Sherk, Franca fail CSAC drug tests

Sean Sherk tested positive for Mandrolone Metabolite after his July 7 fight with Hermes Franca where he successfully defended his UFC lightweight title. The CSAC has fined him $2,500 and has suspended him for a year. Sherk is expected to appeal the suspension and should he lose, I don't see any way that the UFC keeps the lightweight title on him. If for no other reason than it is not good to have the belt out of commission for 1 entire year.

As for Franca, he tested positive for Drostanolone and is also being fined and suspended $2,500 and 1 year. He issued a statement confessing to the failure and explaining that he took the drug to help heel an ankle injury about 8 weeks prior to his fight with Sherk.

In California the Athletic Commission does not have the power to over-turn an official decision like the Nevada State Athletic Commission does.

All UFC fighters on the Sacramento event were drug tested but not all the results have been made available yet. However, we know that Mark Bocek, Frank Edgar, Jason Gilliam and Chris Lytle have all passed their tests.

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UFC 73 Salaries and Attendance

Details here

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Shocking News: Tito Has Injury Flare-Up During Fight With Rashad!

I think it was his keratin, but I could be mistaken.

For the record, I agree with Rashad's take on Tito grabbing the fence, but disagree with Tito's take on Rashad running and Rashad's take on being the more-active fighter.



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Post UFC 73 quotes from Dana White

Some interesting stuff here via 15 rounds.com

The most interesting to me is Dana saying it will be Sherk Vs. B.J. Penn in November. I think that will be a hell of a fight.

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Roundtable recap: UFC 73 'Stacked'

The results are:

1. Ric: 8-0-1)
   
2. Casey and Scott: 7-1-1
   
3. Wade: 6-2-1
   
4. Art: 5-3-1
   
5. Euan and Dangerman: 4-4-1

We’ll look at each match. This was a unique roundtable as there were no unanimous selections.



Frank Edgar Def. Mark Bocek
The Picks: Euan (Bocek), Everyone Else (Edgar)
Everyone got off to a good start this evening as Edgar beat Bocek by TKO in 4:35 of round 1. Oh, did I say everyone? I meant everyone but Euan who started out quite the fool.

Chris Lytle Def. Jason Gilliam
The Picks: Danger (Gilliam), Everyone Else (Lytle)
Well, it is time to induct another fool in to the club. Euan inducted after fight one and Mark Danger after fight 2. Lytle put Gilliam away with a submission in 2:15 of round 1 with an Inverted Triangle choke.

Diego Saraiva Vs. Jorge Gurgel
The Picks: Euan (Saraiva), Everyone Else (Gurgel)
A 3-round decision for Gurgel puts Euan back in the fool category. Danger is 2-1, Euan 1-2 and Everyone else 3-0.

Mike Nickels Vs. Stephan Bonnar
The Picks: Scott and Danger (Nickels), Everyone Else (Bonnar)
The Nickels crew did not look good as he was submitted pretty quick in the first round by Bonnar. Ric, Wade, Art and Casey 4-0, Scott 3-1, Euan and the Dangerman 2-2.

Heath Herring Vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The Picks: Art and Danger (Herring), Everyone Else (Nogueira)
Art and Danger went for a gamble and it nearly paid off in round 1 unfortunately Heath Herring forgot how to finish. Ric Wade and Casey are 5-0, Scott and Art are 4 and 1, Euan is 3-2 and Danger is 2-3.

Hermes Franca Vs. Sean Sherk
The Picks: Euan (Franca), Everyone Else (Sherk)
The trend of Euan picking against everyone else and being wrong continues as Sherk beats Franca by unanimous decision. Ric Wade and Casey are 6-0, Scott and Art are 5-1 and Danger and Euan are 3-3.

Rashad Evans Vs. Tito Ortiz
The Picks: Casey and Ric (Ortiz), Everyone Else (Evans)
It goes down as a draw which means everyone gets a no contest. Ric Wade and Casey 6-0-1 Scott and Art 5-1-1 Euan and Danger 3-3-1.

Nate Marquardt Vs. Anderson Silva
The Picks: Casey Art and Wade (Marquardt), Ric Euan Scott and Danger (Silva)
Wade Art and I were humbled. We’re talking, suplex, camel clutch, back broken ass fucked and no call in the morning typed humbled as Silva knocks Marquardt out in 4:50 of round 1.

Alvin Robinson Vs. Kenny Florian
The Picks: Casey Ric and Scott (Florian), Art Euan Wade and Danger (Robinson)
Florian redeemed me a bit but I still feel humbled. Ric 8-0-1, Scott and Casey 7-1-1 Wade 6-2-1, Art 5-3-1, Euan and Danger 4-4-1.

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Casey's Commentary: Live Round-by-Round Coverage, UFC 73 'Stacked'

Hello all and welcome to our live coverage of UFC 73 'Stacked'. The full report will start at 10:00 PM ET.

CARE/Other Vuz, Vuz, Vuz, Jabroni Roundtable Preview - UFC 73 'Stacked'

All the good stuff is behind the cut, refresh your browser for the latest.



After the dark fights ended, here was the standings for the CARE/Jabroni Preview.

1. Casey, Art, Ric and Wade: 4-0
   
2. Scott: 3-1
   
3. Euan and Mark Danger: 2-2

The opener contains the men in the 3 top matches talking smack. People are threatening to make other people lose.

Mike Goldberg calls this the most stacked sport in Mixed Martial Arts and he actually said combat sports. Ooook, Mikey.

Joe Rogan has no idea who will win tonight. I'd make a joke about not looking at the format sheet but that's more of a WWE and TNA deal.

The talking heads run down the rest of the fight card. In the case of UFC it doesn't bother me because most people don't know the undercard...It is a pain when WWE and TNA remind us of what we've paid for already.

Heavyweight Bout:
"The Texas Crazy Horse" Heath Herring: 29, 6'4, 259, 27-12-1 (+600)
Vs.
"Minautoro" Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: 31, 6'1, 240.5, 29-4-1, (-1000)
Referee: Yves Lavigne

R1: Nogueira takes Herring down pretty quickly, right after Rogan said how confident Herring appeared. Nog has side control and Herring is going for the left leg hoping to pull to half guard. He keeps working and instead gets to his feet to a crowd pop.
Heath hits a nice high-kick. They continue to exchange on the feet. Crowd is booing, and that's a little unfair. Nog hits a right then a straight punch which knocks Herring back but not down. Herring's nose is bloody but he hits a body kick.
Herring tries a high-kick again but Nog has none of it. Knee from Nog and he's winning the standup and thus the round. Herring just clobbers Nogueira with a huge headkick and he's got Nogueira in big big trouble. Herring didn't really try to finish.

Scoring: It was Nogueira's round until the head kick hak it became Herring's round. Suddenly, I'm regretting some of the things I said to Art. 10-9 Herring

R2: I don't know why Herring isn't pressing harder for the finish. He's just hitting some legkicks and the crowd is booing again, these fans are fickle.
Nogueira is recovering and is back in the fight. Herring did nothing in that first minute and I don't get it. Nog takes Herring down and in to side control. Herring just went to the well one too many times with that same kick as Gorilla Monsoon would say.
Herring is able to escape from the full mount that Nogueira had him in and we're back up to a standing position. I want my pizza to get here, Scott and I are hungry. Our friend Duane is in a world of hurt on the floor but he was not put there by either one of us.
Nog is pressing the action and the crowd starts to boo. These fans are impatient, I'll give them that much.
Nogueira takes Herring down near the end of the round.

Scoring: Minautoro took this one 10-9.

R3: Pizza is here. Herring is taken down early in the round and Nogueira gets his back. He looks for a choke but Herring is able to escape. Herring able to eventually work back to his feet believe it or not.
Herring is in need of a big shot. He hits a nice body shot but eats a right in response> Herring again tries the high-kick and again it misses. It remains standing the rest of the round.

Scoring: Giving it to Nog 10-9.

Eddie Bravo gives it 29-28 Nogueira as well.

Winner: Antonio Rodrigo "Minautoro" Nogueira - Unanimous 29-28 decision.

Rogan interviews him and Nogueira says nothing I can understand.

Up Next, Sherk Vs. Franca.

I'll bet Art is pissed at Herring and so is anyone who bet on him.

While Sherk-Franca is next first we get an extended UFC 74 'Respect' promo.

Franca says in order for Sherk to win, he must stop his heart. Then there will be a Hermes Franca tribute show.

Franca comes out to Crazy Train which means he's a great man.

Lightweight Championship Bout:
Hermes Franca: 32, 5'6, 154.5, 18-5-0 (+200)
Vs.
"The Muscle Shark" Sean Sherk: 33, 5'6, 154.5, 29-2-1 (-260)
Referee: Big John McCarthy

R1: Hermes Franca gets on the ball quickly and hooks a guillotine choke but Sherk is able to escape. The fight is like 30 seconds old at this point.
Sherk is able to pass from Side control to a full mount. Thus far, Sherk has not done a lot with the position which is one he prefers. It goes back in to side control.
Sherk is just moving and pounding and shifting and being all dominant but Franca isn't taking a lot of damage. Franca briefly reverses to the top position but Sherk reverses back

Scoring: Round 1 for Sherk 10-9. Franca started strong but Sherk was strong for longer.

R2: Franca catches Sherk with a big knee starting the round, but again Sherk is able to escape the trouble that was on him after it. He's not liking the early seconds of each round.
Sherk has moved Hermes to the North-South position. This has been a ground battle largely. Hermes gets the top position and tries for another choke but it is very difficult to get a choke on Sherk. The round comes to an end.

Scoring: Hard for me to score as I had to do a little bit of research but I'll go Franca 10-9. Serk did more controlling but Franca did more damage.

R3: Sherk avoids the shoot early which was his trouble the first two rounds but he takes Franca down in to half guard. Sean had Franca in a north-south choke but Franca roles free.
Crowd is starting to boo for lack of action. Sherk is just such a controlling fighter, Franca is able to escape his clutches for a brief moment but is promptly taken back down.
Sherk just controls him the rest of the round which comes to a close. Sherk is in much better condition than Franca.

Scoring: Sherk's round 10-9. He did little, Franca did less.

R4: Franca nails another knee but Sherk takes him right back down. Franca has to be frustrated at this point. Sherk just taking him down at will now. Franca able to escape again and this time when he gets back up he moves away...but this lasts only a moment as you guessed it, Sherk takes him back down, this time in to side control.
Sherk just does what Sherk does to win the round.

Scoring: Sherk 10-9 I'm sensing a pattern here.

R5: Sherk slams Franca down again and easily passes. Franca is bloodied up and taken down.
Franca keeps trying things and they just keep not working. Not much happening and the crowd as booing as time ticks down to the end of the fight and a Sherk victory.

The crowd politely cheers the end of the fight.

Scoring: Sherk's round 10-9. I've got Sherk 49-46 but 50-45 is very possible.

Eddie Bravo gives it 49-46 for Sherk.

Winner: Sean Sherk - Unanimous (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) Decision.

Rogan with Sherk: He says Ric DaLazbian is a cock sucking jew.

Couture now joins the crew and has the nerve to call Tito Ortiz mature.

Light Heavyweight Bout:
"Sugar" Rashad Evans: 27, 5'11, 204, 15-0-0 (+110)
Vs.
"The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" Tito Ortiz: 32, 6'2, 205.5, 15-5-0 (-140
Referee: Big John McCarthy

R1: Tito takes Rashad down pretty damn quick in the beginning of the round. Rashad gets back to his feet by walking up the cage. Fight is stopped briefly so a mouthpiece can be retrieved and upon the resumption, not much happens for a bit and the crowd isn't happy.
Tito knees Rashad in as Rogan put it, the balls but he's not really phased and the fight is not stopped. Tito tries another takedown but Rashad able to defend.

Scoring: Tito's round 10-9.

R2: Crowd is a bit quiet considering this is a Tito fight. Evans goes for a takedown but Tito is able to escape. Not a lot is really happening right now. Ortiz hits an elbow and Rashad tries to answer with an elbow of his own.
Rashad is taken down again but Rashad isable to counter out. Tito has a guillotine but also got a point taken away for grabbing the fense.

Scoring: Tito won the round but with the point taken away its 9-9 whereas it would've been 10-9. It is 19-18.

R3: Crowd comes alive a bit for Tito in the third. Round is thus far Tito going for takedowns and Rashad trying to make sure Tito doesn't get it.
Tito looks a bit sluggish but Rashad pulling a Herring and not capitalizing. Rashad starts trying a bit but he's only playing for a draw at this point. Rashad gets a late takedown and that might get the draw.

Scoring: Rashad's round 10-9 and that gives us a draw at 28-28.

Winner: Unanimous Draw (28-28)

Rogan interviews Tito and he's dumb enough to ask the fans if they're satisfied with the fight. The booing is not a clue.

Rashad also thinks he won the fight but what would I expect him to say? Rashad wants Tito-Rashad II.

Middleweight Championship Bout:
Nate "The Great" Marquardt: 28, 6'0, 182.5, 28-6-1 (+140)
Vs.
Anderson "The Spider" Silva: 32, 32, 6'0, 184.5, 18-4-0 (-170)
Referee: Big John McCarthy

R1: Silva starts in the southpaw stance and not a lot going early just trading a few shots back and forth. Silva hits a right and tries a jumping knee. Marquardt takes him down after working for a bit. Anderson working from the bottom, Marquardt tries to pass and Silva ends up in full guard. More of not much happening and McCarthy decides to stand them up which is bad news for Marquardt.
Silva nails a big left and then some body punches. Silva blitzes Marquardt and he knocks him out with a big right.

Dear Anderson:
I'm sorry for doubting you.
Sincerely:
Casey Trowbridge
PS. May Sheiky humble me for a million years for this.

Dear Ric:
Fuck you!
Casey

Winner: Anderson Silva - TKO 450 R1

Bruce announces we've got one fight to go.

Rogan interviews Silva who says: Casey Trowbridge you will pay for your non-belief.

Lightweight Bout:
"Kid" Alvin Robinson: 24, 5'8, 156, 9-1-0 (+275)
Vs.
Kenny "KenFlo" Florian: 30, 5'10, 155.5, 8-3-0 (-350)
Referee: Yves Lavigne

R1: The fight starts with them both exchanging judo throws and just a fun back and forth. They end up on the ground with Florian in Robinson's guard. Florian able to pass in to side control. Florian just keeps working and working and finally finishes Alvin Robinson with strikes on the ground late in round 1.

Winner: Kenny Florian - Strikes 4:30 R1

My thoughts on the show: This wasn't Strikeforce by any way shape or form as Ric said in the comment section below. However, one of the better UFC shows of the year for sure, though I think after Strikeforce, Pride 33 comes next then this show, UFC 71, and EXC are all in the mix and Fight Night 10. We haven't seen a dud of an MMA card in quite awhile.

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MMA News and Notes 07/07/07

Just a quick few

Josh Barnett announces he's a free agent Scott Ferrall interviews Dana White Roger Huerta will remain training in Minnesota Spotlight on Canada - The UFC is coming Kenny Florian is Ready and looking for a Knockout Steele Cage Premiers tonight with Fireworks for Greg Jackson, its Business as usual

More later...

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Randy Couture's picks for UFC 73 and other notes

According to today's Wrestling Observer news update:

*Marcus Aurelio Vs. Clay Guida is indeed set for UFC 74.
*Jon Fitch Vs. Diego Sanchez will take place at UFC 76.

Now for the picks that have me reconsidering 2 of my own...

Randy Couture picks:

1. Silva over Marquardt
   
2. Sherk over Franca
   
3. Evans over Ortiz
   
4. Nogueira over Herring
   
5. Florian over Robinson
   
6. Trowbridge over Gillespie

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Final Roundtable Reminder: UFC 73 'Stacked'

This is the last reminder for the UFC 73 roundtable preview and predictions.

The thread you need to access is Here and as of now: Art, Scott, myself and Mark Danger have submitted picks. All readers are able to do so by registering for the forum. All picks lock at the start of the event.

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The words of Mark Danger:

They are chicken. They know that I Mark Danger will beat them and make the humble

The Dangerman is calling all of you...out!

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MMA News and Notes for 07/06/2007

Lets go around the 'Net one last time before UFC 73 tomorrow.

I've tried something different, more sarcastic comments in the articles I linked...if you enjoy this or if you'd rather me just do these more serious, leave a comment or send me a note



Anderson Silva is a Neil Diamond Song

Nate Marquardt is called a WWE faction with a horrible song

This article about Nate Marquardt states the obvious which is that he's not the champion.

This article about Marquardt makes me think he's Destoned for the WWE cruiserweight division or TNA's X-division

Alvin Robinson wants to prove something but I can't remember what it is.

I think Ricardo Almeida is returning a big dog but I might have it flipped a bit.

Hermes Franca is a fan of Duane Johnson and Dusty Rhodes but again I may have missed the point.

Rashad Evans is all like check out my old school HHH theme

I know I missed the point of this article because I don't think Tito Ortiz is actually unable to walk or getting ready to give birth to a second child

Sam Caplan who writes for CBS Sportsline and FiveOuncesofPain.com previews UFC 73 here well, 5 out of 9 ain't bad I guess.

The world was just begging for another MMA show and showtime will provide and as a subscriber to Showtime I can guarantee recaps of this.

People keep throwing out names for Ultimate Fighter 6.

UFC Heavyweight Brandon Vera talks about going all Vince McMahon on his manager and other stuff.

B.J. Penn's camp says he's not fighting Diego Sanchez in August even though an anonimous source told Sherdog he was going to do exactly that. I'd like to note, that I never bought it and thus why you didn't see a link to the original story here.

Yahoo Sports breaks down Silva Vs. Marquardt and Sherk Vs. Franca

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is ready to beat Heath Herring's ass I mean compete in the UFC.

Tito Ortiz has visions or something and they seem to be different.

CBS Sportsline has a preview of UFC 73 here

They also have a deal where they ask Sean Sherk questions and he answers them that kind of thing could really catch on but it needs like a 3 symbol abreviation to stick.

Sherdog's preview of UFC 73 is here

MMA Weekly's is here

another look at Ortiz-Evans this time from Zach Arnold.

The Oregon State Boxing and Wrestling Commission is getting a name change

In his audio show, Eddie Goldman looks at what the Benoit family tragety means for MMA

In more audio Mauro Ranallo previews UFC 73

In even more audio, the first Karl Stern show is up at Karl Stern.com

Michael Coughlin of F4WOnline and Wrestlingobserver.com previews UFC 73

Pawel Nastula says Pride is coming back in September I say he's misinformed, and Dana White would say something similar with more curse words.

Pro Elite has a new Vice President Hopefully, he doesn't have any mob ties.

Serene Thio of Sympatico-MSN Previews UFC 73

An article on Dana White from AOL is here

I've got enough for now, but I'll have more later.

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UFC 73 Weigh-in Results

UFC Middleweight Championship

1. Anderson Silva (184.5) vs Nate Marquardt (182.5)
   
   UFC Lightweight Championship
   
2. Sean Sherk (154.5) vs Hermes Franca (154.5)
   
   Light Heavyweight Bout:
   
3. Rashad Evans (204) vs Tito Ortiz (205.5)
   
   Heavyweight Bout:
   
4. Heath Herring (259) vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (240.5)
   
   Lightweight Bout:
   
5. Alvin Robinson (156) vs Kenny Florian (155.5)
   
   Light Heavyweight Bout:
   
6. Mike Nickels (205.5) vs Stephan Bonnar (204.5)
   
   Lightweight Bout:
   
7. Diego Saraiva (155) vs Jorge Gurgel (155.5)
   
   Welterweight Bout:
   
8. Chris Lytle (169.5) vs Jason Gilliam (171)
   
   Lightweight Bout:
   
9. Mark Bocek (154.5) vs Frank Edgar (154.5)
   

Credit: UFC.com

As our reminder to some of you slackers, the UFC 73 predictions thread is here
As for who those slackers might be, Ric, Euan and Wade I'm looking at you and quite frankly my eyes hurt.

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UFC 73 Roundtable Preview

The thred is here

You can read predictions as I write this from: Art Shimko, Scott Liedle and the one and only Mark Danger! More are coming including my own.

You can submit and or edit your picks up until the start of the event.

This is open to all contributors/readers.

All you need to do is register and your set.

Also, eagle eyed observers will notice I put the odds for each fighter at the end of their respective statistics.

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UFC 73 betting odds

Odds for Saturday's UFC show
Anderson Silva -170 vs. Nathan Marquardt +140
Sean Sherk -260 vs. Hermes Franca +200
Tito Ortiz -140 vs. Rashad Evans +110
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira -1000 vs. Heath Herring +600
Stephan Bonnar -600 vs. Mike Nickels +400
Kenny Florian -350 vs. Alvin Robinson +275
Frankie Edgar -330 vs. Mark Bocek +260
Chris Lytle -450 vs. Jason Gilliam +300
Jorge Gurgel -225 vs. Diego Saraiva +185

So Art, still picking Herring to win? If so, a hundred bucks could win you $600.

For those that don't know how this works, say you've got the Nogueira Vs. Herring fight. Nogueira being -1000 means you have to bet a thousand dollars to win 100. Betting Herring, if you bet 100 dollars and he wins, you can win $600.

Not that I'd encourage such things, but my philosophy on betting UFC would be only bet when you've got an underdog you're sure on. It really isn't worth betting the favorites unless you bet a lot, and some of the underdogs aren't worth it either. Betting a hundred on Rashad to win $110 isn't that great. That also tells me Rashad is getting a lot of play.

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Oh, this is so fucking sweet!

I so cannot wait for Tito Ortiz vs. Rashad Evans!



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MMA News and Notes for 07/03/2007

Its gearing up to be a busy week with UFC 73 this weekend.

I remind everyone of our roundtable preview where you can read and laugh at our picks and submit your own.

The rest of the news is behind the cut:



A lot of articles dealing with men fighting on the UFC 73 show.

UFC.com looks at Frank Edgar Stephan BonnarAntonio Rodrigo "Minautoro" Nogueira and Sean Sherk

The site also has breakdowns of:
Hermes Franca Vs. Sean Sherk and Nate Marquardt Vs. Anderson Silva

Looking around the web at other stuff...

K-1 Hero's 9 is beginning to take shape highlighting this event will be the first round of the 155 LB Grand Prix.

Even though I mentioned it last week more confirmation of David Heath Vs. Renato "Babalu" Sobral at UFC 74.

Back to UFC 73 as Yahoo Sports has its own writeup on Frank "The Answer" Edgar

Steve Sievert of the Houston Chronicle mentions that the IFL got permission from shareholders to release more stock

The IFL also announced an online photo store

Sam Caplan has the IFL semi-final matchups all I can say is Horodecki-Palaszewski II!

The latest on Joe Riggs is here

Mauro Ranallo had an interview with Brandon Vera on Fight Network Radio today which you can hear along with other episodes of the show here

Tim Sylvia says he'll return in October and Euan and I were hoping to make fun of he and Travis Lutter in the same roundtable.

Is Pride's Light Heavyweight Champion Dan Henderson Vs. UFC's Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Jackson going to be non-title bout?

Phil Baroni has words for Dana White.

UFC will be welcoming some familiar faces soon.

There's more out there to be sure, but this will due for now.

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Roundtable Reminder: UFC 73 'Stacked'

thread here

Another month, another series of Pay Per Views and big events. Another series of big events, and more predictions to be made. We kick off the month with UFC 73 'Stacked', on Saturday 07/07.

You can see the card, view our predictions and after registering make your own.

Thread locks when the show starts.

Enjoy

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Jason Gilliam to replace Drew Fickett at UFC 73

According to UFCJunkie.com

Chris "Lights Out" Lytle's opponent Drew "The Master" Fickett had to withdraw from their UFC 73 fight due to a knee injury.

It looks like Jason Gilliam "The Gizzard" will be his replacement. Gilliam made his UFC debut in March at UFC 68 losing to Jamie "The Worm" Varner in the first round at 1:34. Gilliam usually fights at 155 and this will be a Welterweight Bout.

The Card is as follows:

1. Middleweight Title bout: Nathan Marquardt Vs. Anderson Silva
   
2. Lightweight Title Bout: Hermes Franca Vs. Sean Sherk
   
3. Light Heavyweight Bout: Rashad Evans Vs. Tito Ortiz
   
4. Lightweight Bout: Alvin Robinson Vs. Kenny Florian
   
5. Heavyweight Bout: Heath Herring Vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
   
6. Welterweight Bout: Jason Gilliam Vs. Chris Lytle
   
7. Lightweight Bout: Jorge Gurgel Vs. Diego Saraiva
   
8. Light Heavyweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar Vs. Mike Nickels
   
9. Lightweight Bout: Frank Edgar Vs. Mark Bocek

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UFC 73 conference call notes

Sam Caplan has some interesting notes from the UFC 73 conference call here

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Thanx To Zuffa, LLC, For The Following Preview Of 'UFC 73: Stacked'

pAnA 10 minute preview of UFC® 73 STACKED

UFC presents the biggest fight card of the summer on Saturday, July 7th! “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz returns to the Octagon to face the undefeated winner of The Ultimate Fighter 2, Rashad Evans. The UFC Middleweight Championship will be on the line when champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva brings his Muay Thai skills to the Octagon™ against the 7-time King of Pancrase, Nate “The Great” Marquardt. Then, Sean “Muscle Shark” Sherk makes his first defense of the UFC Lightweight Championship against Brazilian fighter Hermes Franca. UFC 73: STACKED – live from ARCO Arena in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, July 7th on pay-per-view and on UFC ON DEMAND®.

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UFC 73 'Stacked' card officially announced

UFC.com had the news earlier today.

The event is set for July 7 in Sacramento, CA.

The card is behind the cut:



UFC 73 'Stacked'

1. Lightweight Bout: Frankie Edgar Vs. Mark Bocek
   
2. Lightweight Bout: Jorge Gurgel Vs. Diego Saraiva
   
3. Light Heavyweight Bout: Stephan Bonnar Vs. Mike Nickels
   
4. Welterweight Bout: Drew Fickett Vs. Chris Lytle
   
5. Lightweight Bout: Kenny Florian Vs. Alvin Robinson
   
6. Heavyweight Bout: Heath Herring Vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
   
7. Light Heavyweight Bout: Tito Ortiz Vs. Rashad Evans
   
8. Lightweight Title Bout: Hermes Franca Vs. Sean Sherk
   
9. Middleweight Title Bout: Nathan Marquardt Vs. Anderson Silva

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