Jones vs Anderson Silva.. I know there isnt time or effort but this post; but seriously this isn't Youtube, don't be a dick.
Machida is definitely a top 10 LHW but a fight with SIlva would obviously be more exciting and the truly better match up. PEOPLE ARE FOREGETTING SILVA IS COMING OUT OF HIS PRIME.. AND POSSIBLY INTO RETIREMENT....

I know most of my posts are simple, and not thought out, but I'm 17 and in three college level classes so I apologize.

Success? Style? Attitude?

in the comment section, please put all of your favorite fighters you can come up with... I am just curious

here are some of mine...

Kenny Garner

Chris Barnett

ed ratcliff

jay silva

krazy horse

karlos vemola

sokoudjou

karo parisyan

kimbo slice

paul daley

shinya aoki

Rodney Wallace

rousimar palhares

mayham miller

gilbert yvel

bob sapp

bob lashley

Seth Dikun

shonie carter

lavar johnson

Sergio Salcido

rafael dos anjos

george sotiropoulos

paulo thiago

bruce leroy

melvin manof!

Mariusz Pudzianowski

alexander shlemenko

jay silva

hector lombard

professor x

marlon sandro

a silva

andy branson

rad martinez

Arthur Guseinov

Andre gusmão

Vinny Magalhães

Ross Clifton

Paul Vasquez

cheick kongo

http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/02/09/ufc.kick.silva.belfort/index.html?hpt=C2

From CNN.com STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Brazilian fighter Anderson Silva knocked down Vitor Belfort with a single kick
• A kick or punch to the head can displace the brain, resulting in a concussion and even blackout
• There needs to be a healing period of many months afterward, one doctor says
• Nevada Athletic Commission has recommended that Belfort take a month off

(CNN) -- So, the Packers won the Super Bowl, but fans of mixed martial arts can't stop talking about how Anderson Silva took down Vitor Belfort in an Ultimate Fighting Championship title match with a single kick.

The Brazilian fighters started off relatively lightly, circling each other for the first minute of Saturday night's bout. Belfort briefly took Silva down, but the UFC middleweight champion bounced right back up. Suddenly, Silva threw a left front kick to the jaw that knocked Belfort to the mat, and then threw a couple of punches that seemed almost unnecessary to end the match against the dazed fighter.

The highly anticipated fight lasted less than 3½ minutes.

Belfort, saying he is "doing great," spoke with CNN after attending his 6-year-old son's birthday party in Las Vegas, Nevada, and talked about the blow he described as "one kick in a million."

"Your brain kind of slows down," he said. "The kick landed pretty hard, but this type of kick, it's more like a pushing kick right under my chin, it took me right out of my balance," he said.

Fighting experts say it's uncommon for a front kick to have so much impact. After the fight, Silva credited action-movie actor Steven Seagal with helping him perfect the move.

Belfort says he never lost consciousness, but "for a split second, I was a little bit out," and the fight was stopped because he couldn't defend himself once on the ground. Unlike boxing, where participants are given to the count of 10 to recover, UFC matches are ended on a "technical knockout" as soon as a fighter cannot defend himself.

Repeated blows to the head may cause severe brain injury, especially over time. Once a player has been hit once as Belfort was, additional trauma soon after could have had a worse impact, resulting in loss of consciousness.

And even though Belfort felt ready for revenge seconds after Silva was declared the winner -- "I even told them, 'Why do you stop the fight?'" -- he said he respects that UFC rules are designed to protect him from serious damage. "You already have like a bruise on your brain," the fighter said.

Former football players, fighters and boxers alike report cognitive deficits such as Alzheimer's symptoms that may have resulted from such brain damage suffered over and over during long careers. Anew vision test may be able to detect whether a concussion has occurred.

Knockouts happen because the brain isn't completely glued to the skull; it has room for movement. A kick or punch to the jaw can displace it, said Dr. Osric King, sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and Medical Advisor for the New York State Athletic Commission.

For the most part, the brain is secured by blood vessels and nerves that are integrated between the skull and different layers of tissue, he said. When the jaw is kicked with enough force, the brain and nerves reach a critical point where they can't sustain consciousness. As the blood vessels get stretched out, they're not able to sustain the continued blood supply the brain may need, and the person may black out immediately.

Concussions don't necessarily involve loss of consciousness; in fact, most don't, and it's possible to have a concussion without realizing it, according to the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms may include loss of balance and confusion, as well as headache and difficulty sleeping.

Doctors examined Belfort afterward and found nothing wrong, the fighter said, and today he has no headache or jaw problems.

The area of the jaw that Silva hit is very vulnerable, and a target every fighter will aim for, but there's not a lot of science behind why this is a sweet spot. Conducting an experiment on knocking people out in particular ways would be unethical, of course, King said.

After a knockout involving loss of consciousness, there needs to be a healing process of about six months before coming back to fighting, King said. If a fighter goes back in too quickly, he'll be more susceptible to getting knocked out even more easily, he said.

Belfort wishes he could fight again right now, but the Nevada Athletic Commission has recommended Belfort take a month off and refrain from any activity that may cause additional trauma. He said he'll take a break for two weeks and then do some physical training at the gym. The amount of time a fighter should take off after a knockout depends on his condition, as determined by the athletic commission.

Some people are a little more prone than others to getting knocked out, or don't recover as well, King said. Some fighters are said to have a "good chin" -- they are better at enduring blows. In those individuals, the brain may have adapted to that kind of injury, or the cumulative damage isn't as obvious as it is in others, King said.

"There are some people who can take that shot over and over again, but there is a point of no return, too," said Javier Mendez, a mixed martial arts trainer for more than 30 years, who also worked with retired NFL star Herschel Walker.

If you're expecting a blow like that, you can prepare yourself by tightening neck muscles and attempt to deflect it, King said.

But Belfort was caught off guard.

He said he feels fine physically, and "the only thing that's really bothering me is that one kick in a million that hit me."

"I know in my heart I did the best I could," Belfort said. "That's the beauty of the fight: Anything can happen."

I personally hate the way "outside" media covers MMA the majority of the time, I think CNN did an "ok" job but I feel like they (the media) "talks down" to fighters sometimes. I will not speak for too long, but I also strongly disliked how they called the fight a "UFC match" that sh*t drives me insane. I will let the additional bashing, or applauding occur in the comments.

(Sorry, I just got done with my finals, sorry if there are grammatical errors.)

First: he has won 11 straight fights in the UFC, thats very impressive.

Second:The reason he didnt finish him was he was gassed. He was being smart by not showing it.

Third: Im almost certain Anderson doesn't have it all together mentally, he is shy as hell but cocky as fuck? and wont speak english?

Fourth: I guarantee every single one of you were the biggest fans in the first two rounds, and as soon as Anderson is over zesty and gases he's the next Tito Ortiz.

Fifth: Dana is a total dick, and you must fight how he wants you to. It really wasn't that bad (what Anderson did).

no MMA event has come close to this number.

afraid? thoughts?

Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey battled in Texas. Steve Bien-Aime blogged all the action.

Clottey makes his way to the ring. He looks composed, but he doesn't look entirely relaxed. A question that needs to be answered is how does Clottey handle the big stage?

Pacquiao is next. He looks a little more serious than in his previous fights, but he again has a giant smile on his face. He slaps hands with a few fans. Cowboys Stadium is definitely the right venue for Pacquiao.

Round 1

Very cautious start. Clottey is fighting a very defensive fight. He's landing the jab -- when he decides to throw it, which is infrequently. Pacquiao is struggling to break Clottey's guard. Pacquiao is dedicated to hitting Clottey's body. Pacquiao is the initiator so far.

Round 2

Pacquiao continues to press Clottey, who's really not doing too much. Clottey is landing some stiff shots, but neither fighter is making a big impression yet. However, Pacquiao's aggressiveness is the story of the fight.

Round 3

Both fighters are starting to land a little bit more. If Clottey thinks he'll finish Pacquiao with one big shot, he's wrong. Pacquiao's body work could pay big dividends later. Clottey's just not doing enough.

Round 4

Clottey went through a minute stretch where he didn't throw any punches. Pacquiao continues to pound away, but he's not landing much cleanly. Clottey finishes the round with a big flourish, but he appears to be falling far behind on the scorecards.

Round 5

It's not looking good for Clottey. Pacquiao took his foot off the gas and he still looks like he won the round. Clottey is landing crisp punches, but one or two at every 30 seconds won't beat Pacquiao. Clottey has got to let his hands go.

Round 6

Clottey is fighting his fight and is losing badly. He's not hurt, but Pacquiao is dominating with his whirlwind style. In this round, Clottey didn't land anything of value.

Round 7

Pacquiao again looks like he took the round off and dominated. Clottey needs to bull Pacquiao against the ropes and let his hands go. The crowd of 51,000 has been pretty quiet. I can't blame them. One guy is fighting, the other one wants to just go the distance.

Round 8

A headbutt and a low blow were the most eventful action. Pacquiao chased Clottey around the ring, breaking his guard a bit. Clottey looked like he threw two punches in the final 45 seconds. Does he know this is the biggest opportunity of his life?

Round 9

Pacquiao is fighting in bursts and even that's impressive. I think he knows a knockout won't come, but he's giving the fans a show with some nice combinations. It looks like Clottey knows he won't win either.

Round 10

All the credibility Clottey got from his June fight with Miguel Cotto is out the window. He's not doing anything. Pacquiao is continuing to swarm Clottey and his accuracy is improving. Pacquiao must be in phenomeonal condition. He's still going strong.

Round 11

What a display by Pacquiao! Clottey tried to step it up and Pacquiao showed him why's the best the in the world. The combinations and aggression are too much for Clottey.

Round 12

Clottey might have done enough to avoid a shutout. There's only one fight we want to see and this wasn't it.

Pacquiao wins by unanimous decision .

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2010/03/14/pacquiao-dominates-clottey/