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UFC 81: Breaking Point

February 2, 2008PAST
Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

UFC 81 marked the UFC debut of former WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, whose leap from pro wrestling into the UFC instantly became one of the most talked-about moments in MMA. He was matched against former Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir, an…

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Event Rating
6.25/10
(2 ratings)

Fight Rating

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
vs.
Tim Sylvia
—/10
(0 ratings)
Brock Lesnar
vs.
Frank Mir
8.00/10
(1 ratings)
Jeremy Horn
vs.
Nate Marquardt
—/10
(0 ratings)
Ricardo Almeida
vs.
Rob Yundt
—/10
(0 ratings)
Tyson Griffin
vs.
Gleison Tibau
—/10
(0 ratings)
Kyle Bradley
vs.
Chris Lytle
—/10
(0 ratings)
David Heath
vs.
Tim Boetsch
—/10
(0 ratings)
Marvin Eastman
vs.
Terry Martin
—/10
(0 ratings)
Rob Emerson
vs.
Keita Nakamura
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

2KOs
4SUBs
3DECs
67%
Finish Rate (6 of 9 fights)
10:00
Avg Fight Time
Chris Lytle
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
0:33
105,837,167Sold Out
Attendance
$2,437,890Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$180,000 in bonuses awarded.

A. Nogueira vs. Tim Sylvia
Fight Of The Night
$60,000
Each
Frank Mir
Submission Of The Night
$60,000
Chris Lytle
Knockout Of The Night
$60,000

Event Totals

504
Significant Strikes
25:59
Control Time
20
Takedowns
4
Knockdowns
1:30:00
Fight Time
7
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Heavyweight Title Fight
A. Nogueira237.0
vs
Tim Sylvia261.0
Heavyweight
Frank Mir255.0
vs
Brock Lesnar265.0
Middleweight
Nate Marquardt185.0
vs
Jeremy Horn185.0

Broadcast Team

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

Referees

Herb Dean
3 fights
SM
Steve Mazzagatti
3 fights
Yves Lavigne
3 fights

Canceled Fights

1 fight canceled on this card.
Alan BelcherCANCELEDRicardo AlmeidaReason: Belcher Severe Bronchitis