UFC 43: Meltdown was held on Friday, June 6, 2003, at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event was held 7,648 days days ago and was the 48th event in Ultimate Fighting Championship history, including pay-per-views, UFC Fight Nights, and The Ultimate Fighter season finales. There were 9,800 fans in attendance. The gate for the event came out to $645,140.
UFC 43 had 8 bouts scheduled. The event was headlined by a clash between Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell. In the co-main event, Kimo Leopoldo took on David Abbott. The night kicked off with Pedro Rizzo taking on Tra Telligman, followed by Matt Lindland vs. Falaniko Vitale. was awarded Fight of the Night bonus. The Performance of the Night bonuses went to , each fighter took home an extra $50,000.
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Event |
UFC 43: Meltdown
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Date |
June 6, 2003 |
Venue |
Thomas and Mack Center
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Location |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
Main Event |
Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell |
Total Fights |
8 |
Buyrate |
49,000 |
Attendance |
9,800 |
Gate |
$645,140 |
UFC 43 Fight Card
The card aired on in the United States. Below is the UFC 43 fight card and 8-fight order for ‘Meltdown’.
UFC 43 Main Event
- Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell
UFC 43 Main Card & Prelims
- David Abbott vs. Kimo Leopoldo
- Eddie Ruiz vs. Yves Edwards
- Marvin Eastman vs. Vitor Belfort
- Vernon White vs. Ian Freeman
- Frank Mir vs. Wes Sims
- Falaniko Vitale vs. Matt Lindland
- Tra Telligman vs. Pedro Rizzo
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