UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 7, 2010 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, United States.

[3] UFC President Dana White announced via ESPN on Jim Rome is Burning that Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva would face Chael Sonnen on August 7.

[7] Stanislav Nedkov was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Rodney Wallace, but was replaced by Phil Davis after sustaining an injury.

[8] Thiago Silva was scheduled to face Tim Boetsch, but was forced off the card with an aggravated back injury.

[10] Dana White confirmed that the winner of the Fitch vs. Alves fight would receive a title shot.