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Event – UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez

Time & Date – 11:45 am, Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Venue – Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia

The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to Australia for the first time in the organization’s history, and it took less than a day for Sydney’s event to sell out. Second only to St-Pierre’s UFC 83 held in Montréal, the demand for 110 was a tribute to the promotion’s dependability. Not a single fight had been confirmed beforehand, but that didn’t stop fans from believing what they know to be true. If it’s put on by the UFC, then it’s going to be good.

The action-packed fight card that’s been devised for UFC 110 features a main event that will leave one of two heavyweights aiming at the bull’s eye on Brock Lesnar’s back. Set between a former UFC interim champion and an undefeated young gun in search of his first belt, this top-tier contest is part of the unforgiving filter that inches those worthy to where they belong and forgets those defeated like leaves off a tree. One of these warriors will survive, and one will have to come back from the dead.

Complementing the gravity of 110’s headlining bout, the co-main event sees a legendary knockout artist venture into the UFC’s middleweight division where he finds himself set against a golden boy from Britain. With over two-thirds of their combined victories coming from knockouts, these two strikers mean business when the bell sounds.

Next in line are two lightweights specializing in submissions. Both fighters have black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the majority of their wins have come from an adversary’s forced surrender. Submitting an opponent is second nature to this pair of pro grapplers, making any attempt at predicting this bout’s outcome no easy task.

In the main card’s fourth matchup, a veteran takes on a relative newcomer as they both look to secure a spot in the light heavyweight division. One heads into the Octagon for the twelfth time after winning six and losing five, while the other remains undefeated after three.

Rounding things out is a heavyweight who’s revamped his camp with sights set on improving his 2-3 UFC record alongside a fellow heavyweight who’s failed his first test and is determined to prove why he’s been signed.

The five main fights are coupled with five official openers, and UFC 110’s preliminary card doesn’t disappoint. Three light heavyweight bouts, one middleweight bout, and one welterweight bout make up the five pairings, with Sinosic vs. Haseman marking the UFC’s first all-Australian showdown.

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Here’s a closer look at 110’s card.

NOGUEIRA VS. VELASQUEZ

Nogueira and Velasquez meet for the first time in this heavyweight bout, and a shot at the UFC world title is just one step away for both fighters. Nogueira most recently banked fight of the night honors and bettered his UFC record to 3-1 with a decision, while professionally undefeated Velasquez finished his fifth fight in the UFC via technical knockout.

33-year-old Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira began his MMA career in June of 1999 when he forced David Dodd to submit in the first round at World Extreme Fighting 6. His most recent bout headlined UFC 102 on August 29th of last year where he defeated Randy Couture via unanimous decision. Nogueira’s 32 wins include one knockout, one technical knockout, twenty submissions, and ten decisions; his 5 losses include one technical knockout and four decisions; and he shares 1 draw with Tsuyoshi Kosaka and 1 no contest with Fedor Emelianenko. Nogueira has attained three titles including a UFC interim heavyweight belt. Born in and fighting out of Brazil, Nogueira took up judo when he entered martial arts at the age of four, added boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to his training at age 14 and age 18 respectively, currently trains with Black House and holds a black belt in judo and another in BJJ, names his father as his hero, and enjoyed teaching jiu-jitsu before concentrating on his own career.

27-year-old Cain Velasquez began his MMA career in October of 2006 when he earned a round one technical knockout against Jesse Fujarczyk at Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello. His most recent bout took place at UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun on October 24th of last year where he earned a round two technical knockout against Ben Rothwell. Velasquez’s 7 wins include six technical knockouts and one decision. He has no losses thus far. Born in and fighting out of California, Velasquez participated regularly in high school and college wrestling, currently trains with American Kickboxing Academy and holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, names his parents as his heroes, has an undergraduate degree in education, and worked in security for the hospitality industry prior to becoming a professional martial artist.

Will Nogueira get the chance to secure his second UFC belt and perhaps earn another fight of the night at the same time, or will Velasquez be the one with a title opportunity and have his first ever taste of what it takes to stand on top?

SILVA VS. BISPING

This middleweight bout pairs Silva and Bisping together for the first time. Both fighters received fight of the night honors the last time they entered the Octagon, a decision leaving Silva defeated but nonetheless rewarded and a TKO bringing Bisping back on track after an isolated loss.

33-year-old Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva began his MMA career in November of 1996 when he put Dilson Filho to sleep in the first round at Brazilian Vale Tudo 6. His most recent bout took place at UFC 99: The Comeback on June 13th of last year where a unanimous decision for Rich Franklin left him defeated. Silva’s 32 wins include thirteen knockouts, ten technical knockouts, three submissions, and six decisions; his 10 losses include three knockouts, two technical knockouts, and five decisions; and he shares 1 draw with Mirko Filipovic and 1 no contest with Gilbert Yvel. Silva has attained two titles, and defended four times. Born in Brazil and fighting out of Nevada, Silva entered martial arts when he was 13 years old because he was “short and fat,” excels in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, currently trains with Wand Fight Team and holds a black belt in BJJ, names Ayrton Senna as his hero, and worked in hospitality at his father’s establishment together with a 17-month stint in the military prior to becoming a professional martial artist.

30-year-old Michael “The Count” Bisping began his MMA career in April of 2004 when he forced Steve Mathews to submit in the first round at P & G 2: Battle of the Ages. His most recent bout took place at UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera on November 14th of last year where he earned a round two technical knockout against Denis Kang. Bisping’s 18 wins include two knockouts, ten technical knockouts, four submissions, and two decisions, while one knockout and one decision make up his 2 losses. He has attained two titles. Born in Cyprus and fighting out of England, Bisping entered martial arts when he was 8 years old, excels in kickboxing and jiu-jitsu, currently trains with Wolfslair MMA Academy, joined the UFC in 2006 after his victory in The Ultimate Fighter 3, admires successful fighters like Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Georges St-Pierre, and Mauricio Rua, and worked in construction, livestock slaughter, and upholstery prior to becoming a professional martial artist.

Will Silva end his two-fight losing streak and better his 2-5 UFC record, or will 8-2 Bisping win two in a row and make his foe think twice about switching from light heavyweight?

STEVENSON VS. SOTIROPOULOS

Stevenson faces Sotiropoulos for the first time in this lightweight bout. Both fighters finished their last opponent with a round two submission, Stevenson winning his second in a row by utilizing elbows and Sotiropoulos winning his fifth in a row by pulling out an armbar. Stevenson is 8-4 in the UFC; Sotiropoulos, 4-0.

27-year-old Joe “Daddy” Stevenson began his MMA career in May of 1999 when he forced Joe Camacho into submission at ESF: Empire One. His most recent bout took place at UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun on October 24th of last year where he forced Spencer Fisher to submit in round two. Stevenson’s 31 wins include two knockouts, four technical knockouts, fifteen submissions, and ten decisions, while one knockout, four submissions, and five decisions make up his 10 losses. Born in and fighting out of California, Stevenson took up wrestling when he entered martial arts at the age of 11 and added jiu-jitsu two years later, participated in college wrestling, holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and another in judo, currently trains with Jackson’s Submission Fighting, joined the UFC in 2006 after his victory in The Ultimate Fighter 2, names his four sons as his heroes, and worked as a concrete transport truck driver and forklift operator prior to becoming a professional martial artist.

32-year-old George “The Souvlaki” Sotiropoulos began his MMA career in November of 2004 when he forced Gavin Murie to submit in the first round at XFC 6: Ultimate Fighting Returns. His most recent bout took place at UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin II on November 21st of last year where he forced Jason Dent to submit in round two. Sotiropoulos’ 11 wins include one technical knockout, seven submissions, and three decisions, while one decision and one disqualification make up his 2 losses. Born in Australia and fighting out of Washington, Sotiropoulos dedicated himself to the world of mixed martial arts as a young adult after having a keen interest in the sport for much of his life, excels in boxing and jiu-jitsu and holds a black belt in BJJ, currently trains with Fisticuffs/Purebred, joined the UFC in 2008 after his victory in The Ultimate Fighter 6, has an undergraduate degree in banking and finance and another in international trade, and worked in finance and martial arts coaching before concentrating on his professional fighting career.

Both Stevenson and Sotiropoulos have won the majority of their bouts via submission. Will one specialist tap out to the other, or will their combined knowledge lead to an unexpected ending?

JARDINE VS. BADER

This light heavyweight bout pits Jardine against Bader for the first time. Jardine’s last jaunt into the Octagon saw him endure a technical knockout and swallow a two-fight losing streak, while Bader most recently walked out with a decision that left his professional record unsullied.

34-year-old Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine began his MMA career in August of 2001 when he forced Amir Rahnavardi into submission at GC 5: Rumble in the Rockies. His most recent bout took place at UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira on August 29th of last year where he suffered a technical knockout against Thiago Silva. Jardine’s 15 wins include two knockouts, five technical knockouts, two submissions, and six decisions; his 6 losses include two knockouts, two technical knockouts, and two decisions; and he shares 1 draw with Keiichiro Yamamiya. Born in Montana and fighting out of New Mexico, Jardine entered martial arts in his mid-twenties after a growing interest from his adolescence wouldn’t leave him alone, compiled a 3-0-1 boxing record from 2003 to 2004, holds a black belt in Gaidojutsu and currently trains with Jackson’s Submission Fighting, joined the UFC in 2006 after his victory in The Ultimate Fighter 2, credits Greg Jackson for guiding him into the world of MMA, names soldiers in service as his heroes, has an undergraduate degree in human performance and sport, and worked as a personal trainer, wildland firefighter, football coach, miner, and bounty hunter prior to becoming a professional martial artist.

26-year-old Ryan “Darth” Bader began his MMA career in March of 2007 when he forced Dave Covello to submit in the first round at WFC: Desert Storm. His most recent bout took place at UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun on October 24th of last year where he defeated Eric Schafer via unanimous decision. Bader’s 10 wins include one knockout, three technical knockouts, three submissions, and three decisions. He has no losses thus far. Born in Nevada and fighting out of Arizona, Bader participated regularly in high school and college wrestling, entered mixed martial arts once time away from competition helped him realize what it was he should be doing, immersed himself in the sport following his debut, currently trains with Arizona Combat Sports, joined the UFC last year after his victory in The Ultimate Fighter 8, names his parents as his heroes, has an undergraduate degree in justice and social inquiry with a minor in business, and worked in sales and marketing for the telecommunications industry prior to becoming a professional martial artist.

Will Jardine snap his two-fight losing streak and spoil Bader’s immaculate record, or will Bader find success in his fourth UFC test and bring Jardine to 6-6 after twelve?

FILIPOVIC VS. ROTHWELL

Filipovic and Rothwell are matched up for the first time in this heavyweight bout. Filipovic said goodbye to a three-fight winning streak after his latest appearance ended in a submission, while Rothwell had to stomach an unsuccessful UFC debut after his latest appearance ended in a technical knockout.

35-year-old Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic began his MMA career in August of 2001 when he earned a round one technical knockout against Kazuyuki Fujita at K-1: Andy Hug Memorial. His most recent bout took place at UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort on September 19th of last year where Junior dos Santos forced him to submit in round three. Filipovic’s 25 wins include six knockouts, thirteen technical knockouts, three submissions, and three decisions; his 7 losses include two knockouts, two submissions, and three decisions; and he shares 2 draws and 1 no contest. Born in Croatia and fighting out of Team Cro Cop, Filipovic dedicated himself to martial arts during his adolescence, compiled a 16-7 kickboxing record between 1996 and 2003, names his father as his hero, has spent time in special operations law enforcement, national level public service, and national level soccer, and is currently focused on his professional fighting career.

28-year-old Ben “Big Ben” Rothwell began his MMA career in January of 2001 when he earned a round one technical knockout against Rob Shinkle at Freestyle Combat Challenge 3. His most recent bout took place at UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun on October 24th of last year where he suffered a round two technical knockout against Cain Velasquez. Rothwell’s 30 wins include four knockouts, thirteen technical knockouts, eleven submissions, and two decisions, while two knockouts, two technical knockouts, one submission, and two decisions make up his 7 losses. Born in Wisconsin and fighting out of Iowa, Rothwell entered martial arts in 1999 interested in self-defense, currently trains with Miletich Martial Arts, holds a 3-0 boxing record, names George Washington as his hero, has a technical diploma in collision repair and refinishing, and worked in hospitality for his parents’ establishment prior to becoming a professional martial artist.

Will Filipovic manage to better his 2-3 UFC record after a recent update to his training camp, or will Rothwell redeem himself after a poor start in his new promotion?

Five prelims are set to start things off down under, and these tasty appies will leave you hankering for the main course.

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT

Elvis “The King of Rock n Rumble” Sinosic vs. Chris “The Hammer” Haseman

Stephan “American Psycho” Bonnar vs. Krzysztof “The Polish Experiment” Soszynski

James Te Huna vs. Igor Pokrajac

MIDDLEWEIGHT

C.B. “The Doberman” Dollaway vs. Goran Reljic

WELTERWEIGHT

Chris “Lights Out” Lytle vs. Brian “The Foster Boy” Foster

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