UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort

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MMA Event
Feb 5, 2011
UFC 126

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  • UFC Middleweight Championship KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches 3:25 Round 1 of 5
    Anderson Silva
    8
    Up to 30-4
    Main Event
    185
    5 x 5
    #11 add_circle
    Down to 19-9
    Vitor Belfort
    Professional MMA
    "The Spider" Nickname "The Phenom"
    -220
    (Moderate Favorite)
    Betting Odds
    +185
    (Slight Underdog)
    Champion

    Middleweight
    Title Challenger

    Middleweight
    35
    +9 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
    Age at Fight 33
    +10 mos, 4 days
    185.0 lbs
    (83.9 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    185.0 lbs
    (83.9 kgs)
    6'2"
    (188cm)
    Height
    6'0"
    (183cm)
    77.5"
    (197cm)
    Reach
    74.0"
    (188cm)
    Matchup Page
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  • Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
    Co-Main
    205
    3 x 5
    #10 add_circle
    Down to 28-6
    Rich Franklin
    Professional MMA
    Nickname "Ace"
    +115
    (Near Even)
    Betting Odds
    -135
    (Slight Favorite)
    31
    +7 mos, 4 days
    Age at Fight 36
    +4 mos
    205.0 lbs
    (93.0 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    203.0 lbs
    (92.1 kgs)
    6'3"
    (191cm)
    Height
    6'1"
    (186cm)
    77.0"
    (196cm)
    Reach
    76.0"
    (193cm)
    Matchup Page
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  • Submission, Guillotine Choke 4:20 Round 2 of 3, 9:20 Total
    Jon Jones
    Up to 12-1
    Main Card
    205
    3 x 5
    #9 add_circle
    Down to 12-1
    Ryan Bader
    Professional MMA
    "Bones" Nickname "Darth"
    -295
    (Moderate Favorite)
    Betting Odds
    +250
    (Moderate Underdog)
    23
    +6 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
    Age at Fight 27
    +7 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
    206.0 lbs
    (93.4 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    205.0 lbs
    (93.0 kgs)
    6'4"
    (194cm)
    Height
    6'2"
    (188cm)
    84.5"
    (215cm)
    Reach
    74.0"
    (188cm)
    Matchup Page
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  • Decision, Split 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
    Main Card
    170
    3 x 5
    #8 add_circle
    Down to 9-1
    Carlos Eduardo Rocha
    Professional MMA
    "The Juggernaut" Nickname "Ta Danado"
    -290
    (Moderate Favorite)
    Betting Odds
    +240
    (Moderate Underdog)
    25
    +10 mos, 1 week, 1 day
    Age at Fight 29
    +6 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
    171.0 lbs
    (77.6 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    170.0 lbs
    (77.1 kgs)
    5'10"
    (178cm)
    Height
    5'10"
    (178cm)
    73.0"
    (185cm)
    Reach
    73.0"
    (185cm)
    Matchup Page
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  • Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
    Miguel Torres
    Up to 39-3
    Main Card
    135
    3 x 5
    #7 add_circle
    Professional MMA
    -360
    (Moderate Favorite)
    Betting Odds
    +295
    (Moderate Underdog)
    30
    +2 wks, 4 days
    Age at Fight 31
    +4 mos, 1 week, 6 days
    136.0 lbs
    (61.7 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    136.0 lbs
    (61.7 kgs)
    5'9"
    (176cm)
    Height
    5'3"
    (161cm)
    72.0"
    (183cm)
    Reach
    65.5"
    (166cm)
    Matchup Page
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  • Submission, Rear Naked Choke 3:48 Round 2 of 3, 8:48 Total
    Donald Cerrone
    Up to 14-3
    Prelim
    155
    3 x 5
    #6 add_circle
    Down to 12-4
    Paul Kelly
    Professional MMA
    "Cowboy" Nickname "Tellys"
    -300
    (Moderate Favorite)
    Betting Odds
    +240
    (Moderate Underdog)
    27
    +10 mos, 1 week
    Age at Fight 26
    +4 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
    155.0 lbs
    (70.3 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    155.0 lbs
    (70.3 kgs)
    6'1"
    (185cm)
    Height
    5'9"
    (176cm)
    73.0"
    (185cm)
    Reach
    N/A
    -
    Matchup Page
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  • Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
    Chad Mendes
    Up to 10-0
    Prelim
    145
    3 x 5
    #5 add_circle
    Down to 11-9-1
    Michihiro Omigawa
    Professional MMA
    "Money" Nickname "Michi"
    -360
    (Moderate Favorite)
    Betting Odds
    +290
    (Moderate Underdog)
    25
    +9 mos, 4 days
    Age at Fight 35
    +1 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
    146.0 lbs
    (66.2 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    146.0 lbs
    (66.2 kgs)
    5'6"
    (168cm)
    Height
    5'6"
    (168cm)
    66.0"
    (168cm)
    Reach
    68.0"
    (173cm)
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  • Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
    Prelim
    135
    3 x 5
    #4 add_circle
    Professional MMA
    "Mighty Mouse" Nickname "KID"
    -105
    (Near Even)
    Betting Odds
    -125
    (Slight Favorite)
    24
    +5 mos, 3 wks, 2 days
    Age at Fight 33
    +10 mos, 3 wks
    136.0 lbs
    (61.7 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    135.0 lbs
    (61.2 kgs)
    5'3"
    (161cm)
    Height
    5'4"
    (163cm)
    66.0"
    (168cm)
    Reach
    66.0"
    (168cm)
    Matchup Page
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  • KO/TKO, Head Kick and Punches 1:42 Round 2 of 3, 6:42 Total
    Paul Taylor
    Up to 11-6-1
    Prelim
    155
    3 x 5
    #3 add_circle
    Down to 17-7
    Gabe Ruediger
    Professional MMA
    "Relentless" Nickname "Godzilla"
    -240
    (Moderate Favorite)
    Betting Odds
    +190
    (Slight Underdog)
    31
    +1 month, 3 wks
    Age at Fight 33
    +5 mos, 1 week
    156.0 lbs
    (70.8 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    155.0 lbs
    (70.3 kgs)
    6'0"
    (183cm)
    Height
    5'10"
    (178cm)
    N/A
    -
    Reach
    70.0"
    (178cm)
  • KO/TKO, Punches 0:21 Round 1 of 3
    Kyle Kingsbury
    Up to 10-2
    Prelim
    205
    3 x 5
    #2 add_circle
    Down to 11-2
    Ricardo Romero
    Professional MMA
    "Kingsbu" Nickname
    +105
    (Near Even)
    Betting Odds
    -130
    (Slight Favorite)
    28
    +10 mos, 2 wks
    Age at Fight 32
    +9 mos, 3 wks
    205.0 lbs
    (93.0 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    205.0 lbs
    (93.0 kgs)
    6'4"
    (194cm)
    Height
    6'0"
    (183cm)
    76.5"
    (194cm)
    Reach
    76.0"
    (193cm)
    Matchup Page
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  • KO/TKO, Punches 0:29 Round 2 of 3, 5:29 Total
    Mike Pierce
    Up to 12-3
    Prelim
    170
    3 x 5
    #1 add_circle
    Down to 10-1
    Kenny Robertson
    Professional MMA
    -250
    (Moderate Favorite)
    Betting Odds
    +200
    (Moderate Underdog)
    30
    +5 mos, 4 days
    Age at Fight 26
    +11 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
    172.0 lbs
    (78.0 kgs)
    Weigh-In Result
    170.0 lbs
    (77.1 kgs)
    5'8"
    (173cm)
    Height
    5'10"
    (178cm)
    71.0"
    (180cm)
    Reach
    74.0"
    (188cm)

Cancelled & Fizzled Bouts

Additional Event Information

Weigh-In Results

11
A. Silva 185.0
185.0 V. Belfort
10
R. Franklin 203.0
205.0 F. Griffin
9
J. Jones 206.0
205.0 R. Bader
8
Ellenberger 171.0
170.0 C. Rocha
7
M. Torres 136.0
136.0 A. Banuelos
6
P. Kelly 155.0
155.0 D. Cerrone
5
M. Omigawa 146.0
146.0 C. Mendes
4
D. Johnson 136.0
135.0 N. Yamamoto
3
G. Ruediger 155.0
156.0 P. Taylor
2
K. Kingsbury 205.0
205.0 R. Romero
1
M. Pierce 172.0
170.0 K. Robertson

Awards & Bonuses

Knockout of the Night
Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort $75,000 bonus to Silva
Submission of the Night
Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader $75,000 bonus to Jones
Fight of the Night
Paul Kelly vs. Donald Cerrone $75,000 bonus to each fighter

Fight Referees

Mario Yamasaki
Steve Mazzagatti
Herb Dean
Mario Yamasaki
Steve Mazzagatti
Mario Yamasaki
Kim Winslow
Steve Mazzagatti

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Event Production

  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View
  • Preliminary Card: Spike TV
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Zuffa, LLC
  • Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Joe Rogan
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $3,605,725
  • Attendance: 10,893 (Paid: 9,667)
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 725,000 | TV Ratings: 2,000,000 average viewers (Spike Prelims)
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Videos & Highlights

    Highlight  |  UFC 126 Promo Video by UFC

    The UFC released this short video promo for UFC 126 featuring Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort for the middleweight title.

  • Promo Video  |  UFC 126 In-Depth Promo Video by UFC

    The UFC released this longer promotional video for UFC 126, with interviews and commentary for the Silva vs Belfort, Jones vs Bader, and Franklin vs Griffin fights. Also includes commentary and analysis from Joe Rogan.

  • Interview  |  UFC 126 Predictions by UFC Fighters

    The stars of the UFC's preceding event, Ultimate Fight Night 23, weigh in on their predictions for UFC 126 in this video by the UFC.

  • Video Blog  |  Dana White UFC 126 Video Blog Part 1 & 2

    Dana White goes to the Lakers vs Celtics game in Los Angeles, visits a mixed martial arts school to take pictures with young students, and shows up on the set of The Ultimate Fighter to get UFC 126 predictions from coaches Brock Lesnar and Junior Dos Santos.

  • Video Blog  |  Dana White UFC 126 Video Blog Part 3

    Follow Dana White before UFC 126 as he drives to the pre-fight press conference, talks to Kid Yamamoto, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and Forrest Griffin in the back room, and then presides over the question and answer session for the media. Ariel Helwani takes heat from White for asking how to use a camera.

  • Interview  |  Dana White Interview Pre-UFC 126 With Ariel Helwani

    Fanhouse's Ariel Helwani speaks to Dana White on a variety of topics including Fedor, and Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort, before UFC 126.

  • Interview  |  Ariel Helwani Post-Fight Interview with Dana White

    Ariel Helwani interviews Dana White in this post-fight video from UFC 126.

  • Promo Video  |  UFC 126 Weigh In Video

    Highlights from the UFC 126 weigh-ins in this video.

Tapology Predictions

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1,057 total users made predictions on this event, breaking down as follows below.

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Silva
69%
Belfort
31%
Franklin
61%
Griffin
39%
Bader
24%
Jones
76%
Rocha
19%
Ellenberger
81%
Torres
94%
Banuelos
6%
Kelly
17%
Cerrone
83%
Mendes
77%
Omigawa
23%
Johnson
34%
Yamamoto
66%
Ruediger
28%
Taylor
72%
Romero
64%
Kingsbury
36%
Robertson
21%
Pierce
79%

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