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FUZO
06-24-2012, 08:28 AM
Six fighters joined UFC® (http://www.infinitymuscle.event/UFC-Silva-vs-Irvin)executive Marshall Zelasnik at the UFC® 147 post-fight press conference: Rich Franklin (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Rich-Franklin), Fabricio Werdum (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Fabricio-Werdum), Marcos Vinicius (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Marcos-Vinicius-Borges-Pancini), Cezar Ferreira (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Cezar-Ferreira), [/URL]Rony Jason (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Rony-Mariano-Bezerra), and [URL="http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Rodrigo-Damm"]Rodrigo Damm (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Rodrigo-Damm).

Fight of the Night went to headliners Franklin and Wanderlei Silva (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Wanderlei-Silva). The two legends picked up right where they left off in their first meeting, exchanging punches and kicks in an exciting back-and-forth brawl. Despite nearly being knocked out late in the second round, Franklin hung on to earn a unanimous decision.

Vinicius earned Knockout of the Night for his come-from-behind stoppage of Wagner Campos (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Wagner-Campos). "Vina" survived several submission attempts from Campos before using knees and punches to end the fight in the third frame.

Damm received Submission of the Night for his first-round victory over Anistavio Medeiros (http://www.infinitymuscle.fighter/Anistavio-Medeiros). After dropping Medeiros with punches, Damm was able to sink in the fight-ending rear naked choke with little resistance.

For their efforts, each bonused fighter received $65,000.


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