A heated grudge match between former Champions Quinton Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans headlined the card, fueled by their bitter rivalry as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter. The bout stood out as a rare non Title fight to surpass one million pay per view buys, placing it among the most commercially successful matchups in UFC history.
Canceled Fights
2 fights canceledMelvin GuillardCANCELEDThiago TavaresReason: Tavares Elbow Injury
Forrest GriffinCANCELEDAntonio Rogerio NogueiraReason: Griffin Shoulder Injury
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