Rick Franklin defeats Wanderlei Silva via Unanimous Decision.
In the main event of UFC 99: The Comeback, former UFC middleweight champion Rich “Ace” Franklin defeated former PrideFC middleweight champion Wanderlai “The Axe Murderer” Silva via unanimous decision after a three round firefight. Franklin and Silva exchanged punches throughout round one. Though the southpaw Franklin controlled the rounds with superior boxing, Silva rocked the Cincinnatti native many times throughout the fight with wild haymakers. The bout ended with the fighters tied up against the cage and exchanging blows. No judge’s scores were announced, but all three favored Franklin.
Cain Velasquez defeats Cheick Kongo via Unanimous Decision.
Heavyweight hopeful Cain Velasquez mauled a much more experienced Cheick Kongo over three rounds with lightening fast takedowns and brutal ground n’ pound en route to a unanimous decision victory. No scores were given.
Mirko Cro Cop defeats Mustapha Al Turk via TKO (Punches) at 3:06 of R1.
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic made his UFC return a successful one by stopping Mustapha al Turk in the opening round via TKO after an accidental eye poke that was unseen by the Octagon official. The fight was stopped at 3:06.
Mike Swick defeats Ben Saunders via TKO (Punches) 3:47 of R2.
Welterweight Mike “Quick” Swick used speed and experience to defeat Ben “Killa B” Saunders in the second round via TKO at 3:47.
Spencer Fisher defeats Coal Uno via Unanimous Decision.
Dan Hardy defeats Marcus Davis via Split Decision.
Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy defeated “The Irish Hand Grenade” Marcus Davis in a welterweight grudge match via split decision. All three judges scored the bout 29-28, twice falling in favor of Hardy.
PRELIMINARY CARDTerry Etim defeats Justin Buccholz via Submission (Darce Choke) in R2.
Paul Taylor defeats Peter Sobotta via Unanimous Decision.
Denis Siver defeats Dale Hartt via Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:23 of R1.
Paul Taylor defeats Roli Delgado via Unanimous Decision.
Stefan Struve defeats Denis Stojnic via Submission (Rear Nake Choke) at 2:37 of R2.
John Hathaway defeats Rick Story via Unanimous Decision.
