UFC 97 Weigh-in Results
Anderson Silva (182) vs. Thales Leites (185)
Chuck Liddell (206) vs. Mauricio Rua (206)
Cheick Kongo (232) vs. Antoni Hardonk (249)
Luis Cane (206) vs. Steve Cantwell (205)
Krzysztof Soszynski (204) vs. Brian Stann (206)
Vinicius Magalhaes (204) vs. Eliot Marshall (205)
Xavier Foupa-Pokam (185) vs. Denis Kang (185)
Jason MacDonald (186) vs. Nate Quarry (186)
Ed Herman (186) vs. David Loiseau (185)
David Bielkheden (157)* vs. Mark Bocek (154)
Ryo Chonan (171) vs. T.J. Grant (169)
Sam Stout (155) vs. Matt Wiman (155)
* Bielkheden missed weight on his only attempt and did not attempt to drop the remaining pound.
UFC 97 Salaries
Not Available – typical for international events
Note: The salaries reflect the gross amount paid to fighters before taxes, insurance, and licenses, and do not reflect potential additional income that fighters commonly derive through sponsorships or unreported “locker room” bonuses.
UFC 97 Bonuses
• Fight of the Night: Sam Stout $70,000, Matt Wiman $70,000
• Knockout of the Night: Mauricio Rua $70,000
• Submission of the Night: Krzysztof Soszynski $70,000
UFC 97 Medical Suspensions
Not Available