UFC 107
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UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez was a mixed martial arts
event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship
(UFC) on December 12, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee at the FedExForum.
and Paulo Thiago
had been changed to Alves vs. Jon Fitch
because Fitch's opponent for UFC 106
, Ricardo Almeida
, suffered an injury. Paulo Thiago
fought on UFC 106
on November 21 against UFC newcomer Jacob Volkmann
and won the fight by unanimous decision.
It was then announced on October 30 that Fitch would again be without an opponent as Alves was forced to withdraw because of a posterior cruciate ligament
tear. It was later announced that Jon Fitch would face Mike Pierce at UFC 107.
Paul Buentello
was scheduled to face Todd Duffee
on the card, but an injury forced Duffee to pull out. Buentello faced Stefan Struve on the card.
A middleweight bout between Alan Belcher
and Wilson Gouveia
was changed to a 195-pound catchweight bout after Gouveia asked for a 190-pound catchweight limit, but Belcher gave a counter-offer of 195 pounds.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
(UFC) on December 12, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee at the FedExForum.
Background
On October 21, it was announced that a previous matchup between welterweight contenders Thiago AlvesThiago Alves
Thiago Alves d'Araujo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He started training in Muay Thai when he was 15 and mixed martial arts at 17. He is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has been described as a "Muay Thai wrecking machine". As of July 2011, He is currently ranked the #10 welterweight...
and Paulo Thiago
Paulo Thiago
Paulo Thiago Alencar Artunes is a Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist. Thiago is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, fighting in their welterweight division.-Mixed martial arts:...
had been changed to Alves vs. Jon Fitch
Jon Fitch
Jonathan Parker Fitch is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently ranked as the No. 2 welterweight in the world by Sherdog, as well as many other publications.-Background:...
because Fitch's opponent for UFC 106
UFC 106
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 21, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.-Background:...
, Ricardo Almeida
Ricardo Almeida
Ricardo Almeida is a retired Brazilian-American mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler residing in Bordentown, New Jersey.-Background:...
, suffered an injury. Paulo Thiago
Paulo Thiago
Paulo Thiago Alencar Artunes is a Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist. Thiago is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, fighting in their welterweight division.-Mixed martial arts:...
fought on UFC 106
UFC 106
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 21, 2009 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.-Background:...
on November 21 against UFC newcomer Jacob Volkmann
Jacob Volkmann
Jacob Joseph Volkmann is an American mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division and formerly at welterweight. A professional MMA competitor since 2007, Volkmann had made a name for himself fighting in the Midwest...
and won the fight by unanimous decision.
It was then announced on October 30 that Fitch would again be without an opponent as Alves was forced to withdraw because of a posterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
The posterior cruciate ligament is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It connects the posterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the medial condyle of the femur...
tear. It was later announced that Jon Fitch would face Mike Pierce at UFC 107.
Paul Buentello
Paul Buentello
|-| Loss|align=center| 29–14| Cole Konrad| Decision | Bellator 48| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States| Non-title bout.|-| Win|align=center| 29–13| Kerry Schall| Decision...
was scheduled to face Todd Duffee
Todd Duffee
Todd Duffee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division. Duffee fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship until his surprise release in September 2010, which came as a result of an apparent dispute with UFC President Dana White.-Background:Duffee was born in...
on the card, but an injury forced Duffee to pull out. Buentello faced Stefan Struve on the card.
A middleweight bout between Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher
John Alan Belcher , is an American mixed martial artist who fights in the middleweight division of the UFC. He fights out of Remix MMA in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he is also the owner. Belcher holds notable wins over Jorge Santiago, Jason MacDonald, Ed Herman, Dennis Kang, and Patrick Côté...
and Wilson Gouveia
Wilson Gouveia
Wilson Gouveia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist.At and , Gouveia fights as a light heavyweight in the Maximum Fighting Championships organization after a stint as a middleweight in the UFC. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a member of American Top Team...
was changed to a 195-pound catchweight bout after Gouveia asked for a 190-pound catchweight limit, but Belcher gave a counter-offer of 195 pounds.
Preliminary card
- Welterweight bout:
Kevin BurnsKevin Burns (fighter)Kevin Burns is an American mixed martial artist in the welterweight division. He is most known for his 2-3 stint in the UFC. Burns is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Carlos Henrique "Caique" Elias.-Mixed martial arts career:...
vs.
TJ GrantTJ GrantTimothy Jerome Grant is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia...
- Grant defeated Burns via TKO (punches) at 4:57 of round 1.
- Welterweight bout: DaMarques JohnsonDaMarques JohnsonDaMarques Johnson is an American mixed martial artist. He was the runner up for the welterweights on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.-Background:...
vs. Edgar GarciaEdgar GarciaEdgar Garcia is an American mixed martial artist.-Mixed martial arts:On May 10, 2008 Edgar defeated Bellator Fighting Championships veteran Sean Loeffler in the first round.At WEC 38: Varner vs...
- Welterweight bout:
- Johnson defeated Garcia via submission (triangle choke) at 4:03 of round 1. This bout aired last on the PPV broadcast following the Penn vs. Sanchez fight.
- Middleweight bout:
Rousimar PalharesRousimar PalharesRousimar Palhares, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is known for his technical mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his physical strength. His nickname, Portuguese for "tree stump", comes from his short, stocky, heavily muscled build. Many of his victories are by Leg-locks...
vs. Lucio LinharesLucio LinharesLucio Linhares is a Brazilian-Finnish professional mixed martial artist and M-1 Global veteran who has fought for Shooto. Linhares most notable win is over former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Sean Salmon. Linhares is a former member of the M-1 Mixfight Team Finland...
- Middleweight bout:
- Palhares defeated Linhares via submission (heel hook) at 3:21 of round 2.
- Welterweight bout: Johny HendricksJohny HendricksJohny Hendricks is an American mixed martial artist and an accomplished former amateur wrestler. He currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Welterweight division...
vs. Ricardo FunchRicardo FunchRicardo Funch is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently training at Team Link in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:...
- Welterweight bout:
- Hendricks defeated Funch via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–25).
- Lightweight bout: Matt WimanMatt WimanMatthew Charles Wiman is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
vs. Shane NelsonShane Nelson (fighter)Shane Nelson is an American mixed martial artist. He was a cast member of SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.-Mixed martial arts career:...
- Lightweight bout:
- Wiman defeated Nelson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
- Catchweight bout (195 lbs): Alan BelcherAlan BelcherJohn Alan Belcher , is an American mixed martial artist who fights in the middleweight division of the UFC. He fights out of Remix MMA in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he is also the owner. Belcher holds notable wins over Jorge Santiago, Jason MacDonald, Ed Herman, Dennis Kang, and Patrick Côté...
vs. Wilson GouveiaWilson GouveiaWilson Gouveia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist.At and , Gouveia fights as a light heavyweight in the Maximum Fighting Championships organization after a stint as a middleweight in the UFC. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a member of American Top Team...
- Catchweight bout (195 lbs):
- Belcher defeated Gouveia via TKO (strikes) at 3:03 of round 1. This bout aired on the PPV broadcast following the Mir vs. Kongo fight.
Main card
- Heavyweight bout: Paul BuentelloPaul Buentello|-| Loss|align=center| 29–14| Cole Konrad| Decision | Bellator 48| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States| Non-title bout.|-| Win|align=center| 29–13| Kerry Schall| Decision...
vs.
Stefan Struve
- Struve defeated Buentello via majority decision (29–28, 29–28, 28–28).
- Lightweight bout: Kenny FlorianKenny FlorianKenneth Alan Florian is a Peruvian-American mixed martial artist who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and is known for his cerebral approach to the sport based on his meticulous game plans and...
vs. Clay GuidaClay GuidaClayton Charles Guida is an American mixed martial artist and currently fighting in the UFC as a lightweight. Guida was the first Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and held the title until being defeated by Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce: Revenge...
- Lightweight bout:
- Florian defeated Guida via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:19 of round 2.
- Welterweight bout: Jon FitchJon FitchJonathan Parker Fitch is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently ranked as the No. 2 welterweight in the world by Sherdog, as well as many other publications.-Background:...
vs. Mike PierceMike PierceMichael Adam "Mike" Pierce is an American mixed martial artist. He currently fights as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion...
- Welterweight bout:
- Fitch defeated Pierce via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
- Heavyweight bout: Frank MirFrank MirFrancisco Santos Miranda is an American mixed martial artist, as well as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kenpō Karate, who competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion...
vs.
Cheick KongoCheick KongoCheick Guillaume Ouedraogo , more commonly known as Cheick Kongo, is a professional French heavyweight mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship...
- Heavyweight bout:
- Mir defeated Kongo via technical submission (guillotine choke) at 1:12 of round 1.
- Lightweight Championship bout: B.J. Penn (c) vs. Diego SanchezDiego SánchezDiego J. Sanchez is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent, with a background in wrestling and Gaidojutsu, system of submission wrestling developed by his longtime trainer Greg Jackson...
- Lightweight Championship bout:
- Penn defeated Sanchez via TKO (cut) at 2:37 of round 5 to retain the UFC Lightweight Championship. This is one of only three fights in UFC history to be stopped during the 5th round. The others were Randy Couture vs. Ricco Rodriguez at UFC 39UFC 39UFC 39: The Warriors Return was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 27, 2002, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut...
and Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen at UFC 117UFC 117UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 7, 2010 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, United States.-Background:...
.
Bonus awards
Fighters were awarded $65,000 bonuses.- Fight of the Night: Alan Belcher vs. Wilson Gouveia
- Knockout of the Night: TJ Grant
- Submission of the Night: DaMarques Johnson
Entrance music
| Fighter | Artist | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Belcher Alan Belcher John Alan Belcher , is an American mixed martial artist who fights in the middleweight division of the UFC. He fights out of Remix MMA in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he is also the owner. Belcher holds notable wins over Jorge Santiago, Jason MacDonald, Ed Herman, Dennis Kang, and Patrick Côté... |
EP | "Paperchasers (Doin This)" | Paperchasers |
| BJ Penn | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Israel "IZ" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole was a Hawaiian musician.He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993... |
"Hawaii '78" into "E Ala E" | E Ala E |
| Cheick Kongo Cheick Kongo Cheick Guillaume Ouedraogo , more commonly known as Cheick Kongo, is a professional French heavyweight mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship... |
Daft Punk Daft Punk Daft Punk are an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter . Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop... |
"Face to Face" | Discovery |
| Clay Guida Clay Guida Clayton Charles Guida is an American mixed martial artist and currently fighting in the UFC as a lightweight. Guida was the first Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and held the title until being defeated by Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce: Revenge... |
The Used The Used The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. The band was founded in 2001 and signed to Reprise Records the same year. They rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third... |
"The Taste of Ink" | The Used |
| DaMarques Johnson DaMarques Johnson DaMarques Johnson is an American mixed martial artist. He was the runner up for the welterweights on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.-Background:... |
Clutch Clutch A clutch is a mechanical device which provides for the transmission of power from one component to another... |
"Electic Worry" | From Beale Street to Oblivion |
| Diego Sanchez Diego Sánchez Diego J. Sanchez is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent, with a background in wrestling and Gaidojutsu, system of submission wrestling developed by his longtime trainer Greg Jackson... |
Don Omar Don Omar Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:... (feat.) Tego Calderón Tego Calderón Tegui Calderón Rosario is a Puerto Rican rapper and actor.-Early life:Calderón was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, the son of Pilar Rosario Parrilla, a schoolteacher, and Esteban Calderón Ilarraza, a government worker for Puerto Rico's Department of Health. Moving at a young age from his native... |
"Bandoleros" | Da Hit Man Presents Reggaeton Latino |
| Edgar Garcia Edgar Garcia Edgar Garcia is an American mixed martial artist.-Mixed martial arts:On May 10, 2008 Edgar defeated Bellator Fighting Championships veteran Sean Loeffler in the first round.At WEC 38: Varner vs... |
La Sonora Santanera | "La Cumbia De Los Luchadores" | ??? |
| Frank Mir Frank Mir Francisco Santos Miranda is an American mixed martial artist, as well as a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kenpō Karate, who competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and a former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion... |
Kanye West Kanye West Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and... (feat.) Young Jeezy Young Jeezy Jay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF... |
"Amazing" | 808's & Heartbreak |
| Johny Hendricks Johny Hendricks Johny Hendricks is an American mixed martial artist and an accomplished former amateur wrestler. He currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Welterweight division... |
Bleu Edmondson | "$50 Dollars and Flask of Crown" | Southland |
| Jon Fitch Jon Fitch Jonathan Parker Fitch is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently ranked as the No. 2 welterweight in the world by Sherdog, as well as many other publications.-Background:... |
Johnny Cash Johnny Cash John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century... |
"Rusty Cage" | Unchained |
| Kenny Florian Kenny Florian Kenneth Alan Florian is a Peruvian-American mixed martial artist who competes as a featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and is known for his cerebral approach to the sport based on his meticulous game plans and... |
DJ Muggs DJ Muggs Lawrence Muggerud , better known as DJ Muggs, is Cypress Hill's DJ and producer. He also produced tracks for Funkdoobiest on the albums Which Doobie U B? and Brothas Doobie.-Cypress Hill :... vs. Planet Asia Planet Asia Planet Asia aka King Medallions is an underground hip hop MC from Fresno, California who is a member of hiphop groups the Cali Agents, and Skhool Yard... |
"That's What It Is" | Planet Language |
| Kevin Burns Kevin Burns (fighter) Kevin Burns is an American mixed martial artist in the welterweight division. He is most known for his 2-3 stint in the UFC. Burns is a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Carlos Henrique "Caique" Elias.-Mixed martial arts career:... |
Benny Benassi Benny Benassi Marco Benassi , better known as Benny Benassi, is a Grammy Award winning Italian disc jockey and record producer of electro house music. He is best known for his 2002 summer club hit "Satisfaction"... |
"I Love My Sex" | Hypnotica |
| Lucio Linhares Lucio Linhares Lucio Linhares is a Brazilian-Finnish professional mixed martial artist and M-1 Global veteran who has fought for Shooto. Linhares most notable win is over former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Sean Salmon. Linhares is a former member of the M-1 Mixfight Team Finland... |
M.I.A. M.I.A. (artist) Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam , better known by her stage name M.I.A. , is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, painter and director of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Her compositions combine elements of hip hop, electronica, dance, alternative and world music. M.I.A... |
"Paper Planes" | Kala |
| Matt Wiman Matt Wiman Matthew Charles Wiman is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship... |
Flyleaf Flyleaf Flyleaf is an American alternative metal band, formed in the Belton and Temple, Texas regions in 2000. The band has charted on mainstream rock, Christian pop and Christian metal genres. They performed around the United States in 2003 until releasing their eponymous debut album, Flyleaf, in 2005.... |
"All Around Me" | Flyleaf |
| Mike Pierce Mike Pierce Michael Adam "Mike" Pierce is an American mixed martial artist. He currently fights as a welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion... |
Endeverafter Endeverafter Endeverafter is an American heavy metal band from Sacramento, California.-History:Endeverafter was formed in 2004 by lead singer and guitarist Michael Grant. After the rest of the band was assembled, they released their debut EP in 2005 and played regular shows in their hometown, featuring... |
"Road to Destruction" | Kiss or Kill |
| Paul Buentello Paul Buentello |-| Loss|align=center| 29–14| Cole Konrad| Decision | Bellator 48| |align=center| 3|align=center| 5:00|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States| Non-title bout.|-| Win|align=center| 29–13| Kerry Schall| Decision... |
Vicente Fernández Vicente Fernández Vicente Fernández Gómez is a Mexican singer, producer and actor. Known as Chente or El rey de la canción ranchera throughout the Latin world, Vicente Fernández, who started his career singing for tips on the street, has become a cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to... |
"El Rey" | Tesoros Musicales de Mexico |
| Ricardo Funch Ricardo Funch Ricardo Funch is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently training at Team Link in Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States.-Ultimate Fighting Championship:... |
Medicated Savage | "Blood of the Heroes" | ??? |
| Rousimar Palhares Rousimar Palhares Rousimar Palhares, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He is known for his technical mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his physical strength. His nickname, Portuguese for "tree stump", comes from his short, stocky, heavily muscled build. Many of his victories are by Leg-locks... |
Disturbed | "Down With The Sickness" | The Sickness |
| Shane Nelson Shane Nelson Shane Nelson Shane Nelson Shane Nelson (born May 25, 1955 in Mathis, Texas is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Buffalo Bills. Nelson was discovered at an open trial held by the Dallas Cowboys. He was the only player, out of 1,800, to be... |
Ky-Mani Marley Ky-Mani Marley Ky-mani is a Jamaican reggae and dancehall artist whose east African name means Adventurous Traveler. The only child of table tennis champion Anita Belnavis and reggae icon Bob Marley, Ky-mani Marley was born in Falmouth, Jamaica... |
"Warriors" | The Journey |
| Stefan Struve | Marilyn Manson Marilyn Manson Marilyn Manson may refer to:* Marilyn Manson , an American rock musician* Marilyn Manson , the American rock band led by the singer of the same name... |
"Seizure of Power" | Resident Evil OST |
| TJ Grant TJ Grant Timothy Jerome Grant is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia... |
Coheed and Cambria Coheed and Cambria Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 1995, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal and post-hardcore.... |
"Welcome Home" | Good Apollo Volume One |
| Wilson Gouveia Wilson Gouveia Wilson Gouveia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist.At and , Gouveia fights as a light heavyweight in the Maximum Fighting Championships organization after a stint as a middleweight in the UFC. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a member of American Top Team... |
Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album... |
"Welcome To The Jungle" | Appetite for Destruction |