The event was headlined by Tito Ortiz facing Wanderlei Silva for the vacant Middleweight Championship, a matchup that crowned Ortiz and launched one of the longest title reigns of the era. It marked the UFC’s third appearance in Japan and continued the promotion’s effort to stay relevant internationally as PRIDE surged locally. The card also showcased fighters like Murilo Bustamante, reinforcing the growing influence of Brazilian talent at the highest level.
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6 fights