What’s up world, we’re coming live from The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas. I probably should have mentioned something earlier about able to live-blog the fights live. Here’s what’s up - Bucktown Skins Fan and myself are sitting in the front of press row, about 10 feet from the cage - and 4 feet from the Octagon girls. It’s a bit overwhelming.

Look for us on television, presumably gawking at said, Octagon girls. Starting at 9pm we’ll be live-blogging UFN14. Or at least checking in with fight recaps and notes about what it’s like to be here. Feel free to tune in.I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve been to see the UFC live and in person before. In November I was in Newark for UFC 78 and one of the worst main events in UFC history. This is a bit different.

Back in November I was sitting in the nose bleed section at the Prudential Center with some friends and my girlfriend who I love very much. (I have to mention this because I just texted her to tell her how close I was to the Octagon girls.)

Nate Loughran has some passionate fans/friends. If his fight ends up being televised - and it probably will be because it was a pretty damn good fight - Spike might need to hit the “bleep” button. Oh yeah, his friends said Loughran was coming for Anderson Silva… uh… yeah.

For those of you interested - there are three people sitting in between the OG’s and myself. I’m wearing a gray striped shirt and my hair is immaculate. Oh yeah - my shoes match my outfit. I’m straight ballin’ son.

Did I mention Usher is supposed to be here tonight?

Usher is supposed to be here tonight.

Hey, Bruce Buffer is obstructing my view.

Spoiler alert: Steve Mazzagatti shaved his mustache. I am beyond disheartened.

Did Steve Mazzagatti even have a mustache? All referees look the same to me.

Forrest Griffin is in Tim Credeur’s corner tonight - carrying his spit bucket. That’s right, the UFC light heavyweight champion is carrying the spit bucket of someone on the un-televised undercard.

I just heard that Mandy Moore has arrived. Usher is still unconfirmed.

So, apparently, Steve Mazzagatti has been sans-mustachio for a while now. I don’t care. He’ll always look like this to me.

I don’t think I mentioned it after seeing UFC 78, but the highlight reel they show (set to Baba O’Reilly) before the main card starts is absolutely goose bump-inducing. Ending with the fight that thrust the UFC into the spotlight, the video should be included with every UFC DVD release. I’m just saying.

And here we go…

I’m directly behind Rogan and Goldberg, across the cage. Pause your television and use the zoom function.

Hey, it says Toyo Tires on part of the cage. Talk about brand name recognition…

Jesse Taylor vs CB Dollaway

As I mentioned, Taylor is a monstrous person. That limo didn’t know what it was getting itself into.

CB submits Taylor with a choke I’ve never seen.

Loughran’s friends are taunting Dollaway.

I really don’t think Taylor was ready to go after he took that illegal knee. Oh well, Taylor goes down and the redemption story may have come to an end here tonight.

Just got a text from my girlfriend and apparently, my hair looks great.

It was a Peruvian necktie. Interesting. I’ve heard of it, but never seen it. General consensus - cool submission.

Note to self - Avoid Jesse Taylor if I see him out on the town tonight.

Anthony Johnson vs Kevin Burns

Rumble Johnson is a dangerous man. You’ve been warned.

If you’re trying to identify me, I’m the guy with the laptop and the extremely goofy look on his face trying not to get caught looking at the OG’s on national television. Oops - I just laughed.

Nobody likes seeing someone kicked in the nuts - especially by someone trained to kick.

I’ve now see CondomDepot.com shorts in person. Super cool.

Our boy Rumble looked like he got a bit tired during the 2nd round. (His last two fights lasted a total of a minute.)

Jamie Foxx just walked into the casino.

Here come the boo birds. And the winner - by repeated eye poke - Kevin Burns. This one is getting appealed.

Great show of sportsmanship by Johnson as he attempted to wave to the crowd so they wouldn’t boo Burns.

“The fingers landed cleanly.” - Joe Rogan 7/19/08

Call Bartlett’s.

I have visual confirmation of the man who sang Slow Jamz. He’s wearing sunglasses and traveling with a crew of 4.

Jake O’Brien vs cain Velasquez

*Yawn* Well that was quick.

*crosses fingers* Don’t be a typical heavyweight fight. Don’t be a typical heavyweight fight.

This place shakes when these two guys scramble.

Wow. That was an ass-kicking. I’ve never seen someone’s head bounce off the floor so much before from so close. And then there were the times that his head didn’t bounce off the mat. That part really looked uncomfortable.

These fights are going so quick we might get to see some Factory clips.

OK - this is unconfirmed, but there is a rather tall man across the room from me who looks a lot like Paul Pierce. And two Vegas 10’s who just shook their asses for him.

Frankie Edgar vs Hermes Franca

Did I mention Louie Anderson has a show in Vegas? Impressive.

We’ve got a couple rookies from the NBA summer league in attendance now. I watched some kid take out $100 after $100 today and flush it away on Roulette. It was an impressive show. And it made me sad.

Frankie Edgar is absolutely taking it to Franca. Hermes has two huge mice (mouses?) on his face right now. Franca is getting dominated.

Another dominating round by Edgar. Edgar just looks sharp.

Frana throws a punch - Edgar puts him on his ass.

There is an absolute idiot in the stands who is rooting for Franca. She keeps screaming “Wake up Hermes” and “stand ‘em up! Stand ‘em up!” She’s either married to Franca or hammered drunk or never seen a fight - or all three.

Franca almost caught him with about 30 seconds to go, but Edgar was able to wrap up and hold on for the dominating win.

Affirmed - It’s PP. There might be another Celtic with him, but I can’t tell. Somebody tell the Spike camera guys to get on it.

And they’re playing “Yeah!” If Usher gets intro music, so should I. What do you mean I’m just a blogger? So?

Oh, yeah - Patrick Ewing Jr is here. This is a sports gossip site, right?

Ooh boy - time for…

Brandon Vera vs Reese Andy

Vera is coming off two disappointing loses. Andy is making his UFC debut. Vera could be a very scary dude at 205. We’ll see what happens. Literally. Watch.

Reese Andy comes out to “Momma Said Knock You Out.” Such an obvious choice that I don’t think anyone has ever thought of it before. Genius.

Don’t know if you can tell from home, but Reese Andy is built like a brick house.

Vera’s entrance music has all the females in the building swaying - most notably, the OG’s.

Oh yeah - Paul Pierce was also dancing. He’s been dancing a lot since he got here. And there’s one of the Vegas 10’s shaking it for PP while her boyfriend watches. I wonder if he’s a Celtics’ fan…

Vera is such so long and skilled. He could hold the LHW title if he concentrated on 205. Of course he’s got to win tonight first. The first round was a good start.

Reese calmed down a bit int he second round and much to the fan’s dismay, so did Vera. Hermes Franca’s drunk/wife/fan/promoter is even getting on their cases.

Ladies and gentlemen, Steve Levy is in the house - no word on whether or not he’s booing.

I’ve got Vera - though Andy made it close the 2nd and 3rd. Just received a text message from my roommate requesting I boo. I’m glad I didn’t get it when he originally sent it or I probably would have lost my credentials for obliging.

You’ll never believe who’s here with Steve Levy - Barry Melrose.

It is… the main event of the evening.

Anderson Silva vs James Irvin

This could get ugly folks. While Vera had to cut weigh, Silva just had to stay closer to his natural weight.

The females are gravitating towards PP. Just thought you’d like the update.

I swear to you - if I can get a hold of the pictures of the girls dancing in Paul Pierce’s section, I will run them every day for a week.

This place is nuts for Silva. Dude is a rockstar.

He’s unstoppable. Anderson Silva is the baddest mother’ on the planet.

This place is in awe of Anderson Silva. What a show. A quick show - but a show none the less. I feel bad for whoever is next for The Spider.

And Dana White just shook my hand. I think that’s my cue to shut this down. Thanks to those who followed along. I’ll try and check in with some more before heading back to Albany tomorrow. Now if you’ll excuse me I have to find a celebrity-laden party somewhere.