2012 in UFC#2012 UFC.com awards

The following fighters fought their first UFC fight in 2012:

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• Abel Trujillo
• Akira Corassani
• Al Iaquinta
• Andrew Craig
• Andy Ogle
• Anistavio Medeiros
• Anton Kuivanen
• Antonio Carvalho
• Antônio Silva
• Azamat Gashimov
• Ben Alloway
• Bernardo Magalhaes
• Besam Yousef
• Brad Scott
• Brendan Loughnane
• Brock Jardine
• Buddy Roberts
• C.J. Keith
• Caio Magalhaes
• Carlo Prater
• Cezar Ferreira
• Chad Griggs
• Chico Camus
• Chris Clements
• Chris Saunders
• Chris Tickle
• Cody Donovan
• Colin Fletcher
• Colton Smith
• Cristiano Marcello
• Dan Stittgen
• Daniel Pineda
• Daron Cruickshank
• Delson Heleno
• Derek Brunson
• Ednaldo Oliveira
• Eiji Mitsuoka
• Eric Wisely
• Erik Perez
• Francisco Trinaldo
• Glover Teixeira
• Godofredo Pepey
• Gunnar Nelson
• Hacran Dias
• Héctor Lombard
• Henry Martinez
• Hugo Viana
• Ian McCall
• Issei Tamura
• Jared Papazian
• Jeremy Larsen
• Jimi Manuwa
• Joe Proctor
• Joey Gambino
• John Cofer
• John Lineker
• John Moraga
• John Teixeira
• John-Olav Einemo
• Jon Tuck
• Jussier Formiga
• Justin Lawrence
• Justin Salas
• Khabib Nurmagomedov
• Lavar Johnson
• Leonardo Mafra
• Magnus Cedenblad
• Manuel Rodriguez
• Marcelo Guimarães
• Marcos Vinicius
• Marcus LeVesseur
• Max Holloway
• Maximo Blanco
• Michael Chiesa
• Michael Kuiper
• Mike Ricci
• Mike Rio
• Mike Wilkinson
• Milton Vieira
• Mitch Gagnon
• Motonobu Tezuka
• Myles Jury
• Nick Denis
• Nick Penner
• Norman Parke
• Oli Thompson
• Pat Schilling
• Phil Harris
• Renee Forte
• Reza Madadi
• Robert Whittaker
• Rodrigo Damm
• Rony Mariano Bezerra
• Rustam Khabilov
• Ryan Jimmo
• Sam Sicilia
• Sergio Moraes
• Shane del Rosario
• Shawn Jordan
• Simeon Thoresen
• Siyar Bahadurzada
• Stephen Thompson
• Thiago Perpétuo
• Tim Elliott
• Tim Means
• Tom DeBlass
• Tom Watson
• Tommy Hayden
• Ulysses Gomez
• Vinc Pichel
• Wagner Campos
• Wagner Prado
• Yaotzin Meza
• Yasuhiro Urushitani
• Yoislandy Izquierdo

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{{MMAtitle}}

{{MMAtitle card|Title fights in 2012}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|Featherweight

|José Aldo (c)

|def.

|Chad Mendes

|KO (knee)

|1

|4:59

|UFC 142

|For the UFC Featherweight Championship.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|Heavyweight

|Junior dos Santos (c)

|def.

|Frank Mir

|TKO (punches)

|2

|3:04

|UFC 146

|For the UFC Heavyweight Championship.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|Middleweight

|Anderson Silva (c)

|def.

|Chael Sonnen

|TKO (knee and punches)

|2

|1:55

|UFC 148

|For the UFC Middleweight Championship.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|Light Heavyweight

|Jon Jones (c)

|def.

|Vitor Belfort

|Submission (americana)

|4

|0:54

|UFC 152

|For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAtitle end|notes = yes}}

{{Main|List of UFC events}}

{{Infobox MMA event

|name=UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis

|image=UFC_on_Fox_Evans_vs._Davis_poster.jpg

|promotion=Ultimate Fighting Championship

|date=January 28, 2012

|venue=United Center

|city=Chicago, Illinois

|attendance=16,963{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27233/ufc-on-fox-2-officially-draws-16963-attendance-and-1-27-million-gate.mma|title=UFC on FOX 2 officially draws 16,963 attendance and $1.27 million gate|work=mmajunkie.com|date=February 1, 2012|access-date=2012-12-15|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103222438/mmajunkie.com/news/27233/ufc-on-fox-2-officially-draws-16963-attendance-and-1-27-million-gate.mma|archive-date=2013-01-03|url-status=dead}}

|gate=$1,270,960

|buyrate=

|previousevent=UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller

|followingevent=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/UFCFox2#/fight|title=UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs. Davis|publisher=ufc.com|access-date=December 7, 2011}}

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.{{cite web |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/boxing/story/FOX-UFC-announce-multi-year-deal-081811|title=FOX, UFC announce multiyear deal|publisher=msn.foxsports.com |date=August 18, 2011 |access-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26536/tuf-14-fighter-johnny-bedford-takes-ufc-on-fox-2-slot-against-eddie-wineland.mma |title='TUF 14' fighter Johnny Bedford takes UFC on FOX 2 slot against Eddie Wineland |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=December 14, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=January 8, 2012 }} However, Wineland himself was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Mitch Gagnon.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26696/replacement-mitch-gagnon-meets-johnny-bedford-at-ufc-on-fox-2.mma |title=Replacement Mitch Gagnon meets Johnny Bedford at UFC on FOX 2 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=December 28, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519102858/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26696/replacement-mitch-gagnon-meets-johnny-bedford-at-ufc-on-fox-2.mma |archive-date=May 19, 2012 }} Then just days before the event, the bout was cancelled due to an alleged visa issue for Gagnon.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27122/bedford-gagnon-scratched-at-ufc-on-fox-2-beltran-johnson-promoted-to-fuel-tv.mma |title=Bedford-Gagnon scratched at UFC on FOX 2 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=January 25, 2012 |access-date=2012-12-15 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=2012-05-10 |url-status=dead }}

Paul Sass was expected to face Evan Dunham, but was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Nik Lentz.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/12/26/2663004/evan-dunham-vs-nik-lentz-fight-ufc-on-fox-2-paul-sass-hurt-mma|title=Evan Dunham vs Nik Lentz announced for UFC on Fox 2 with Paul Sass scratched |publisher=mmamania.com|date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26815/injured-mckenzie-out-at-ufc-on-fox-2-roller-steps-in-to-face-johnson.mma |title=Injured McKenzie out at UFC on FOX 2; Roller steps in to face Johnson |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=January 4, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=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,{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27013/munoz-out-at-ufc-on-fox-2-bisping-vs-sonnen-now-meet-for-shot-at-champ-silva.mma |title=Munoz out at UFC on FOX 2; Bisping vs. Sonnen now set for shot at champ Silva |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=January 17, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27017/chris-weidman-steps-in-to-face-demian-maia-at-ufc-on-fox-2.mma |title=Chris Weidman steps in to face Demian Maia at UFC on FOX 2 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=January 17, 2012 |access-date=2012-12-15 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=2012-09-10 |url-status=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_12325.shtml |title=Facebook to stream final prelim bouts for UFC 143 in Las Vegas |publisher=MMA Torch |date=January 30, 2012}}

The event averaged 4.7 million viewers with a ratings peak of 6 million viewers for the main event.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-Fox-2-Peaks-with-6-Million-Viewers-During-Evans-Davis-39811 |title=UFC on Fox 2 Peaks with 6 Million Viewers During Evans-Davis |publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2012-02-01}}

{{MMAevent}}

{{MMAevent card|Main card (Fox)}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Light Heavyweight

|Rashad Evans

|def.

|Phil Davis

|Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–45, 50–45)

|5

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Chael Sonnen

|def.

|Michael Bisping

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|UFC Middleweight Championship title eliminator.

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Chris Weidman

|def.

|Demian Maia

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|Originally incorrectly announced as a split decision.

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card (Fuel TV)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Evan Dunham

|def.

|Nik Lentz

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|2

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Heavyweight

|Mike Russow

|def.

|John-Olav Einemo

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Featherweight

|Cub Swanson

|def.

|George Roop

|TKO (punches)

|2

|2:22

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Featherweight

|Charles Oliveira

|def.

|Eric Wisely

|Submission (reverse calf slicer)

|1

|1:43

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Michael Johnson

|def.

|Shane Roller

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Heavyweight

|Lavar Johnson

|def.

|Joey Beltran

|KO (punches)

|1

|4:24

|

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Chris Camozzi

|def.

|Dustin Jacoby

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|3

|1:08

|

}}

{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}}

The following fighters received $65,000 bonuses.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27180/ufc-on-fox-2-bonuses-swanson-oliveira-dunham-lentz-earn-65k-awards.mma|title=UFC on FOX 2 bonuses: Johnson, Oliveira, Dunham, Lentz earn $65K awards|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 28, 2012|access-date=2012-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109045134/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27180/ufc-on-fox-2-bonuses-swanson-oliveira-dunham-lentz-earn-65k-awards.mma|archive-date=2012-11-09|url-status=dead}}

• Fight of the Night: Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz
• Knockout of the Night: Lavar Johnson
• Submission of the Night: Charles Oliveira

{{Infobox MMA event

|name=UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger

|image=UFC_on_Fuel_TV_Sanchez_vs._Ellenberger_poster.jpg

|date=February 15, 2012

|venue=Omaha Civic Auditorium

|city= Omaha, Nebraska

|attendance=6,283{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/2/17/2804574/ufc-on-fuel-tv-gate-attendance-tickets-sold-sanchez-ellenberger-mma|title=UFC on FUEL TV gate totals $405,895 with 6,283 in attendance for 'Sanchez vs Ellenberger'|publisher=MMAmania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=February 17, 2012}}

|gate=$405,895

|viewership=217,000

|previousevent=UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit

|followingevent=UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson

|promotion=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/UFCFUEL1 |title=UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger |publisher=UFC |access-date=March 18, 2012}} At the time, the event was the most watched show ever aired on Fuel TV with 217,000 viewers tuning in.{{cite web |url=http://www.heavy.com/mma/mma-news/2012/03/fuel-tv-scores-big-with-record-breaking-february/ |title=FUEL TV Scores Big With Record-Breaking February |first=Nate |last=Lawson |publisher=Heavy.com |date=March 15, 2012 |access-date=March 18, 2012}}

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 become Sanchez's eighteenth fight with the UFC going back to April 2005 when he won The Ultimate Fighter 1.{{cite web |url=http://www.fightwriting.com/ufc-on-fuel-tv-sanchez-vs-ellenberger-main-card-preview/ |title=UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger – Main Card Preview |first=Nick |last=Tylwalk |publisher=FightWriting.com |date=February 13, 2012 |access-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26837/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-adds-dillashaw-vs-watson-brookins-vs-rocha.mma |title=UFC on FUEL TV 1 adds Brookins vs. Rocha |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=January 5, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109005609/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26837/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-adds-dillashaw-vs-watson-brookins-vs-rocha.mma |archive-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/02/with-izquierdo-out-means-faces-magalhaes-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-1|title=With Izquierdo out, Means faces Magalhaes at UFC on FUEL TV 1 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/02/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-results-sean-loeffler-vs-buddy-roberts |title=UFC on FUEL TV 1 results: Loeffler vs. Roberts scratched due to injury|work=mmajunkie.com |date=February 15, 2012 |access-date=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.

{{MMAevent}}

{{MMAevent card|Main Card (Fuel TV)}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|Jake Ellenberger

|def.

|Diego Sanchez

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Heavyweight

|Stefan Struve

|def.

|Dave Herman

|TKO (punches)

|2

|3:52

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Ronny Markes

|def.

|Aaron Simpson

|Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Heavyweight

|Stipe Miocic

|def.

|Phil De Fries

|KO (punches)

|1

|0:43

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|T.J. Dillashaw

|def.

|Walel Watson

|Decision (unanimous) (30–25, 30–25, 30–26)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Ivan Menjivar

|def.

|John Albert

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|1

|3:45

|

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary card (Facebook)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Featherweight

|Jonathan Brookins

|def.

|Vagner Rocha

|KO (punches)

|1

|1:32

|This bout aired on the broadcast following the Markes vs Simpson bout.

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Justin Salas

|def.

|Anton Kuivanen

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Tim Means

|def.

|Bernardo Magalhaes

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–26)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}}

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/02/ufc-on-fuel-tv-1-bonuses|title=UFC on FUEL TV 1 bonuses: Miocic, Menjivar, Ellenberger, Sanchez get $50K awards |work=mmajunkie.com |date=February 15, 2012 |access-date=February 15, 2012}}

• Fight of the Night: Diego Sanchez vs. Jake Ellenberger
• Knockout of the Night: Stipe Miocic
• Submission of the Night: Ivan Menjivar

{{Infobox MMA event

|name=UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier

|image=UFC_on_Fuel_TV_Korean_Zombie_vs._Poirier_poster.jpg

|date=May 15, 2012

|venue=Patriot Center

|city= Fairfax, Virginia

|attendance=6,668{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/05/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-officially-draws-6668-attendance-and-343175-gate|title=UFC on FUEL TV 3 officially draws 6,668 attendance and $343,175 gate|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-05-22|access-date=2012-05-22}}

|gate=$343,175

|buyrate=

|previousevent=UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller

|followingevent=UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir

|promotion=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/FUEL3#/fight |title=UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier |publisher=UFC |access-date=March 18, 2012}} Initially, this event was referred to as UFC on FX 3, but was since clarified to be a Fuel TV event.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27371/dustin-poirier-vs-chan-sung-jung-headlines-ufc-on-fx-3-in-virginia.mma |title=Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung headlines UFC on FUEL TV 3 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=February 10, 2012 |access-date=March 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=February 12, 2012 }}

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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27347/igor-pokrajac-steps-in-to-meet-thiago-silva-at-ufc-on-fx-3.mma|title=Igor Pokrajac steps in to meet Thiago Silva at UFC on FX 3|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=February 8, 2012|access-date=February 8, 2012|archive-url=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|archive-date=2012-02-10|url-status=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27744/silva-replaces-injured-nogueira-faces-gustafsson-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-2.mma |title=Silva replaces injured Nogueira, faces Gustafsson at UFC on FUEL TV 2 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=March 6, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504113832/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27744/silva-replaces-injured-nogueira-faces-gustafsson-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-2.mma |archive-date=May 4, 2012 }} Pokrajac will now face Fabio Maldonado.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27822/fabio-maldonado-vs-igor-pokrajac-slated-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma |title=Fabio Maldonado vs. Igor Pokrajac slated for UFC on FUEL TV 3 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=March 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315014322/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27822/fabio-maldonado-vs-igor-pokrajac-slated-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma |archive-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27603/edwards-out-stephens-again-against-cerrone-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma |title=Edwards out, Stephens in against Cerrone at UFC on FUEL TV 3 |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=February 27, 2012 |access-date=February 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229050953/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27603/edwards-out-stephens-again-against-cerrone-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma |archive-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27959/bantamweight-shakeup-easton-out-hougland-meets-jabouin-and-menjivar-fights-barao.mma |title=Bantamweight shakeup: Easton out, Hougland meets Jabouin and Menjivar fights Barão |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=March 23, 2012 |access-date=March 23, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325174902/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27959/bantamweight-shakeup-easton-out-hougland-meets-jabouin-and-menjivar-fights-barao.mma |archive-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28407/marcus-levesseur-replaces-aaron-riley-meets-cody-mckenzie-at-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma |title=Marcus LeVesseur replaces Aaron Riley, meets Cody McKenzie at UFC on FUEL TV 3 |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=April 24, 2012 |access-date=April 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bantamweight-Slugger-Francisco-Rivera-Returns-to-UFC-Against-Alex-Soto-on-May-15-42315|title=Bantamweight Slugger Francisco Rivera Returns to UFC Against Alex Soto on May 15|work=sherdog.com |date=May 1, 2012 |access-date=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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27653/dustin-poirier-vs-chan-sung-jung-title-qualifier-headlines-ufc-on-fuel-tv-3.mma |title=Dustin Poirier vs. Chan Sung Jung title qualifier headlines UFC on FUEL TV 3 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=March 1, 2012 |access-date=April 8, 2012 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=2012-05-04 |url-status=dead }}

{{MMAevent}}

{{MMAevent card|Main Card (Fuel TV)}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Featherweight

|Chan Sung Jung

|def.

|Dustin Poirier

|Technical Submission (D'Arce choke)

|4

|1:07

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|Amir Sadollah

|def.

|Jorge Lopez

|Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Donald Cerrone

|def.

|Jeremy Stephens

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Yves Jabouin

|def.

|Jeff Hougland

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Light Heavyweight

|Igor Pokrajac

|def.

|Fabio Maldonado

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Tom Lawlor

|def.

|Jason MacDonald

|KO (punch)

|1

|0:50

|

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary card (Facebook)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Brad Tavares

|def.

|Yang Dongi

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Cody McKenzie

|def.

|Marcus LeVesseur

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|1

|3:05

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|T. J. Grant

|def.

|Carlo Prater

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Rafael dos Anjos

|def.

|Kamal Shalorus

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|1

|1:40

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Johnny Eduardo

|def.

|Jeff Curran

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Francisco Rivera

|def.

|Alex Soto

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}}

The following fighters received $40,000 bonuses.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28724/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-bonuses-jung-earns-80k-while-poirier-lawlor-net-40k.mma |title=UFC on FUEL TV 3 bonuses: Jung earns $80K while Poirier, Lawlor net $40K |work=mmajunkie.com |date=May 15, 2012 |access-date=May 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715083141/mmajunkie.com/news/28724/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-bonuses-jung-earns-80k-while-poirier-lawlor-net-40k.mma |archive-date=2012-07-15 |url-status=dead }}

• Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier vs. Chan-Sung Jung
• Knockout of the Night: Tom Lawlor
• Submission of the Night: Chan-Sung Jung

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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28751/ufc-on-fuel-tv-3-salaries-cerrone-60k-sadollah-48k-earn-top-paydays.mma|title=UFC on FUEL TV 3 salaries: Cerrone ($60K), Sadollah ($48K) earn top paydays|work=mmajunkie.com|date=May 17, 2012|access-date=December 31, 2012|archive-url=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|archive-date=November 12, 2012|url-status=dead|df=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

{{Infobox MMA event

| name = UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall 2

| image = UFC_on_FX_Johnson_vs._McCall.jpg

| promotion = Ultimate Fighting Championship

| date = June 8, 2012

| venue= BankAtlantic Center

| city= Sunrise, Florida

| attendance = 6,635{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-on-fx-3-gate-and-attendance-dana-white-has-no-plans-for-quick-return-to-florida|title=UFC on FX 3 Gate and Attendance; Dana White Has No Plans for Quick Return to Florida|work=mmaweekly.com|date=June 9, 2012}}

| gate = $329,110

| estimatedviewers=1,100,000{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29160/ufc-on-fx-3-ratings-1-1-million-fx-viewers-and-84000-fuel-tv-viewers.mma|title=UFC on FX 3 ratings: 1.1 million FX viewers and 84,000 FUEL TV viewers|work=mmajunkie.com|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=December 15, 2012|archive-url=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|archive-date=November 5, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

| purse = $583,500

| previousevent = The Ultimate Fighter: Live Finale

| followingevent = 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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28122/ufc-on-fx-3-heads-to-fort-lauderdales-bankatlantic-center-on-june-8.mma |title=UFC on FX 3 heads to Fort Lauderdale's BankAtlantic Center on June 8 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=April 5, 2012 |access-date=April 5, 2012 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=2012-04-07 |url-status=dead }}

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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2012/3/3/2841105/ian-mccall-vs-demetrious-johnson-a-draw-australian-commissioner |title=Ian McCall vs. Demetrious Johnson a Draw, Australian Commissioner Admits Mistake |first=Michael David |last=Smith |publisher=MMAFighting.com |date=March 3, 2012 |access-date=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ian-mccall-vs-demetrious-johnson-2-scheduled-for-tuf-live-finale-june-1 |title=Ian McCall vs. Demetrious Johnson 2 Scheduled for TUF Live Finale June 1 |first=Damon |last=Martin |publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=March 14, 2012}} Since then, it was announced by the UFC that the fight would be the main event of UFC on FX 3.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27911/johnson-mccall-rematch-pague-papazian-slated-for-ufc-on-fx-3.mma |title=Johnson-McCall rematch, Pague-Papazian slated for UFC on FX 3 |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=March 20, 2012 |access-date=March 20, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324222104/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27911/johnson-mccall-rematch-pague-papazian-slated-for-ufc-on-fx-3.mma |archive-date=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.

{{MMAevent}}

{{MMAevent card|Main Card (FX)}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Flyweight

|Demetrious Johnson

|def.

|Ian McCall

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|Flyweight tournament semifinal bout.

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|Erick Silva

|def.

|Charlie Brenneman

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|1

|4:33

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|Mike Pyle

|def.

|Josh Neer

|KO (punch)

|1

|4:56

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Eddie Wineland

|def.

|Scott Jorgensen

|KO (punches)

|2

|4:10

|

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary card (Fuel TV)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|Mike Pierce

|def.

|Carlos Eduardo Rocha

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|Seth Baczynski

|def.

|Lance Benoist

|Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Featherweight

|Matt Grice

|def.

|Leonard Garcia

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Dustin Pague

|def.

|Jared Papazian

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|1

|3:21

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Tim Means

|def.

|Justin Salas

|TKO (knee & punches)

|1

|1:06

|This bout aired on the broadcast following the Silva vs Brenneman bout.

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Buddy Roberts

|def.

|Caio Magalhaes

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary card (Facebook)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Henry Martinez

|def.

|Bernardo Magalhaes

|Decision (split) (30–27, 28–29, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|Sean Pierson

|def.

|Jake Hecht

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}}

{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/FX3#/fight |title=UFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall |publisher=UFC |access-date=April 16, 2012}}

{{4TeamBracket | RD1=Semifinals
UFC on FX 2 / UFC on FX 3| RD2=Finals
UFC 152

| RD1-seed1=

| RD1-seed2=

| RD1-team1=Joseph Benavidez

| RD1-team2= Yasuhiro Urushitani

| RD1-score1=TKO

| RD1-score2=2

| RD1-seed3=

| RD1-seed4=

| RD1-team3=Demetrious Johnson¹

| RD1-team4= Ian McCall

| RD1-score3=UD

| RD1-score4=3

| RD2-seed1=

| RD2-seed2=

| RD2-team1= Joseph Benavidez

| RD2-team2= Demetrious Johnson

| RD2-score1=5

| RD2-score2=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

The following fighters received $40,000.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/06/ufc-on-fx-3-bonuses-pyle-silva-wineland-and-jorgensen-earn-40k-bonuses|title=UFC on FX 3 bonuses: Pyle, Silva, Wineland and Jorgensen earn $40K bonuses |work=mmajunkie.com |date=June 8, 2012 |access-date=June 8, 2012}}

• Fight of the Night: Eddie Wineland vs. Scott Jorgensen
• Knockout of the Night: Mike Pyle
• Submission of the Night: Erick Silva

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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29153/ufc-on-fx-3-bonuses.mma|title=UFC on FX 3 salaries: Mike Pyle, Demetrious Johnson, Mike Pierce lead payroll|work=mmajunkie.com|date=June 11, 2012|access-date=December 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025174532/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29153/ufc-on-fx-3-bonuses.mma|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=dead|df=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

{{Infobox MMA event

|name=UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão

|image=UFC_149_Faber_vs._Barão_poster.jpg

|date=July 21, 2012

|venue=Scotiabank Saddledome

|city= Calgary, Alberta, Canada

|attendance= 16,089{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29827/ufc-149-draws-a-reported-16089-attendance-for-4-1-million-live-gate.mma |title=UFC 149 draws a reported 16,089 attendance for $4.1 million live gate |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2012-07-22 |access-date=2012-07-22 |last=Erickson |first=Matt |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130111055455/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/07/ufc-149-draws-a-reported-16089-attendance-for-4-1-million-live-gate |archive-date=2013-01-11 |url-status=dead }}

|gate= $4,100,000

|buyrate= 235,000{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/7/26/3188463/ufc-149-draws-235k-ppv-buys-pay-per-view-buyrate-mma-news |title=UFC 149 Draws 235K PPV Buys |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |date=July 26, 2012 |access-date=July 26, 2012}}

|previousevent=UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman

|followingevent=UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera|promotion=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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27581/ufc-event-targeted-for-july-21-in-calgary-likely-ufc-149.mma |title=UFC event targeted for July 21 in Calgary, likely UFC 149 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=February 24, 2012 |access-date=March 18, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714002356/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27581/ufc-event-targeted-for-july-21-in-calgary-likely-ufc-149.mma |archive-date=2012-07-14 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27876/fans-invited-to-wednesdays-ufc-149-kickoff-press-conference-in-calgary.mma |title=Fans invited to Wednesday's UFC 149 kickoff press conference in Calgary |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=March 17, 2012 |access-date=March 18, 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714031518/http://mmajunkie.com/news/27876/fans-invited-to-wednesdays-ufc-149-kickoff-press-conference-in-calgary.mma |archive-date=2012-07-14 |url-status=dead }}

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.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28405/ufc-147-keeps-belfort-vs-silva-2-expected-to-get-champ-aldo-at-date-tba.mma |title=UFC 147 keeps Belfort vs. Silva 2, expected to get champ Aldo |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=April 24, 2012 |access-date=April 24, 2012 |archive-url=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 |archive-date=June 5, 2012 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }} However it was reported on April 28, 2012, that Aldo would remain on this card and defend his title against Erik Koch.{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28462/champ-jose-aldo-vs-erik-koch-title-fight-headlines-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma|title=Champ Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch title fight headlines UFC 149 in Calgary|publisher=MMAjunkie|access-date=2013-03-28|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712025314/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28462/champ-jose-aldo-vs-erik-koch-title-fight-headlines-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma|archive-date=2012-07-12|url-status=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28481/michael-bisping-vs-tim-boetsch-moves-from-ufc-148-to-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma |title=Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch moves from UFC 148 to UFC 149 in Calgary |work=MMAjunkie.com |date=April 30, 2012 |access-date=April 30, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=May 4, 2012 }} However, Bisping was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Hector Lombard.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/7/3069757/ufc-149-hector-lombard-vs-tim-boetsch-fight-set-michael-bisping-hurt|title=Hector Lombard vs Tim Boetsch fight set for July 21 with Michael Bisping injured |publisher=mmamania.com |last=Mrosko |first=Gene |date= 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28613/siyar-bahadurzada-replaces-yoshihiro-akiyama-at-ufc-149-meets-thiago-alves.mma |title=Siyar Bahadurzada replaces Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 149, meets Thiago Alves |work=mmajunnkie.com |access-date=May 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511100406/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28613/siyar-bahadurzada-replaces-yoshihiro-akiyama-at-ufc-149-meets-thiago-alves.mma |archive-date=May 11, 2012 }} Then on June 1, Alves pulled out of the bout citing an injury{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/1/3058056/thiago-alves-out-of-ufc-149|title=Thiago Alves Out of UFC 149 |work=mmafighting.com|date=June 2012 |access-date=June 1, 2012}} and was replaced by Chris Clements.{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2012/06/04/chris_clements_vs_siyar_bahadurzada_ufc_149_thiago_alves_injury/|title=Clements faces Bahadurzada at UFC 149|work=sportsnet.ca|access-date=June 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607061812/http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2012/06/04/chris_clements_vs_siyar_bahadurzada_ufc_149_thiago_alves_injury/|archive-date=2012-06-07|url-status=dead}} However, Bahadurzada was also forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Matthew Riddle.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29462/with-siyar-bahadurzada-out-at-ufc-149-chris-clements-now-meets-matt-riddle.mma |title=With Siyar Bahadurzada out at UFC 149, Chris Clements now meets Matt Riddle |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=June 30, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/6/3069528/new-ufc-on-fox-4-main-event-announced-shogun-rua-vs-brandon-vera|title=New UFC on FOX 4 main event announced: Shogun Rua vs Brandon Vera |work=mmamania.com |last=Mrosko |first=Gene |date=June 6, 2012 |access-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/4/3063130/bibiano-fernandes-signs-with-ufc-makes-debut-at-ufc-149|title=Bibiano Fernandes Signs With UFC, Makes Debut at UFC 149 |work=mmafighting.com|date=4 June 2012 |access-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29258/roland-delorme-vs-francisco-rivera-slated-for-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma |title=Roland Delorme vs. Francisco Rivera slated for UFC 149 in Calgary |work=mmajunkie.com |access-date=June 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621060559/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29258/roland-delorme-vs-francisco-rivera-slated-for-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma |archive-date=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.{{cite web |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1215649-ufc-149-jose-aldo-injured-pulled-from-card-faber-vs-barao-new-main-event |title= Jose Aldo pulled from main event |publisher=bleacherreport.com |date=June 9, 2012 |access-date= 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/9/3075584/jose-aldo-injured-urijah-faber-vs-renan-barao-fight-ufc-149-main-event |title= Jose Aldo injured, Urijah Faber vs Renan Barão fight moved to UFC 149 main event |publisher=mmamania.com |last=Mrosko |first=Gene |date=June 9, 2012 |access-date= 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29397/george-roop-out-daniel-pineda-meets-antonio-carvalho-at-ufc-149.mma |title=George Roop out, Daniel Pineda meets Antonio Carvalho at UFC 149 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=June 26, 2012 |access-date=June 30, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629064103/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29397/george-roop-out-daniel-pineda-meets-antonio-carvalho-at-ufc-149.mma |archive-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29228/shawn-jordan-replaces-big-nog-meets-cheick-kongo-at-ufc-149-in-toronto.mma |title=Shawn Jordan replaces 'Big Nog,' meets Cheick Kongo at UFC 149 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=June 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29500/claude-patrick-out-with-injury-brian-ebersole-meets-james-head-at-ufc-149.mma |title=Claude Patrick out with injury; Brian Ebersole meets James Head at UFC 149 |work=mmajunkie.com |date=July 3, 2012 |access-date=July 3, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=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 |archive-date=July 5, 2012 }}

{{MMAevent}}

{{MMAevent card|Main Card}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Renan Barão

|def.

|Urijah Faber

|Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 50–45, 49–46)

|5

|5:00

|For the interim UFC Bantamweight Championship.

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Tim Boetsch

|def.

|Hector Lombard

|Decision (split) (28-29, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Heavyweight

|Cheick Kongo

|def.

|Shawn Jordan

|Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|James Head

|def.

|Brian Ebersole

|Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card (FX)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Nick Ring

|def.

|Court McGee

|Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|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.

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Light Heavyweight

|Ryan Jimmo

|def.

|Anthony Perosh

|KO (punch)

|1

|0:07

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Bryan Caraway

|def.

|Mitch Gagnon

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|3

|1:39

|

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card (Facebook)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Featherweight

|Antonio Carvalho

|def.

|Daniel Pineda

|KO (punches)

|1

|1:11

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|Anton Kuivanen

|def.

|Mitch Clarke

|Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}}

The following fighters received $65,000 bonuses.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2012/7/22/3175269/ufc-149-bonuses-and-awards-for-faber-vs-barao-in-calgary|title=UFC 149 bonuses and awards for 'Faber vs Barao' in Calgary|date=2012-07-22|work=MMAmania|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en-US}}

• Fight of the Night: Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon
• Knockout of the Night: Ryan Jimmo
• Submission of the Night: Matthew Riddle

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