UFC 76: “Knockout” at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., is set for this evening Saturday, September 22.
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UFC 76 QUICK RESULTS:
Keith Jardine defeats Chuck Liddell via split decision
Forrest Griffin defeats Mauricio “Shogun” Rua via submission (rear naked choke) in round three
Jon Fitch defeats Diego Sanchez via split decision
Ryoto Machida defeats Kazuhiro Nakamura via unanimous decision
Tyson Griffin defeats Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision
Rich Clementi defeats Anthony Johnson via submission (rear naked choke) in round two
Jeremy Stephens defeats Diego Saraiva via unanimous decision
Christian Wellisch defeats Scott Junk via submission (heel hook) in round one
Matt Wiman defeats Michihiro Omigawa via unanimous decision
UFC 76 BLOW-BY-BLOW LIVE MAIN CARD COMMENTARY:
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Chuck Liddell vs. Keith Jardine (205-pound limit)
Round one: Here we go. Lidell looking for distance. Nice leg kick and left hook by Jardine. Another nice leg kick. Nice right by Jardine. Body kick by Jardine. Nice left hook by Lidell. Nice right by Lidell. Nice combo by Lidell!!. Nice right by Jardine. Jardine is cut. Nice body kick by Jardine. Nice jab by Lidell. Nice left by Lidel. HUGE right by Lidell. Nice left by Jardine. Front kick by Jardine. Lidell with a combo. Chuck with an uppercut. Nice leg kick by Jardine. ANd thats the round.
Round two: Jardine with a leg kick. Chuck with a right. Nice body kick by Jardine. HUGE right by Jardine and it drops Lidell!!!! But Chuck bounces right back up. Another body kick by Jardine. Another nice right by Jardine. Leg kick by Jardine. Nice right by Lidell. Followed by a nice right by Jardine. Leg kick by Jardine. ANother one. Chuck lidells ribs look raw. Chuck lands a right, Lidell with a spinning backfist. Another leg kick by Jardine. Nice right by Lidell. Nice left by Lidell. Leg kick by Jardine. Left hook by Chuck. Nicde right by Lidell. ThaTs the round. Jardine won that one easily.
Round three: HUGE leg kick by Jardine. Lidell with a nice left hook. Another leg kick by Jardine. AGain with the leg kick. Nice right by Jardine. Nice right by Chuck. Nice leg kick from Jardine. Followed by a left hook. Again a HUGE leg kick and a body kick. Again a leg kick. Chuck with a nice left pushing the pace. Again another leg kick. HUGE left by Jardine. Nice jab by Lidell. Nice left hook by Jardine. Nice right by Jardine. HUGE left by Jardine and another left hook!!!! NIce body shot by Chuck. Nice hook by Jardine. Upercut by Lidelll. Left buy Jardine. High kcik from Lidell!! Leg kick by Jardine!! And thats the round. I give it to Jardine. Jardine should win this fight.
Final result: Keith Jardine defeats Chuck Liddell via split decision
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Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Forrest Griffin (205-pound limit)
Round one: N/A
Round two: N/A
Round three: Shogun shoots. Gets the take down. Forrest goes for a triangle!!! now and Arm bar!! and Shogun is out. Shogun in Griffins full guard. Forrest going for the oma plata!!! Now hes got the back!!! Knees to the body from Forrest!!! Forrest on top now!!! Griffin with sick elbows!!! Now with some punches. Forrest with a HUGE right!! Forrest has his back again and is still raining punches. Knees to the body from Forrest. Forrest raining more punches!!! Griffin in half guard. Forrest has his back now going for a choke!!!Thats it its over!!!! Griffin with the rear naked choke to finish it!!!!! WOWW!!! What an amazing fight!!!!!
Final result: Forrest Griffin defeats Mauricio “Shogun” Rua via submission (rear naked choke) in round three
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Diego Sanchez vs. Jon Fitch (170-pound limit)
Round one: A great stare down and here we go!!! Diego immediately rushes out after Fitch and Fitch lands and knee and a right. Diego going for the take down and fitch wards it off. Diego with a one two. Fitch with a knee. Nice leg kick by Fitch. Now their clinched up against the fence. Diego with some knees to the stomach. Fitch with a knee. Fitch with a nice left using dirty boxing technique. Still clinched, Fitch with a nice left. Diego with a take down. Fitch reveres! Gets a doubles leg take down and is in Diegos full guard. Diego going for the armbar. Fitch gets out. Fitch with a nice left. Fitch with some nice hammer fists. Nice left by Fitch!!
Round two: Here we go! Rd 1 went to Fitch. Lets see how this goes. Fitch again on top right away Diego missed a shot. Back to the feet, Fitch goes for a head kick then gets taken down. Fitch looking to scramble. Fitch has a double leg and reverses!!! Fitch has his back!!! Fitch has one hook in. Fitch with some hammer fists, then Diego reverses!! Fitch picks up Diego and dumps him with a slam!!!! Scramble and Fitch on top again!!! HUGE hammer fist by Fitch!! Fitch with a right! Diego looking for an arm bar, but Fitch stops it with two vicious hammer fists!!!! Diego is bleeding from his nose. and thats the round, again i give that one to Fitch 10-9.
Round three: Last round!!! High kick by Fitch and Diego looks tentative. Nice knee overhand right by Fitch. DIego locks in a guillotine. Fitch is out!!!!!! Fitch on top now!! Hes in Diegos full guard. Fitch with some nice body shots. Diego going for a kimura. Fitch is out. Hammer fists from Fitch. Fitch with another hammer fist. Nice elbow by Fitch. Nice left by Fitch. Diego has a triangle!! but he gets out again!!! Fitch is still on top!! Thats the round!!! Again id have to give that round to Fitch but it was very close it could go either way.
Final result: Jon Fitch defeats Diego Sanchez via split decision
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Ryoto Machida vs. Kazuhiro Nakamura (205-pound limit)
Round one: Big John gets the action started. Kaz comes out with a little dance and Machida answers with a big kick. In the clinch with Kaz up against the fence. Nice knees from Machida. Back in the center of the cage. Both fighters throw some little punches and Machida lands a knee to the gut. Big body kick from Machida. Kaz goes for a Judo throw but Machida counters and lands in half guard. Machida works for a kimura. Kaz gets back to his feets. Now they exchange some knees and it moves back to the center of the cage. Machida throws a nice high kick. Gets Kaz back up against the cage. Kaz slips and Machida gets on top but can’t pass guard. Machida lands a few elbows and goes for another kimura. Kaz defends. Round comes to a close with Machida working some ground and pound.
Round two: Kaz slips again and Machida takes advantage with some solid ground and pound. He achieves full mount. Kaz rolls and Machida takes his back. Lots of rolling. Machida gets on top and lands a BIG elbow and a big right. He gets the back again and has the choke in! Kaz defends … barely. Kaz scrambles and gets the leg of Machida. Now they’re up. Kaz has a single leg but can’t take down Machida. Machida reverses and gets full mount again. Kaz looks tired. Here come the elbows from Machida. Big right from Machida and Kaz somehow gets to his feet again. Back in the clinch with Kaz up against the fence. Nice knee to the body from Machida. Big left from Machida. Stiff right from Machida. Kaz doesn’t seems phased and sweeps Machida. Kaz is in the guard. It stays that way as round two ends.
Round three: Third and final of a gritty fight. Kaz needs this round and throws a silly kick. Machida misses a spinning back kick. Nice left jab from Kaz and he takes Machida to the canvas. Machida gets to his feet and both are now in the clinch. Knees to the body from Machida and sweeps Kaz to the ground. Body shots from Machida try and soften up the Japanese fighter. Kaz rools and Machida has back control. Kaz gets up. Big knee from Machida lands flush on the chin of Kaz. Kaz lands a big overhand left that doesn’t seem to hurt Machida. Kaz has a bloody nose. Big standing elbow from Machida. Both fighters seem gassed and content to flop around in the clinch. Nice knee from Machida to the grill of Kaz folled up by and elbow and some ripping body punches. Huge elbow from Kaz … too little too late. Fight ends with a Machida takedown.
Final result: Ryoto Machida defeats Kazuhiro Nakamura via unanimous decision
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Tyson Griffin vs. Thiago Tavares (155-pound limit)
Round one: Both fighters come out and touch gloves. Griffin stalks Thiago and misses a looping overhand right. Missed high kick from the Brazilian. Griffin with a nice one-two. Nice low kick from Griffin and shoots in for the double leg. Griffin has Thiago on his back up against the fence. Reigns down some heavy rights. Thiago goes for a leg but Griffin spins out and both fighters scramble to their feet. Some nice clinch work by both fighters. Thiago sweeps Griffin and Griffin lands in his guard. Thiago scrambles and goes for the back but Griffin escapes, reverses and gets back on top with a big right. Griffin back in the guard of Thiago. Thiago gets up and Griffin gets him back down. Up down Up down. Good action. Round ends with both fighters in the clinch.
Round two: Griffin comes out aggressive again. Thiago lands a flying knee, but Griffin responds with a nice punch of his own. Thiago gets him on his back and drops some heavy hammer fists. Now has Griffin pressed up against the cage. Thago has mount but Griffin bucks and Thiago takes his back. Gets the hooks in and is working hard for a rear naked. Griffin gets to his feet with Thiago on his back constricting Griffin with a body triangle. Griffin backs up against then fence, dumps Thiago! Now he has Thiago on his back! But Thiago transitions into an armbar! Griffin escapes. Christ … what a fight. Griffin now on top throwing some bombs. Tavares reverses and gets Griffin on his back. Griffin works for a guillotine but Tavares escapes and gets back control. Griffin has Thiago on his back again and dumps him hard on his head! Tavares is cut! What a SLAM! HUGE mouse under the left eye of Tavares. Holy shit … round ends. What a round!
Round three: Tavares comes out looking pissed off. Tavares gets stuffed on a takedown and both fighters end up against the fence. Tavares with a big takedown and maneuvers for an omoplata. Griffin explodes out! Now back in the clinch. Griffin goes for a hip toss but Tavares defends. Tavares throws Griffin but he bounces up. Standing again and getting busy against the fence. Nice knees from Griffin in the clinch to the thighs of Tavares. Wow … HUGE elbow from Griffin. Tavares seems unphased. Thiago goes for the shot and is trying to get the back of Griffin. Doesn’t work and both guys AGAIN are standing. Tavares has underhooks and Griffin lands a big knee to the body. Tavares takes the fight to the ground but Griffin switches it up and gets on top. Big hammer fist from Griffin. Thiago goes for a leg but it’s too late … horn sounds. I wouldn’t want to be a judge. Insane fight — nonstop action.
Final result: Tyson Griffin defeats Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision
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it says UFC 75 on the title
Lookin like Hooters for me… I gotta bite the bullet and get a box to receive PPVs.
Jesse, wanna roll down to Princeton?
Can’t wait! Fitch vs Diego is the real main event.
Im too poor to order PPV, that’s why I order at Hooters. Ordering a 7 dollar plate leaving a 3 dollar tip, lol. 10 bucks aint too bad for a meal and a round of fights.
UFCMANIA I live in Anaheim and I was wondering if you had any info about autograph signing before the event? If so, what’s the time date and place? if anyone knows please let me know
Hey ufcmania, do you still post the bars that are showing the UFC fights. I don’t think I caught it for this one. Also, I was reading about the Patriots cheating thing and the UFC was mentioned briefly in the article. Here is the link: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7226916?GT1=10437
Cant wait to see the shogun vs griffin fight. Griffin is the man, but shogun is just gunna bring too much skill to the fight.
poor poor jardine
OMG JARDINE WITH THE FLYING SCISSOR TRIANGLE ARM CRANK! OMG!!!!!!111
I only hope that Shogun is 100 %.
I’m so pumped to see him here, but I do love Forrest more.
Either way, I think it will be a TKO.
Just grab bunch of friends and split the fight, that will be cheaper than $10
Forrest will beat Shogun by TKO round 1.
I should once again be getting some feeds from tonights Prelim fights (excactly like UFC 74) so if a submission or KO happen, and it is a beauty, Ill be the first to respond to it, since I will actually see it.
Extremely Excited about tonight.
Shogun is going to lose, mark my words, Forrest by decision.
Chuck Liddell
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
Jon Fitch
Kazuhiro Nakamura
Thiago Tavares
Anthony Johnson
Jeremy Stephens
Christian Wellisch
Matt Wiman
Liddell ko
Griffen ud
Fitch ud
Machida tko
Talveres ud
Johnson ko
Stephens tko
Wellisch ko
Wiman sub
Solid first round for Wiman, I think he might of lost this round, tough call.
I mean, crocop was vulnerable due to his lack of ground game, but honestly, who could pick aginast Rua? He even said it in his interview. Chute Boxe trains using elbows extensively, and has probably trained a lot harder and longer than griffin. Also, anyone who thinks they are strong enough to keep Rua on the ground is in trouble. Im actually going to go out on a limb and say Rua by submission round 1.
With the last minute I saw of Round 2, and what my friend has told me, he says Wiman should of won this round, and he sure looked decent on his feet the last minute of this fight.
Wiman won via decision. Congrats Matt! My buddy told me that this fight was wild! What I saw.. looked it.
I just saw the whole third round.. WOW!! Matt Wiman looks good! This is the Matt Wiman, that should of won the TUF5 season.
Junk taps out Round 1, looks like a kneebar.. nevermind heel hook!
FIGHT UPDATE: Matt Wiman defeats Michihiro Omigawa via unanimous decision
Mauricio Shogun Rua
That`s my comment…
FIGHT UPDATE: Christian Wellisch defeats Scott Junk via submission (heel hook) in round one
Sorry for the late start guys — storm blew in and wiped out my Internet connection. Scrambled to a new location so all should be good now.
[quote comment=”155905″]Sorry for the late start guys — storm blew in and wiped out my Internet connection. Scrambled to a new location so all should be good now.[/quote]
It’s all good, I have been here fulfilling your job since you where not here!
its nice to have phone camera video feeds!
Be thankful you have rain. We really need it here in Cincinnati!
I am not really excited about this Stephens/Diego fight. I dont like Deigo, and he is currently 0-2 against Team Gurgel.
Stephens will take this fight.
Guys and Mania, you all enjoy these fights, my football team is in a neck/neck bout, and I need to watch this, so I will be gone for the rest of the night.
Mania, I hope you and your shelter stay dry and have much electric.
You all enjoy the fights.
FIGHT UPDATE: Jeremy Stephens defeats Diego Saraiva via unanimous decision
Mr NC-17 called it stehens
PREDICTIONS
Chuck wins by TKO in the 1st round
Fitch wins by Unanimous Decision
F.Griffin wins by TKO in the 1st (I have a hunch)
Machida Wins By Unanimous Decision
T.Griffin wins by TKO in the 2nd round
AHAHAHAH!!
Right when the Johnson/Rich fight start, Johnson knocked Rich straight to the canvus! (fight not over yet!)
So here I am stuck at home too cheap to spring for the fights
, Thank goodness I am able to get a good grip on the event.
Its keeping me sane. I really wanna know how the Nakamura fight goes.
JOHNSON IS MANHANDLING RICH!!!
I actually feel sorry for Rich!
Round 2 Kiddos! Rich survived.. well.. Johnson let him
We are in a time-out something happened while they were in a clinch. I don’t know if Johnson got kneed in the cup, or what, but he is in a timeout.
So what are you yalls opinions on the DIEGO vearse FITCH FIGHT??? I say Diego winz unamious decission
[quote comment=”155943″]So what are you yalls opinions on the DIEGO vearse FITCH FIGHT??? I say Diego winz unamious decission[/quote]
I also think Diego by unanimos decision
[quote comment=”155943″]So what are you yalls opinions on the DIEGO vearse FITCH FIGHT??? I say Diego winz unamious decission[/quote]
Obiously, look at your name, we all know who you want to win.
Who do I think is going to win? Its a toss-up.
Depends on what Diego we see.
But I think Koscheck holds the key to Diego’s weakness, and Fitch and Kos are unseperateable.
Fitch wins via decision.
HOLY HELL!!
RICH WINS VIA SUBMISSION!
so the rich and anthany fight is underway right now?
FIGHT UPDATE: Rich Clementi defeats Anthony Johnson via submission (rear naked choke) in round two
[quote comment=”155943″]So what are you yalls opinions on the DIEGO vearse FITCH FIGHT??? I say Diego winz unamious decission[/quote]
I see it going to a decision but I think Fitch is going to pull it off. Also fun spell check before you post a message.
[quote comment=”155950″]HOLY HELL!!
RICH WINS VIA SUBMISSION![/quote]
hey Mr. NC-17 are you whatching the fight live on PPV?
Run… not fun and I just made myself look like an ass.
i have a bet on fitch, liddell, rua, Tavares how do u think i will get on
I meant run and I just made myself look dumb.
you will win one on four, two at most…tyson will win, as well as diego…i like forrest, but will have to be a good night for him to win…liddell will win.
Sanchez is Talented But Fitch is A better wrestler so he should be able to negate Diego’s takedowns and Fitch trains at AKA and every one knows how good those fighters are when it comes to striking.
as Mr.NC-17 said - Fitch by Unanimous Decision
Note: Goldberg makes it official: Liddell fights Wanderlei in December with a win tonight! Something we pretty much knew, but it’s good to get official word.
also depends on if diego is there to fight…could be a long night if he pushes the pace for 15 mins.
i think forrest will get the worst beating he’s ever had. i just dont rate him as a top fighter
I think Liddell, Fitch, Rua and Tyson will win.
maybe not the most talented…but definitely a brawler…his skills do keep improving though
anybody think rich reclaims his title in the rematch in october?
I would agree Forest isn’t the most talented but he makes exciting fights and thats half the battle. No one wants to watch a boring fighter even if he always wins.
Tavares Griffin fight should be great!
what do u guys think will happen in the franklin silva re-match, anderson silva absoloutly destroyed rich last time it was hard to watch. i think silva will submit franklin personally
are griffin and tavares fighting now
I have a feeling that forrest is going to win even though shogun is the most talented fighter at 205.
every pay-per-view has some type of upset and i think It is going to be forrest.
Franklin will have a better showing this time but IMO he won’t beat Anderson.
[quote comment=”155966″]anybody think rich reclaims his title in the rematch in october?[/quote]
I don’t think it matters…if Henderson gets his head on straight and moves down to middleweight he will dominate.
rich is a top-tier fighter who was doing well in the fight until the clinch…he actually landed a good shot on silva before silva rushed him with the clinch…i think he will make adjustments and that it will at least be a solid title fight…no easy wins for anderson come october.
…Hendo will be tough to stop at mw.
[quote comment=”155966″]anybody think rich reclaims his title in the rematch in october?[/quote]
that is going to be a tough fight because i think franklin is going tentative because he knows what kind of power silva has so it may end up being a boring fight if franklin fights “not to lose” but if he fights “to win” (by that i mean he comes out like he did last time they fought)then he will KTFO.
crazy thought…no it won’t happen…would love to see frank shamrock make a ufc appearance before he’s over the hill…he’s pretty adamant about not fighting in the ufc though.
is the Tyson Griffin vs. Thiago Tavares fight rollin yet?????????????????????????/
[quote comment=”155982″]crazy thought…no it won’t happen…would love to see frank shamrock make a ufc appearance before he’s over the hill…he’s pretty adamant about not fighting in the ufc though.[/quote]
Where did that come from?
And whats going on with the fights?
[quote comment=”155983″]is the Tyson Griffin vs. Thiago Tavares fight rollin yet?????????????????????????/[/quote]
yes
was actually looking at his website today…he has been one of the most dominant fighters in mma…has beat henderson in submission wrestling, beat tito when tito was the man…but has video footage…he can’t stand dana white, and thinks ufc fighters are underpaid…just would love to see him fight the best…it was kind of a random statement
[quote comment=”155987″]was actually looking at his website today…he has been one of the most dominant fighters in mma…has beat henderson in submission wrestling, beat tito when tito was the man…but has video footage…he can’t stand dana white, and thinks ufc fighters are underpaid…just would love to see him fight the best…it was kind of a random statement[/quote]
I agree Frank Did just whoop Phil Baroni and he whould have beat Renzo Gracie but got DQ’ed
Thiago Tavares (Pictures) vs. Tyson Griffin (Pictures)
Round 1
The first minute plays out like a kickboxing match, with both fighters looking to strike from the outside. Griffin scored a takedown at the 3:30 mark and scored with a big right hand from his opponent’s guard. Tavares looked for a leg submission, which Tyson easily hopped out of. Tavares briefly took Griffin’s back, but the American had none of it and quickly escaped. An elbow, a huge right hand to the head and body shots landed for Griffin in the final minute of the round. Good action in the first, 10-9 for Tyson Griffin.
This is from Sherdog.com
Any knew updates on the fight?
thanks
ive never whatched Frank before…. heard of him but hes not into the UFC. Although he does have a piont Danaz an ass hole. but is frank related to ken shamrock??? just wondering because of the last names.
superb start
10:33 p.m. — GRIFFIN VS. TAVARES, ROUND 3: Tavares looks pretty beat up but appears fresh. Griffin wrestles him to the ground, though. Pressed against the fence, Griffin throws some shoulders at Tavares. Tavares, though, locks in an arm. Griffin reverses and gets back to his feet. The action slows as Griffin pushes Tavares back into fence. Tavares transitions out of it, but Griffin pushes him right back into the fence. Griffin tries for the takedown but Tavares balances out of it. Griffin stings him with a right, but Tavares shoots in and take him down. Griffin’s wincing and appears to have an eye injury. Griffin gets back to his feet and pins Tavares against the fence. One minute to go. They’re in the clinch, and Griffin connects on a knee. Tavares transitions and gets his back again, but Griffin breaks free and throws some hammer fists. The round ends. It’s another 10-9 round for Griffin in a hugely entertaining fight. It’s likely a 30-27 win for Griffin.
FIGHT UPDATE: Tyson Griffin defeats Thiago Tavares via unanimous decision
[quote comment=”156005″]10:33 p.m. — GRIFFIN VS. TAVARES, ROUND 3: Tavares looks pretty beat up but appears fresh. Griffin wrestles him to the ground, though. Pressed against the fence, Griffin throws some shoulders at Tavares. Tavares, though, locks in an arm. Griffin reverses and gets back to his feet. The action slows as Griffin pushes Tavares back into fence. Tavares transitions out of it, but Griffin pushes him right back into the fence. Griffin tries for the takedown but Tavares balances out of it. Griffin stings him with a right, but Tavares shoots in and take him down. Griffin’s wincing and appears to have an eye injury. Griffin gets back to his feet and pins Tavares against the fence. One minute to go. They’re in the clinch, and Griffin connects on a knee. Tavares transitions and gets his back again, but Griffin breaks free and throws some hammer fists. The round ends. It’s another 10-9 round for Griffin in a hugely entertaining fight. It’s likely a 30-27 win for Griffin.[/quote]
Sherdog scored the bout 29-28 for tavares
Tyson Griffin wins by unanimous decision
[quote comment=”155996″]ive never whatched Frank before…. heard of him but hes not into the UFC. Although he does have a piont Danaz an ass hole. but is frank related to ken shamrock??? just wondering because of the last names.[/quote]
They were both adopted by the same family but no blood relation and frank used to fight in the ufc and he was a five time defending ufc middleweight champ. he never lost in the octagon
Man i was hopeing Thiago was gonna take this fight. He’s been undefeated so far… but judgeing byy the commentary it seemd like one hell of fight that could have gone eaither way!!!
Tyson Griffin looked awesome, that was a great fight! There is no way Tavares could have got that decision….. Griffin decisively won the first round, and although the pace of the other two rounds were controlled by Tavares, Griffin had the most amazing submission defense, most of the strikes, and countered everything well.