UFC 77
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | October 20, 2007 |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC 77: Hostile Territory was a mixed martial arts spectacle organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on October 20, 2007, hosted at the U.S. Bank Arena located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Background
The headline bout showcased Anderson Silva defending his Middleweight Championship title against Rich Franklin, a former champion and Cincinnati native, in a rematch of their October 2006 encounter at UFC 64, where Silva secured victory via technical knockout. The event's name, "Hostile Territory," highlighted Silva's title defense on Franklin’s home ground.
The co-featured fight was a heavyweight matchup pitting former two-time Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia against the undefeated contender Brandon Vera.
Before the Vera versus Sylvia contest, Brock Lesnar, a former amateur wrestler and WWE personality, officially announced his entry into the UFC.
In the bout between Jason Black and Matt Grice, initial scoring inaccuracies resulted in a split draw declaration; however, after score verification, Grice was confirmed as the winner.
Results
{{MMAevent bout |Middleweight |Demian Maia |def. |Ryan Jensen |Submission (rear-naked choke) |1 |2:40 |}
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $40,000 were awarded to fighters:
- Fight of the Night: Matt Grice vs. Jason Black
- Knockout of the Night: Anderson Silva
- Submission of the Night: Demian Maia