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UFC 99: The Comeback
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UFC 99: The Comeback

2009-06-13 · 180 min · ★ 5.7

UFC 99: The Comeback was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on June 13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. It was the first UFC event held in Germany, as well as the first in mainland Europe (events have previously been held in both the U.K. and Ireland). The main event was a catch weight bout between Rick Franklin vs Wanderlei Silva.

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Directors
Anthony "Pasquale" Giordano
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Unavailable
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United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,300,000

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Rich FranklinRich FranklinSelf
Wanderlei SilvaWanderlei SilvaSelf
Cain VelasquezCain VelasquezSelf
Cheick KongoCheick KongoSelf
Mirko FilipovićMirko FilipovićSelf
Mostapha Al TurkMostapha Al TurkSelf
Mike SwickMike SwickSelf
Ben SaundersBen SaundersSelf
Spencer FisherSpencer FisherSelf
Caol UnoCaol UnoSelf
Dan HardyDan HardySelf
Marcus DavisMarcus DavisSelf
Terry EtimSelf
Justin BuchholzJustin BuchholzSelf
Dennis SiverSelf
Dale HarttDale HarttSelf
Paul TaylorPaul TaylorSelf
Peter SobottaPeter SobottaSelf
Paul KellyPaul KellySelf
Rolando DelgadoRolando DelgadoSelf

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