Rich Franklin against Chuck Liddell in the main event of UFC 115
This was the fourth UFC event to be held in Canada, following UFC 83, UFC 97 and UFC 113 and the first UFC event held in British Columbia since they passed a bill to sanction MMA, on December 17, 2009.[4] For a few days, this event location was in jeopardy because there were still no regulations in place to promote the sport professionally within Vancouver[5] and Cincinnati was rumoured to be a possible location for moving this event.[6] However, the problems were resolved and Dana White confirmed that the show will be going ahead in Vancouver on the scheduled date.[7]
The main event was tentatively set to be a third bout featuring Ultimate Fighter coaches and former Light Heavyweight ChampionsChuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. In March, rumours began to circulate that Rich Franklin would replace Ortiz as Liddell's opponent, after Ortiz had supposedly withdrawn from the fight. However, Dana White denied this via his Twitter account on March 13, 2010, noting that Liddell vs. Ortiz was still set to be at the main event. Then, after the announcement, Ortiz had to withdraw from the match due to neck surgery.
Despite confirming Liddell/Ortiz III would in fact be at the main event for the card, the main event was confirmed on April 12 as Liddell vs. Franklin due to a neck injury suffered by Ortiz.[8]
↑ Referee Yves Lavigne controversially stopped the fight as Danzig did not appear to tap and was not left unconscious by the choke.[10]
Bonus awards
The following fighters received $85,000 bonuses.[11]
Fight of the Night: Carlos Condit vs. Rory MacDonald
Knockout of the Night: Rich Franklin
Submission of the Night: Mirko Cro Cop
Reported payout
The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Vancouver Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the UFC and also do not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.[12]
Rich Franklin $140,000 ($70,000 win bonus) def. Chuck Liddell ($500,000)
Mirko Cro Cop $150,000 ($75,000 win bonus) def. Pat Barry ($11,000)
Martin Kampman $50,000 ($25,000 win bonus) def. Paulo Thiago ($18,000)
Ben Rothwell $100,000 ($50,000 win bonus) def. Gilbert Yvel ($30,000)
Carlos Condit $52,000 ($26,000 win bonus) def. Rory MacDonald ($8,000)
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