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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.
UFC 65 – Bad Intentions
Where: Arco Arena, Scramento, California
When: November 18th, 2006
Matt Hughes take on No. 1 Contender Georges St. Pierre in
their long-awaited rematch at the Ultimate Fighting
Championship organization.
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UFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS Saturday, Nov. 18,
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Hughes and St. Pierre last fought October 22,
2004 at UFC 50: THE WAR OF ‘04 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
At the time, St. Pierre had a perfect record. But Hughes
ended up giving St. Pierre his first career loss, forcing
him to tapout at the end of the first round. Since that day,
Hughes has maintained the welterweight crown and St. Pierre
has aggressively fought to put himself back in line for the
title, defeating former champion BJ Penn, Jason “Mayhem”
Miller, Frank Trigg and Sean Sherk. Meanwhile, Matt Hughes
defeated Frank Trigg, Joe Riggs, the legendary Royce Gracie
and most recently former champion BJ Penn.
For the heavyweight belt, defending champion Tim Sylvia
takes on ATT’s Jeff Monson.
The fight card for the UFC 65 – Bad Intentions is complete.
The event scheduled for November 18th, at the Arco Arena, in
Sacramento, California, will feature nine fights. The
highlight of the night will indeed be the two UFC title
bouts.
UFC 65 Main Fight Card
Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Hughes - UFC Welterweight Title
Tim Sylvia vs. Jeff Monson - UFC Heavyweight Title
Brandon Vera vs. Frank Mir
Dokonjonosuke Mishima v. Joe Stevenson
Alessio Sakara vs. Drew McFedries
Preliminary Bouts
Nick Diaz vs Graison Tibau
Brad Imes vs. Antoni Hardonk
James Irvin vs. Hector Ramirez
Jake O'Brien vs. Josh Shockman
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UFC 65
Bad Intentions Results |
Georges St. Pierre defeated Matt Hughes via TKO at 1:25 of Round Two to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion.
PRELIMINARY FIGHTS
- Jake O'Brien defeated Josh Shockman via unanimous decision (30-27 x 3).
- James Irvin defeated Hector Ramirez via TKO at 2:36 of Round Two.
- Antoni Hardonk defeated Sherman Pendergarst via KO at 3:15 of Round One.
- Nick Diaz defeated Gleison Tibau via TKO at 2:27 of Round Two.
MAIN CARD FIGHTS
-Joe Stevenson defeated Dokonjonosuke Mishima via guillotine submission at 2:07 of Round One.
- Brandon Vera defeated Frank Mir via TKO at 1:09 of Round One.
- Drew McFedries defeated Alessio Sakara via TKO at 4:07 of Round One.
- Tim Sylvia defeated Jeff Monson via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46 x 2) to remain UFC Heavyweight Champion.
- Georges St. Pierre defeated Matt Hughes at 1:25 of Round Two to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion.
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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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