Hubbry Logo
UFC 118UFC 118Main
Open search
UFC 118
Community hub
UFC 118
logo
7 pages, 0 posts
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
UFC 118
UFC 118
UFC 118
View on Wikipedia
from Wikipedia
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2
The poster for UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateAugust 28, 2010
VenueTD Garden
CityBoston, Massachusetts
Attendance14,168[1]
Total gate$2,800,000[1]
Buyrate570,000[2]
Event chronology
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares

UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 28, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.[3] The third UFC Fan Expo coincided with the event.[4] This event was the first the UFC held in Massachusetts.

Background

[edit]

Nate Marquardt and Alessio Sakara were originally set to face each other at UFC 116, but the fight was cancelled due to the death of Sakara's father.[5] On July 23, Sakara's original opponent, Jorge Rivera suffered a broken arm in training and was replaced by Gerald Harris. On August 5, Sakara (who was back on the card) then bowed out due to an unknown injury and was replaced by Joe Vedepo.[6] On August 18, it was announced that the Harris/Vedepo bout had been scrapped altogether.[7]

A bout between Nate Marquardt and Rousimar Palhares was moved to UFC Fight Night 22 and promoted to the new main event. The original Fight Night main event was scheduled to be Demian Maia vs. Alan Belcher, however, Belcher had to withdraw due to an injured retina.[8] As a result of this, Maia was moved to this card and fought Mario Miranda.[9]

The event featured the first MMA appearance of a professional boxer with three-time world champion James Toney. The debut of a professional boxer took place at UFC 1 when Art Jimmerson lost to Royce Gracie by submission.

On August 5, it was announced that Terry Etim had suffered a broken rib in training and was pulling out of his bout with Joe Lauzon. Etim was replaced by former UFC and TUF veteran Gabe Ruediger.[10]

Phil Baroni was scheduled to face John Salter, but Baroni was forced off the card on July 27 with a collarbone injury.[11] Dan Miller served as Baroni's replacement.[12]

On August 25, Dana White announced that the winner of the Florian vs. Maynard fight would be guaranteed the next shot at the lightweight title.[13]

Results

[edit]
Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Lightweight Frankie Edgar (c) def B.J. Penn Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) 5 5:00 [a]
Heavyweight Randy Couture def James Toney Submission (arm-triangle choke) 1 3:19
Middleweight Demian Maia def Mario Miranda Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Lightweight Gray Maynard def Kenny Florian Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Nate Diaz def Marcus Davis Technical Submission (guillotine choke) 3 4:02
Televised prelims (Spike TV)
Lightweight Joe Lauzon def Gabe Ruediger Submission (armbar) 1 2:01
Lightweight Nik Lentz def Andre Winner Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Middleweight Dan Miller def John Salter Submission (guillotine choke) 2 1:53
Welterweight Greg Soto def Nick Osipczak Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Mike Pierce def Amilcar Alves Submission (cross-body armbar) 3 3:11
  1. ^ For the UFC Lightweight Championship.

Bonus awards

[edit]

The following fighters received $60,000 bonuses.[14]

  • Fight of the Night: Nate Diaz vs. Marcus Davis
  • Knockout of the Night: Not awarded as no matches ended by knockout.
  • Submission of the Night: Joe Lauzon

Reported payout

[edit]

The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Massachusetts 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.[15]

  • Frankie Edgar $96,000 (includes $48,000 win bonus) def. B.J. Penn $150,000
  • Randy Couture $250,000 (no win bonus) def. James Toney $500,000
  • Demian Maia $68,000 ($34,000 win bonus) def. Mario Miranda $8,000
  • Gray Maynard $46,000 ($23,000 win bonus) def. Kenny Florian $65,000
  • Nate Diaz $60,000 ($30,000 win bonus) def. Marcus Davis $31,000
  • Joe Lauzon $24,000 ($12,000 win bonus) def. Gabe Ruediger $8,000
  • Nik Lentz $22,000 ($11,000 win bonus) def. Andre Winner $10,000
  • Dan Miller $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus) def. John Salter $8,000
  • Greg Soto $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus) def. Nick Osipczak $10,000
  • Mike Pierce $24,000 ($12,000 win bonus) def. Amilcar Alves $6,000

References

[edit]

See also

[edit]
Revisions and contributorsEdit on WikipediaRead on Wikipedia

UFC 118

View on Grokipedia
from Grokipedia
UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 was a (MMA) event produced by the (UFC) on August 28, 2010, at the in , . It was the promotion's first event in the state following the legalization of professional MMA by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission in 2009. The main event featured a championship rematch between defending champion and former champion , with Edgar securing a victory (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) after five rounds to retain his title. In the co-main event, UFC Hall of Famer submitted professional boxer via arm-triangle choke at 3:19 of the first round in a highly anticipated boxing-versus-MMA crossover bout. The main card also saw defeat by , outpoint by , and submit via in the third round. Preliminary bouts included Joe Lauzon submitting Gabe Ruediger via armbar in the first round, Nik Lentz winning a unanimous decision over Andre Winner, Dan Miller submitting John Salter via guillotine in the second round, Greg Soto defeating Nick Osipczak by unanimous decision, and Mike Pierce submitting Amilcar Alves via armbar in the third round. The event drew an official attendance of 14,168 and generated a live gate of $2.8 million, as reported by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission.

Event Information

Date and Venue

UFC 118 took place on August 28, 2010. The event was hosted at the , a multi-purpose arena in , , known for its general 19,600-seat capacity and suitability for major sporting events including . This marked the first UFC event held in the state of . The UFC Fan Expo also debuted in concurrently with the fight weekend.

Attendance and Revenue

UFC 118 drew an attendance of 14,168 spectators, generating $2.8 million in live gate revenue, as reported by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission. This turnout represented a strong showing for the promotion's debut in the state, filling nearly 91% of the arena's 15,500-seat configuration for the mixed martial arts event. The figures highlighted the event's immediate commercial viability in a previously untapped New England market, where local enthusiasm for high-profile matchups helped drive ticket sales despite regulatory hurdles that had previously barred UFC events in Massachusetts. The broadcast achieved 535,000 buys, further bolstering the event's financial performance and affirming its broad appeal beyond the live audience. This buyrate, solid for a non-megastar headliner in 2010, reflected the intrigue surrounding the lightweight title rematch and the crossover boxing-MMA bout on the card, which together captivated viewers in an emerging regional fanbase. Overall, these metrics positioned UFC 118 as a successful expansion milestone, paving the way for future events in .

Background

Promotion and Hype

The marked its debut in , a burgeoning market for the promotion, with UFC 118 on August 28, 2010, at the . To capitalize on local enthusiasm, UFC hosted its third Fan Expo concurrently on August 27-28 at the , drawing fans with interactive activities such as meet-and-greets with UFC legends, demonstrations, grappling super fights, autograph sessions, Q&A panels, and appearances by fighters and celebrities, alongside booths from numerous vendors showcasing MMA gear and memorabilia. Central to the event's marketing was the lightweight title rematch between champion and former champion , promoted as a pivotal chapter in their intensifying rivalry following Edgar's upset victory over Penn in their first encounter. UFC emphasized the rematch's stakes, highlighting Penn's quest for redemption against Edgar's rising dominance, with press conferences and trailers underscoring the personal and technical contrasts between the fighters' styles to build narrative tension. Adding crossover appeal, significant hype surrounded heavyweight James Toney's MMA debut against , positioning the bout as a high-profile clash between boxing royalty and MMA veteran to attract non-traditional audiences. Toney, a former multiple-division champion with a 72-6-3 record, generated buzz through provocative interviews and his unfiltered bravado, which UFC president leveraged to spotlight the sport's versatility despite criticisms of the matchup. Further elevating anticipation, UFC announced that the winner of the co-main event lightweight clash between Gray Maynard and local favorite Kenny Florian would secure the next title shot against the Edgar-Penn victor, framing the fight as a critical eliminator in the division. This declaration, made by during the pre-fight , intensified the bout's promotional spotlight and underscored the event's role in shaping the landscape.

Card Changes

The UFC 118 fight card underwent several alterations in the weeks leading up to the event due to injuries, affecting multiple bouts on the preliminary and undercard. One notable change occurred in the middleweight division when was forced to withdraw from his scheduled matchup against because of a collarbone injury. Dan Miller stepped in as Baroni's replacement on short notice, marking Miller's seventh UFC appearance and his effort to snap a three-fight . Another significant adjustment involved Jorge Rivera, who pulled out of his middleweight bout with Alessio Sakara after suffering a broken arm in training. Gerald Harris was announced as Rivera's replacement, bringing his undefeated UFC record into the fight against Sakara. However, Sakara himself later withdrew due to a knee injury, and Joe Vedepo was tapped to face Harris instead. However, the Harris–Vedepo bout was ultimately canceled due to scheduling conflicts and removed from the card. In the lightweight division, was sidelined by an undisclosed injury, leading to , a veteran from , stepping in to face on the preliminary card. These changes highlighted the UFC's reliance on short-notice replacements to maintain the event's depth, particularly for the Boston-based card.

Fight Results

Main Card

The main card of UFC 118 featured five high-stakes bouts broadcast on , headlined by a lightweight title rematch between champion and former champion . The welterweight opener pitted against . Diaz controlled the striking exchanges with his reach and volume punching from distance, while Davis pressed forward with hooks and low kicks in the clinch. After surviving early head clashes, Diaz transitioned to the ground in the third round, securing a that forced a technical submission at 4:02. In the lightweight co-main event, faced . Maynard dictated the pace with repeated takedowns and dominant top control, landing ground-and-pound throughout all three rounds. Florian responded with agile footwork, sharp strikes, and submission attempts like an omoplata in the final round, but could not overcome Maynard's wrestling pressure, resulting in a victory for Maynard (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). The middleweight bout saw take on . Maia showcased his elite grappling by executing multiple takedowns and maintaining back control, repeatedly threatening armbars while stifling Miranda's offense. Miranda defended submissions and briefly gained top position but was outworked on the mat, leading to a win for Maia (30-27 across all cards). A highly anticipated clash featured veteran against boxing legend in his MMA debut. Couture immediately closed the distance, secured a takedown, and transitioned to mount before locking in an arm-triangle choke just 3:19 into the first round, exposing the disparity between and MMA skill sets. The main event was the lightweight title rematch between and , building on their controversial first encounter. Edgar employed superior speed, constant movement, and timely takedowns to outstrike Penn with jabs and hooks over five rounds, while Penn landed power shots and attempted submissions like an armbar. Edgar's relentless pace secured the (50-45 on all cards), solidifying his championship reign.

Preliminary Card

The preliminary card for UFC 118 featured five bouts across , , and divisions, serving as the undercard to the main event. These fights showcased emerging talents and veterans seeking momentum, with outcomes determined by a mix of submissions and decisions.
Weight ClassResultMethodRoundTime
def. Submission (armbar)12:01
def. Andre Winner (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)35:00
Dan Miller def. Submission ()21:53
Greg Soto def. (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)35:00
def. Amilcar AlvesSubmission (cross-body armbar)33:11
Two of the preliminary bouts—Lauzon vs. Ruediger and Lentz vs. Winner—were broadcast live on Spike TV as part of a one-hour "UFC Prelims" special starting at 9:00 p.m. ET, providing fans with to the event's action ahead of the . The remaining three fights occurred earlier in the evening and were not televised.

Post-Event

Bonus Awards

Following the UFC 118 event on August 28, 2010, at the in , , the promotion awarded performance-based bonuses to three fighters during the post-event . These bonuses, standard for UFC events in 2010 at $60,000 per recipient, recognized exceptional efforts in specific categories. The Fight of the Night bonus went to and for their bout on the main card, a three-round war that ended with Diaz's submission victory; each received $60,000. earned the Submission of the Night award for his first-round armbar finish of on the preliminary card, also netting $60,000. No Knockout of the Night was awarded, as the event featured no qualifying knockout victories. In total, the bonus pool for UFC 118 amounted to $180,000, distributed across the two active categories.

Fighter Payouts

The disclosed fighter payroll for UFC 118 amounted to $1.428 million, representing the base salaries and win bonuses reported to the State Athletic Commission. Among the top earners, James Toney received a flat $500,000 for his MMA debut despite the loss, while Randy Couture earned $250,000 for the victory. These two bouts alone accounted for over 52 percent of the total disclosed payroll. Other significant payouts included B.J. Penn's $150,000 flat fee in the main event loss to Frankie Edgar, who took home $96,000 ($48,000 show purse plus $48,000 win bonus). In the co-main event undercard, Gray Maynard earned $46,000 ($23,000 show purse plus $23,000 win bonus) against Kenny Florian's $100,000 flat payout. UFC's standard policy limits disclosures to athletic commissions to base pay and win bonuses only, excluding sponsorship deals, merchandise shares, and other undisclosed incentives, which means the $1.428 million figure understates the event's full fighter compensation. This underscored the event's financial scale, supported by a $2.8 million gate from 14,168 attendees.

Aftermath

Frankie Edgar's unanimous decision victory over B.J. Penn at UFC 118 solidified his status as the UFC lightweight champion, dispelling doubts from their controversial first encounter and setting the stage for his next defense. Gray Maynard's dominant decision win over Kenny Florian on the same card earned him the No. 1 contender spot, leading to a highly anticipated rematch with Edgar at UFC 125 on January 1, 2011, where Maynard appeared to secure the title in the opening round but ultimately fought to a majority draw after Edgar's remarkable comeback. James Toney's MMA debut against ended in a first-round arm-triangle choke submission at 3:19, exposing the boxer's lack of defense and marking a swift conclusion to his brief foray into . Toney, a multiple-time boxing world champion, never competed in MMA again, effectively retiring from the discipline after UFC president declared him "done with UFC" in the post-fight . This outcome underscored the challenges for pure strikers transitioning to MMA without comprehensive ground training. Demian Maia's unanimous decision over at UFC 118 contributed to his building momentum in the division, extending his UFC win streak and positioning him for high-profile matchups en route to a title challenge against at later that year. Similarly, Nate Diaz's third-round submission of in his debut provided a career resurgence, snapping a inconsistent stretch and fueling a subsequent run of victories that elevated his profile within the promotion. UFC 118 marked the organization's first sanctioned event in following the state's legalization of professional MMA in 2009, drawing 14,168 attendees at and generating a $2.8 million gate, which paved the way for recurring East Coast cards in the region. This debut successfully tapped into Boston's passionate fanbase, influencing the UFC's strategy to host multiple future events there, including UFC Fight Night 26 in 2013. The event proceeded without major controversies, with decisive outcomes in key bouts avoiding the judging debates that had plagued prior high-stakes fights. Notably, the Couture-Toney matchup exemplified grappling's superiority over striking in MMA, as Couture swiftly neutralized Toney's expertise with takedowns and ground control, reinforcing the sport's multifaceted demands.

References

  1. https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-118
  2. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/ufc-118-results/
  3. http://ufcstats.com/event-details/054defd5420a551f
  4. https://mmadecisions.com/decision/1756/Frankie-Edgar-vs-B.J.-Penn
  5. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/09/msac-ufc-118-draws-14168-spectators-for-2-8-million-live-gate
  6. https://www.tdgarden.com/venue-info/about-td-garden
  7. https://investor.ncm.com/static-files/7900b449-fae6-4d80-a850-834add83ad35
  8. https://jp.ufc.com/news/ufc-goes-boston-first-time-ufc-118-penn-vs-edgar-2
  9. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2010/08/25/Events-Attractions/Ufcs-Massachusetts-Debut-Expected-To-Break-Box-Office-Records/
  10. https://www.tapology.com/search/mma-event-figures/ppv-pay-per-view-buys-buyrate
  11. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/05/ufcs-third-ever-ufc-fan-expo-to-coincide-with-augusts-ufc-118-in-boston
  12. https://www.mmamania.com/2010/6/17/1523953/ufc-118-edgar-vs-penn-2-announced
  13. https://www.espn.com/blog/mma/post/_/id/34/espn-primer-ufc-118
  14. https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/sports/2010/08/27/toney-relying-on-puncher-s/40365125007/
  15. https://www.mmamania.com/2010/8/24/1647766/dana-white-the-winner-of-kenny
  16. https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Miller-Replaces-Injured-Baroni-Eyes-Salter-at-UFC-118-26260
  17. https://mixedmartialarts.com/news/baroni-off-ufc-118-card-due-to-collarbone-injury/
  18. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/07/jorge-rivera-pulls-out-of-118-with-a-broken-arm
  19. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/07/gerald-harris-steps-in-for-injured-jorge-rivera-faces-alessio-sakara-at-ufc-118
  20. https://www.mmafighting.com/2010/08/05/183741/alessio-sakara-out-of-ufc-118-gerald-harris-likely-to-face-joe
  21. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/08/ufc-118-fight-card-complete-with-10-bous-harris-vs-vedepo-off-prelims
  22. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/08/tuf-5-vet-gabe-ruediger-replaces-terry-etim-faces-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-118
  23. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/08/ufc-118-play-by-play-and-live-results
  24. https://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-118-Edgar-vs-Penn-2-13380
  25. https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-118-prelims-spike
  26. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/08/ufc-118-bonus-winners-diaz-davis-and-lauzon-earn-60000-fighter-awards
  27. https://www.mmamania.com/2010/8/29/1656566/ufc-118-bonuses-and-awards-for
  28. https://sports.yahoo.com/news/60-000-bonuses-ufc-118-072800152--mma.html
  29. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2010/09/02/ufc-118-salaries-toney-500k-couture-250k-top-1-428-million-fighter-payroll/82528725007/
  30. https://www.mmafighting.com/2010/09/02/183720/ufc-118-fighter-salaries-james-toney-earns-500-000-in-debut-lo
  31. https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-118-fighter-salaries-164800692--mma.html
  32. https://www.foxsports.com/stories/boxing/toney-hauls-in-lions-share-at-ufc-118
  33. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/08/frankie-edgar-vs-gray-maynard-next-ufc-boss-says-contest-is-marketable
  34. https://www.espn.com/blog/mma/post/_/id/21947/what-happened-to-gray-maynard
  35. https://www.ufc.com/news/main-card-lights-out-toney-couture-subs-boxing-star
  36. https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-118-be-shown-theaters
  37. https://www.mmamania.com/2010/8/29/1656833/frankie-edgar-silences-critics
Add your contribution
Related Hubs
User Avatar
No comments yet.