The UFC will make its first appearance in the "land down under" this Saturday when it brings "UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Valasquez" to Sydney's Acer Arena. The MMA Spot staff have once again sat down and made our predictions for the card.
In the heavyweight main event Cain Valasquez will be taking on Anotonio Rodrigo "Minitaro" Nogueira in what could potentially be for a number one contender spot. Valasquez (7-0) has been nothing short of impressive since making his UFC debut back at "UFC 83: St Pierre vs. Serra II." With only one fight in his career going to a decision, fans are sure to be in for a good show come Saturday.
In every fighter's career an opportunity comes along to make a name for themselves by defeating an opponent with a well-known name. This Saturday, heavyweight fighter Dave Hess will get that opportunity as he faces off against UFC veteran "Irish" Jake O'Brien in the main event of "MMA Big Show: Triple Threat." MMASpot recently sat down with Dave to discuss his origins and his thoughts on the fight.
UFC newcomer and undefeated fighter Daniel Roberts will be stepping in for Anthony "Rumble" Johnson against John "Doomsday" Howard at "UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones." While Johnson was originally scheduled to face Howard on the main card of the event, a knee injury has forced the fighter to withdraw. The event will take place on Sunday, March 21, at 9 p.m. ET from the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado and will be broadcast on the Versus network.