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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.
Anderson Silva vs. Nate Marquardt
Date: July 7, 2007
Location: Sacramento, Calif.
Venue: ARCO Arena
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View |
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This event is being titled
Stacked because of the intense card that is scheduled. Silva
and Sherk will both be looking to defend their titles, Silva
at middleweight, and Sherk at lightweight. Both of these
individuals gained their titles at UFC 64 and will be taking
on formidable challengers. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira steps
into the Octagon for the first time for a heavyweight war
with Heath Herring and Tito Ortiz intends to put a painful
end to Rashad Evans' perfect 15-0 record. Let the fireworks
begin. UFC 73, loaded with UFC superstars, takes place LIVE
from ARCO Arena in Sacramento, Calif. Saturday, July 7,
2007.
Silva is a Brazilian who has competed in Cage Rage, PRIDE,
Shooto, and Rumble on the Rock. He has beaten some of the
biggest names in the business including Rich Franklin and
Jeremy Horn. His record stands at 18-4 with 10 knockouts and
3 submissions after his triangle choke win over Travis
Lutter on Feb. 3rd at UFC 67.
Sherk has done almost everything he can in mixed martial
arts fighting. His record is 33-2 with wins in both UFC and
PRIDE. His style has drawn comparisons to former
welterweight champ Matth Hughes, whom Sherk fought to a
close decision loss for a title. Sherk has eight knockouts
and thirteen submissions to his credit, but hasn't fought
since winning the title over Kenny Florian back in October
at UFC 64.
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LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT
Frankie Edgar defeated Mark Bocek at 4:55 of Round One
by TKO.
WELTERWEIGHT BOUT
Chris Lytle defeated Jason Gilliam 2:15 of Round One by
triangle choke.
LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT
Jorge Gurgel defeated Diego Saraiva by unanimous
decision (30-27 on all three scorecards)
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
BOUT
Stephan Bonnar defeated Mike Nickels by Rear Naked Choke
at 2:14 of Round One.
HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria defeats Heath Herring by
unanimous decision (29-28 on all score cards)
LIGHT WEIGHT UFC
WORLD TITLE BOUT
Sean Sherk defeats Hermes Franca by unanimous decision
(50-45 on all judges scorecards)
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
BOUT
Tito Ortiz vs Rashad Evans. All 3 judges score the bout
28-28 for a unanimous draw mostly due to the point taken
away from Ortiz in the 2nd round.
MIDDLEWEIGHT UFC
WORLD TITLE BOUT
Anderson Silva defeats Nate Marqaurdt by TKO Rd 1
(Referee's stoppage due to strikes)
LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT
Kenny Florian defeats Alvin Robinson by TKO (Referee's
Stoppage due to strikes on the ground) Rd 1 |
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UFC 73 - The Main Card Fights |
| Champion Anderson
Silva vs. Nate Marquardt (for middleweight title) |
| Heath Herring
vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira |
| Rashad Evans vs.
Tito Ortiz |
| Champion Sean
Sherk vs. Hermes Franca (for lightweight title) |
| Kenny Florian vs.
Alvin Robinson |
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UFC 73
Victory Preliminary Fights |
| Stephan Bonnar vs.
Mike Nickels |
| Drew Fickett
vs. Chris Lytle |
| Jorge Gurgel vs.
Diego Saraiva |
| Mark Bocek
vs. Frank Edgar |
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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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