UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | July 19, 2008 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 14, was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on July 19, 2008. The event took place at the Palms Casino Resort located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
The headline bout showcased Anderson "The Spider" Silva's debut in the Light Heavyweight category, where he faced James "The Sandman" Irvin. Following the match, Irvin was found to have tested positive for methadone and oxymorphone substances.
This fight card was rapidly arranged in response to the inaugural pay-per-view event launched by competing organization Affliction.
A contentious outcome occurred in the contest between Anthony Johnson and Kevin Burns when referee Steve Mazzagatti declared Burns the winner after Johnson was incapacitated due to an eye poke. This decision came despite previous warnings issued to Burns regarding illegal strikes. Johnson filed an appeal with the NSAC, which was ultimately rejected.
Broadcast coverage of the event was available on Spike across the U.S. and Canada, and on Setanta Sports 2 within the UK.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $25,000 were granted to fighters in the following categories:
- Fight of the Night: Frankie Edgar vs. Hermes França
- Knockout of the Night: Rory Markham
- Submission of the Night: C. B. Dollaway