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Watch Nate Diaz vs Marcus Davis Fight Video Online – UFC 118 Matchup on August 28 in Boston

Winners at UFC 118 included Frankie Edgar, Randy Couture, Demain Maia, Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz.  A full play-by-play can be seen at this Sherdog Link.  Next up is the UFC 119 fight card in which we will get to see Mirko Cro Cop fight Frank Mir in what is sure to be a very interesting heavyweight bout as both of these men want a shot at the title which will be held by the winner of Cain Velasquez vs Brock Lesnar later this year.


Enjoying the UFC and WEC fights over the last year has made many MMA fans very happy.  During these events it could be the case that some of these fans create some great 2010 Halloween costume ideas.  By seeing some of the ugly faces that have exited the Octagon there are many opportunities to create unique and funny Halloween costumes this year.  If you want to impress those at your Halloween party make sure to look the part of an MMA fighter.

Winners at UFC 118 included Frankie Edgar, Randy Couture, Demain Maia, Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz.  A full play-by-play can be seen at this Sherdog Link.  Next up is UFC 119 in which we will get to see Mirko Cro Cop fight Frank Mir in what is sure to be a very interesting heavyweight bout as both of these men want a shot at the title which will be held by the winner of Cain Velasquez vs Brock Lesnar later this year.

A very popular matchup at UFC 118 is Nate Diaz vs Marcus Davis.  These fighters are each coming off some recent losses and are looking to get back on track so they can make a run at the title.  Nate Diaz recently lost to Gray Maynard and Marcus Davis lost to Dan Hardy and Ben Saunders back to back before getting a win against Jonathan Goulet.  Whether you like Nate Diaz or not it is the case that Dana White feels that Diaz has what it takes in the Octagon as he continues to get fights.  Many MMA fans do not like Nate Diaz or his brother Nick as they seem to be a little bit too confident for their abilities.

The overall career record for Marcus Davis is as follows:

Win Jonathan Goulet TKO (Punches) UFC 113 – Machida vs. Shogun 2 5/8/2010 2 1:23
Loss Ben Saunders KO (Knees) UFC 106 – Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 11/21/2009 1 3:24
Loss Dan Hardy Decision (Split) UFC 99 – The Comeback 6/13/2009 3 5:00
Win Chris Lytle Decision (Split) UFC 93 – Franklin vs. Henderson 1/17/2009 3 5:00
Win Paul Kelly Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC 89 – Bisping vs. Leben 10/18/2008 2 2:16
Loss Mike Swick Decision (Unanimous) UFC 85 – Bedlam 6/7/2008 3 5:00
Win Jess Liaudin KO (Punch) UFC 80 – Rapid Fire 1/19/2008 1 1:04
Win Paul Taylor Submission (Armbar) UFC 75 – Champion vs. Champion 9/8/2007 1 4:14
Win Jason Tan KO (Punch) UFC 72 – Victory 6/16/2007 1 1:15
Win Pete Spratt Submission (Achilles Lock) UFC 69 – Shootout 4/7/2007 2 2:57
Win Shonie Carter Decision (Unanimous) UFC – Fight Night 7 12/13/2006 3 5:00
Win Forrest Petz Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC – The Final Chapter 10/10/2006 1 4:58
Win Mike Vaughn Submission (Armbar) Wild Bill’s – Fight Night 4 9/8/2006 1 4:14
Win Jason Hathaway TKO Wild Bill’s – Fight Night 3 7/14/2006 1 N/A
Win Doug Gordon Decision (Unanimous) CFFC 1 – Cage Fury Fighting Championships 1 6/30/2006 3 N/A
Win Craig Gunder Submission (Guillotine Choke) CZ 16 – In the Cage 2 5/13/2006 1 0:37
Win Andy Normington Submission (Neck Crank) CZ 14 – In the Cage 4/8/2006 1 1:41
Loss Melvin Guillard TKO (Cut) UFC – The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale 11/5/2005 2 2:55
Win Renat Myzabekov Technical Submission (Armbar) CZ 10 – Ground War 4/2/2005 1 1:19
Win Shawn Gay TKO (Punches) CZ 7 – Gravel Pit 7/10/2004 1 1:33
Loss Nuri Shakir Submission (Rear Naked Choke) MMA – Eruption 4/30/2004 3 2:38
Loss Thiago Alves Decision (Split) HFC 2 – Hardcore Fighting Championships 2 10/18/2003 3 5:00
Win Shawn Gay TKO ISCF – Friday Night Fights 8/22/2003 1 2:09

The two losses back to back hurt Marcus Davis but if he can get back on a roll then it may be the case that he has a chance to move up in the standings in his division.  Nate Diaz career MMA record is as follows:

Win Rory Markham TKO (Punches) UFC 111 – St. Pierre vs. Hardy 3/27/2010 1 2:47
Loss Gray Maynard Decision (Split) UFC – UFC Fight Night 20 1/11/2010 3 5:00
Win Melvin Guillard Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC – UFC Fight Night 19 9/16/2009 2 2:13
Loss Joe Stevenson Decision (Unanimous) UFC – The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale 6/20/2009 3 5:00
Loss Clay Guida Decision (Split) UFC 94 – St. Pierre vs. Penn 2 1/31/2009 3 5:00
Win Josh Neer Decision (Split) UFC – Fight Night 15 9/17/2008 3 5:00
Win Kurt Pellegrino Submission (Triangle Choke) UFC – Fight Night 13 4/2/2008 2 3:06
Win Alvin Robinson Submission (Triangle Choke) UFC – Fight Night 12 1/23/2008 1 3:39
Win Cleuder Assuncao Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC – Fight Night 11 9/19/2007 1 4:10
Win Manny Gamburyan Submission (Shoulder Injury) UFC – The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale 6/23/2007 2 0:20
Loss Hermes Franca Submission (Armbar) WEC 24 – Full Force 10/12/2006 2 2:46
Win Dennis Davis Submission (Keylock) WC – Warrior Cup 8/12/2006 1 2:00
Win Joe Hurley Submission (Triangle Choke) WEC 21 – Tapout 6/15/2006 2 2:03
Win Gilbert Rael TKO (Punches) WEC 20 – Cinco de Mayhem 5/5/2006 1 3:35
Win Tony Juarez TKO (Punches) Strikeforce – Shamrock vs. Gracie 3/10/2006 1 3:23
Loss Koji Oishi Decision (Unanimous) Pancrase – 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals 8/27/2005 3 5:00
Win Alex Garcia Submission (Triangle Choke) WEC 12 – Halloween Fury 3 10/21/2004 3 2:17

There is little argument to be made that Diaz has fought some of the best fighters in MMA but he has yet to get the big win that would propel him to the top for a chance at the title.  It will be interesting to see how he comes out against Marcus Davis at UFC 118.

Many people will be excited to watch UFC 118 Live Online Streaming as the Fight Card is sure to be interesting.  Live UFC 118 Weigh-Ins will be Friday, August 27th.  Here is the full Fight Card for Saturday, August 28th:

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