2012 in UFC

Mixed martial arts events 2012 in UFC Logo of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.svg skin-invert 176px January 22 December 31 32 (1 cancelled) 14 (1 cancelled) 4 6 6 2 341 13 2011 in UFC 2013 in UFC The year 2012 was the 20th year in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. 2012 started with UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes and ended with UFC 155: dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2. The year saw the successful UFC Featherweight title defense by José Aldo, the crowning of Carlos Condit as the Interim Welterweight Champion, a new Lightweight Champion in Benson Henderson, a tournament to crown the first UFC Flyweight Champion as well as the finales of The Ultimate Fighter 15 and The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. 2012 UFC.com awards 2012 UFC.COM AwardsNoBest FighterThe UpsetsThe SubmissionsThe NewcomersThe KnockoutsThe Fights1Benson HendersonTim Boetsch defeats Héctor Lombard UFC 149The Korean Zombie defeats Dustin Poirier UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. PoirierGlover TeixeiraEdson Barboza defeats Terry Etim UFC 142Jim Miller defeats Joe Lauzon 1 UFC 1552Jon JonesRyan Bader defeats Quinton Jackson UFC 144Matt Wiman defeats Paul Sass UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. MiocicErik PérezCung Le defeats Rich Franklin 2 UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. LeThe Korean Zombie defeats Dustin Poirier UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier3Demetrious JohnsonJamie Varner defeats Edson Barboza UFC 146 Charles Oliveira defeats Eric Wisely UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis Max HollowayAnthony Pettis defeats Joe Lauzon UFC 144Eddie Yagin defeats Mark Hominick UFC 1454Matt BrownMatt Wiman defeats Paul Sass UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. MiocicNate Diaz defeats Jim Miller UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. MillerHéctor LombardSiyar Bahadurzada defeats Paulo Thiago UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. SilvaBenson Henderson defeats Frankie Edgar 1 UFC 1445Cain VelasquezRicardo Lamas defeats Hatsu Hioki UFC on FX: Maynard vs. GuidaTJ Waldburger defeats Nick Catone The Ultimate Fighter 16 FinaleSiyar BahadurzadaPat Barry defeats Shane del Rosario The Ultimate Fighter 16 FinaleGeorges St-Pierre defeats Carlos Condit UFC 1546Stefan StruveC. 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Dollaway defeats Jason Miller UFC 146Antônio Rogério Nogueira defeats Dave Herman UFC 153John MoragaRyan Jimmo defeats Anthony Perosh UFC 149 Jon Fitch defeats Erick Silva UFC 153 7Cub SwansonTim Boetsch defeats Yushin Okami UFC 144Ivan Menjivar defeats John Albert UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. EllenbergerMyles JuryDonald Cerrone defeats Melvin Guillard UFC 150Demetrious Johnson defeats Joseph Benavidez UFC 1528Mike PyleMatt Brown defeats Mike Swick UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. DiazMartin Kampmann defeats Thiago Alves UFC on FX: Alves vs. KampmannGunnar NelsonStephen Thompson defeats Dan Stittgen UFC 143Anderson Silva defeats Chael Sonnen 2 UFC 1489Anderson SilvaJames Head defeats Brian Ebersole UFC 149Demian Maia defeats Rick Story UFC 153Ryan JimmoMike Pyle defeats Josh Neer UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall 2James Te Huna defeats Joey Beltran UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller10Costas PhilippouSteven Siler defeats Cole Miller UFC on FX: Alves vs. KampmannRousimar Palhares defeats Mike Massenzio UFC 142Rustam KhabilovRustam Khabilov defeats Vinc Pichel The Ultimate Fighter 16 FinaleLouis Gaudinot defeats John Lineker UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. MillerRef2013-01-08 Ten Best - 2012 Fighters of the Year UFC https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-fighters-year 2024-12-28 www.ufc.com en2013-01-02 Ten Best - 2012 Upsets of the Year UFC https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-upsets-year 2024-12-28 www.ufc.com en2013-01-04 Ten Best - 2012 Submissions of the Year UFC https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-submissions-year 2024-12-28 www.ufc.com en2013-01-01 Ten Best - 2012 Newcomer of the Year UFC https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-newcomer-year 2024-12-29 www.ufc.com en2013-01-06 Ten Best - 2012 Knockouts of the Year UFC https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-knockouts-year 2024-12-29 www.ufc.com en2013-01-07 Ten Best - 2012 Fights of the Year UFC https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-fights-year 2024-12-29 www.ufc.com en Debut UFC fighters The following fighters fought their first UFC fight in 2012: ISO Fighter Division USA Abel Trujillo Lightweight SWE Akira Corassani Featherweight USA Al Iaquinta Lightweight USA Andrew Craig Middleweight ENG Andy Ogle Featherweight BRA Anistavio Medeiros Lightweight FIN Anton Kuivanen Lightweight CAN Antonio Carvalho Featherweight BRA Antônio Silva Heavyweight RUS Azamat Gashimov Flyweight AUS Ben Alloway Welterweight AUS Bernardo Magalhaes Lightweight SWE Besam Yousef Welterweight ENG Brad Scott Middleweight ENG Brendan Loughnane Featherweight USA Brock Jardine Welterweight USA Buddy Roberts Middleweight USA C.J. Keith Lightweight BRA Caio Magalhaes Middleweight BRA Carlo Prater Lightweight BRA Cezar Ferreira Middleweight USA Chad Griggs Heavyweight USA Chico Camus Bantamweight CAN Chris Clements Welterweight USA Chris Saunders Lightweight USA Chris Tickle Featherweight USA Cody Donovan Light Heavyweight ENG Colin Fletcher Lightweight USA Colton Smith Lightweight BRA Cristiano Marcello Lightweight USA Dan Stittgen Welterweight USA Daniel Pineda Featherweight USA Daron Cruickshank Lightweight BRA Delson Heleno Welterweight USA Derek Brunson Middleweight BRA Ednaldo Oliveira Heavyweight JPN Eiji Mitsuoka Lightweight USA Eric Wisely Featherweight MEX Erik Pérez Bantamweight ISO Fighter Division BRA Francisco Trinaldo Lightweight BRA Glover Teixeira Light Heavyweight BRA Godofredo Pepey Featherweight ISL Gunnar Nelson Welterweight BRA Hacran Dias Featherweight CUB Héctor Lombard Middleweight USA Henry Martinez Lightweight BRA Hugo Viana Bantamweight USA Ian McCall Flyweight JPN Issei Tamura Featherweight USA Jared Papazian Bantamweight USA Jeremy Larsen Lightweight ENG Jimi Manuwa Light Heavyweight USA Joe Proctor Lightweight CAN Joey Gambino Featherweight USA John Cofer Lightweight BRA John Lineker Bantamweight USA John Moraga Flyweight BRA John Teixeira Featherweight NOR John-Olav Einemo Heavyweight GUM Jon Tuck Lightweight BRA Jussier Formiga Flyweight USA Justin Lawrence Featherweight USA Justin Salas Lightweight RUS Khabib Nurmagomedov Lightweight USA Lavar Johnson Heavyweight BRA Leonardo Mafra Lightweight SWE Magnus Cedenblad Middleweight USA Manuel Rodriguez Lightweight BRA Marcelo Guimarães Welterweight BRA Marcos Vinicius Bantamweight USA Marcus LeVesseur Lightweight USA Max Holloway Featherweight VEN Maximo Blanco Featherweight USA Michael Chiesa Lightweight NED Michael Kuiper Middleweight CAN Mike Ricci Lightweight USA Mike Rio Lightweight ENG Mike Wilkinson Featherweight ISO Fighter Division BRA Milton Vieira Featherweight CAN Mitch Gagnon Bantamweight JPN Motonobu Tezuka Bantamweight USA Myles Jury Featherweight CAN Nick Denis Bantamweight CAN Nick Penner Light Heavyweight NIR Norman Parke Lightweight ENG Oli Thompson Heavyweight USA Pat Schilling Featherweight ENG Phil Harris Flyweight BRA Renee Forte Lightweight SWE Reza Madadi Lightweight AUS Robert Whittaker Welterweight BRA Rodrigo Damm Lightweight BRA Rony Mariano Bezerra Featherweight RUS Rustam Khabilov Lightweight CAN Ryan Jimmo Light Heavyweight USA Sam Sicilia Featherweight BRA Sergio Moraes Middleweight USA Shane del Rosario Heavyweight USA Shawn Jordan Heavyweight NOR Simeon Thoresen Welterweight AFG Siyar Bahadurzada Welterweight USA Stephen Thompson Welterweight BRA Thiago Perpétuo Middleweight USA Tim Elliott Flyweight USA Tim Means Lightweight USA Tom DeBlass Light Heavyweight ENG Tom Watson Middleweight USA Tommy Hayden Lightweight USA Ulysses Gomez Flyweight USA Vinc Pichel Lightweight BRA Wagner Campos Lightweight BRA Wagner Prado Light Heavyweight USA Yaotzin Meza Featherweight JPN Yasuhiro Urushitani Flyweight CUB Yoislandy Izquierdo Lightweight The Ultimate Fighter SeasonFinaleDivisionWinnerRunner-upTUF 15: LiveJun 1, 2012Lightweight Michael Chiesa Al IaquintaTUF: BrazilJun 23, 2012Featherweight Rony Mariano Bezerra Godofredo PepeyMiddleweight Cezar Ferreira Sergio MoraesTUF 16: Team Carwin vs. Team NelsonDec 15, 2012Welterweight Colton Smith Mike RicciTUF: The SmashesDec 15, 2012Lightweight Norman Parke Colin FletcherWelterweight Robert Whittaker Brad Scott Title fights Title fights in 2012 Featherweight José Aldo (c) def. Chad Mendes KO (knee) 1 4:59 UFC 142 For the UFC Featherweight Championship. Welterweight Carlos Condit def. Nick Diaz Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 49–46) 5 5:00 UFC 143 For the interim UFC Welterweight Championship. Lightweight Benson Henderson def. Frankie Edgar (c) Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 49–46) 5 5:00 UFC 144 For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Light Heavyweight Jon Jones (c) def. Rashad Evans Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 49–46, 50–45) 5 5:00 UFC 145 For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Heavyweight Junior dos Santos (c) def. Frank Mir TKO (punches) 2 3:04 UFC 146 For the UFC Heavyweight Championship. Middleweight Anderson Silva (c) def. Chael Sonnen TKO (knee and punches) 2 1:55 UFC 148 For the UFC Middleweight Championship. Bantamweight Renan Barão def. Urijah Faber Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 50–45, 49–46) 5 5:00 UFC 149 For the interim UFC Bantamweight Championship. Lightweight Benson Henderson (c) def. Frankie Edgar Decision (split) (48–47, 48–47, 46–49) 5 5:00 UFC 150 For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Flyweight Demetrious Johnson def. Joseph Benavidez Decision (split) (48–47, 47–48, 49–46) 5 5:00 UFC 152 For the inaugural UFC Flyweight Championship. Light Heavyweight Jon Jones (c) def. Vitor Belfort Submission (americana) 4 0:54 UFC 152 For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Welterweight Georges St-Pierre (c) def. Carlos Condit (ic) Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 50–45, 50–45) 5 5:00 UFC 154 For the UFC Welterweight Championship. Lightweight Benson Henderson (c) def. Nate Diaz Decision (unanimous) (50–43, 50–45, 50–45) 5 5:00 UFC on Fox 5 For the UFC Lightweight Championship. Heavyweight Cain Velasquez def. Junior dos Santos (c) Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–43, 50–44) 5 5:00 UFC 155 For the UFC Heavyweight Championship. yes Events list List of UFC events # Event Date Venue Location Attendance224UFC 155: dos Santos vs. Velasquez 22012 Dec 29MGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.13561http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/ufc-155-officially-draws-13561-attendance-for-3-3-million-live-gatew MMAjunkie.com 2012-12-15 UFC 155 officially draws 13,561 attendance for $3.3 million live gate 2013-01-14 2023-04-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20230404105448/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/ufc-155-officially-draws-13561-attendance-for-3-3-million-live-gatew dead 223Ultimate Fighter 16 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale2012 Dec 15Hard Rock Hotel and CasinoLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.2500http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/tuf-16-finale-attendance MMAjunkie.com 2012-12-15 TUF 16 Finale draws announced attendance of 2,500 for $318,525 gate 2012-12-16 2023-04-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20230404105451/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/tuf-16-finale-attendance dead 222UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson2012 Dec 15Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition CentreGold Coast, Australia5133http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/ufc-on-fx-6-draws-announced-sell-out-crowd-of-5133-for-venue-record-900k-gate UFC on FX 6 draws announced sell-out crowd of 5,133 for venue record $900K gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-12-15 2012-12-15 2023-04-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20230404105441/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/ufc-on-fx-6-draws-announced-sell-out-crowd-of-5133-for-venue-record-900k-gate dead221UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz2012 Dec 8KeyArenaSeattle, Washington, U.S.14387http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/ufc-on-fox-5-officially-draws-14387-attendance-and-1-5-million-live-gate UFC on FOX 5 officially draws 14,387 attendance and $1.5 million live gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-12-12 2012-12-12 2023-04-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20230404105449/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/ufc-on-fox-5-officially-draws-14387-attendance-and-1-5-million-live-gate dead220UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit2012 Nov 17Bell CentreMontreal, Quebec, Canada17249http://mmajunkie.com/news/31690/ufc-154-draws-a-reported-17249-attendance-for-3-143-million-live-gate.mma UFC 154 draws a reported 17,249 attendance for $3.143 million live gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-11-17 2012-11-17 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121119111453/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31690/ufc-154-draws-a-reported-17249-attendance-for-3-143-million-live-gate.mma 2012-11-19 219UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le2012 Nov 10CotaiArenaMacau, SAR, China8415http://mmajunkie.com/news/31551/ufc-on-fuel-tv-6-draws-a-reported-8415-attendance-for-1-3-million-live-gate.mma UFC on FUEL TV 6 draws a reported 8,415 attendance for $1.3 million live gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-11-10 2012-11-10 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121113023001/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31551/ufc-on-fuel-tv-6-draws-a-reported-8415-attendance-for-1-3-million-live-gate.mma 2012-11-13 218UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar2012 Oct 13HSBC ArenaRio de Janeiro, Brazil16844http://mmajunkie.com/news/31129/ufc-153-draws-an-announced-16844-fans-for-gate-between-2-5-2-6-million.mma UFC 153 draws an announced 16,844 fans for gate between $2.5–2.6 million MMAjunkie.com 2012-10-14 2012-10-14 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121016194856/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31129/ufc-153-draws-an-announced-16844-fans-for-gate-between-2-5-2-6-million.mma 2012-10-16 217UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot2012 Oct 5Target CenterMinneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.7049http://mmajunkie.com/news/30992/ufc-on-fx-5-draws-a-reported-7049-attendance-for-a-358k-live-gate.mma UFC on FX 5 draws a reported 7,049 attendance for a $358K live gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-10-05 2012-10-05 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121007203311/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30992/ufc-on-fx-5-draws-a-reported-7049-attendance-for-a-358k-live-gate.mma 2012-10-07 216UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic2012 Sep 29Capital FM ArenaNottingham, England, U.K.7241http://mmajunkie.com/news/30867/ufc-on-fuel-tv-5-draws-a-reported-attendance-for-live-gate.mma UFC on FUEL TV 5 draws a reported 7,241 attendance for $970K live gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-09-29 2012-09-29 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121003045110/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30867/ufc-on-fuel-tv-5-draws-a-reported-attendance-for-live-gate.mma 2012-10-03 215UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort2012 Sep 22Air Canada CentreToronto, Ontario, Canada16800http://mmajunkie.com/news/30756/ufc-152-draws-a-reported-attendance-for-live-gate.mma UFC 152 draws a reported 16,800 attendance for a $1.9 million live gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-09-23 2012-09-23 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120925053357/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30756/ufc-152-draws-a-reported-attendance-for-live-gate.mma 2012-09-25 –UFC 151: Jones vs. Henderson2012 Sep 1Mandalay Bay Events CenterLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Cancelled214UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II2012 Aug 11Pepsi CenterDenver, Colorado, U.S.13027http://mmajunkie.com/news/30440/ufc-150-in-denver-officially-draws-13027-attendance-619k-live-gate.mma UFC 150 in Denver officially draws 13,027 attendance, $619K live gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-08-30 2012-08-30 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120901213705/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30440/ufc-150-in-denver-officially-draws-13027-attendance-619k-live-gate.mma 2012-09-01 213UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera2012 Aug 4Staples CenterLos Angeles, California, U.S.16080http://mmajunkie.com/news/30033/ufc-on-fox-4-attendance-and-gate.mma UFC on FOX 4 draws a reported 16,080 attendance for $1.1 million live gate mmajunkie.com Aug 5, 2012 2015-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105060504/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30033/ufc-on-fox-4-attendance-and-gate.mma 2012-11-05 dead212UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão2012 Jul 21Scotiabank SaddledomeCalgary, Alberta, Canada16089http://mmajunkie.com/news/29827/ufc-149-draws-a-reported-16089-attendance-for-4-1-million-live-gate.mma UFC 149 draws a reported 16,089 attendance for $4.1 million live gate mmajunkie.com Jul 21, 2012 2013-01-21 https://archive.today/20130111055455/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/07/ufc-149-draws-a-reported-16089-attendance-for-4-1-million-live-gate 2013-01-11 dead211UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman2012 Jul 11HP PavilionSan Jose, California, U.S.4250http://mmajunkie.com/news/29646/ufc-on-fuel-tv-4-draws-reported-4250-attendance-for-163495-live-gate.mma UFC on FUEL TV 4 draws reported 4,250 attendance for $163,495 live gate mmajunkie.com Jul 12, 2012 2015-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20120714011218/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29646/ufc-on-fuel-tv-4-draws-reported-4250-attendance-for-163495-live-gate.mma 2012-07-14 dead210UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II2012 Jul 7MGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.15104http://mmajunkie.com/news/29954/ufc-146-officially-draws-15104-attendance-for-6-9-million-live-gate.mma UFC 148 officially draws 15,104 attendance for $6.9 million live gate mmajunkie.com Jul 31, 2012 Jul 31, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120802053013/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29954/ufc-146-officially-draws-15104-attendance-for-6-9-million-live-gate.mma 2012-08-02 209UFC 147: Silva vs. Franklin II2012 Jun 23Mineirinho ArenaBelo Horizonte, Brazil16643http://esporte.ig.com.br/lutas/2012-06-24/ufc-supera-problemas-em-belo-horizonte-com-quebra-de-recorde-de-publico.html UFC breaks attendance record in Brazil esporte.ig.com.br Jun 24, 2012 2015-03-04 2015-04-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402102037/http://esporte.ig.com.br/lutas/2012-06-24/ufc-supera-problemas-em-belo-horizonte-com-quebra-de-recorde-de-publico.html dead208UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida2012 Jun 22Revel Casino HotelAtlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.4652http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/29355/ufc-on-fx-4-draws-a-reported-4652-attendance.mma UFC on FX 4 draws a reported 4,652 attendance mmajunkie.com Jun 23, 2012 2015-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20120625220936/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29355/ufc-on-fx-4-draws-a-reported-4652-attendance.mma 2012-06-25 dead207UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall2012 Jun 8BankAtlantic CenterSunrise, Florida, U.S.6635http://mmajunkie.com/news/29126/ufc-on-fx-3-draws-a-reported-6635-attendance-for-329110-live-gate.mma UFC on FX 3 draws a reported 6,635 attendance for $329,110 live gate mmajunkie.com Jun 9, 2012 2015-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20120613171747/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29126/ufc-on-fx-3-draws-a-reported-6635-attendance-for-329110-live-gate.mma 2012-06-13 dead206Ultimate Fighter 15 The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale2012 Jun 1Palms Casino ResortLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.1628http://mmajunkie.com/news/29019/the-ultimate-fighter-live-finale-draws-reported-1628-attendance-for-195k-live-gate.mma The Ultimate Fighter Live Finale draws reported 1,628 attendance for $195K live gate mmajunkie.com Jun 2, 2012 2015-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20120605045135/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29019/the-ultimate-fighter-live-finale-draws-reported-1628-attendance-for-195k-live-gate.mma 2012-06-05 dead205UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir2012 May 26MGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.14674http://mmajunkie.com/news/29084/ufc-146-officially-draws-14674-attendance-for-3-4-million-live-gate.mma UFC 146 officially draws 14,674 attendance for $3.4 million live gate mmajunkie.com Jun 6, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120611030337/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29084/ufc-146-officially-draws-14674-attendance-for-3-4-million-live-gate.mma 2012-06-11 204UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier2012 May 15Patriot CenterFairfax, Virginia, U.S.6668http://mmajunkie.com/news/28831/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-officially-draws-6668-attendance-and-343175-gate.mma UFC on FUEL TV 3 officially draws 6,668 attendance and $343,175 gate mmajunkie.com May 22, 2012 2015-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112134534/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28831/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-officially-draws-6668-attendance-and-343175-gate.mma 2012-11-12 dead203UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller2012 May 5IZOD CenterEast Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.10788http://mmajunkie.com/news/28575/ufc-on-fox-3-draws-a-reported-10788-attendance-for-1-1-million-live-gate.mma UFC on FOX 3 draws a reported 10,788 attendance for $1.1 million live gate mmajunkie.com May 5, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609063251/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28575/ufc-on-fox-3-draws-a-reported-10788-attendance-for-1-1-million-live-gate.mma June 9, 2012 202UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans2012 Apr 21Philips ArenaAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.15545http://mmajunkie.com/news/28374/ufc-145-draws-a-reported-15545-attendance-for-2-2-million-live-gate.mma UFC 145 draws a reported 15,545 attendance for $2.2 million live gate mmajunkie.com Apr 22, 2012 2015-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20120615073728/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28374/ufc-145-draws-a-reported-15545-attendance-for-2-2-million-live-gate.mma 2012-06-15 dead201UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva2012 Apr 14Ericsson Globe ArenaStockholm, Sweden15428http://mmajunkie.com/news/28257/ufc-on-fuel-tv-2-draws-15428-attendance-and-record-2-23-million-live-gate.mma UFC on FUEL TV 2 draws 15,428 attendance and record $2.23 million live gate dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120609063216/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28257/ufc-on-fuel-tv-2-draws-15428-attendance-and-record-2-23-million-live-gate.mma 2012-06-09 200UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann2012 Mar 3Allphones ArenaSydney, Australia14537http://mmajunkie.com/news/27688/ufc-on-fx-2-sets-attendance-live-gate-record-for-fight-night-events.mma UFC on FX 2 sets attendance, live gate record for 'Fight Night' events mmajunkie.com Mar 3, 2012 2015-03-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20121109173139/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27688/ufc-on-fx-2-sets-attendance-live-gate-record-for-fight-night-events.mma 2012-11-09 dead199UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson2012 Feb 26Saitama Super ArenaSaitama, Japan21000http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/11293-ufc-144 UFC 144 officially draws 21,000 attendance for $$3.3 million live gate tapology.com Feb 25, 2012198UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger2012 Feb 15Omaha Civic AuditoriumOmaha, Nebraska, U.S.7120http://mmajunkie.com/news/27512/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-results-in-four-medical-suspensions-final-attendance-7120.mma UFC on FUEL TV 1 draws 7,120 attendance for $406K live gate mmajunkie.com Feb 21, 2012 2012-12-15 https://archive.today/20120712023040/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27512/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-results-in-four-medical-suspensions-final-attendance-7120.mma 2012-07-12 dead197UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit2012 Feb 4Mandalay Bay Events CenterLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.9015http://mmajunkie.com/news/27402/ufc-143-officially-draws-9015-attendance-for-2-4-million-live-gate.mma UFC 143 officially draws 9,015 attendance for $2.4 million live gate mmajunkie.com Feb 13, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120507192741/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27402/ufc-143-officially-draws-9015-attendance-for-2-4-million-live-gate.mma 2012-05-07 196UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis2012 Jan 28United CenterChicago, Illinois, U.S.16963http://mmajunkie.com/news/27233/ufc-on-fox-2-officially-draws-16963-attendance-and-1-27-million-gate.mma UFC on FOX 2 officially draws 16,963 attendance and $1.27 million gate mmajunkie.com Feb 1, 2012 2012-12-15 https://archive.today/20130103222438/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27233/ufc-on-fox-2-officially-draws-16963-attendance-and-1-27-million-gate.mma 2013-01-03 dead195UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller2012 Jan 20Bridgestone ArenaNashville, Tennessee, U.S.7728http://mmajunkie.com/news/27080/ufc-on-fx-1-draws-announced-7728-attendance-and-334860-live-gate.mma UFC on FX 1 draws announced 7,728 attendance and $334,860 live gate mmajunkie.com Jan 21, 2012 2015-03-04 https://archive.today/20120710125028/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27080/ufc-on-fx-1-draws-announced-7728-attendance-and-334860-live-gate.mma 2012-07-10 dead194UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes2012 Jan 14HSBC ArenaRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,605http://mmapayout.com/2012/01/ufc-142-payout-perspective UFC 142 attendance mmapayout.com 2014 UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis UFC_on_Fox_Evans_vs._Davis_poster.jpg Ultimate Fighting Championship January 28, 2012 United Center Chicago, Illinois 16,963http://mmajunkie.com/news/27233/ufc-on-fox-2-officially-draws-16963-attendance-and-1-27-million-gate.mma UFC on FOX 2 officially draws 16,963 attendance and $1.27 million gate mmajunkie.com February 1, 2012 2012-12-15 https://archive.today/20130103222438/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27233/ufc-on-fox-2-officially-draws-16963-attendance-and-1-27-million-gate.mma 2013-01-03 dead $1,270,960 UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis (also known as UFC on Fox 2) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 28, 2012, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.http://www.ufc.com/event/UFCFox2#/fight UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs. Davis ufc.com December 7, 2011 Background The event was the first to be broadcast on Fox as part of a seven-year agreement between the UFC and the network and the second to air live on Fox after the inaugural UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos.http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/FOX-UFC-announce-multi-year-deal-081811 FOX, UFC announce multiyear deal msn.foxsports.com August 18, 2011 August 18, 2011 A bout between Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Wineland was originally slated for this event. However, Johnson was pulled from the bout to be a participant in the UFC's Flyweight tournament set to begin in March. Wineland was then expected to face Johnny Bedford at this event.http://mmajunkie.com/news/26536/tuf-14-fighter-johnny-bedford-takes-ufc-on-fox-2-slot-against-eddie-wineland.mma 'TUF 14' fighter Johnny Bedford takes UFC on FOX 2 slot against Eddie Wineland mmajunkie.com December 14, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120108000248/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26536/tuf-14-fighter-johnny-bedford-takes-ufc-on-fox-2-slot-against-eddie-wineland.mma January 8, 2012 However, Wineland himself was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Mitch Gagnon.http://mmajunkie.com/news/26696/replacement-mitch-gagnon-meets-johnny-bedford-at-ufc-on-fox-2.mma Replacement Mitch Gagnon meets Johnny Bedford at UFC on FOX 2 mmajunkie.com December 28, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120519102858/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26696/replacement-mitch-gagnon-meets-johnny-bedford-at-ufc-on-fox-2.mma May 19, 2012 Then just days before the event, the bout was cancelled due to an alleged visa issue for Gagnon.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27122/bedford-gagnon-scratched-at-ufc-on-fox-2-beltran-johnson-promoted-to-fuel-tv.mma Bedford-Gagnon scratched at UFC on FOX 2 mmajunkie.com January 25, 2012 2012-12-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20120510040102/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27122/bedford-gagnon-scratched-at-ufc-on-fox-2-beltran-johnson-promoted-to-fuel-tv.mma 2012-05-10 dead Paul Sass was expected to face Evan Dunham, but was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Nik Lentz.http://www.mmamania.com/2011/12/26/2663004/evan-dunham-vs-nik-lentz-fight-ufc-on-fox-2-paul-sass-hurt-mma Evan Dunham vs Nik Lentz announced for UFC on Fox 2 with Paul Sass scratched mmamania.com December 26, 2011 Cody McKenzie was expected to face Michael Johnson at the event, but was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Shane Roller.http://mmajunkie.com/news/26815/injured-mckenzie-out-at-ufc-on-fox-2-roller-steps-in-to-face-johnson.mma Injured McKenzie out at UFC on FOX 2; Roller steps in to face Johnson mmajunkie.com January 4, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120109000636/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26815/injured-mckenzie-out-at-ufc-on-fox-2-roller-steps-in-to-face-johnson.mma January 9, 2012 Mark Muñoz was expected to face Chael Sonnen in a #1 contender's bout for a middleweight title shot, but Munoz was forced out of the bout with an injury. Michael Bisping, who was pulled from a scheduled fight with Demian Maia,http://mmajunkie.com/news/27013/munoz-out-at-ufc-on-fox-2-bisping-vs-sonnen-now-meet-for-shot-at-champ-silva.mma Munoz out at UFC on FOX 2; Bisping vs. Sonnen now set for shot at champ Silva MMAJunkie.com January 17, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120119072000/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27013/munoz-out-at-ufc-on-fox-2-bisping-vs-sonnen-now-meet-for-shot-at-champ-silva.mma January 19, 2012 replaced Munoz to face Sonnen in the #1 contender's bout. Chris Weidman would step in on 11 days notice to face Maia as Bisping's replacement.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27017/chris-weidman-steps-in-to-face-demian-maia-at-ufc-on-fox-2.mma Chris Weidman steps in to face Demian Maia at UFC on FOX 2 MMAJunkie.com January 17, 2012 2012-12-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20120910234131/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27017/chris-weidman-steps-in-to-face-demian-maia-at-ufc-on-fox-2.mma 2012-09-10 dead The preliminary bout between Chris Camozzi and Dustin Jacoby was not aired on television or Facebook, making it the first bout on a UFC card to go unaired on the event's live broadcast since UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis in March 2011.http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_12325.shtml Facebook to stream final prelim bouts for UFC 143 in Las Vegas MMA Torch January 30, 2012 The event averaged 4.7 million viewers with a ratings peak of 6 million viewers for the main event.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-Fox-2-Peaks-with-6-Million-Viewers-During-Evans-Davis-39811 UFC on Fox 2 Peaks with 6 Million Viewers During Evans-Davis Sherdog.com 2012-02-01 Results Main card (Fox) Light Heavyweight Rashad Evans def. Phil Davis Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) 5 5:00 Middleweight Chael Sonnen def. Michael Bisping Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 UFC Middleweight Championship title eliminator. Middleweight Chris Weidman def. Demian Maia Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00 Originally incorrectly announced as a split decision. Preliminary Card (Fuel TV) no Lightweight Evan Dunham def. Nik Lentz TKO (doctor stoppage) 2 5:00 Heavyweight Mike Russow def. John-Olav Einemo Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) 3 5:00 Featherweight Cub Swanson def. George Roop TKO (punches) 2 2:22 Featherweight Charles Oliveira def. Eric Wisely Submission (reverse calf slicer) 1 1:43 Lightweight Michael Johnson def. Shane Roller Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Heavyweight Lavar Johnson def. Joey Beltran KO (punches) 1 4:24 Preliminary Card no Middleweight Chris Camozzi def. Dustin Jacoby Submission (guillotine choke) 3 1:08 yes Bonus awards The following fighters received $65,000 bonuses.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27180/ufc-on-fox-2-bonuses-swanson-oliveira-dunham-lentz-earn-65k-awards.mma UFC on FOX 2 bonuses: Johnson, Oliveira, Dunham, Lentz earn $65K awards mmajunkie.com January 28, 2012 2012-12-15 https://web.archive.org/web/20121109045134/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27180/ufc-on-fox-2-bonuses-swanson-oliveira-dunham-lentz-earn-65k-awards.mma 2012-11-09 dead Fight of the Night: Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz Knockout of the Night: Lavar Johnson Submission of the Night: Charles Oliveira UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger UFC_on_Fuel_TV_Sanchez_vs._Ellenberger_poster.jpg February 15, 2012 Omaha Civic Auditorium Omaha, Nebraska 6,283http://www.mmamania.com/2012/2/17/2804574/ufc-on-fuel-tv-gate-attendance-tickets-sold-sanchez-ellenberger-mma UFC on FUEL TV gate totals $405,895 with 6,283 in attendance for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger' MMAmania.com Jesse Holland February 17, 2012 $405,895 217,000 UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger (also known as UFC on Fuel TV 1), was the first UFC event to air exclusively on Fuel TV. It was held on February 15, 2012, at the Omaha Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Nebraska.http://www.ufc.com/event/UFCFUEL1 UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger UFC March 18, 2012 At the time, the event was the most watched show ever aired on Fuel TV with 217,000 viewers tuning in.http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2012/03/fuel-tv-scores-big-with-record-breaking-february/ FUEL TV Scores Big With Record-Breaking February Nate Lawson Heavy.com March 15, 2012 March 18, 2012 Background The main event consisted of Diego Sanchez facing Jake Ellenberger. Ellenberger came into the match on a five fight win streak, four of which ended by stoppage, including one against Jake Shields. The fight against Ellenberger would be Sanchez's seventeenth fight with the UFC going back to April 2005 when he won The Ultimate Fighter 1.http://www.fightwriting.com/ufc-on-fuel-tv-sanchez-vs-ellenberger-main-card-preview/ UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger – Main Card Preview Nick Tylwalk FightWriting.com February 13, 2012 March 18, 2012 Ellenberger continued his win streak defeating Sanchez by unanimous decision. Rani Yahya was expected to face Jonathan Brookins at the event. However, Yahya was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Vagner Rocha.http://mmajunkie.com/news/26837/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-adds-dillashaw-vs-watson-brookins-vs-rocha.mma UFC on FUEL TV 1 adds Brookins vs. Rocha mmajunkie.com January 5, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120109005609/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26837/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-adds-dillashaw-vs-watson-brookins-vs-rocha.mma January 9, 2012 Promotional newcomers Yoislandy Izquierdo and Bernardo Magalhaes were expected to face each other at the event. However, Izquierdo was not allowed to compete due to a contractual dispute with another organization and was replaced by Tim Means.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/02/with-izquierdo-out-means-faces-magalhaes-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-1 With Izquierdo out, Means faces Magalhaes at UFC on FUEL TV 1 mmajunkie.com February 4, 2012 A bout between Buddy Roberts and Sean Loeffler was scheduled for the preliminary card. However, the pairing was scrapped on the day of the event as Loeffler injured his ankle during a pre-fight warm up.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/02/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-results-sean-loeffler-vs-buddy-roberts UFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Loeffler vs. Roberts scratched due to injury mmajunkie.com February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012 With the loss of the Roberts/Loeffler bout, the event took place with only nine fights, making it the smallest fight card for the promotion since UFC 110 in 2010. Results Main Card (Fuel TV) Welterweight Jake Ellenberger def. Diego Sanchez Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Heavyweight Stefan Struve def. Dave Herman TKO (punches) 2 3:52 Middleweight Ronny Markes def. Aaron Simpson Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 Heavyweight Stipe Miocic def. Phil De Fries KO (punches) 1 0:43 Bantamweight T.J. Dillashaw def. Walel Watson Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–25, 30–26) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Ivan Menjivar def. John Albert Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:45 Preliminary card (Facebook) no Featherweight Jonathan Brookins def. Vagner Rocha KO (punches) 1 1:32 This bout aired on the broadcast following the Markes vs Simpson bout. Lightweight Justin Salas def. Anton Kuivanen Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00 Lightweight Tim Means def. Bernardo Magalhaes Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) 3 5:00 yes Bonus awards The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/02/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-bonuses UFC on FUEL TV 1 bonuses: Miocic, Menjivar, Ellenberger, Sanchez get $50K awards mmajunkie.com February 15, 2012 February 15, 2012 November 10, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131110163504/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/02/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-bonuses dead Fight of the Night: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger Knockout of the Night: Stipe Miocic Submission of the Night: Ivan Menjivar UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier UFC_on_Fuel_TV_Korean_Zombie_vs._Poirier_poster.jpg May 15, 2012 Patriot Center Fairfax, Virginia 6,668http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/05/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-officially-draws-6668-attendance-and-343175-gate UFC on FUEL TV 3 officially draws 6,668 attendance and $343,175 gate MMAjunkie.com 2012-05-22 2012-05-22 $343,175 UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier (also known as UFC on Fuel TV 3) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 15, 2012, at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.http://www.ufc.com/event/FUEL3#/fight UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier UFC March 18, 2012 Initially, this event was referred to as UFC on FX 3, but was since clarified to be a Fuel TV event.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27371/dustin-poirier-vs-chan-sung-jung-headlines-ufc-on-fx-3-in-virginia.mma Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung headlines UFC on FUEL TV 3 MMAJunkie.com February 10, 2012 March 18, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120212115751/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27371/dustin-poirier-vs-chan-sung-jung-headlines-ufc-on-fx-3-in-virginia.mma February 12, 2012 Background Brandon Vera was briefly scheduled to face Thiago Silva in a rematch of their January 2011 bout. However, Vera was forced out of the bout with an injury. Igor Pokrajac stepped in to fight Silva.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27347/igor-pokrajac-steps-in-to-meet-thiago-silva-at-ufc-on-fx-3.mma Igor Pokrajac steps in to meet Thiago Silva at UFC on FX 3 MMAjunkie.com February 8, 2012 February 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120210184203/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27347/igor-pokrajac-steps-in-to-meet-thiago-silva-at-ufc-on-fx-3.mma 2012-02-10 dead Silva was subsequently pulled from the bout to replace an injured Antônio Rogério Nogueira against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27744/silva-replaces-injured-nogueira-faces-gustafsson-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-2.mma Silva replaces injured Nogueira, faces Gustafsson at UFC on FUEL TV 2 mmajunkie.com March 6, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120504113832/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27744/silva-replaces-injured-nogueira-faces-gustafsson-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-2.mma May 4, 2012 Pokrajac will now face Fabio Maldonado.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27822/fabio-maldonado-vs-igor-pokrajac-slated-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac slated for UFC on FUEL TV 3 mmajunkie.com March 13, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120315014322/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27822/fabio-maldonado-vs-igor-pokrajac-slated-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma March 15, 2012 Yves Edwards was expected to face Donald Cerrone at the event, but Edwards was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jeremy Stephens.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27603/edwards-out-stephens-again-against-cerrone-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma Edwards out, Stephens in against Cerrone at UFC on FUEL TV 3 MMAjunkie.com February 27, 2012 February 27, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120229050953/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27603/edwards-out-stephens-again-against-cerrone-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma February 29, 2012 Mike Easton was expected to face Yves Jabouin at the event, but Easton was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jeff Hougland who was previously expected to face Renan Barão at UFC 148.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27959/bantamweight-shakeup-easton-out-hougland-meets-jabouin-and-menjivar-fights-barao.mma Bantamweight shakeup: Easton out, Hougland meets Jabouin and Menjivar fights Barão MMAjunkie.com March 23, 2012 March 23, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120325174902/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27959/bantamweight-shakeup-easton-out-hougland-meets-jabouin-and-menjivar-fights-barao.mma March 25, 2012 Aaron Riley was expected to face Cody McKenzie at the event, but Riley was pulled from the event and replaced by promotional newcomer Marcus LeVesseur.http://mmajunkie.com/news/28407/marcus-levesseur-replaces-aaron-riley-meets-cody-mckenzie-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma Marcus LeVesseur replaces Aaron Riley, meets Cody McKenzie at UFC on FUEL TV 3 MMAjunkie.com April 24, 2012 April 24, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120426232124/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28407/marcus-levesseur-replaces-aaron-riley-meets-cody-mckenzie-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma April 26, 2012 Azamat Gashimov was expected to make his promotional debut against Alex Soto. However, Gashimov was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by returning veteran Francisco Rivera.http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bantamweight-Slugger-Francisco-Rivera-Returns-to-UFC-Against-Alex-Soto-on-May-15-42315 Bantamweight Slugger Francisco Rivera Returns to UFC Against Alex Soto on May 15 sherdog.com May 1, 2012 May 1, 2012 The main event featured Chan Sung Jung facing Dustin Poirier. The winner of this bout was linked to a potential bout with José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship, but that fight did not materialize until 15 months later at UFC 163.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27653/dustin-poirier-vs-chan-sung-jung-title-qualifier-headlines-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung title qualifier headlines UFC on FUEL TV 3 MMAJunkie.com March 1, 2012 April 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120504111516/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27653/dustin-poirier-vs-chan-sung-jung-title-qualifier-headlines-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma 2012-05-04 dead Results Main Card (Fuel TV) Featherweight Chan Sung Jung def. Dustin Poirier Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) 4 1:07 Welterweight Amir Sadollah def. Jorge Lopez Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Lightweight Donald Cerrone def. Jeremy Stephens Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Yves Jabouin def. Jeff Hougland Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–27) 3 5:00 Light Heavyweight Igor Pokrajac def. Fabio Maldonado Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00 Middleweight Tom Lawlor def. Jason MacDonald KO (punch) 1 0:50 Preliminary card (Facebook) no Middleweight Brad Tavares def. Yang Dongi Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Lightweight Cody McKenzie def. Marcus LeVesseur Submission (guillotine choke) 1 3:05 Lightweight T. J. Grant def. Carlo Prater Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 Lightweight Rafael dos Anjos def. Kamal Shalorus Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:40 Bantamweight Johnny Eduardo def. Jeff Curran Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Francisco Rivera def. Alex Soto Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 yes Bonus awards The following fighters received $40,000 bonuses.http://mmajunkie.com/news/28724/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-bonuses-jung-earns-80k-while-poirier-lawlor-net-40k.mma UFC on FUEL TV 3 bonuses: Jung earns $80K while Poirier, Lawlor net $40K mmajunkie.com May 15, 2012 May 22, 2012 https://archive.today/20120715083141/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28724/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-bonuses-jung-earns-80k-while-poirier-lawlor-net-40k.mma 2012-07-15 dead Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan-Sung Jung Knockout of the Night: Tom Lawlor Submission of the Night: Chan-Sung Jung Reported payout The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.http://mmajunkie.com/news/28751/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-salaries-cerrone-60k-sadollah-48k-earn-top-paydays.mma UFC on FUEL TV 3 salaries: Cerrone ($60K), Sadollah ($48K) earn top paydays mmajunkie.com May 17, 2012 December 31, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121112134716/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28751/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-salaries-cerrone-60k-sadollah-48k-earn-top-paydays.mma November 12, 2012 dead mdy-all Chan Sung Jung: $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus) def. Dustin Poirier: $14,000 Amir Sadollah: $48,000 (includes $24,000 win bonus) def. Jorge Lopez: $6,000 Donald Cerrone: $60,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus) def. Jeremy Stephens: $24,000 Yves Jabouin: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Jeff Hougland: $8,000 Igor Pokrajac: $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus) def. Fabio Maldonado: $11,000 Tom Lawlor: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. Jason MacDonald: $19,000 Brad Tavares: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Dongi Yang: $12,000 Cody McKenzie: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Marcus LeVesseur: $6,000 T. J. Grant: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Carlo Prater: $10,000 Rafael dos Anjos: $36,000 (includes $18,000 win bonus) def. Kamal Shalorus: $11,000 Johnny Eduardo: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Jeff Curran: $8,000 Francisco Rivera: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Alex Soto: $6,000 UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall 2 UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall 2 UFC_on_FX_Johnson_vs._McCall.jpg Ultimate Fighting Championship June 8, 2012 BankAtlantic Center Sunrise, Florida 6,635http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-fx-3-gate-and-attendance-dana-white-has-no-plans-for-quick-return-to-florida UFC on FX 3 Gate and Attendance; Dana White Has No Plans for Quick Return to Florida mmaweekly.com June 9, 2012 $329,110 1,100,000http://mmajunkie.com/news/29160/ufc-on-fx-3-ratings-1-1-million-fx-viewers-and-84000-fuel-tv-viewers.mma UFC on FX 3 ratings: 1.1 million FX viewers and 84,000 FUEL TV viewers mmajunkie.com June 11, 2012 December 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121105052152/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29160/ufc-on-fx-3-ratings-1-1-million-fx-viewers-and-84000-fuel-tv-viewers.mma November 5, 2012 dead mdy-all $583,500 The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall (also known as UFC on FX 3) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 8, 2012, at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.http://mmajunkie.com/news/28122/ufc-on-fx-3-heads-to-fort-lauderdales-bankatlantic-center-on-june-8.mma UFC on FX 3 heads to Fort Lauderdale's BankAtlantic Center on June 8 MMAJunkie.com April 5, 2012 April 5, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120407013104/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28122/ufc-on-fx-3-heads-to-fort-lauderdales-bankatlantic-center-on-june-8.mma 2012-04-07 dead Background Because of a scoring error at UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann, a majority draw between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall was mistakenly announced as a victory for Johnson.http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/3/3/2841105/ian-mccall-vs-demetrious-johnson-a-draw-australian-commissioner Ian McCall vs. Demetrious Johnson a Draw, Australian Commissioner Admits Mistake Michael David Smith MMAFighting.com March 3, 2012 March 14, 2012 Dana White announced the error following the conclusion of the event and that Johnson and McCall would have a rematch. The rematch was initially reported to happen at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale, but instead was moved to the main card of this event, UFC on FX 3.http://www.mmaweekly.com/ian-mccall-vs-demetrious-johnson-2-scheduled-for-tuf-live-finale-june-1 Ian McCall vs. Demetrious Johnson 2 Scheduled for TUF Live Finale June 1 Damon Martin MMAWeekly.com March 14, 2012 March 14, 2012 Since then, it was announced by the UFC that the fight would be the main event of UFC on FX 3.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27911/johnson-mccall-rematch-pague-papazian-slated-for-ufc-on-fx-3.mma Johnson-McCall rematch, Pague-Papazian slated for UFC on FX 3 MMAJunkie.com March 20, 2012 March 20, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120324222104/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27911/johnson-mccall-rematch-pague-papazian-slated-for-ufc-on-fx-3.mma March 24, 2012 This was the first event that the UFC hosted in South Florida since UFC Fight Night 10 in 2007. This also was the first UFC event to be headlined by a flyweight bout. Results Main Card (FX) Flyweight Demetrious Johnson def. Ian McCall Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00 Flyweight tournament semifinal bout. Welterweight Erick Silva def. Charlie Brenneman Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:33 Welterweight Mike Pyle def. Josh Neer KO (punch) 1 4:56 Bantamweight Eddie Wineland def. Scott Jorgensen KO (punches) 2 4:10 Preliminary card (Fuel TV) no Welterweight Mike Pierce def. Carlos Eduardo Rocha Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 Welterweight Seth Baczynski def. Lance Benoist Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Featherweight Matt Grice def. Leonard Garcia Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Dustin Pague def. Jared Papazian Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 3:21 Lightweight Tim Means def. Justin Salas TKO (knee & punches) 1 1:06 This bout aired on the broadcast following the Silva vs Brenneman bout. Middleweight Buddy Roberts def. Caio Magalhaes Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00 Preliminary card (Facebook) no Lightweight Henry Martinez def. Bernardo Magalhaes Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 Welterweight Sean Pierson def. Jake Hecht Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 yes http://www.ufc.com/event/FX3#/fight UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall UFC April 16, 2012 Flyweight Championship bracket SemifinalsUFC on FX 2 / UFC on FX 3 FinalsUFC 152 Joseph Benavidez Yasuhiro Urushitani TKO 2 Demetrious Johnson1 Ian McCall UD 3 Joseph Benavidez Demetrious Johnson 5 SD 1 The initial semifinal bout between Johnson and McCall at UFC on FX 2 ended in a draw. Johnson defeated McCall in a rematch at UFC on FX 3 Bonus awards The following fighters received $40,000.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/06/ufc-on-fx-3-bonuses-pyle-silva-wineland-and-jorgensen-earn-40k-bonuses UFC on FX 3 bonuses: Pyle, Silva, Wineland and Jorgensen earn $40K bonuses mmajunkie.com June 8, 2012 June 8, 2012 December 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121226014021/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/06/ufc-on-fx-3-bonuses-pyle-silva-wineland-and-jorgensen-earn-40k-bonuses dead Fight of the Night: Eddie Wineland vs. Scott Jorgensen Knockout of the Night: Mike Pyle Submission of the Night: Erick Silva Reported payout The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Florida State Boxing Commission. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.http://mmajunkie.com/news/29153/ufc-on-fx-3-bonuses.mma UFC on FX 3 salaries: Mike Pyle, Demetrious Johnson, Mike Pierce lead payroll mmajunkie.com June 11, 2012 December 15, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025174532/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29153/ufc-on-fx-3-bonuses.mma October 25, 2012 dead mdy-all Demetrious Johnson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Ian McCall: $9,000 Erick Silva: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Charlie Brenneman: $18,000 Mike Pyle: $66,000 (includes $33,000 win bonus) def. Josh Neer: $14,000 Eddie Wineland: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Scott Jorgensen: $20,500 Mike Pierce: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Carlos Eduardo Rocha: $8,000 Seth Baczynski: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Lance Benoist: $8,000 Matt Grice: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Leonard Garcia: $20,000 Dustin Pague: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Jared Papazian: $6,000 Tim Means: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Justin Salas: $8,000 Buddy Roberts: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Caio Magalhaes: $8,000 Henry Martinez: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Bernardo Magalhaes: $8,000 Sean Pierson: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Jake Hecht: $8,000 UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão UFC_149_Faber_vs._Barão_poster.jpg July 21, 2012 Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary, Alberta, Canada 16,089http://mmajunkie.com/news/29827/ufc-149-draws-a-reported-16089-attendance-for-4-1-million-live-gate.mma UFC 149 draws a reported 16,089 attendance for $4.1 million live gate mmajunkie.com 2012-07-22 2012-07-22 Erickson Matt https://archive.today/20130111055455/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/07/ufc-149-draws-a-reported-16089-attendance-for-4-1-million-live-gate 2013-01-11 dead $4,100,000 235,000http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/7/26/3188463/ufc-149-draws-235k-ppv-buys-pay-per-view-buyrate-mma-news UFC 149 Draws 235K PPV Buys bloodyelbow.com July 26, 2012 July 26, 2012 UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 21, 2012, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary. It was the first event that the UFC has held in the Canadian province of Alberta.http://mmajunkie.com/news/27581/ufc-event-targeted-for-july-21-in-calgary-likely-ufc-149.mma UFC event targeted for July 21 in Calgary, likely UFC 149 mmajunkie.com February 24, 2012 March 18, 2012 https://archive.today/20120714002356/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27581/ufc-event-targeted-for-july-21-in-calgary-likely-ufc-149.mma 2012-07-14 dead http://mmajunkie.com/news/27876/fans-invited-to-wednesdays-ufc-149-kickoff-press-conference-in-calgary.mma Fans invited to Wednesday's UFC 149 kickoff press conference in Calgary MMAJunkie.com March 17, 2012 March 18, 2012 https://archive.today/20120714031518/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27876/fans-invited-to-wednesdays-ufc-149-kickoff-press-conference-in-calgary.mma 2012-07-14 dead Background On April 24, due to a conflict with the UN Conference, the UFC Middleweight Championship bout between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen, which was originally scheduled to main event UFC 147 was moved to UFC 148 to serve as the new main event. Plans were then being made for José Aldo, who at the time was scheduled to defend his title at this event against an undetermined opponent, to headline UFC 147.http://mmajunkie.com/news/28405/ufc-147-keeps-belfort-vs-silva-2-expected-to-get-champ-aldo-at-date-tba.mma UFC 147 keeps Belfort vs. Silva 2, expected to get champ Aldo mmajunkie.com April 24, 2012 April 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120605031132/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28405/ufc-147-keeps-belfort-vs-silva-2-expected-to-get-champ-aldo-at-date-tba.mma June 5, 2012 dead mdy-all However it was reported on April 28, 2012, that Aldo would remain on this card and defend his title against Erik Koch.http://mmajunkie.com/news/28462/champ-jose-aldo-vs-erik-koch-title-fight-headlines-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma Champ Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch title fight headlines UFC 149 in Calgary MMAjunkie 2013-03-28 https://archive.today/20120712025314/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28462/champ-jose-aldo-vs-erik-koch-title-fight-headlines-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma 2012-07-12 dead The bout between Michael Bisping and Tim Boetsch, originally scheduled for UFC 148, was moved to this event to help bolster this (the UFC 149) fight card.http://mmajunkie.com/news/28481/michael-bisping-vs-tim-boetsch-moves-from-ufc-148-to-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch moves from UFC 148 to UFC 149 in Calgary MMAjunkie.com April 30, 2012 April 30, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120504030055/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28481/michael-bisping-vs-tim-boetsch-moves-from-ufc-148-to-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma May 4, 2012 However, Bisping was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Hector Lombard.http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/7/3069757/ufc-149-hector-lombard-vs-tim-boetsch-fight-set-michael-bisping-hurt Hector Lombard vs Tim Boetsch fight set for July 21 with Michael Bisping injured mmamania.com Mrosko Gene June 7, 2012 Yoshihiro Akiyama was expected to face Thiago Alves at this event, but was forced to pull out of the fight due to injury and replaced by Siyar Bahadurzada.http://mmajunkie.com/news/28613/siyar-bahadurzada-replaces-yoshihiro-akiyama-at-ufc-149-meets-thiago-alves.mma Siyar Bahadurzada replaces Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 149, meets Thiago Alves mmajunnkie.com May 8, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120511100406/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28613/siyar-bahadurzada-replaces-yoshihiro-akiyama-at-ufc-149-meets-thiago-alves.mma May 11, 2012 Then on June 1, Alves pulled out of the bout citing an injuryhttp://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/1/3058056/thiago-alves-out-of-ufc-149 Thiago Alves Out of UFC 149 mmafighting.com June 2012 June 1, 2012 and was replaced by Chris Clements.http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2012/06/04/chris_clements_vs_siyar_bahadurzada_ufc_149_thiago_alves_injury/ Clements faces Bahadurzada at UFC 149 sportsnet.ca June 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120607061812/http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2012/06/04/chris_clements_vs_siyar_bahadurzada_ufc_149_thiago_alves_injury/ 2012-06-07 dead However, Bahadurzada was also forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Matthew Riddle.http://mmajunkie.com/news/29462/with-siyar-bahadurzada-out-at-ufc-149-chris-clements-now-meets-matt-riddle.mma With Siyar Bahadurzada out at UFC 149, Chris Clements now meets Matt Riddle mmajunkie.com June 30, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120703232515/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29462/with-siyar-bahadurzada-out-at-ufc-149-chris-clements-now-meets-matt-riddle.mma July 3, 2012 Thiago Silva was expected to face Maurício Rua at the event. However, Silva was forced out of the bout with an injury and Rua was pulled from the event entirely, and would face Brandon Vera at UFC on Fox 4.http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/6/3069528/new-ufc-on-fox-4-main-event-announced-shogun-rua-vs-brandon-vera New UFC on FOX 4 main event announced: Shogun Rua vs Brandon Vera mmamania.com Mrosko Gene June 6, 2012 June 6, 2012 On June 4, 2012, it was announced that the UFC signed former DREAM champion Bibiano Fernandes. He was expected to compete against Roland Delorme.http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/4/3063130/bibiano-fernandes-signs-with-ufc-makes-debut-at-ufc-149 Bibiano Fernandes Signs With UFC, Makes Debut at UFC 149 mmafighting.com 4 June 2012 June 4, 2012 However, a week later it was announced that Fernandes was removed from the event due to injury but was later announced that Fernandes had not signed with the UFC. Francisco Rivera filled in to fight Delorme.http://mmajunkie.com/news/29258/roland-delorme-vs-francisco-rivera-slated-for-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma Roland Delorme vs. Francisco Rivera slated for UFC 149 in Calgary mmajunkie.com June 19, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120621060559/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29258/roland-delorme-vs-francisco-rivera-slated-for-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma June 21, 2012 On June 9, 2012, it was announced that UFC featherweight champion, José Aldo was removed from the event due to injury. No replacement has yet been named for his scheduled opponent, Erik Koch.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1215649-ufc-149-jose-aldo-injured-pulled-from-card-faber-vs-barao-new-main-event https://web.archive.org/web/20120612062157/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1215649-ufc-149-jose-aldo-injured-pulled-from-card-faber-vs-barao-new-main-event dead June 12, 2012 Jose Aldo pulled from main event bleacherreport.com June 9, 2012 June 9, 2012 As a result, the UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship fight between Urijah Faber and Renan Barão was rescheduled as the main event of the fight.http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/9/3075584/jose-aldo-injured-urijah-faber-vs-renan-barao-fight-ufc-149-main-event Jose Aldo injured, Urijah Faber vs Renan Barão fight moved to UFC 149 main event mmamania.com Mrosko Gene June 9, 2012 June 9, 2012 George Roop was scheduled to fight Antonio Carvalho, but on June 26, Roop was forced out of the fight and replaced by Daniel Pineda.http://mmajunkie.com/news/29397/george-roop-out-daniel-pineda-meets-antonio-carvalho-at-ufc-149.mma George Roop out, Daniel Pineda meets Antonio Carvalho at UFC 149 mmajunkie.com June 26, 2012 June 30, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120629064103/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29397/george-roop-out-daniel-pineda-meets-antonio-carvalho-at-ufc-149.mma June 29, 2012 Former Pride and Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira was expected to face Cheick Kongo at the event. However, Nogueira pulled out of the bout, citing that an arm injury sustained in his last bout had not healed enough to resume the proper training and was replaced by Shawn Jordan.http://mmajunkie.com/news/29228/shawn-jordan-replaces-big-nog-meets-cheick-kongo-at-ufc-149-in-toronto.mma Shawn Jordan replaces 'Big Nog,' meets Cheick Kongo at UFC 149 mmajunkie.com June 16, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120619053237/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29228/shawn-jordan-replaces-big-nog-meets-cheick-kongo-at-ufc-149-in-toronto.mma June 19, 2012 Claude Patrick was expected to face James Head at the event. However, Patrick was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Brian Ebersole.http://mmajunkie.com/news/29500/claude-patrick-out-with-injury-brian-ebersole-meets-james-head-at-ufc-149.mma Claude Patrick out with injury; Brian Ebersole meets James Head at UFC 149 mmajunkie.com July 3, 2012 July 3, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120705215050/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29500/claude-patrick-out-with-injury-brian-ebersole-meets-james-head-at-ufc-149.mma July 5, 2012 Results Main Card Bantamweight Renan Barão def. Urijah Faber Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 50–45, 49–46) 5 5:00 For the interim UFC Bantamweight Championship. Middleweight Tim Boetsch def. Hector Lombard Decision (split) (28-29, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Heavyweight Cheick Kongo def. Shawn Jordan Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30–28) 3 5:00 Welterweight James Head def. Brian Ebersole Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 Welterweight Chris Clements vs. Matt Riddle NC (overturned) 3 2:02 Originally ruled a Submission (arm-triangle choke) victory for Riddle, result was overturned due to testing positive for marijuana. Preliminary Card (FX) no Middleweight Nick Ring def. Court McGee Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00 Bantamweight Francisco Rivera vs. Roland Delorme No Contest 1 4:19 Originally ruled a KO victory for Rivera, result was overturned due to testing positive for a banned substance. Light Heavyweight Ryan Jimmo def. Anthony Perosh KO (punch) 1 0:07 Bantamweight Bryan Caraway def. Mitch Gagnon Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 1:39 Preliminary Card (Facebook) no Featherweight Antonio Carvalho def. Daniel Pineda KO (punches) 1 1:11 Lightweight Anton Kuivanen def. Mitch Clarke Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) 3 5:00 yes Bonus awards The following fighters received $65,000 bonuses.https://www.mmamania.com/2012/7/22/3175269/ufc-149-bonuses-and-awards-for-faber-vs-barao-in-calgary UFC 149 bonuses and awards for 'Faber vs Barao' in Calgary 2012-07-22 MMAmania 2018-09-17 en-US Fight of the Night: Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon Knockout of the Night: Ryan Jimmo Submission of the Night: Matthew Riddle See also UFC List of UFC champions List of UFC events References 30em External links UFC past events on UFC.com UFC events results on Sherdog.com Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship by year Category:2012 in mixed martial arts