UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber explained

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:Mall of Asia Arena
City:Pasay, Philippines
Attendance:13,446[1]
Followingevent:UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber (also known as UFC Fight Night 66) was a mixed martial arts event held on May 16, 2015, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines.[2] [3]

Background

The event was the first that the organization has hosted in the Philippines. It took place in the metropolitan region of Manila, more precisely in Pasay.

The event was headlined by a featherweight bout between former UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar and former WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber.[4]

Luke Barnatt was expected to face Clint Hester at UFC Fight Night 63. However, Hester pulled out of the fight in early March due to a broken foot.[5] Subsequently, Barnatt was pulled from the card entirely in favor of a matchup with Mark Muñoz at this event.[6]

Roger Zapata was expected to face Li Jingliang at the event. However, on April 18, it was announced that Zapata was pulled from the fight due to undisclosed reasons. Jingliang faced Dhiego Lima.[7]

Alex White was expected to face Mark Eddiva at the event. However, on April 26, it was announced that White was forced out of the fight due to an undisclosed injury.[8] Eddiva faced promotional newcomer Levan Makashvili.[9]

Royston Wee missed weight on his first attempt at the weigh ins, coming in at 137 lb and made no attempts to cut further. Instead, he was fined 20 percent of his fight purse, which went to Ning Guangyou.[10]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: UFC Fight Night 66 attendance: UFC scores sellout in Philippines debut. mmajunkie.com. Matt Erickson. 2015-05-16. 2015-05-16.
  2. News: UFC announces first event in Manila. ufc.com. UFC press release. 2015-01-28. 2015-01-28.
  3. News: UFC announces May visit to Philippines for UFC Fight Night 66. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-01-28. 2015-01-28.
  4. News: Another Thrilla Heads to Manila as Edgar-Faber is Set for May 16. ufc.com. Thomas Gerbasi. 2015-02-11. 2015-02-11.
  5. Web site: Hester-Barnatt bout pulled due to injury. ufc.com. Thomas Gerbasi. 2015-03-06. 2015-03-06.
  6. News: Mark Munoz fights on, meets Luke Barnatt at UFC Fight Night 66 in Philippines. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-03-10. 2015-03-10.
  7. Web site: Dhiego Lima replaces Roger Zapata, meets Jingliang Li at UFC Fight Night 66. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2015-04-18. 2015-04-18.
  8. Web site: Alex White out of UFC Fight Night 66 bout with Mark Eddiva; replacement sought. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-04-26. 2015-04-26.
  9. Web site: Levan Makashvili to face Mark Eddiva in UFC Fight Night Manila: Edgar vs. Faber. sports.abs-cbn.com. Staff. 2015-05-01. 2015-05-01.
  10. Web site: UFC Fight Night 66 weigh-in results. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-05-15. 2015-05-15.
  11. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber . Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2015-02-11.
  12. Web site: UFC Fight Night 66 bonuses: Rare winners from UFC Fight Pass prelims. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-05-16. 2015-05-16.