UFC 76 RESULTS

RESULTS:

Matt Wiman def. Michihiro Omigawa by Unanimous Decision at 5:00, R3

Christian Wellisch def. Scott Junk by Submission (heel hook) at 3:19, RD1

Jeremy Stephens def. Diego Saraiva by Unanimous Decision at 5:00, R3

Rich Clementi def. Anthony Johnson by Submission (rear naked choke) at 3:05, R2

Tyson Griffin def. Thiago Tavares by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at
5:00, Rd. 3
- Great fight to watch. Tyson has all the talent to win the belt. I appreciated when Tyson dropped Taveres on his face.

Lyoto Machida def. Kazuhiro Nakamura by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 5:00, Rd 3

Jon Fitch def. Diego Sanchez by Split Decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) 5:00, Rd 3
- Excellent fight, great attempts at submission by Diego but you can't choke out Fitch. Both fighters were in great shape for this fight and went the distance. Fitch was the better fighter and should have taken all 3 rounds. Diego was a good sport after the fight.

Forrest Griffin def. Mauricio "Shogun" Rua by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 4:45, Rd 3.
-Shogun and other Pride fighters are realizing the Octagon is a much different fighting environment and they are learning the hard way. The rules are different, and the cage keeps you confined. Griffin was well prepared for this one training at the best camp available today, that being Extreme Couture where the best training partners are available. Not to rain on Forrest's parade but Shogun seemed out of shape and gassed. Perhaps it was because Forrest is a much bigger opponent and handling the beast tired him out. Great fight to watch and hats off to Forrest and awesome finish. The light heavy weights are just bigger in the UFC, maybe "Shogun" should think about dropping a division. Griffin asked for this fight and delivered, he is once again the UFC poster child.

Keith Jardine def. Chuck Liddell by Split Decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) 5:00, Rd 3.
- This was a difficult fight to watch seeing Chuck lose so badly. Chuck's performance was pitiful; he just kept taking Jardine's kicks and providing little or no offence. Chuck knew he must win the 3rd by knockout however he provided no offence or effort. After watching last nights fight I think Chuck should contemplate retirement or switching to a different camp to re-evaluate his training.