UFC 81
| Industry | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 2, 2008 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts competition |
UFC 81: Breaking Point was a mixed martial arts (MMA) competition hosted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on February 2, 2008, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
The headline bout featured a contest between Tim Sylvia and Antônio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira for the UFC Interim World Heavyweight Title. The interim championship was established after reigning UFC Heavyweight champion Randy Couture opted not to defend his title against Nogueira.
This event also marked the first UFC appearance of WWE superstar Brock Lesnar, who competed against former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir.
Bonus awards
A bonus of $60,000 was awarded to the following fighters:
- Fight of the Night: Tim Sylvia vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
- Knockout of the Night: Chris Lytle
- Submission of the Night: Frank Mir