UFC 69
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | April 7, 2007 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas , United States |
Area served | United States |
UFC 69: Shootout was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 7, 2007. The event took place at the Toyota Center located in Houston, Texas. The headline bout featured Matt Serra achieving a stunning first-round TKO victory over the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre, an unexpected result given St-Pierre entered as the 7-1 favorite.
Background
UFC 69: Shootout represented the UFC's inaugural event held within the state of Texas.
The main card was led by Georges St-Pierre defending his welterweight championship against Matt Serra, who was the winner of The Ultimate Fighter 4.
The co-main event showcased a rematch between elite welterweight fighters Josh Koscheck and Diego Sanchez, who was undefeated at the time. Sanchez had previously bested Koscheck via split decision during the semi-final round of Ultimate Fighter 1, although that fight was considered an exhibition and did not count towards their professional records.
During the live broadcast, UFC President Dana White revealed the signing of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, former heavyweight champion of PRIDE FC.
In addition, light heavyweight competitors Tito Ortiz and Rashad Evans were involved in a brief confrontation at ringside during the event.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $30,000 were awarded as follows:
- Fight of the Night: Roger Huerta vs. Leonard Garcia
- Knockout of the Night: Matt Serra
- Submission of the Night: Kendall Grove