UFC 72: Eddie Sanchez vs. Colin Robinson

by MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2007 3:13 PM EDT in UFC News

UFC heavyweight Eddie Sanchez (6-1) is slated to get back in the Octagon at UFC 72 on June 16 after surviving almost five minutes locked in a cage with Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic , according to FightNetwork.com.

His tentative opponent — Colin Robinson (6-1) — will make his UFC debut in front of a hometown Irish crowd in Belfast.

Here's a snip:

"Word from both sides' camps also pairs heavyweight Eddie Sanchez against Irishman Colin Robinson. ‘Big C' was slated to meet Wes Sims at this Saturday's Cage Wars in Dublin, but has since withdrawn from the bout."

Prior to the first round loss to Cro Cop at UFC 67, Sanchez upset Mario Neto at UFC 63 via knockout during his only other UFC appearance. He is a stand up fighter who apparently isn't scared to mix it up with some of the best in the business.

However, Robinson is not one of them.

In fact, he's fought just one fighter during his entire professional career who has more than two fights on his record — Robert Berry. Robinson won that fight via technical knockout, but this looks to be just a selection to get some homegrown talent on the card.

It could also be a "thank you" from Zuffa for risking life and limb against Cro Cop — who is head and shoulders above a young fighter such as Sanchez.

Regardless, the North County Fight Club product will not only be up against Robinson, but also a crowd that will most likely be pulling for their fellow countryman.

For the developing UFC 72 fight card click here.

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cool im down with dirty sanches he looked good in his other bout

by dazzle on Apr 17, 2007 3:47 PM EDT reply actions

eddie sanchez will win by brass ball smash

by kenpostarfighter on Apr 17, 2007 4:00 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t know anything about Robinson. Whose got the rundown on him? I like Sanchez he’s pretty descent, but he will stay second tier no matter what

by Stafo on Apr 17, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Eddie looked amazing against Cro cop. He blocked alot of nice shots with his head.

by Jenna_gave_ me_aids on Apr 17, 2007 5:02 PM EDT reply actions

not to mention he deflected all those kicks with his body and legs and when he head butted crocops foot when crocop threw the high kick

by dazzle on Apr 17, 2007 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

yep Dirty Sanchez is a rimmer, i mean winner!

by anusmaximus on Apr 18, 2007 6:28 AM EDT reply actions

Sanchez really looks like he needs some sleep. Talk about bags….

by Orlando on Apr 18, 2007 10:11 AM EDT reply actions

Eddie don’t deserve to be in the UFC he is not good fighter and talk shit I hoppe after loose of Colin Robinson he walk out of the UFC.

by 2pac on Apr 19, 2007 5:26 AM EDT reply actions

Nobody knows anythings about Colin “Big C”, and its because MMA is almost unheard of in Ireland and Northern Ireland! There’s basically no point in commenting on who will win for that reason. He looks tough to me. Eddie shouldn’t stand with him, Colin’s had about 40 boxing bouts in his career … big chin, thats a given! Looking forward tot his.

by Bonzi on Jun 16, 2007 8:02 AM EDT reply actions