UFC 72 Results

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Round 3

Hector comes out little more aggressive this round but takes few punches from Forrest. And leg kicks. Hector has Forrest against the ground and almost takes him down but Forrest escapes. Forrest continues to throw check leg kicks. Good combination by Forrest. Hector is limping because of all the damage he took from those leg kicks and is not fighting timid. Forrest knowing he's got the fight under control continues to push the fight with combinations of punches and kicks. Forrest is dominating the rest of the rounds with flurry of punches, kicks, and knees.

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All 3 judges scored the fight 30-27 and Forrest Grffiin wins the fight by unanimous decision.

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Next up - The Main Event, Rich Franklin vs. Yushin Okami.

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Round 1

Both fighters standing and exchanging jabs. Yushin tries for a high kick. Not much action for the first couple of minutes. Yushin throws another kick. Brief clinch but both fighters choosing the stand up game. With 2 minutes left, fighters ended up in a clinch with Yushin against the fence. The crowd is starting boo as there isn't much action, and referee breaks them up with less than a minute left. Both fighters very cautious, exchanging few punches and kick and the round ends. Close round.

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Round 2

Still cautious approach by both fighters. Crowd booing can be heard. Rich lands a low leg kick. Rich being the more aggressive fighter is pushing the pace with some combination punches and high kicks. Another clinch in the middle of the round but ends with Yushin against the Fence. (Yushin looks big against Rich) Again, referee breaks them up for lack of action. Rich lands a leg kick as Yushin landed a punch. Rich pushing forward and Yushin isn't doing much. Rich lands some nice punch to the head as round ends. (Rich may have damaged his thumb on that punch)

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Round 3

Yushin comes out with a flying knee but misses. A good body shot by Rich. Another good body kick by Rich. They clinch and Yushin takes Rich down with side control. Yushin tries to throw few punches in and ended up in a full mount. Rich working to get a better position with one knee in but Yushin continues to throw punches while also working on better position. Rich has both knees trying to push. Rich was able to stand up but Yushin had the guillotine but Rich escapes and now has the top position. Rich slams Yushin to the ground. Yushin is trying for the kimura with less than a minute. Rich rolls to relieve the pressure. Less than a minute left. Rich escapes and has the top position landing some punches. And the round ends.

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All 3 judges scores the fight 29-28 and Rich Franklin wins by unanimous decision.

[eyerolleddapiece]

they didnt show the jake o'brien fight?

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Originally Posted by eyerolleddapiece

they didnt show the jake o'brien fight?

Nope. I guess the fight never happened....

[MMA_Fan]

I'm surprised that there weren't nearly as much visitors for this PPV than any of the previous ones.

I'm guessing it may have something to do with the time difference and the fact that this event wasn't quite "stacked" like the other ones.