UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo explained

UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:UFC Apex
City:Enterprise, Nevada, United States
Attendance:Not announced[1]
Followingevent:UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev

UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo (also known as UFC Fight Night 212, UFC on ESPN+ 70, and UFC Vegas 62) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 15, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.[2]

Background

The event was originally expected to be headlined by a middleweight bout between former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland.[3] However, the bout was scrapped after Strickland withdrew due to a finger infection.[4] They are now expected to headline an event on December 17.[5]

A women's flyweight bout between Viviane Araújo and Alexa Grasso took place at this event.[6] The pairing was previously scheduled for August 13, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 41.[7] However, Grasso pulled out due to visa issues which restricted her travel and the bout was scrapped.[8] The pair was also previously scheduled to meet at UFC 270, but Araújo pulled out from that event due to injury.[9] They were elevated to main event status in early September after the cancellation of the original headliner.[10]

Melsik Baghdasaryan was expected to face Joanderson Brito in a featherweight bout.[11] However, Baghdasaryan pulled out in late September due to a broken hand.[12] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Lucas Alexander.[13]

A welterweight bout between Neil Magny and Daniel Rodriguez was scheduled for the event.[14] However, Rodriguez withdrew from the bout due to an elbow infection.[15] They were rescheduled for on November 5.[16]

Askar Askarov and Brandon Royval were expected to meet in a flyweight bout.[17] In turn, it was cancelled a day before the event due to weight cut issues related to Askarov.[18]

At the weigh-ins, C.J. Vergara weighed in at 129 pounds, three pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight with Vergara being fined 30% of his purse, which went to his opponent Tatsuro Taira.[19]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[21]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UFC Fight Night 212 post-event facts: Jonathan Martinez nets rare leg kick finish. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2022-10-16. 2022-10-17.
  2. Web site: UFC schedule 2022: Every upcoming fight including Nate Diaz's return at UFC 279 and Israel Adesanya title defence. talksport.com. Marc Williams. 2022-08-28. 2022-08-29.
  3. Web site: Jared Cannonier v Sean Strickland fight for the UFC Fight Night in October. They both lost their last clashes. mma.pl. Mateusz Paczkowski. 2022-08-11. 2022-08-11.
  4. Web site: Sean Strickland out of headliner with Jared Cannonier at UFC event on Oct. 15. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck. 2022-08-30. 2022-08-30.
  5. Web site: Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland to headline UFC Fight Night event on Dec. 17. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Danny Segura. 2022-09-13. 2022-09-13.
  6. Web site: Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2022-08-15. 2022-08-15.
  7. Web site: Alexa Grasso rebooked against Viviane Araujo at Aug. 13 UFC Fight Night. sherdog.com. Jay Pettry. 2022-06-03. 2022-06-03.
  8. Web site: Alexa Grasso vs. Viviane Araujo removed from UFC on ESPN 41 lineup. sherdog.com. Tristen Critchfield. 2022-08-03. 2022-08-15.
  9. Web site: UFC 270 loses Warlley Alves, Viviane Araujo from preliminary card. sherdog.com. Jay Pettry. 2022-01-06. 2022-08-15.
  10. Web site: UFC Vegas 62 - Everything you need to know about UFC FN: Grasso vs. Araújo. eurosport.nl. Marcel Dorff. 2022-09-07. 2022-09-07.
  11. Web site: Melsik Baghdasaryan vs Joanderson Brito set for UFC Vegas 62. itnwwe.com. Arshad. 2022-08-28. 2022-08-28.
  12. Web site: Broken hand knocks Melsik Baghdasaryan out of UFC Vegas 62 fight with Joanderson Brito. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2022-09-28. 2022-09-29.
  13. Web site: Joanderson Brito vs. newcomer Lucas Alexander targeted for UFC Fight Night 212. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff and Nolan King. 2022-10-09. 2022-10-09.
  14. Web site: Daniel Rodriguez set for short notice turnaround fight against Neil Magny on Oct. 15. lowkickmma.com. Frank Bonada. 2022-09-22. 2022-09-22.
  15. Web site: 2022-10-06. Daniel Rodriguez injured, out of UFC Fight Night 212 matchup vs. Neil Magny. 2022-10-07. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King.
  16. Web site: After Daniel Rodriguez's injury withdrawal, bout with Neil Magny rescheduled for UFC's Nov. 5 event. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2022-10-07. 2022-10-07.
  17. Web site: Askar Askarov vs. Brandon Royval targeted for UFC's Oct. 15 card. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2022-08-03. 2022-10-14.
  18. Web site: Brandon Royval vs. Askar Askarov called off for UFC Vegas 62. mmafighting.com. Newswire. 2022-10-14. 2022-10-14.
  19. Web site: UFC Fight Night 212 weigh-in results: Cub Swanson joins new division; one fighter heavy. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2022-10-14. 2022-10-14.
  20. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo. 22 August 2022 . Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2022-08-22.
  21. Web site: UFC Fight Night 212 bonuses: A rare feat is worth an extra $50,000. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2022-10-15. 2022-10-15.

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