Since the ancient days of gladiators, spectators
have enjoyed the thrill of betting on combative
sporting contests. Every moment of a fight seems
much more exciting when there is money riding on the
outcome. Today is no different, as a growing number
of people are betting on modern-day gladiatorial
contests - mixed martial arts events.
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You can't miss this one! The headline
fight will be current welterweight champion Matt Hughes
against the
legendary Royce Gracie.
After the last ten years since he last wreaked havoc in
the UFC Octagon. Royce Gracie set out to prove,
once and for all, that he is the master in the sport of
mixed martial arts. Gracie, credited for launching
MMA in the United States, will take on two time World
Champion Matt Hughes, considered by many to be the
greatest welterweight competitor in UFC history.
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UFC 60 - Hughes vs Gracie
Saturday, May 27, 2006 - Staples Center - Los Angeles,
California - 10pm Eastern Time. Event will also be aired
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UFC 60 Fight Card:
1) Matt Hughes vs. Royce Gracie
2) Brandon "The Truth" Vera vs. Assuerio Silva
3) Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez vs. John "The Natural" Alessio
4) Mike Swick vs. Joe "Diesel" Riggs
5) Jason Chambers vs. Spencer Fisher
6) Alessio Sakara vs. Dean Lister
UFC 60 Fight Results:
Matt Hughes once again proved himself as
one of the best welterweights of all time as he defeated the
legendary Royce Gracie in an absolutely dominating
performance.
Other fights of the night included yet another win for Diego
Sanchez, although this time, many thought he should have
lost his decision win to opponent John Alessio. The full
results of the night are as follows:
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defeats Alessio Sakara via submission (Triangle Choke)in
the first round.
Melvin Guillard defeats Rick Davis via a
KO in the first round.
Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Fabiano Scherner via a TKO in the
second round.
Spencer Fischer defeats Matt Wiman via
KO in the second round.
Jeremy Horn defeats Chael Sonnen via
armbar in the second round.
Mike Swick defeats Joe Riggs via
guillotine choke in the first round.
Brandon Vera defeats Assuerio Silva via
guillotine choke in the first round.
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The Ultimate Fighting
Championship is a test of pure gladiator fighting
skills. The fight occurs inside an octagon that is 32
feet across. The fighters are contained by a 5 foot
link fence. Most participants have martial arts
training in some discipline, however, this is by no
means a requirement. It has a no holds barred
philosophy although some rules have been added
recently.
Although there can be a
lot of blood, fights usually end with joint locks or
choke holds and it is generally the more skilled
opponent that wins. Size is an advantage, but skill in
ending the fights with a finishing move (choke out,
joint locks, etc.) are the best.
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