''UFC 72: Victory'' was a

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event held by the

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. The event took place Saturday, June 16, 2007 at

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Background

''UFC 72'' continued the

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's expansion into Europe, as it was the third event to take place in Europe and the United Kingdom after ''

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'' in 2002 (

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in London, United Kingdom) and ''

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'' in April 2007 (

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, United Kingdom). The card aired on pay-per-view in North America and via

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in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

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was scheduled to fight

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, but was forced to withdraw due to injury.

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replaced Kampmann in the main event. Jake O'Brien was scheduled to fight Tom Murphy, but was forced to withdraw due to injury. There was no replacement for O'Brien, and Murphy did not fight on the ''UFC 72'' card.

Results

Bonus awards

The following fighters received $40,000 bonuses.UFC 72 Fight Awards , UFCDaily.com
/ref> *Fight of the Night: Clay Guida vs. Tyson Griffin *Knockout of the Night: Marcus Davis *Submission of the Night: Ed Herman

References

External links

UFC 72 Event Site
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Official UFC 72 Fight Card
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Background

Results

Bonus awards

See also

References

External links