This event marked the first time that an Ultimate Fighter contestant, season one's Nate Quarry, would compete for a UFC championship.
The card also featured a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between The Ultimate Fighter alumnus Kenny Florian and longtime UFC veteran Sean Sherk.
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