Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira takes on Cain Velasquez in a major heavyweight clash in the main event of UFC 110 this Saturday in Sydney, Australia. The event, which will actually take place on Sunday local time in Sydney and air live in the United States on Saturday, will also feature a compelling middleweight bout between Wanderlei Silva and Michael Bisping. While no single fight on the UFC 110 card is poised to single-handedly deliver a blockbuster night, the diverse array of international talent should be enough to bring healthy fan interest and results for the event.
The buzz rankings take into account the level of activity for people searching and reading about each MMA fighter online. The more online buzz, the better the ranking.
The main event bout between Nogueira and Velasquez should have more immediate consequences on the title picture within the heavyweight division, yet it is the co-main event between Silva and Bisping that is drawing the most fan interest and buzz. Silva, the former Pride middleweight champion and fan favorite, is currently 17th in the latest buzz rankings, with Bisping coming in at 53rd. Velasquez is generating the 57th most interest among MMA fans, while Nogueira is at 90th. All of them have ranked in the top 20 at various points within the past year.
| Fighter | Latest Buzz Rank | Peak Buzz Rank | Peak Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira | 90 | 16 | Aug 2009 (vs Randy Couture) |
| Cain Velasquez | 57 | 17 | Oct 2009 (vs Ben Rothwell) |
| Michael Bisping | 53 | 19 | May 2009 |
| Wanderlei Silva | 17 | 7 | Jun 2009 (vs Keith Jardine) |
| Average | 54 | 15 |
