UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites explained

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:OVO Hydro
City:Glasgow, Scotland
Attendance:10,451[1]
Gate:$1,500,000

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites (also known as UFC Fight Night 72) was a mixed martial arts event held on 18 July 2015 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.[2] [3]

Background

After previously hosting 15 events at various locations around the United Kingdom, the event was the first that the promotion has hosted in Scotland.[2] Ticket demand was high for the event, with all tickets selling out within a few hours of going on sale.[4]

The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between veteran contender Michael Bisping and former title challenger Thales Leites.[3]

Ian Entwistle was expected to face Marcus Brimage at the event. However, Entwistle pulled out of the fight in late June for undisclosed reasons.[5] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Jimmie Rivera.[6]

Konstantin Erokhin was expected to face Daniel Omielańczuk at the event. However, Erokhin pulled out of the fight in late June citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Chris de la Rocha.[7]

Jake Matthews was expected to face Mickaël Lebout at the event. However, Matthews pulled out of the fight on 9 July due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Teemu Packalén.[8]

Bec Rawlings was expected to face Joanne Calderwood at the event. However, Rawlings pulled out of the fight on 10 July due to an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Cortney Casey.[9]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: UFC Fight Night 72 draws announced attendance of 10,451 for $1.5 million live gate. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-07-18. 2015-07-18.
  2. News: Tickets on sale Friday, May 29 for debut Scottish event. ufc.com. UFC Press Release. 2015-04-26. 2015-04-26.
  3. Web site: Michael Bisping vs. Thales Leites main event set for UFC Fight Night 72 on July 18 in Scotland. mmamania. Jesse. Holland. 2015-05-25. 2015-05-25.
  4. Web site: Scotland's debut event, UFC Fight Night 72, sells out 'in a matter of hours'. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-06-01. 2015-06-01.
  5. Web site: Ian Entwistle out at UFC Fight Night 72, Marcus Brimage needs new opponent. mmajunkie.com. John. Morgan. 2015-06-27. 2015-06-27.
  6. Web site: Jimmie Rivera signs with UFC, replaces Ian Entwistle at UFC Fight Night 72 and meets Marcus Brimage. themmareport.com. Staff. 2015-07-01. 2015-07-01.
  7. Web site: Daniel Omielanczuk gets new opponent for UFC Fight Night 72 in Scotland. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-06-29. 2015-06-29.
  8. Web site: Teemu Packalen in for Jake Matthews against Mickael Lebout at UFC Fight Night 72. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-07-09. 2015-07-09.
  9. Web site: With Bec Rawlings out, Joanne Calderwood gets new UFC Fight Night 72 opponent. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-07-10. 2015-07-10.
  10. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2015-05-24.
  11. Web site: UFC Fight Night Glasgow Bonuses: Calderwood, Casey, Duffy, Ray earn $50K. sherdog.com. Tristen. Critchfield. 2015-07-18. 2015-07-18.

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