UFC 110 has been dominating the MMA blogs this week, as fighter stats, rumours and predictions circulate prior to the event. Enthusiasts and commentators, bloggers and writers are all giving their two-cents’ worth on who the best fighter is, the physical and mental strategies to be employed, and who will win the fight.

The buzz created by MMA blogs has led to the massive sell-out of UFC 110 tickets for the upcoming fight in Sydney, Australia. Not to be left out are UFC fans around the world who can get a front-row view of the match albeit via pay-per-view.

UFC 110’s main event is the match between former champion Antonio Rodrigo “Minatauro” Nogueira and undefeated fighter Cain Velasquez. In the co-main event are fighters Michael “The Count” Bisping and Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva.

Nogueira or Velasquez?

Bloggers are skeptical about the return of Minotauro, perceived as an aging ex-champ who lost favour among MMA fans when he suffered a second round TKO loss to Frank Mir in December 2008. While MMA blogs reveal news and rumours circulating after that match indicated that Nogueira was suffering a bum knee and staph infection during the bout, MMA watchers are unconvinced that his loss was a fluke, for many believe that Nogueira’s age is finally catching up on him.

Nogueira, however, is not about to prove his detractors right. That’s just not his style, he says. All the negative hype is simply strengthening his resolve, as he looks forward to proving to people that after 11 years he still has the experience and skill to beat a much younger opponent such as Cain Velasquez.

Nogueira reveals how he conditioned himself not just periodically, but frequently, as a coach and trainer of young fighters like his own brother, Rogerio and protégés Junior Dos Santos and Mark Muñoz. Aside from his impressive fight history against MMA top contenders, Nogueira seems to be highly motivated by his true love for martial arts, something that he has been practicing since the age of 4.

Meanwhile, Velasquez has been focusing on this fight, especially winning it. Many MMA watchers believe he has the upper hand in the match against Nogueira. Having an unbeaten history of 7-0 speaks for itself. As with Nogueira, Velasquez has a strong motivation to win the fight, as the winner of the UFC 110 main event will be another step closer to the competing for the heavyweight title, which is a great career opportunity for younger Velasquez.

Silva or Bisping?

In the co-main event, MMA fans will also be treated to hardcore action as cordiality is non-existent between the 2 fighters, Silva and Bisping. Silva makes no attempt to hide his dislike of Bisping. And with good reason- after all, he needs to win this one after losing five of his six past fights in the heavyweight division.

But there is a purpose behind Silva trash talking his opponent. As Silva later reveals, he needs to hate Bisping. He can use this hatred as it works well with his aggressive and brutal style, and could mean the difference between winning or losing his first fight in the middleweight division.

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The upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship Event (UFC 110), the first of its kind to be staged at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 20, 2010 pits two world champions against newbies: former UFC champ Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira versus young lion Cain Velasquez for the main event, the world heavyweight title and Britain’s pride Michael “The Count” Bisping against wannabe middleweight entrant Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva.

Minotauro Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez

Depending on who’s talking or which MMA blogs you find credible, the overconfident Velasquez doesn’t stand a chance against the seemingly unbreakable Minotauro. The speed and stamina required are more often found in younger fighters such as Velasquez. Minotauro’s strong right hand has stopped many of his opponents, as he is known for his strength and brutality.

Velasquez is a strong favourite for the crown in Las Vegas. Considered to be one of the 10 best heavyweights in the MMA, he has remained undefeated and he displays significant improvement in his skills during every fight. But others are not about to put the aging ex-champ Minotauro out to pasture.

Mixed Martial Arts is not purely about physical power, as his record shows. Minotauro is a smart fighter who can bring Velasquez to submission by forcing the 27-year old Mexican-American to the ground.

The Count vs. The Axe Murderer

UFC 110 co-main event is the fight between Michael “The Count” Bisping, MMA fighter from England and Wanderlei Silva who earned the moniker “The Axe Murderer” from his exceedingly aggressive fighting style.

Silva dropped to middleweight (185 lbs.) from light heavyweight. Prior to his loss to Dan Henderson, he was Pride middleweight chamion reigning from 2001 to 2007. He moved and signed up at UFC thereafter.

Bisping is a middleweight fighter of UFC and would have been a worthy contender for the title shot after three straight victories until he lost to Dan Henderson in UFC 100.

UFC 110 sold out the second quickest in UFC history. All tickets were taken on the first day of public sale and at 16,500 pieces, UFC sealed its name as the world’s No.1 mixed martial arts organization.

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