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The UFC 81 results are as follows:

1. Rob Emerson (155) def. Keita Nakamura (155) via split decision
2. Marvin Eastman (185) def. Terry Martin (186) via unanimous decision
3. Tim Boetsch (205) def. David Heath (205) via TKO (strikes) - R1 (4:52)

Tim Boetsch was a complete animal in his UFC debut.  Going into the fight with 10 days notice, Boetsch completely overwhelmed David Heath, ending the fight by throwing him like a rag doll to the mat and then pounding him.

4. Chris Lytle (170) def. Kyle Bradley (170) via TKO (strikes) - R1 (0:33)

Lytle overwhelmed Bradley with a barrage of punches ended the fight in just seconds.  Lytle stated that he wants to continue fighting like this, ending fights before a decision is possible.

5. Tyson Griffin (155) def. Gleison Tibau (156) via unanimous decision

Griffin’s stand up looked amazing.

6. Ricardo Almeida (185) def. Rob Yundt (185) via sub (guillotine) - R1 (1:08)
7. Nate Marquardt (185) def. Jeremy Horn (185) via sub (guillotine) - R2 (1:37)

Marquardt has been training with Greg Jackson’s camp.  Totally ripped up and looking conditioned, did what very few have done to Jeremy Horn - submitted him.

8. Frank Mir (255) def. Brock Lesnar (265) via sub (kneebar) - R1 (1:30)

Frank Mir took down the beast!

9. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (237) def. Tim Sylvia (261) via sub (guillotine) - R3 (1:28)

Nogueira showed a ton of heart.  After being beaten badly by Sylvia in the first round, Nogueira gained confidence in the second and setup Sylvia with some amazing jiu jitsu in the final round.

I without a doubt want to see Brock Lesnar fight again.  Brock did a hell of a job coming into the fight against Frank Mir.  Brock immediately overwhelmed Frank with a take down going into side control immediately and then dropping some hammer fists on Frank.  Brock continued to overpower Mir while on top, throwing a barrage of punches.  After landing a shot to the back of Mir’s head, referee Steve stepped in and broke up the fight, giving Mir his time to recover.  The two stood up again, Frank threw a kick which appeared to hurt Frank much more than Brock. Brock then threw a punch while knocked Frank down, but wasn’t a knock out or flash knock out.  Brock then got on top of Frank and threw a barrage of punches yet again.  Frank was in big trouble at this point.  Using his heart, he mustard’ up an armbar attempted, following by a knee leg lock and ended the fight with some great jiu jitsu.

Although Brock lost the fight, Brock showed some amazing power and great wrestling skill.  Combine with with some jiu jitsu defense and Brock is going to be a force to be reckoned with.  I’d love to see Brock train some defense and come back against someone not as skilled with their ground game as Frank Mir is.

The weigh results from today’s UFC 81 weigh ins at 7PM ET are officially in.  Everyone made weight for the event, including the main event Frank Mir vs Brock Lesnar.  Frank Mir came in 255, 10 pounds less than Brock Lesnar.  If you’re interested in seeing the weigh in video, you can visit the UFC 81 Weigh In website.  Please note, I could only get the site to work with Internet Explorer.  Currently the live stream is still on now 8PM ET.  Wait another 15 minutes or so and they will replay the video.

• 265 lbs: Frank Mir (255) vs. Brock Lesnar (265)
• 265 lbs.: Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira (237) vs. Tim Sylvia (261)
• 185 lbs.: Nate Marquardt (185) vs. Jeremy Horn (185)
• 185 lbs.: Ricardo Almeida (185) vs. Rob Yundt (185)
• 155 lbs.: Tyson Griffin (155) vs. Gleison Tibau (156)
• 170 lbs.: Chris Lytle (170) vs. Kyle Bradley (170)
• 205 lbs.: David Heath (205) vs. Tim Boetsch (205)
• 185 lbs.: Terry Martin (186) vs. Marvin Eastman (185)
• 155 lbs.: Keita Nakamura (155) vs. Rob Emerson (155)

Tomorrow Night, UFC 81 Breaking Point will air live from the Mandalay Bay Event Center in Las Vegas Nevada. Brock Lesnar will make his UFC debut against former UFC Champion Frank Mir. Tim Sylvia, will work his way back to the top fighting UFC new comer and well known Pride fighter Antonio Nogueira. MMA Fight Girls will cover these fights live tomorrow night as the event goes down.

In the mean time, check out the following Brock Lesnar interview video that was posted yesterday and this new Frank Mir video from ESPN. Frank talks about how he’s had to work his way back up to the top since his accident. He talks about how he likes going up against Lesnar because he’s a big name and has a lot of potential and will bring many of the WWF / WWE wrestling fans into the UFC / MMA game. Frank talks about how Brock and wrestlers are use to hip control, but they don’t focus enough on their arms and legs and how they can get caught with a submission. Tomorrow will only tell if Brock Lesnar defeats Frank Mir or Frank Mir beats Brock Lesnar. Check out the video.

Brock Lesnar comes off very humble during his pre UFC 81 interview.  Brock talks about  he knows that anything can happen in the ring.  He can get get caught right on the button and lights out.  He hasn’t been fighting long, but he’s humble enough to know this.  Brock’s working a bit on his ground game, he jokes that he knows an Armbar and a Toe Lock.  He talks about his pro wrestler status and how he understands that there’s a lot of hype.  He understands that people dislike him because he’s entering the UFC as a feature because of his wrestling background.  He states that he still has to pay his dues to prove himself and win the fans over. He’s asked why he’s going up against Frank Mir, a former UFC champion.  He feels that by taking on Frank, if he defeats him, it’s instant credibility, which he needs going into the UFC as someone who is hyped up. If he goes up against someone who’s not so well known and wins, it will do very little for his cred.

Brock talks about the shape he’s in.  He jokes that he’s out of shape.  But with all honestly, he thinks that he’s in better shape than he was in College.  At the time of the interview, he says that he feels like crap, had little sleep, all due to a poor flight into Vegas from Minnesota.

Overall, the interview is excellent.  Brock drops a lot of good jokes, has great humor, and comes off as an intelligent fighters, something always great for the sport.  Check out the video here:

Antonio Nogueria has been improving his skills, his standup and ground game. Antonio has been a well known fighter in Japan. Now’s his chance to make a name for himself in the US, with the UFC, where many of the best fighters are. Antonio says that he will win his fight against Tim Sylvia, because he’s in very good chape, I mean shape, she’s very ready and he’s got the mental edge. Antonio says that he’s going to show everyone why he’s going to be the very next champion of the UFC. Check out his video.

UFC 81 is right around the corner (Feb 2nd 2008). Frank Mir will face off with WWF superstar Brock Lesnar, Tim Sylvia matches up with Antonio Nogueira, Jeremy Horn with Nate Marquardt, Marvin Eastman and Terry Martin, among some other interesting bouts. Tim Syvlia just dropped a note on his myspace stating that the training camp in went well and he’s ready for his upcoming fight against Antonio Nogueria. Here’s Tim official statement (unedited)

jus wanted to take the time and let u all know that my training camp went great and i am ready for my fight i leave tomorrow for vegas. Sorry i havent been on my web site at all i lost my pass word cause i got a new computer i will be back .. my fight thanks again. Tim the maineiac Sylvia

If anyone has any video footage of Tim Sylvia training for his UFC 81 fight against Antonio Nogueira, drop us a line.  We now have a contact us page.

My buddy over at mmablog.pl (polish mma site) announced that a friend and training partner of Tomasz Drwal stated that Tomasz Drwal will match up with David Heath at UFC 81. For those of you who remember, David Heath fought Babalu at UFC 74, he was a totally bloodly mess and got finished with an anaconda that was held way too long.