UFC 81

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Background

The main event featured Tim Sylvia and Antônio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira for the UFC Interim World Heavyweight Championship. UFC Heavyweight champion Randy Couture declined a championship fight with Nogueira,[1] which resulted in the creation of the interim title.

This event also saw the UFC debut of WWE wrestler Brock Lesnar in a bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir.[2]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters received $60,000 bonuses.[3]

  • Fight of the Night: Tim Sylvia vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
  • Knockout of the Night: Chris Lytle
  • Submission of the Night: Frank Mir

See also

References

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