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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.
Rich Franklin vs. Yushin
Okami
Date: June 16,
2007
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Venue: Odyssey Arena
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View |
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UFC 72: Victory is
the next upcoming mixed martial arts fight. The event is
currently scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 2007 at The Odyssey
in Belfast, Northern Ireland. UFC 72: UFC Victory will be the
first UFC fight ever in Belfast.
UFC 72 Belfast, Rich Franklin Vs. Yushin Okami and a bout
between Forrest Griffin Vs. Hector Ramirez are set to headline
the show.
Former Middleweight Champ Rich "Ace" Franklin continues his rise
back to the top by taking on Japanese superstar Yushin Okami.
Rich "Ace" Franklin is a well rounded fighter with amazing
standup. He has knocked out the likes of Nate Quarry and Jason
MacDonald.
Okami is coming off a solid Unanimous decision outing against
Mike Swick and holds a 20-3 mma record. Yushin Okami comes at
his opponents, gets them on the ground and pounds the living
crap out of them. He has even beaten the man who took Franklin's
title away at UFC 67 Anderson Silva.
This fight will most likely determine the number 1 contender to
face the winner of Anderson Silva vs. Nate Marquardt (fight
takes place July 7th at UFC 73 live from the Arco Arena in
Sacramento California).
| UFC 72: Victory -
The Preliminary Fights |
| Dustin
Hazelett vs. Stevie Lynch |
| Welterweight Fight
- Dustin Hazelett won via submission at 2:50 of Round
One. |
| Eddie Sanchez
vs. Colin Robinson |
| Heavyweight Fight
- Eddie Sanchez won via TKO (strikes) at :32 of Round
Two. |
| Marcus Davis
vs. Jason Tan |
| Welterweight Fight
- Marcus Davis won via KO at 1:15 of Round One. |
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UFC 72:
Victory - The Main Card Fights |
| Scott Smith vs. Ed
Herman |
| Middleweight
Fight -Ed Herman won via submission (rear naked choke)
at 2:25 of Round Two. |
| Clay Guida vs.
Tyson Griffin |
| Lightweight
Fight - Tyson Griffin won via split decision (29-28,
28-29, 29-28). |
| Jason MacDonald
vs. Rory Singer |
| Middleweight
Fight - Jason MacDonald won via TKO (strikes) at 3:18 of
Round Two. |
| Forrest Griffin
vs. Hector Ramirez |
| Light
Heavyweight Fight - Forrest Griffin won via unanimous
decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). |
| Rich Franklin vs.
Yushin Okami |
| Middleweight
Fight - Rich Franklin won via unanimous decision (29-28,
29-28, 29-28). |
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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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