UFC 97

UFC 97: Redemption is a mixed martial arts event held at the Bell Centre by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 18, 2009, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The main event match is the UFC Middleweight Championship between Brazilian fighters Thales Leites and Anderson Silva.Official Site: UFC 97 Redemption

Anderson Silva won the UFC record for the most wins in a row, with nine straight wins. The scores were 49-46, 48-47, and 50-46 for Silva.UFC: Silva Retains Title...

1. Marshall defeated Magalhães via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
2. Grant defeated Chonan via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
3. Bocek defeated Bielkheden via submission at 4:57 into round 1
4. Herman defeated Loiseau via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
5. Quarry defeated MacDonald via TKO at 2:27 into round 1
6. Kang defeated Foupa-Pokam via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

1. Cane defeated Cantwell via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
2. Kongo defeated Hardonk via TKO at 2:29 into round 2
3. Soszynski defeated Stann via submission at 3:53 into round 1
4. Rua defeated Liddell via TKO at 4:28 into round 1
5. Stout defeated Wiman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
6. Silva defeated Leites via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 50-46) to retain title

Though UFC matches have traditionally been governed by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, reports surfaced in February 2009 that province regulators had requested a new set of rules be used. The new rules would have changed previously banned knee and elbow strikes, provided smaller cages for matches and would have stopped fights if a fighter was knocked down. This led many fans to worry that changes in the rules would change the nature of UFC matches. Less than a week after the initial announcement, UFC officials announced on February 18, 2009, that province regulators had agreed to allow the UFC to abide by the Unified Rules. As a concession to the concerned province regulators, UFC officials have banned the use of foot stomps in this particular event.Official Site: UFC 97 Redemption