THE STORY
On August 7, 2010, at UFC 117 in Oakland, California, Chael Sonnen dominated Anderson Silva for four and a half rounds. In the fifth round, Silva secured a triangle choke submission, forcing Sonnen to tap out at 3:10, resulting in Silva retaining his UFC Middleweight Championship. (ufc.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva
WHY IT MATTERS
This fight is renowned for Silva's dramatic comeback, turning a near-certain loss into a victory, and is often cited as one of the greatest submissions in UFC history. (graciemag.com)