UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs. Riggs
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts events |
| Website | www |
UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs. Riggs, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 7, was a mixed martial arts event organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on December 13, 2006. The event took place at MCAS Miramar, located near San Diego, California. Marking a first for the UFC, this event was held on a military installation, with the majority of attendees being United States Marines stationed at Miramar. Only five pairs of tickets were made available to the general public through an auction, with all proceeds benefiting Marine Corps Community Services Quality of Life Programs aimed at supporting Marines and their families.
The broadcast spanned two hours and garnered a 1.3 overall rating on Spike TV. The total disclosed fighter compensation amounted to $163,000.
Encyclopedia awards
In the October 2011 publication UFC Encyclopedia, the following competitors received honors:
- Fight of the Night: Karo Parisyan vs. Drew Fickett
- Knockout of the Night: Alan Belcher