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UFC 109: Relentless
The poster for UFC 109: Relentless
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 6, 2010
VenueMandalay Bay Events Center
CityLas Vegas, Nevada
Attendance10,753[1]
Total gate$2,273,000[1]
Buyrate275,000[2]
Event chronology
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz UFC 109: Relentless UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez

UFC 109: Relentless was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on February 6, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.[3]

Background

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A previously rumoured bout between Renzo Gracie and Matt Hughes did not take place on this card, but took place at UFC 112.[4]

A Middleweight Championship bout between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort was confirmed by UFC President Dana White,[5] although it was contingent on Silva's successful recovery from elbow surgery.[6] Subsequently, the fight was rescheduled due to Silva's continued slow healing from surgery.[7] The Silva vs. Belfort bout was expected to take place at UFC 112, however Belfort was forced to withdraw from the fight and Demian Maia replaced him, after number one contender Chael Sonnen was not clear to fight.[8]

Antônio Rogério Nogueira had to withdraw from his bout against Brandon Vera due to an ankle injury.[9] It was announced that Vera will face future Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones on March 21, 2010, at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones.

Josh Koscheck was scheduled to face Paulo Thiago, but was forced off the card with an injury. Mike Swick stepped in as Koscheck's replacement and fought Thiago.[10]

The bout between Randy Couture and Mark Coleman was originally scheduled for UFC 17 in 1998, but a Couture injury forced the cancellation of the bout. Nearly twelve years later, this bout headlined UFC 109. It marked the first time in UFC history that two Hall of Fame inductees fought in an event.[11]

Mostapha Al-turk ran into visa issues that prevented him from making the trip to Las Vegas his fight against Rolles Gracie.[12] Both Jon Madsen[13] and Joey Beltran[14] were pegged as possible late replacements to step in and fight Rolles Gracie, before Beltran got the nod as the replacement fighter against Gracie.[15]

Dana White also announced that the winner of the Nate Marquardt and Chael Sonnen fight would receive a title shot against the winner of the Silva/Maia fight at UFC 112.[16]

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Light Heavyweight Randy Couture def. Mark Coleman Submission (rear-naked choke) 2 1:09
Middleweight Chael Sonnen def. Nate Marquardt Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Welterweight Paulo Thiago def. Mike Swick Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) 2 1:54
Middleweight Demian Maia def. Dan Miller Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Matt Serra def. Frank Trigg TKO (punches) 1 2:23
Televised (Spike TV)
Lightweight Mac Danzig def. Justin Buchholz Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Melvin Guillard def. Ronys Torres Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Lightweight Rob Emerson def. Phillipe Nover Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Light Heavyweight Phil Davis def. Brian Stann Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Heavyweight Chris Tuchscherer def. Tim Hague Decision (majority) (29–28, 29–28, 28–28) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Joey Beltran def. Rolles Gracie Jr. TKO (punches) 2 1:31

Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $60,000 bonuses.[17]

  • Fight of the Night: Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen
  • Knockout of the Night: Matt Serra
  • Submission of the Night: Paulo Thiago

Reported payout

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The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the UFC and also do not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.[18]

  • Randy Couture: $250,000 (no win bonus) def. Mark Coleman: $60,000
  • Chael Sonnen: $64,000 (includes $32,000 win bonus) def. Nate Marquardt: $45,000
  • Paulo Thiago: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. Mike Swick: $43,000
  • Demian Maia: $62,000 ($31,000 win bonus) def. Dan Miller: $15,000
  • Matt Serra: $150,000 ($75,000 win bonus) def. Frank Trigg: $30,000
  • Mac Danzig: $40,000 ($20,000 win bonus) def. Justin Buchholz: $8,000
  • Melvin Guillard: $28,000 ($14,000 win bonus) def. Ronys Torres: $4,000
  • Rob Emerson: $24,000 ($12,000 win bonus) def. Phillipe Nover: $10,000
  • Phil Davis: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus) def. Brian Stann: $17,000
  • Chris Tuchscherer: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus) def. Tim Hague: $7,000
  • Joey Beltran: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. Rolles Gracie: $15,000

Television rating

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The preliminary bouts shown on Spike TV at 9 pm EST drew a series-high of 1.7 million viewers. [19]

See also

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References

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UFC 109: Relentless was a event produced by the (UFC) that took place on February 6, 2010, at the Events Center in . The card featured 11 bouts across various weight classes, drawing an announced attendance of 10,753 fans and generating a live gate of $2,273,000, with an estimated buyrate of 275,000 buys. The main event pitted two inductees against each other in a clash: defeated via rear-naked choke submission at 1:09 of the second round, in what was Coleman's final professional fight and Couture's penultimate appearance. In the co-main event, earned a victory (30-27 on all scorecards) over in their bout, controlling the fight with wrestling and ground strikes over three rounds. Other notable results included Paulo Thiago's upset technical submission (D'Arce choke) win over in the division at 1:54 of round two, Demian Maia's triumph over Dan Miller in the opener on the main card, and Matt Serra's first-round knockout of via punches. The preliminary card showcased several competitive matchups, with taking a unanimous decision over Ronys Torres in action, outpointing by unanimous decision at , and edging via unanimous decision in another bout. fights saw stop by TKO (punches) in the second round and win a against , while Phil Davis dominated with a unanimous decision in . Event bonuses included $60,000 each for Fight of the Night (awarded to the Sonnen vs. Marquardt bout), Knockout of the Night (to Serra), and Submission of the Night (to ).

Background

Announcement and Promotion

UFC 109, subtitled "Relentless," was announced on November 17, 2009, highlighting a main event matchup between UFC Hall of Famers and , marking the first time two inductees would headline a UFC event. The subtitle "Relentless" encapsulated the theme of enduring veteran warriors clashing in a high-stakes bout, emphasizing their persistent careers and unyielding determination in the despite advancing ages—Coleman at 45 and Couture at 46. Promotional materials, including UFC videos and press releases, portrayed the fight as a historic collision of MMA pioneers, building hype around their combined legacy of over 40 professional bouts. The announcement generated significant initial buzz within the MMA community, positioning UFC 109 as a pivotal early-2010 event following the high-profile on January 2, 2010, which featured defeating . Scheduled for February 6, 2010, at the Events Center in , the card fit into the UFC's aggressive post-2009 expansion, aiming to capitalize on growing audiences by showcasing a narrative-driven showdown between established icons rather than emerging stars. This strategic placement helped sustain momentum from the organization's record-breaking year, with promotions focusing on the event's novelty as a "legends collide" spectacle. The matchup's significance lay in the fighters' storied histories: Couture, a five-time UFC champion across and divisions, represented tactical mastery and resilience, having returned from multiple retirements to reclaim titles. Coleman, the inaugural UFC champion who triumphed at , , and the 1997 Brazil tournament, was celebrated as a foundational figure in MMA, pioneering the wrestling-based ground-and-pound style that influenced the sport's evolution. Together, their bout underscored the UFC's maturation, honoring its roots while drawing in fans eager for a rare intergenerational clash between Hall of Famers.

Fight Card Changes

The original main event for UFC 109 was a title bout between champion and challenger , announced in November 2009 following a series of delays from Silva's earlier that year. However, on November 28, 2009, it was reported that Silva's recovery from the procedure had been slower than anticipated, leading to the postponement of the matchup and Belfort's withdrawal from the event. With the title fight scrapped, the UFC elevated the previously announced bout between and to main event status. Further alterations occurred in the light heavyweight division when withdrew from his scheduled co-main event bout against on December 15, 2009, due to a fractured ankle sustained in training. The injury forced the UFC to scrap the matchup entirely, as no immediate replacement could be found for Vera, who instead faced at a subsequent event. To fill the vacancy on the main card, a contest between and Dan Miller, originally slated for the preliminary card, was promoted on December 28, 2009, providing a high-profile addition to the pay-per-view lineup. Additional changes affected the welterweight division, where Josh Koscheck pulled out of his bout against Paulo Thiago in mid-December 2009 due to an undisclosed injury. American Kickboxing Academy teammate Mike Swick stepped in as the replacement opponent, setting up an intra-gym rivalry angle for the fight and ensuring Thiago's momentum from his earlier knockout win over Koscheck remained highlighted. These adjustments, announced progressively through December 2009 and early January 2010, reflected the UFC's efforts to stabilize the card amid multiple setbacks while preserving a mix of established stars and emerging talents.

Results

Main Card

The main card of UFC 109, held on February 6, 2010, at the Events Center in , featured five bouts broadcast on , headlined by a clash between two inductees, and —the first such matchup in organizational history. In the main event, defeated via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:09 of Round 2 in a bout scheduled for three rounds. Coleman, a 45-year-old pioneer known for his wrestling pedigree, pressed forward early but absorbed jabs and knees from the 46-year-old Couture in the clinch during Round 1, where Couture controlled the pace against the cage. In Round 2, Couture capitalized on a scramble to take Coleman's back, securing the choke as Coleman went limp from the pressure, prompting referee Steve Mazzagatti to intervene. The victory improved Couture's record to 18-10 and marked a triumphant return following his 2008 loss to . The co-main event saw Chael Sonnen defeat Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) after three rounds in the middleweight division. Sonnen, leveraging his wrestling base, executed multiple takedowns across all rounds, maintaining top control and landing ground-and-pound strikes while absorbing occasional guillotine attempts from Marquardt. Marquardt found success with striking exchanges on the feet in spurts, including a notable right hand in Round 1, but Sonnen's relentless pressure and dominance in Rounds 2 and 3—where he nearly finished with a kimura—earned him the win, boosting his profile as a title contender. The bout was judged by referees including Josh Rosenthal. Paulo Thiago upset Mike Swick via technical submission (D'Arce choke) at 1:54 of Round 2 in a three-round contest. Swick, riding a four-fight win streak, controlled the early striking in Round 1 with leg kicks and combinations, but Thiago reversed a takedown attempt and threatened from the bottom. In Round 2, Thiago absorbed a right hand before countering with his own to drop Swick, transitioning seamlessly to the choke during a exchange against the , forcing referee to stop the action as Swick tapped. This finish highlighted Thiago's expertise and snapped Swick's momentum. Demian Maia outpointed Dan Miller via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) over three rounds in the middleweight division. Miller started strong in Round 1 with sharp punches and a guillotine threat during a scramble, but Maia, a black belt in jiu-jitsu, secured a takedown late to shift momentum. Maia dominated Rounds 2 and 3 with clinch control, repeated takedowns, and top-position ground work, neutralizing Miller's striking while attempting submissions like an armbar. Referee Steve Mazzagatti oversaw the fight, where Maia's grappling control proved decisive despite Miller's early aggression. Opening the main card, Matt Serra defeated Frank Trigg via TKO (punches) at 2:23 of Round 1 in a three-round welterweight bout. Serra, the former welterweight champion, wasted little time, landing a devastating right hook that floored Trigg early, then swarming with unanswered ground strikes to prompt referee Josh Rosenthal to halt the action. The quick finish showcased Serra's explosive striking power and served as a rebound from his prior losses.

Preliminary Card

The preliminary card for UFC 109 featured six bouts across , , and divisions, all scheduled for three five-minute rounds unless finished earlier. These undercard fights showcased a mix of control, striking exchanges, and athletic displays, with five decisions and one stoppage determining the winners. In the heavyweight opener, defeated via TKO (punches) at 1:31 of the second round. Gracie initially controlled the fight with takedowns and ground attempts in the first round, but Beltran weathered the pressure, reversed position, and overwhelmed a fatigued Gracie with a flurry of ground-and-pound strikes to force the stoppage. Chris Tuchscherer won a (29-28, 29-28, 28-28) over Tim Hague in a clash that went the full 15 minutes. The bout featured intense striking exchanges, with Hague landing heavy shots early and nearly finishing Tuchscherer in the third round via punches, but Tuchscherer rallied with clinch work and top control to edge out the victory on two judges' scorecards. Phil Davis dominated Brian Stann with a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) in the light heavyweight division. Davis utilized superior wrestling to secure multiple takedowns and maintain control from top position throughout all three rounds, stifling Stann's attempts at offense and preventing any significant striking output. Rob Emerson edged out Phillipe Nover by unanimous decision (29-28 x3) in a lightweight bout marked by close grappling exchanges. Emerson controlled the pace with takedowns and ground control in the first two rounds, while Nover mounted a strong comeback in the third with submission attempts, but the judges favored Emerson's overall activity. Melvin Guillard overcame an early deficit to defeat Ronys Torres via (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at . Torres secured takedowns in the opening round, but Guillard's athleticism shone through with strong takedown defense and volume striking in the later rounds, including knees and elbows from the clinch that swayed the judges. Mac Danzig closed the preliminary card with a victory (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) over in a matchup. Buchholz pressed with in the first round, but Danzig reversed momentum by landing takedowns and maintaining high striking volume from mount positions in rounds two and three, outworking his opponent for the clear win.

Post-Event

Bonus Awards

At UFC 109: Relentless, held on February 6, , the awarded its standard post-fight bonuses to recognize standout performances, with selections emphasizing excitement, finishes, and fan appeal. The event distributed a total of $240,000 in bonuses, with each recipient earning $60,000. The Fight of the Night bonus went to and for their highly competitive bout, which featured intense grappling exchanges and near-finishes throughout three rounds. received the Knockout of the Night award for his dominant first-round TKO victory over , achieved through ground-and-pound after securing top position. earned Submission of the Night honors for his second-round D'Arce choke finish against , locking in the hold from the bottom position to force the tap. These awards were announced by UFC President Dana White during the post-fight press conference, continuing the promotion's tradition of incentivizing thrilling action and decisive victories.

Fighter Payouts

The disclosed fighter payouts for UFC 109, held on February 6, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, totaled $944,000 across the 22 fighters on the card. These figures represent base pay plus win bonuses where applicable, as reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, but exclude performance-based fight night bonuses, sponsorship earnings, and deductions such as taxes or insurance. Randy Couture led the payouts with a flat $250,000 base pay for his main event win over Mark Coleman, who earned $60,000 in base pay. Other top earners included Matt Serra at $150,000 (including a $75,000 win bonus) and Demian Maia at $62,000 (including a $31,000 win bonus). The full list of disclosed payouts is as follows:
FighterBase PayWin BonusTotal
$250,000None$250,000
$60,000None$60,000
$32,000$32,000$64,000
$45,000None$45,000
$15,000$15,000$30,000
$43,000None$43,000
$31,000$31,000$62,000
Dan Miller$15,000None$15,000
$75,000$75,000$150,000
$30,000None$30,000
$20,000$20,000$40,000
$8,000None$8,000
$14,000$14,000$28,000
Ronys Torres$4,000None$4,000
$12,000$12,000$24,000
$10,000None$10,000
Phil Davis$5,000$5,000$10,000
$17,000None$17,000
$10,000$10,000$20,000
$7,000None$7,000
$6,000$6,000$12,000
$15,000None$15,000
These payouts reflect the UFC's standard compensation structure at the time, with higher-profile fighters receiving guaranteed base pay regardless of outcome, while win bonuses doubled earnings for victors in several bouts.

Viewership and Revenue

UFC 109, held at the Events Center in , , on February 6, 2010, attracted an official attendance of 10,753 spectators, including 7,432 paid attendees. The event generated a live gate revenue of $2,273,000 from ticket sales, reflecting solid interest in the card headlined by versus . The main card was broadcast on starting at 10:00 p.m. ET, while selected preliminary bouts aired live on Spike TV in a one-hour, commercial-free window at 9:00 p.m. ET. No significant international broadcast variations were reported for the event, aligning with the UFC's standard U.S.-centric distribution model at the time. The preliminary bouts on Spike TV averaged 1.7 million viewers, marking a series high for UFC prelims up to that point and demonstrating strong appeal among key demographics such as men aged 18-34 (1.6 rating) and 18-49 (1.1 rating). Pay-per-view buys for UFC 109 totaled 275,000, a figure that contributed to the promotion's steady performance in early amid a lineup of non-title headliners.

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