Franca (19-8), a former WEC lightweight champion, has lost 3 of his last 4 fights, including a second-round TKO loss to Tyson Griffin last month at UFC 103.

A veteran of the IFL, Wilson (14-6) has also lost 3 of his last 4 inside the Octagon, most-recently losing back-to-back fights to John Howard and Mike Pyle.

After leaving the UFC following two-straight losses to Tyson Griffin and Franca in 2008, Aurelio (18-8) returned in August to suffer a split decision loss to Evan Dunham at UFC 102.

McCully (9-5-2) was unimpressive in four UFC bouts, going 2-2, including a unanimous decision loss to newcomer Mike Russow in August.

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Pictured: Hermes Franca

According to MMAjunkie, Veach was forced to withdraw from the card after re-aggravating a back injury during a recent training session.

Aurelio (18-7), a PRIDE veteran, suffered a split decision loss to Clay Guida in his UFC debut in 2007, but bounced back with wins over Luke Caudillo and Ryan Roberts. “Maximus” left the UFC following back-to-back losses to Tyson Griffin and Hermes Franca last year, but rebounded in 2009 with victories over Chris Liguori and Joey Gorczynski.

The 27-year-old Oregon-native Dunham (8-0), who trains out of Xtreme Couture, made his UFC debut in February with a first-round TKO of Per Eklund at UFC 95 in London.

UFC 102 is headlined by Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and also features Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva, Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt, Demian Maia vs. Nate Marquardt, and Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Brandon Vera.

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Pictured: Marcus Aurelio

The matchup headlined UFC 90 “Silva vs. Cote” at the sold-out Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois just outside of Chicago.

After a close first round that saw Silva do the most damage with a kick to the head in the final minute, the fight went to the ground in the second. Though Silva again did more damage Cote challenged Silva and went toe-to-toe with him on the feet.

But in the third round, Cote, who became the first fighter to make it past two rounds with Silva in the UFC, suffered a fight ending knee injury just 39-seconds into the frame and the bout was immediately halted, awarding the TKO victory to Silva.

Despite a close start to the fight, the crowd was displeased with both main event fighters and the anti-climactic finish. Silva showboated throughout the matchup, bowing to Cote at the end of the first round, offering to help him up off the ground, and playing games throughout, while Cote was booed for being unable to continue, despite doing his best to keep fighting.

After the fight, Silva apologized to the crowd for his performance and asked the fans not to boo, while Cote revealed that he likely tore his meniscus, re-aggravating a prior injury.

The disappointing main event finish dampened an otherwise solid night of fights that saw Thiago Alves top Josh Koscheck via unanimous decision, effectively assuring him of a welterweight title shot in his next bout, Gray Maynard wrestle his way to a unanimous decision victory over Rich Clementi, Junior Dos Santos upset heavyweight contender with a highlight reel uppercut knockout, and Sean Sherk and Tyson Griffin go toe-to-toe in an exciting bout to kick off the UFC 90 broadcast.

In preliminary action middleweight contender Thales Leites submitted Drew McFedries early in the opening round, Spencer Fisher earned “Submission of the Night” honors for his third-round triangle choke submission of Shannon Gugerty, Dan Miller bested Matt Horwich via unanimous decision, Hermes Franca topped Marcus Aurelio via unanimous decision, and Pete Sell took out Josh Burkman via unanimous decision.

OFFICIAL RESULTS

• Anderson Silva def. Patrick Cote via TKO (injury) — Round 3, 0:39
  UFC Middleweight Championship
• Thiago Alves def. Josh Koscheck via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
• Gray Maynard def. Rich Clementi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Junior Dos Santos def. Fabricio Werdum via KO (punch) — Round 1, 1:20
• Sean Sherk def. Tyson Griffin via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Thales Leites def. Drew McFedries via submission (read naked choke) — Round 1, 1:18
• Spencer Fisher def. Shannon Gugerty via submission (triangle choke) — Round 3, 3:56
• Dan Miller def. Matt Horwich via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Hermes Franca def. Marcus Aurelio via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Pete Sell def. Josh Burkman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

UFC 90 is headlined by a middleweight title clash as 185-pound king Anderson Silva battles challenger Patrick Cote. Josh Koscheck vs. Thiago Alves and Fabricio Werdum vs. Junior dos Santos are also slated for the PPV main card.

QUICK RESULTS

• Anderson Silva def. Patrick Cote via TKO (injury) — Round 3, 0:39
  UFC Middleweight Championship
• Thiago Alves def. Josh Koscheck via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)
• Gray Maynard def. Rich Clementi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Junior Dos Santos def. Fabricio Werdum via KO (punch) — Round 1, 1:20
• Sean Sherk def. Tyson Griffin via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Thales Leites def. Drew McFedries via submission (read naked choke) — Round 1, 1:18
• Spencer Fisher def. Shannon Gugerty via submission (triangle choke) — Round 3, 3:56
• Dan Miller def. Matt Horwich via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Hermes Franca def. Marcus Aurelio via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Pete Sell def. Josh Burkman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

NEWS AND NOTES

• After their entrances Hermes Franca shoved Marcus Aurelio as he was circling the cage but the altercation was quickly broken up. The blood blood was very evident at the end of the matchup as Franca went to shake hands with Aurelio, but was rebuked and retaliated by flipping Aurelio off.
• There’s a minor lineup change as Tyson Griffin vs. Sean Sherk kicks off the UFC 90 PPV broadcast in place of Gray Maynard vs. Rich Clementi, which will presumably be the second televised bout.
• Though many predicted a boring decision for Sean Sherk vs. Tyson Griffin it was quite the opposite, as the lightweight wrestling specialists engaged in an exciting standup war to kick off the UFC 90 main card.
• Fabricio Werdum vs. Junior dos Santos has also been pushed ahead of Gray Maynard vs. Rich Clementi and is up next. The relatively-unknown Dos Santos is definitely capable of an upset in this matchup, training alongside Anderson Silva and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira among others. Wedum, though, is considerably larger than we’ve seen him in the past and has a distinct advantage if the fight goes to the ground.
• As predicted Junior Dos Santos earns a stunning upset, knocking out heavyweight contender Fabricio Werdum just over a minute into their matchup. As expected, Dos Santos avoided going to the ground with Werdum and it paid off as he connected with a highlight reel uppercut knockout that bloodied his opponent and forced the referee to step in and halt the contest.
• As the pace picked up late in the third round between Thiago Alves and Josh Koscheck and both fighters traded punches both Alves and the referee failed to hear the final bell and Alves got a late takedown as Koscheck eased up but Alves continued to fight.
• After his bout against Josh Koscheck, Thiago Alves was overheard saying that he likely suffered a broken thumb in the bout. With the win Alves has now won seven-straight bouts, including recent wins over fellow-contenders Karo Parisyan, Matt Hughes, and Josh Koscheck, and is likely next in line for a welterweight title shot.

ROUND-BY-ROUND COVERAGE

ANDERSON SILVA VS. PATRICK COTE
UFC Middleweight Championship

ROUND 1 — Little action in the first as both fighters look for opening. Silva throws several big low kicks early. Closing in on the final minute of the opening round both fighters open up and Silva connects first with a kick to the chin  but Cote weathers and fires back with a solid combination of his own. Another nice leg kick by Silva as Cote remain active. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Silva.

ROUND 2 — Anderson Silva claims the second round with better striking, but Cote is holding his own against the champion. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Silva.

ROUND 3 — Cote makes UFC history by making it to the third round with Silva. Silva misses with a jab and Cote moves forward but falls to the canvas in pain. Cote’s blown out his knee and the fight is immediately waved off.

Anderson Silva def. Patrick Cote via TKO (injury) — Round 3, 0:39

JOSH KOSCHECK VS. THIAGO ALVES

ROUND 1 — They touch gloves and both fighters open with punches. Alves stuns Koscheck with a punch and he continues to pour it on with strikes, but Koscheck quickly recovers. Head kick by Alves. Right by Koscheck. Low kick and punch combo by Alves. Koscheck counters with another combo led by a big right. Another leg kick by Alves. Yet another right by Koscheck. Alves throws a kick to the body but Koscheck catches it and pushes Alves against the fence but he escapes and they separate. More leg kicks by Alves to close out the first. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Alves.

ROUND 2 — Koscheck misses an early uppercut but he continues to push forward and lands an overhand right and leg kick. Alves counters with more leg kicks. Head kick by Koscheck followed by a pair of knees. They clinch against the cage but Alves backs out. More kicks for Alves but Koscheck returns a kick to the body. Uppercut by Alves followed by an inside leg kick. They exchange strikes then Koscheck shoots in for a takedown but Alves defends well, remaining on his feet and clinching against the fence. They tussle for position against the cage to round out the second. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Alves.

ROUND 3 — Alves staggers Koscheck early with an extended series of strikes, including a big knee, but he again recovers and clinches with Alves. Alves accidentally pokes Koscheck in the eye as they separate from the clinch, but they quickly resume. Alves continues to connect with kicks. Koscheck accidentally pokes Alves in the eye and the fight is again halted, but quickly restarts. Leg kick after leg kick connects for Alves. Huge leg kick nearly knocks Koscheck to the canvas. Another big kick for Alves. Both fighters trade punch combos in the waning seconds and the final bell sounds. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Alves.

Thiago Alves def. Josh Koscheck via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

GRAY MAYNARD VS. RICH CLEMENTI

ROUND 1 — They touch gloves and it’s a tenuous start as both fighters get a feel for one another. Both start to open up a minute in with Maynard connecting first. Clementi comes back with kicks to the body. Good right by Maynard connects. Takedown attempt is stuffed by Clementi. Maynard throwing big punches but little connects. Clementi keeps the pressure on and looks for an opening but Maynard secures a takedown and works from Clementi’s half guard. Punches and elbows from the top by Maynard as Clementi looks for submissions and escapes. They exchange on the ground to close out the first round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Maynard.

ROUND 2 — Maynard opens up with punches. Low kick by Clementi. Maynard presses Clementi to the cage but they separate. They trade punches. Maynard shoots and secures another takedown. Maynard gets a guillotine and Clementi gets back to his feet but the submission is still in place. Clementi escapes but Maynard puts him back on the ground and avoids a triangle attempt. Clementi continues to work for a submission but Maynard escapes. Maynard attempts ground and pound from half guard but Clementi does a good job neutralizing him. Body shots from Maynard. Clementi does his best to escape but Maynard maintains control on the ground for the remainder of the round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Maynard.

ROUND 3 — Another quick takedown for Maynard to open the final round as he slams Clementi to the canvas. Clementi attempts to escape but Maynard is too strong and skilled and keeps him on the bottom. Maynard passes to side control then Clementi escapes back to his feet underneath, but Maynard qickly puts him back on the ground. Clementi transitions to the top and nearly takes Maynard’s back, but Maynard shrugs him off and puts Clementi on his back again before the bout comes to a close. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Maynard and the bout 30-27 Maynard.

Gray Maynard def. Rich Clementi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

JUNIOR DOS SANTOS VS. FABRICIO WERDUM

ROUND 1 — Tentative strikes from both fighters to open the bout. Werdum throws kicks to the body early and Dos Santos fires back a low kick of his own. Wedum closes and tries to clinch, but Dos Santos backs away, preferring to strike. It’s a highlight reel knockout as Dos Santos floors Werdum with a huge uppercut and finishes him off with punches on the ground to force the referee to intervene.

Junior Dos Santos def. Fabricio Werdum via KO (punch) — Round 1, 1:20

SEAN SHERK VS. TYSON GRIFFIN

ROUND 1 –Sherk and Griffin touch gloves and both fighters trade punches. Sherk immediately shoots for a takedown and presses Griffin against the fence. Sherk quickly takes his back and gets both hooks in but Griffin shakes him off. Hard low kick by Griffin. Sherk counters with a right and uppercut then shoots and secures another takedown. Griffin gets back to his feet and works knees to the body of Sherk from the clinch. They separate and Griffin lands a right. Sherk with an uppercut, then they trade kicks. Crisp and accurate striking from both fighters. Griffin misses with a head kick. Griffin shoots for a takedown and Sherk stuffs it. Griffin appears tired and Sherk again takes his back but gives it up and returns to striking. Big left by Griffin is countered by a combo from Sherk as the exciting first round concludes. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Sherk.

ROUND 2 — They pick up where they left off and trade punches then Sherk gets another quick takedown but Griffin works back to his feet but gets punished by Sherk. Combo by Sherk has Griffin backpeddling. Both fighters working solid combinations with Sherk seemingly getting the better of the exchanges. Body shots by Griffin followed by a pair of leg kicks. Griffin fades as the round wears on and Sherk senses it and goes for a takedown but backs away and fires punches. Griffin counters, missing another head kick. Griffin drops his hands and Sherk connects with single punches late. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Sherk.

ROUND 3 — Griffin swings for the fences early and surprises Sherk, but he recovers and counters with a hard combo of his own. They settle in and trade more wild punches. Combination after combination for Sherk connect and Griffin offers little in return. Griffin with a kick and body shot. Sherk misses with a knee. More combinations for Sherk as the bout enters the final minute. Griffin lands another leg kick but Sherk has him backpeddling with a last-second combo. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Sherk and the bout 30-27 Sherk, though the fight is much closer than the score indicates and is a definite "Fight of the Night" candidate.

Sean Sherk def. Tyson Griffin via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

THALES LEITES VS. DREW MCFEDRIES

ROUND 1 — Leites quickly gets McFedries to the ground, takes his back, and locks in a rear naked choke that forces McFedries to tap early in the opening round.

Thales Leites def. Drew McFedries via submission (read naked choke) — Round 1, 1:18

SPENCER FISHER VS. SHANNON GUGERTY

ROUND 1 — Low kicks from Gugerty to open the fight. They clinch and Gugerty secures an early takedown. Fisher works back to his feet and connects with an elbow in the clinch. Another hard elbow by Fisher. Fisher takes control and works strikes, while Gugerty looks for another takedown. Fisher drops Gugerty with a right late and Gugerty unsuccessfully works for another takedown. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Fisher.

A large cut over Gugerty’s left eye is checked between rounds, but he’s cleared to continue.

ROUND 2 — More kicks from Gugerty to start the second, but he slips to the canvas then gets back to his feet and clinches with Fisher. They separate and Fishers gets a takedown and works a guillotine, but Gugerty escapes. Back on their feet, Gugerty throws high kicks, but Fisher gets another takedown and ends the round on top in Gugerty’s guard. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Fisher.

ROUND 3 — Fisher and Gugerty clinch early, then separate. More kicks from Gugerty, who eventually gets Fisher back to the canvas. Fisher locks on a triangle choke from the bottom and Gugerty initially survives, but Fisher repositions and Gugerty is forced to tap late in the third.

Spencer Fisher def. Shannon Gugerty via submission (triangle choke) — Round 3, 3:56

DAN MILLER VS. MATT HORWICH

ROUND 1 –Miller gets an early takedown and tees off with rights on the ground. Up kick by Horwich connects, then Miller escapes an omoplata attempt. Horwich works back to his feet and lands knees in the clinch, but Miller gets him back to the canvas. Miller works short punchs from the top while Horwich looks for submissions. They again return to their feet and clinch. Miller connects with a combo then gets another takedown. Horwich again secures an omoplata, but Miller escapes before the first round comes to a close. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Miller.

ROUND 2 — Miller is stunned by an early left, but recovers and secures another takedown. They quickly return to their feet and Horwich attempts an armbar but Miller escapes into Horwich’s guard. Horwich transitions to the top then takes Miller’s back and attempts a rear naked choke, but Miller defends. Horwich claims full mount and Miller is again forced to give up his back. The round comes to a close as Horwich is working for another rear naked choke. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Horwich.

ROUND 3 — A takedown by Miller opens up the third. Another attempted omoplata by Horwich is escaped by Miller. From Horwich’s rubber guard Miller presses Horwich against the fence, but he initially shows little offense. Upon the crowd’s urging Miller picks up the pace and works sone ground and pound opening a cut up under Horwich’s eye before the final bell sounds. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Miller and the bout 29-28 Miller.

Dan Miller def. Matt Horwich via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

HERMES FRANCA VS. MARCUS AURELIO

ROUND 1 — Franca connects early with kicks, while Aurelio counters with jabs. Franca continues with kicks and wild punches. Aurelio continues with jabs. Straight right, low kick combo by Franca connects. Franca is more effective and aggressive as the slow opening round comes to a close. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Franca.

ROUND 2 — More kicks from Franca to start the second, who changes things up with a mixture of high and low kicks. Aurelio attempts a takedown, but Franca defends and counters. Aurelio returns to the jab, but Franca continues to cause damage to Aurelio’s legs with kicks. Right by Aurelio connects, but Franca counters with yet another kick. The crowd gets restless as the ground fighters continue to stand and exchange. The fighters trade late, but little lands until Franca scores another low kick just before the bell. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Franca.

ROUND 3 — Franca is aggressive early with more kicks, but Aurelio gets a takedown into half guard and works ground and pound from the top. Franca tries to return to his feet but Aurelio connects with an accidental-but-illegal knee while he’s on his way up and the bout’s temporarily halted to allow Franca time to recover. Aurelio has a takedown stuffed once the action resumes and the fighters separate. Franca attempts a late combo but misses and the final bell sounds. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Franca and the bout 30-27 Franca.

Hermes Franca def. Marcus Aurelio via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

PETE SELL VS. JOSH BURKMAN

ROUND 1 — Burkman and Sell circle early and get a feeling for the fight. They trade kicks then clinch against the fence. They quickly separate and Burkman connects with a big right then secures a takedown. Burkman throws elbows from half guard then allows Sell to return to his feet. Another takedown by Burkman, but Sell has full guard and Burkman again allows him back up. Foot stomps from Burkman as the fighters clinch again. The fighters exchange briefly before the close of the first round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Burkman.

ROUND 2 — The fighters trade punches with Burkman getting the better of the exchange. Sell looks for a takedown but Burkman fends it off. Burkman counters Sell with a left and connects, but Sell quickly recovers. Sell fires back and Burkman trips backwards, then they clinch. Sell starts to connect with more frequency as Burkman begins to gas. More offense from Sell late, but Burkman closes out the round with a late takedown. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Sell.

ROUND 3 — Burkman lands an early knee then Sell looks for a takedown but Sell stuffs it again. After a brief exchange Sell again tries for a takedown but it unsuccessful. Neither fighter is able to connect but Sell is agressive. Another knee from Burkman following an unsuccessful takedown attempt. Sell connecting with the jab. Burkman is gassed and backs away from Sell, who finally secures a takedown late in the fight and works a neck crank as the fight concludes. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Sell and the bout 29-28 Sell.

Pete Sell def. Josh Burkman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

All other fighters, including headliners Anderson Silva (184) and Patrick Cote (183), successfully made weight.

• 185: Anderson Silva (184) vs. Patrick Cote (183)
  UFC Middleweight Championship
• 170: Josh Koscheck (170) vs. Thiago Alves (171)
• HWT: Junior dos Santos (234) vs. Fabricio Werdum (256)
• 155: Tyson Griffin (155) vs. Sean Sherk (156)
• 155: Gray Maynard (155) vs. Rich Clementi (156)
• 185: Drew McFedries (186) vs. Thales Leites (186)
• 155: Shannon Gugerty (156) vs. Spencer Fisher (155)
• 185: Matt Horwich (186) vs. Dan Miller (185)
• 155: Marcus Aurelio (156) vs. Hermes Franca (156)
• 170: Pete Sell (170) vs. Josh Burkman (171)*

* Burkman initially weighed in at 173 pounds, two pounds over the 171 pound welterweight limit, but successfully weighed in at 171 pounds on his second attempt and will not be subject to any penalties.

Marcus Aurelio has now been booked to take on Franca at the October 25th event in Chicago.

Sherdog today reported the injury and replacement.

Aurelio (16-6) was defeated in his most-recent bout by Tyson Griffin via unanimous decision at UFC 86 in July. He had previously posted back-to-back UFC wins over Luke Caudillo and Ryan Roberts.

Franca (18-7) has lost two-straight UFC bouts to Sean Sherk and, most-recently at UFC Fight Night 14 in July, Frank Edgar. Prior to the back-to-back losses Franca had won eight-straight bouts including victories over Jamie Varner, Nate Diaz, and Spencer Fisher.

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Topping the list of medical suspensions is former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, who was defeated by Forrest Griffin in the night’s main event, who is suspended until January 2nd unless his knee, tibia, fibia, and thumb are cleared by a doctor.

Ten of the event’s eighteen fighters were issued a medical suspension.

Quinton Jackson (defeated by Forrest Griffin via unanimous decision) — Must have left knee, tibia, fibia, and thumb x-rayed and cleared by orthopedic doctor or suspended until January 2nd. Minimum suspension untin August 5th with no contact until July 27th.

Forrest Griffin (defeated Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision) — Must clear right upper eyelid laceration with doctor or suspended until September 4th.

Chris Lytle (defeated by Josh Koscheck via unanimous decision) — Must clear right eye lacerations with doctor or suspended until September 4th.

Josh Koscheck (defeated Chris Lytle via unanimous decision) — Suspended until August 5th with no contact until July 27th.

Marcus Aurelio (defeated by Tyson Griffin via unanimous decision) — Must have possible left thumb ligament injury cleared by orthopedic doctor or suspended until January 2nd. Minimum suspension until August 5th with no contact until July 27th.

Justin McCully (defeated by Gabriel Gonzaga via submission – Round 1) — Must have left shoulder cleared by orthopedic doctor or suspended until January 2nd.

Cole Miller (defeated Jorge Gurgel via submission – Round 3) — Must have facial lacerations cleared by doctor or suspended until September 4th.

Jorge Gurgel (defeated by Cole Miller via submission – Round 3) — Mush have right tibia, fibia, and elbow x-rayed and cleared by orthopedic doctor or suspended until January 2nd.

Dennis Siver (defeated by Melvin Guillard via TKO – Round 1) — Suspended until August 20th with no contact until August 5th.

Justin Buchholz (defeated Corey Hill via submission – Round 2) — Must have scalp laceration cleared by doctor or suspended until September 4th.

The pay-per-view event, which took place on Saturday, July 5th at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, drew an official attendance of 11,172 for a live gate of $3.2 million.

Main event winner Forrest Griffin took home $250,000, the event’s largest salary. His opponent, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, earned $225,000. The total disclosed fighter payroll for the event was $943,000.

The salaries listed below represent the official fighter salaries as reported by the promoter to the NSAC and do not include some bonuses, fees, or sponsorship payments.

Forrest Griffin def. Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin — $250,000 ($100,000 to show, $150,000 to win)
Quinton Jackson — $225,000

Patrick Cote def. Ricardo Almeida
Patrick Cote — $32,000 ($16,000 to show, $16,000 to win)
Ricardo Almeida — $23,000

Joe Stevenson def. Gleison Tibau
Joe Stevenson — $60,000 ($30,000 to show, $30,000 to win)
Gleison Tibau — $11,000

Josh Koscheck def. Chris Lytle
Josh Koscheck — $70,000 ($35,000 to show, $35,000 to win)
Chris Lytle — $14,000

Tyson Griffin def. Marcus Aurelio
Tyson Griffin — $40,000 ($20,000 to show, $20,000 to win)
Marcus Aurelio — $40,000

Gabriel Gonzaga def. Justin McCully
Gabriel Gonzaga — $100,000 ($50,000 to show, $50,000 to win)
Justin McCully — $5,000

Cole Miller def. Jorge Gurgel
Cole Miller — $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)
Jorge Gurgel — $10,000

Melvin Guillard def. Dennis Siver
Melvin Guillard — $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)
Dennis Siver — $7,000

Justin Buchholz def. Corey Hill
Justin Buchholz — $8,000 ($4,000 to show, $4,000 to win)
Corey Hill — $8,000

Forrest Griffin, Quinton Jackson, Melvin Guillard, and Cole Miller each took home an additional $60,000 bonus for their performances at the event. For more on the bonues click here.

For complete results from UFC 86 “Jackson vs. Griffin” click here.

Patrick Cote vs. Ricardo Almeida, Joe Stevenson vs. Gleison Tibau, Josh Koscheck vs. Chris Lytle, Tyson Griffin vs. Marcus Aurelio are also slated for the televised main card.

The UFC 86 main card is currently in progress.

MMAFrenzy.com’s LIVE, round-by-round results and coverage of the nine bout event is currently in progress.

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QUICK RESULTS

• Forrest Griffin def. Quinton Jackson (c) via unanimous decision
  UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
• Patrick Cote def. Ricardo Almeida via split decision
• Joe Stevenson def. Gleison Tibau via submission – Round 2, 2:57
• Josh Koscheck def. Chris Lytle via unanimous decision
• Tyson Griffin def. Marcus Aurelio via unanimous decision
• Gabriel Gonzaga def. Justin McCully via submission – Round 1, 1:57
• Cole Miller def. Jorge Gurgel via submission – Round 3, 4:48
• Melvin Guillard def. Dennis Siver via TKO – Round 1, 0:36
• Justin Buchholz def. Corey Hill via submission – Round 2, 3:57

RESULTS

QUINTON JACKSON VS. FORREST GRIFFIN

Forrest Griffin defeats Quinton Jackson via unanimous decision (48-46, 48-46, 49-46)

Forrest Griffin in the NEW UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

PATRICK COTE VS. RICARDO ALMEIDA

Patrick Cote def. Ricardo Almeida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

JOE STEVENSON VS. GLEISON TIBAU

ROUND 1 – Stevnson is aggressive early, pressing the action. Both fighters connect with punches. High kick by Tibau. Stevenson lands a hard right and Tibau falls to the ground. Stevenson follows and works a guillotine but Tibau escapes and reverses. Stevenson gets back to his feet and they clinch against the fence. Stevenson connects with an elbow. Tibau secures a takedown but Stevenson is quickly back on his feet. They clinch, then separate, and Stevenson connects with a combination that sets up a takedown. Stevenson works from Tibau’s guard but falls into an omoplata. Tibau works to finish the fight but Stevenson appears to be in little trouble, gaining a position that allows him to ride out the final minute-plus of the opening round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Tibau.

ROUND 2 – Stevenson and Tibau both connect with combinations then Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. Tibau remains on his feet and they clinch against the cage. They tussle for position and Tibau secures a brief takedown but Stevenson is quickly back on his feet. Tibau secures another takedown and quickly moves to side control. Tibau mounts Stevenson but Stevson capitalizes on a mistakes by Tibau and both fighters return to their feet. Tibau shoots in for another takedown but Stevenson secures a guillotine choke on the way to the ground. The choke is tight and Tibau is forced to tap out at 2:57

Joe Stevenson defeats Gleison Tibau via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 2:57

JOSH KOSCHECK VS. CHRIS LYTLE

ROUND 1 -Lytle and Koscheck touch gloves. Lytle looking for a right. Kick by Koscheck misses and Lytle fires back with punch-kick combo. Leg kick by Lytle. Koscheck presses and misses on a kick, falling to the ground but he quickly gets back on his feet. Koscheck secures a takedown into Lytles guard. Lytle has a quillotine but Koscheck escapes and goes to work with ground and pound. Koscheck moves to half guard and looks to pass but Lytle keeps him in place. Lytle uses his legs to get away momentarily but Koscheck is quickly back into half guard. Lytle keeps Koscheck from passing then reclaims full guard. Koscheck gets back to half guard and postures up to drop punches. Koscheck nearly gets past Lytle’s butterfly guard but Lytle keeps full guard. Koscheck finishes the round strong with some good ground and pound. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Koscheck.

ROUND 2 – Lytle quickly connects with a combination. Koscheck follows up with a good kick. Koscheck attempts a takedown but Lytle is able to get back to his feet. Koscheck tags him then takes Lytle down. Lytle works another guillotine with Koscheck in half guard but Koscheck manages to escape. Lytle is able to keep half guard but Koscheck postures up and ground and pounds Lytle against the cage, opening up a cut on Lytle forehead. More ground and pound from Koscheck bloodies Lytle up further. Lytle tries to keep Koscheck from posturing up but he continues to drop punches from half guard. Koscheck lands a series of short but hard punches to finish out the lopsided round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Koscheck.

ROUND 3 – Lytle rushes in but Koscheck evades. Koscheck comes close and Lytle tags him with a punch. Koscheck shoots but Lytle sprawls and then connects with an uppercut. Koscheck is relentless and presses Lytle against the fence. Lytle drops down and works a kimura then a guillotine but Koscheck escapes. Koscheck drops more punches from the top, widening the cut on Lytle’s head. Koscheck pounds on Lytle’s head before they are stood up by Yves Lavigne. Back on their feet Lytle is swinging for the fences. Lytle connects with a combination but slips on the blood and they clinch against the cage. They stall and are again restarted. Koschecks backs away from Lytle on the restart but Lytle is eventually able to close the distance and both fighters exchange hard punches before the bout concludes. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Koscheck and the fight 30-27 Koscheck.

Josh Koscheck defeats Chris Lytle via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 30-28)

TYSON GRIFFIN VS. MARCUS AURELIO

ROUND 1 -The first good punch lands a full minute into the bout as Griffin connects with a right. Aurelio looks to pull guard but Griffin doesn’t follow him to the ground. Aurelio looks to bring him into his guard but he’s unsuccessful and Griffin is able to posture up and drop some shots. Aurelio finally brings Griffin into his guard and looks for an armbar but Griffin escapes and postures up. Griffin lands several more punches before Aurelio scrambles back to his feet. Inside leg kick and combination by Griffin. Griffin connects with another kick. Aurelio rushes in but quickly reverses. Griffin lands more shots before they clinch for the remaining seconds of the round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Griffin.

ROUND 2 -Quicker pace to open the second as both fighters exchange early. Griffin lands a leg kick and follows up with another. Aurelio rushes in and looks to connect but Griffin tags him with combinations. They clinch. Griffin pressed Aurelio against the cage a peppers him with knees. Griffin picks Aurelio up and slams him to the ground. Aurelio takes Griffin’s back in a scramble but Griffin rolls back to the top. Aurelio briefly secures a triangle from the bottom but Griffin escapes and lands more strikes. Punches to the body by Griffin to close out the round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Griffin.

ROUND 3 – Griffin connects with solid kicks early in the final round before shooting for a takedown. Aurelio connects with a knee and Griffin backs away and continues to connect with kicks and punches while avoiding any major damage. Aurelio shoots but Griffin defends and keeps the fight on their feet. Aurelio is gassed and Griffin looks to finish, connect with several hard punches and a good kick to the body. Right-left by Griffin quickly followed with a left-right combo. Griffin easily takes Aurelio to the ground and starts working ground and pound. Aurelio secures an armbar but Griffin pulls out. Griffin lands more ground and pound and evades Aurelio’s submission attempts to finish out the bout. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Griffin and the fight 30-27 Griffin.

Tyson Griffin defeats Marcus Aurelio via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

GABRIEL GONZAGA VS. JUSTIN MCCULLY

ROUND 1 – After a brief exchange to open the bout Gonzaga drops McCully with a leg kick then transitions from McCully’s guard to mount. From the top Gonzaga quickly secures a kimura that forces McCully to tap out at 1:57.

Gabriel Gonzaga def. Justin McCully via submission (kimura) – Round 1, 1:57

JORGE GURGEL VS. COLE MILLER

ROUND 1 – Gurgel connects early with kicks and punches then Miller and Gurgel trade leg kicks. Miller lands a hard right and keeps Gurgel away with his reach advantage then connects with a combination. Gurgel lands a hard right and closes the distance but Miller counters with a solid right. The fighters exchange punches to finish out the opening round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Gurgel.

ROUND 2 – Miller is aggressive but Gurgel is able to overcome the reach disadvantage and connects with leg kicks. Miller shoots and secures a takedown and lands hard punches on the ground while Gurgel looks for submissions from the bottom. Miller transitions to half guard then moves and locks in a guillotine choke but Gurgel escapes and they scramble back to their feet. Gurgel secures a late takedown before the second round concludes. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Miller.

ROUND 3 – Gurgel and Miller trade strikes to open the final round. Gurgel secures a takedown but Miller is able to get back to his feet. Gurgel gets another takedown but Miller again returns to his feet. Gurgel and Miller exchange strikes then Gurgel takes Miller down again. They scramble and Miller secures a triangle. Gurgel defends briefly but Miller tightens the hold and forces Gurgel to tap at 4:48.

Cole Miller defeats Jorge Gurgel via submission – Round 3, 4:48

MELVIN GUILLARD VS. DENNIS SIVER

ROUND 1 – Guillard drops Siver to the ground quickly with a right. Guillard rushes in to try to finish Siver off but gets caught in an armbar. Guillard escapes, returns to his feet, then rushes back in and lands several big shots that again drop Siver and force referee Herb Dean to halt the bout at 0:36.

Melvin Guillard def. Dennis Siver via TKO – Round 1, 0:36

COREY HILL VS. JUSTIN BUCHHOLZ

ROUND 1 – Hill tags Buchholz with a combination seconds in. Hill keeps up the pressure and uses his reach advantage to connect with several more punch combinations before taking Buchholz to the ground. They’re quickly back on their feet and Hill lands several more punches while Buchholz counters with kicks. Buchholz pulls guard but Hill quickly gets back up. Hill lands several hard knees and a kick then secures a late takedown just before the end of the opening round. MMAFrenzy.com scores the round 10-9 Hill.

ROUND 2 – Hill opens strong again, this time connecting with a knee and some punches but Buchholz counters with some kicks. Right head kick by Buchholz connects and the pair trade a furious series of punches during which both fighters connect. Buchholz pulls guard and attempts a gogoplata but Hill avoids then passes to side control and finally mount. Buchholz is able to escape and in a scramble he takes Hill’s back and locks in a rear naked choke. Hill is forced to tap out at 3:57.

Justin Buchholz defeats Corey Hill via submission (rear naked choke) – Round 2, 3:57