UFC 101
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UFC 101: Declaration[1] was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was the first UFC event held in Philadelphia.[1] The event featured the second title defense of Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn against Kenny Florian, and a non-title Light Heavyweight bout for Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva against former Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin.
Background
A previously announced bout between Rousimar Palhares and Alessio Sakara[2] was cancelled due to a broken leg suffered by Palhares during training.[3] Thales Leites stepped in to face Sakara.[4]
George Roop stepped in against George Sotiropoulos after Rob Emerson pulled out of the matchup due to a cut requiring stitches.[5]
Results
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Bonus awards
The following fighters received $60,000 bonuses.[6]
- Fight of the Night: Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin
- Knockout of the Night: Anderson Silva
- Submission of the Night: B.J. Penn
See also
References
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