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UFC 45

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UFC 45: Revolution
The poster for UFC 45: Revolution
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateNovember 21, 2003
VenueMohegan Sun Arena
CityUncasville,Connecticut
Attendance9,200
Buyrate40,000
Event chronology
UFC 44: Undisputed UFC 45: Revolution UFC 46: Supernatural

UFC 45: Revolutionwas amixed martial artsevent held by theUltimate Fighting Championshipon November 21, 2003, at theMohegan SunCasino inUncasville, Connecticut.The event was broadcast live onpay-per-viewin theUnited States,and later released onDVD.

History

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This event marked the 10th anniversary of the UFC and to celebrate, the UFC inaugurated itsHall of Fame,withRoyce GracieandKen Shamrockas the first inductees. UFC PresidentDana Whitesaid; "We feel that no two individuals are more deserving than Royce and Ken to be the charter members. Their contributions to our sport, both inside and outside the Octagon, may never be equaled.”[1]

In addition, ten fighters were chosen by fans to receive a Viewer's Choice Award during the event; they wereRoyce Gracie,Ken Shamrock,Randy Couture,Tank Abbott,Mark Coleman,Pat Miletich,Marco Ruas,Dan Severn,Don FryeandOleg Taktarov.

Frank Mirwas scheduled to fightTim Sylviain aUFC Heavyweight Championshipfight, thenWes Simsin aUFC 43rematch, and finally,UFC 1&2veteranPatrick Smithat this event, but each fighter was pulled from the card, resulting in Mir's withdrawal as well.

Results

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Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Matt Hughes(c) def. Frank Trigg Submission (standing rear-naked choke) 1 3:54 [a]
Middleweight Matt Lindland def. Falaniko Vitale TKO (Submission to punches) 3 4:23
Heavyweight Wesley Correira def. Tank Abbott TKO (doctor stoppage) 1 2:14
Middleweight Evan Tanner def. Phil Baroni TKO (punches) 1 4:42
Welterweight Robbie Lawler def. Chris Lytle Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Preliminary card
Heavyweight Pedro Rizzo def. Ricco Rodriguez Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Keith Rockel def. Chris Liguori Submission (guillotine choke) 1 3:29
Lightweight Yves Edwards def. Nick Agallar TKO (punches) 2 2:14

See also

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References

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  1. ^"Zuffa Creates".