UFC 96 Results and Analysis
May 15th, 2009 by admin
UFC 96 Results and Analysis
Sportsmoneymanagers.com By Twiggy - SMM’s MMA Expert
Quinton Jackson (Win) Decision over Keith Jardine
In the “Fight Of The Night” Rampage got his win on Saturday but not in stylish fashion. Rampage did not look like the regular Rampage we know. Quinton did admit to overtraining for this fight and signs showed as tired in the later parts of each round. Rampage did take advantage of Jardine’s cautiousness being the aggressor the entire fight. Jardine did a nice job dodging and moving around to avoid the big knockout but was not aggressive enough on offensive to score himself any points. Rampage now gets his title shot against Evans for the Light Heavy Weight Title.
Shane Carwin (Win) KO Gabriel Gonzaga
This was the big upset of the night. We all heard that Carwin had power but wow. It looked like Gonzaga was putting himself on cruise control when he took down Carwin and it would be a easy victory from there. After the ref stood them up Carwin connected perfectly with a short right hand that sent Gonzaga into another world. Carwin moves to a perfect MMA record of11-0.
Matt Brown (Win) KO Pete Sell
This fight was very hard to watch. Yes this is the UFC but no one wants to see someone get hurt. I think everyone was thinking the same thing screaming to stop the fight. Dana White really needs to get referee’s that know what they’re doing because Sell could have gotten seriously injured. I give credit to Brown who threw a terrific head kick which landed flush totally threw Sell totally off guard. Sell was clearly hurt from that first shot. Sell showed his big heart as usual and took the punishment for the next two minutes. The referee finally listened to Dana White screaming from his seat, 20,000 Columbus fans and Matt Brown finally calling it.
Matt Hamill (Win) KO Mark Munoz
Matt Hamill was by far the most energetic fighter of the night. This guy was just ready to go and take care of business on Saturday and he did just that. The hometown hero had a big advantage when every fan was screaming his name as he entered the Octagon. Hamill looked terrific in the first part of the fight landing varies of punches and kicks. Hamill then secured himself the “Knockout Of The Night” purse as he perfectly timed a right leg kick. The kick connected perfectly with the left side of Munoz head knocking him out instantly. Hamill easily won knockout of the night put himself in the running for best knockout in UFC history
Gray Maynard (Win) Unanimous Decision Jim Miller
Watch out for this guy Maynard. Every time he fights he just keeps getting better and better. Soon enough he will get his title shot at 155 and he is no push over. Maynard absolutely destroyed Miller beating him around the whole cage. Maynard showcased his great stand up abilities as well as his wrestling back round as he secured himself another win by unanimous decision. Gray is now a perfect 7-0 in the UFC
Overall UFC 96 was very impressive. Without a title fight on the card many people thought this card was going to be boring. It was just the opposite. With two upsets and four out of five fights coming by knockout what more could you ask for. Giving Dana White credit is like kissing your sister but the man did put together a great card which lead to a great night.
By: Twiggy
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Sportsmoneymanagers.com By Twiggy - SMM’s MMA Expert
Quinton Jackson (Win) Decision over Keith Jardine
In the “Fight Of The Night” Rampage got his win on Saturday but not in stylish fashion. Rampage did not look like the regular Rampage we know. Quinton did admit to overtraining for this fight and signs showed as tired in the later parts of each round. Rampage did take advantage of Jardine’s cautiousness being the aggressor the entire fight. Jardine did a nice job dodging and moving around to avoid the big knockout but was not aggressive enough on offensive to score himself any points. Rampage now gets his title shot against Evans for the Light Heavy Weight Title.
Shane Carwin (Win) KO Gabriel Gonzaga
This was the big upset of the night. We all heard that Carwin had power but wow. It looked like Gonzaga was putting himself on cruise control when he took down Carwin and it would be a easy victory from there. After the ref stood them up Carwin connected perfectly with a short right hand that sent Gonzaga into another world. Carwin moves to a perfect MMA record of11-0.
Matt Brown (Win) KO Pete Sell
This fight was very hard to watch. Yes this is the UFC but no one wants to see someone get hurt. I think everyone was thinking the same thing screaming to stop the fight. Dana White really needs to get referee’s that know what they’re doing because Sell could have gotten seriously injured. I give credit to Brown who threw a terrific head kick which landed flush totally threw Sell totally off guard. Sell was clearly hurt from that first shot. Sell showed his big heart as usual and took the punishment for the next two minutes. The referee finally listened to Dana White screaming from his seat, 20,000 Columbus fans and Matt Brown finally calling it.
Matt Hamill (Win) KO Mark Munoz
Matt Hamill was by far the most energetic fighter of the night. This guy was just ready to go and take care of business on Saturday and he did just that. The hometown hero had a big advantage when every fan was screaming his name as he entered the Octagon. Hamill looked terrific in the first part of the fight landing varies of punches and kicks. Hamill then secured himself the “Knockout Of The Night” purse as he perfectly timed a right leg kick. The kick connected perfectly with the left side of Munoz head knocking him out instantly. Hamill easily won knockout of the night put himself in the running for best knockout in UFC history
Gray Maynard (Win) Unanimous Decision Jim Miller
Watch out for this guy Maynard. Every time he fights he just keeps getting better and better. Soon enough he will get his title shot at 155 and he is no push over. Maynard absolutely destroyed Miller beating him around the whole cage. Maynard showcased his great stand up abilities as well as his wrestling back round as he secured himself another win by unanimous decision. Gray is now a perfect 7-0 in the UFC
Overall UFC 96 was very impressive. Without a title fight on the card many people thought this card was going to be boring. It was just the opposite. With two upsets and four out of five fights coming by knockout what more could you ask for. Giving Dana White credit is like kissing your sister but the man did put together a great card which lead to a great night.
By: Twiggy
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