UFC 81
# UFC 81

UFC 81: Breaking Point was a mixed martial arts (MMA) event held on February 2, 2008, by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the Las Vegas Strip.

## Background

The main event featured Tim Sylvia and Antônio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira for the UFC Interim World Heavyweight Championship. UFC Heavyweight champion Randy Couture declined a championship fight with Nogueira, which resulted in the creation of the interim title.

This event also saw the UFC debut of WWE wrestler Brock Lesnar in a bout against former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir.

## Results

* ↑ For the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.
* ↑ Lesnar had 1 point deducted in round 1 for strikes to the back of the head.

## Bonus awards

At the end of this event, $60,000 was awarded to each of the fighters who received one of these three awards.

* Fight of the Night: Tim Sylvia vs. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
* Knockout of the Night: Chris Lytle
* Submission of the Night: Frank Mir
