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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 82
Pride of a Champion: Anderson Silva
vs. Dan Henderson
UFC 82 will again be headlined by Silva who will
take on PRIDE Champion Dan Henderson for the UFC Middleweight
Title. Other confirmed bouts include Josh Koscheck vs. Dustin
Hazelett and Jorge Gurgel vs. John Halverson. Evan Tanner, Jon
Fitch, and Travis Lutter are also expected to fight at the
event.
UFC
82 "Breaking Point" Fight Odds
UFC 82: “Pride of a
Champion”
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2008, at 10 p.m. ET on
pay-per-view (PPV)
Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
Main Event:
UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva (20-4) vs. Dan
Henderson (22-6) |
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UFC 82 betting Odds & Information
Anderson Silva will bring a
record of 20-4 into this fight. Twelve of his victories have
come by knockout, and three have come by decision. Anderson "The
Spider" Silva is on a six fight winning streak right now,
and has one of the most impressive resumes in the UFC. In his
last six fights, Silva has beaten the likes of Rick Franklin
(twice), Nathan Marquardt and Travis Lutter.
He became the UFC 185 lb. Champion when he defeated Rich
Franklin at UFC 64 via a first round KO. “The Spider” then took
on Travis Lutter in February in a non-title bout, with Silva
finishing Lutter by submission at 2:11 of the second round.
Silva defended his title for the first time against Nathan
Marquardt at UFC 73 in July and scored an impressive first round
TKO. In October, the Brazilian firmly established himself on top
of the pound for pound list when he knocked out Franklin a
second time in their highly-anticipated rematch at UFC 77, and
on March 1, Silva will look to add a third UFC title defense to
his record, as well as a new accolade as the undisputed 185 lb.
world champion by defeating PRIDE 185 lb. Champion Dan Henderson
at UFC 82.
Dan "Hollywood" Henderson will bring a 22-6-0 record in this
fight in March, with ten of his victories coming by knockout.
His last two fights were a Decision loss to Quinton Jackson and
a Knockout victory against Wanderlei Silva. This should be a
great fight.
Jon Fitch vs. Chris Wilson
Fitch (15-2-0) is riding a
14-fight win streak, including seven straight UFC contests. The
29-year-old former college wrestler was originally scheduled to
face Akihiro Gono, who was forced to withdraw with a hand
injury.
Wilson (13-3-0), who will be making his UFC debut, has key wins
over Rory Markham (Pictures) and current International Fight
League welterweight champion Jay Hieron.
The Portland native is on a four-fight winning streak, having
defeated UFC veteran Derek Noble in his last fight this past
October.
UFC 82 Main Card
Dan Henderson vs. Anderson Silva (Middleweight Championship
Bout)
Heath Herring vs. Cheick Kongo
Yushin Okami vs. Evan Tanner
Preliminary Bouts
Dustin Hazelett vs. Josh Koscheck
Jon Fitch vs. Chris Wilson
Diego Sanchez vs. David Bielkheden
Luke Cummo vs. Luigi Fioravanti
Jorge Gurgel vs. John Halverson
UFC 82 Results
| MMA fighter Anderson
Silva won the UFC 82 fight against Dan Henderson with a
rear-naked choke in Ohio to claim middleweight mixed
martial arts supremacy.
UFC middleweight title:
Anderson Silva defeats Dan Henderson, submission, 4:52
of the second round. Heavyweights: Heath Herring (28-13,
1 NC) def. Cheick Kongo (11-4-1), split decision Judges’
scores: 29-28 Herring, 29-28 Kongo, 29-28 Herring
Middleweights: Chris Leben (18-4) defeats. Alessio
Sakara (16-7, 1 no contest) TKO, 3:16 of the first
round.
Middleweights: Yushin Okami (20-4)
defeats. Evan Tanner (32-7) Knockout (Knee), 3:00 of
round two. Welterweights: Jon Fitch (21-2, one no
contest) def. Chris Wilson (12-4, one no contest),
unanimous decision Judges’ scores: 30-27, 29-28, 30-27
Heavyweights:
Andrei Arlovski (14-5) defeats. Jake O’Brien (10-1) TKO,
4:17 of the second round
Welterweights: Luigi Fiorvanti (13-3) defeats.
Luke Cummo (9-5) Unanimous decision by straight scores
of 30-27. Welterweights: Josh Koscheck (10-2) def.
Dustin Hazelett (10-4) TKO, 1:24 of the second round.
Welterweights:
Diego Sanchez (20-2) defeats. David Bielkheden (12-6)
Sanchez won via punches from the mount at 4:43 of the
first round.
Lightweights: Jorge Gurgel (12-3)
defeats. John Halverson (16-6), unanimous decision
Judges’ scores: 29-28, 29-28, 30-27. |
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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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