9/22 UFC76 Diego Saraiva vs. Jeremy Stephens

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A Brief History Of The UFC

The Ultimate Fighting Championships began in 1993. It redefined what martial arts was all about. It set in motion, the battleground for the karate community, where fighters from all backgrounds could come together and test their art, mano o mano, man vs man against the best, all trained in different arts. Set aside was the facade, the smoke screens and the mystique behind each art and now naked before you was the basic street fighter!

In the fist UFC 1, Royce Gracie made Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu famous with his tacticful ground fighting. He didn't have much in the way of kicks or punches, but his expert Jujitsu skills and joint locking techniques beat them all that day. More UFC History Here

UFC Fighting Terms

Choke Holds: Any hold that impairs the flow of blood or oxygen to the brain. There are many chokes including the rear naked choke, the guillotine, and the triangle choke.

Head-Butt: Using the head to strike the opponent.

KO: Knock out. A fighter is knocked down and unconscious.

Takedown: Usually occurs when a grappler takes his opponent to the ground.

 

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Fight #3:
-Diego Saraiva vs. Jeremy Stephens

Round 1: Saraiva with a quick takedown. He's working elbows from side mount. He passes to full mount and Stephens gives him his back. Saraiva working for the choke but Stephens escapes and winds up on top. Stephens throwing hard elbows from the top. Saraiva now working for a triangle choke underneath. He hooks it in, not all the way, and before he could do anything else Stephens picks him up and slams him down. He picks him up again and slams him another time, this time getting himself out of the triangle. He's working elbows again. Good round.

Round 2: Not a terribly exciting round. Saraiva got a takedown early but Stephens wound up on top. Stephens worked some elbows and punches before "Big" John wanted more and ordered a stand up. Saraiva tried for a leg lock submission late, but didn't get it. Stephens wins this round.

Round 3: Stephens with a big slam takedown early. Stephens working elbows and punches from the top on the ground. Stephens landing some good shots on top here. Stephens stacks him up against the cage and is flurrying with punches. Stephens again landing some hard shots. Round was all Stephens, and so should be the overall decision as this one is now in the books.

Jeremy Stephens def. Diego Saraiva via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after 3 Rounds.