a registered nurse in the ER.  Nover acknowledges his professional life is quite the dichotomy – healing by day but fighting by night.  He began training in martial arts at age nine and attended Leon Goldstein High School in Brooklyn. Nover currently holds a rank of brown belt under his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Teacher Alexandre “Soca” Freitas and fights out of Team Insight.

Road To The Finals:

Episode 8:  defeated Dave Kaplan via rear naked choke in Round 1

Episode 11: defeated George Roop via kimura submission in Round 1

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS

Vinny Magalhaes – TEAM MIR

Professional Record: 2-2, 1 No Contest

A native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Magalhaes is the second competitor on the eight seasons of “The Ultimate Fighter” from Brazil (Jorge Gurgel – Season 3).  The 24-year-old is currently training with Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas.  A three-time World Jiu-Jitsu champion (’02, ’05, ’07), Magalhaes has spent the last ten years perfecting his jiu-jitsu skills, while also taking time to master the English, Spanish and Portuguese languages.  Prior to coming to the states in 2005, Magalhaes was studying for a physical education degree in Brazil, but has since changed his career path and now trains full-time in order to become a UFC champion.

Road To The Finals:

Episode 7: defeated Jules Bruchez by submission via armbar in Round 1

Episode 12: defeated Krzysztof Soszynski by submission via armbar in Round 1

Ryan Bader – TEAM NOGUEIRA

Professional Record: 7-0

The budding 24-year-old mixed martial arts star was a two-time state wrestling champion at McQueen High School in Reno, NV and was ranked third in the nation during his senior year.  Bader continued his education at Arizona State University where he was a 2-time All-American and 3-time All-Pac-10 wrestler.  A justice studies major with a minor in business at ASU, Bader was a roommate of “The Ultimate Fighter 7″ finalist, CB Dolloway.  Bader, who has previously worked as a sales and marketing representative for a telecommunications company in Phoenix, trains with Arizona Combat Sports.  Currently living in Chandler, AZ, Bader enjoys lake-related sports in his spare time.

Road To The Finals:

Episode 3: knocked out Tom Lawlor in the first round

Episode 11: won a unanimous decision over Eliot Marshall http://www.canoe.ca