UFC 100

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UFC 100 was a pivotal mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 11, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event marked a significant milestone as the 100th numbered event in UFC history. The main card featured a heavyweight title unification bout between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir, with Lesnar successfully defending his title via TKO in the second round. Other notable fights included Georges St-Pierre's welterweight title defense against Thiago Alves and Dan Henderson's knockout victory over Michael Bisping. The event was groundbreaking for its record-breaking pay-per-view sales, with 1.6 million buys, making it the highest-selling UFC event at the time. It generated substantial revenue and was later recognized as Sherdog's 2009 Event of the Year. The card also included emerging talents like Jon Jones, who submitted Jake O'Brien in the second round. The success of UFC 100 underscored the growing popularity of mixed martial arts and the UFC's influence in the sports world. The event's impact was felt across the MMA community, setting a new standard for future events.