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UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort

September 18, 2009PAST
American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

A 195-lb catchweight main event between former champion Rich Franklin and returning star Vitor Belfort headlined the card after a late change driven by fan backlash. The bout was initially set as a rematch between Rich Franklin and…

Fight Rating

Vitor Belfort
vs.
Rich Franklin
—/10
(0 ratings)
Junior dos Santos
vs.
Mirko Filipovic
—/10
(0 ratings)
Paul Daley
vs.
Martin Kampmann
—/10
(0 ratings)
Josh Koscheck
vs.
Frank Trigg
—/10
(0 ratings)
Tyson Griffin
vs.
Hermes Franca
—/10
(0 ratings)
Rafael dos Anjos
vs.
Rob Emerson
—/10
(0 ratings)
Vladimir Matyushenko
vs.
Igor Pokrajac
—/10
(0 ratings)
Eliot Marshall
vs.
Jason Brilz
—/10
(0 ratings)
Rick Story
vs.
Brian Foster
—/10
(0 ratings)
Nik Lentz
vs.
Rafaello Oliveira
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jim Miller
vs.
Steve Lopez
—/10
(0 ratings)
Tomasz Drwal
vs.
Drew McFedries
—/10
(0 ratings)
Efrain Escudero
vs.
Cole Miller
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

7KOs
2SUBs
4DECs
69%
Finish Rate (9 of 13 fights)
10:23
Avg Fight Time
Josh Koscheck
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
1:25
17,428Sold Out
Attendance
$2,400,000Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$195,000 in bonuses awarded.

Rick Story vs. Brian Foster
Fight Of The Night
$65,000
Each
Rick Story
Submission Of The Night
$65,000
Vitor Belfort
Knockout Of The Night
$65,000

Event Totals

648
Significant Strikes
36:29
Control Time
22
Takedowns
4
Knockdowns
2:15:00
Fight Time
9
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

1 Fighter missed weight.
Lightweight
Tyson Griffin155.5
vs
Hermes Franca⚠159.0
Catch Weight
Vitor Belfort196.0
vs
Rich Franklin195.0
Heavyweight
Junior dos Santos236.0
vs
Mirko Filipovic226.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Yves Lavigne
3 fights
Dan Miragliotta
3 fights
Leon Roberts
3 fights
DT
Don Turnage
2 fights
KH
Kerry Hatley
1 fight

Canceled Fights

5 fights canceled on this card.
Rich FranklinCANCELEDDan HendersonReason: Bout Changed By UFC
Dan LauzonCANCELEDRafaello OliveiraReason: Lauzon Back Injury
Matt WimanCANCELEDRafael dos AnjosReason: Wiman Injury
Thiago TavaresCANCELEDJim MillerReason: Tavares Knee Injury
Mike SwickCANCELEDMartin KampmannReason: Swick Injury