UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa explained

UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:The O2 Arena
City:London, England
Attendance:14,604[1]
Gate:$2,000,056
Previousevent:The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway
Followingevent:UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler

UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa (also known as UFC Fight Night 37[2]) was a mixed martial arts event held on March 8, 2014, at The O2 Arena in London, England.[3] The event was shown live in the UK on Channel 5 and BT Sport and in the United States on UFC Fight Pass.

Background

A bout between Alexander Gustafsson and Jimi Manuwa headlined the event.

UFC President Dana White initially announced that a bout between Gustafsson and Antônio Rogério Nogueira would be headlining the event.[4] However, just 5 days after the fight was announced news came that Nogueira had to withdraw from the bout due to an injury.[5] [6] Later, reports came that said that Nogueira had never agreed to take the fight against Gustafsson at all.[7]

Ross Pearson was expected to face Melvin Guillard in a rematch at the event. However, Pearson pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Michael Johnson.[8]

Brad Pickett was expected to make his Flyweight debut against Ian McCall on this card.[9] However, on February 13, it was announced that McCall had pulled out of the bout and was replaced by promotional newcomer Neil Seery.[10]

A bout between Roland Delorme and Davey Grant was cancelled after the weigh ins the day before the event due to Grant suffering a torn meniscus.[11] [12]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: UFC Fight Night 37 draws reported 14,604 attendance for $2 million live gate. MMAjunkie.com. March 8, 2014.
  2. Web site: UFC Fight Night 37: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa. MMAjunkie.com. March 14, 2014.
  3. Web site: Jimi Manuwa meets Alexander Gustafsson when UFC returns to London in March . MMAjunkie.com . Staff . November 5, 2013.
  4. Web site: Alexander Gustafsson vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira set for march 8 in London. mmajunkie.com. 2013-10-26.
  5. Web site: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira injured, out of Alexander Gustafsson fight. mmafighting.com. 2013-10-31.
  6. Web site: Injury forces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira out of bout with Alexander Gustafsson. mmajunkie.com. 2013-11-01.
  7. Web site: UFC boss reveals: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira never agreed to face Gustafsson. mmajunkie.com. 2013-11-10.
  8. Web site: Michael Johnson replaces Ross Pearson, meets Melvin Guillard at UFC Fight Night 37. MMAjunkie.com. Staff. January 23, 2014.
  9. Web site: Brad Pickett drops down to flyweight, wants fight at UFC London event in March of 2014. Adam Guillen Jr.. November 8, 2013. mmamania.com.
  10. Web site: Irish newcomer Neil Seery meets Brad Pickett at UFC Fight Night 37 in London. MMA Junkie. Staff . 2014-02-20 . 2014-02-20.
  11. Web site: Saturday's UFC Fight Night 37 lineup loses a bout. MMA Junkie. Staff . 2014-03-07 . 2014-03-07.
  12. Web site: Report: Torn meniscus shelved Davey Grant from UFC Fight Night 37. MMA Junkie. Matt Erickson . 2014-03-08 . 2014-03-08.
  13. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa. Ultimate Fighting Championship. December 5, 2013.
  14. Web site: UFC Fight Night 37 bonuses: Alexander Gustafsson earns dual awards. mmajunkie.com. John Morgan. 2014-03-08. 2014-03-08.

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