UFC: 111 was probably the most exciting and entertaining cards of the young year, with two title fights including the fight of the night in the main event bout between welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and number one contender Dan Hardy on the weekend the Final Four odds were determined.
St. Pierre dominated his sports book fight, never appearing at risk of losing his title, but the main story of this fight was the heart and determination of his challenger, Hardy. Despite being locked in to both a devastating arm bar and a kamora, Hardy refused to tap. It even appeared as through St. Pierre pulled Hardy's shoulder right out of the pocket on the arm bar, but that didn't stop him. With the Kamora locked, Rush continued to look at his corner for advice. He didn't want to break his arm, but Hardy just wouldn't submit. St. Pierre wound up letting go, and the fight went the distance although it was determined by unanimous decision.
In the light heavyweight interim title bout, Shane Carwin continued his undefeated streak by knocking out Frank Mir in the first round. It appeared as though Mir may have been a little too cocky heading in to this fight, and Carwin took advantage to remain a perfect 12-0, including all five of his fights in the UFC ending with first round knockout wins.
Kurt Pellegrino celebrated his UFC betting return to the octagon with a second-round submission of Fabricio Camoes. Jon Fitch and Jim Miller beat Ben Saunders and Mark Bocek respectively, each by submission, while Nate Diaz knocked out Rory Markham just 2:47 in to their first round bout in a fight that could rival the Michigan State-Butler pick.
