UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee explained

UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:Valley View Casino Center
City:San Diego, California
Attendance:5,471[1]
Gate:$412,000
Previousevent:The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale

UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee (also known as UFC Fight Night 71) was a mixed martial arts event held on July 15, 2015, at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.[2]

Background

The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir and touted prospect Todd Duffee.

Bobby Green was expected to face Al Iaquinta at the event. However, Green pulled out of the fight on June 17 due to an ACL tear and was replaced by former WEC and Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez.[3] On July 6, it was announced that Melendez tested positive for testosterone metabolites of an exogenous origin at UFC 188. He denied using anything, but stated that he is "responsible for the products he uses and their implications". Melendez was suspended one year, effective from the date of his last bout. As a result, he was pulled from the fight against Iaquinta, who in turn, was also removed from the card.[4] [5]

A featherweight bout between Rani Yahya and Masanori Kanehara initially slated for UFC Fight Night 70, was shifted to this event, as several participants on that card were unable to secure travel visas in time for that event restricting their travel to the United States.[6]

Edgar Garcia was expected to face Andrew Craig at the event. However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Lyman Good.[7]

Doo Ho Choi was expected to face Sam Sicilia at the event. However, Choi pulled out of the bout in late June after suffering broken ribs in training and was replaced by Yaotzin Meza.[8]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[10]

Reported payout

The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the California State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the UFC and also do not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.[11]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: UFC Fight Night 71 draws reported attendance of 5,471 for $412,000 gate. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-07-16. 2015-07-16.
  2. News: Frank Mir vs. Todd Duffee will main event UFC Fight Night in San Diego. foxsports.com. Damon Martin. 2015-04-08. 2015-04-08.
  3. News: Gilbert Melendez agrees to fight Al Iaquinta at UFC Fight Night San Diego. mmafighting.com. Ariel Helwani. 2015-06-17. 2015-06-17.
  4. Web site: UFC statement on Gilbert Melendez. ufc.com. UFC press release. 2015-07-06. 2015-07-06.
  5. Web site: With Gilbert Melendez suspended, Al Iaquinta scratched from UFC Fight Night in San Diego. sherdog.com. Staff. 2015-07-06. 2015-07-06.
  6. Web site: Visa issues force massive shuffling at next week's UFC Fight Night 70 event . mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-06-19. 2015-06-19.
  7. Web site: Lyman Good signs with UFC, replaces Edgar Garcia at UFC Fight Night 71 against Andrew Craig . themmareport.com. Staff. 2015-06-24. 2015-06-24.
  8. Web site: Choi Injured, Meza to Face Sicilia. UFC.com. Thomas Gerbasi. 2015-07-01. 2015-07-01.
  9. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2015-04-08.
  10. Web site: UFC Fight Night 71 bonuses: Frank Mir's crushing KO nets him $50,000. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-07-16. 2015-07-16.
  11. News: UFC Fight Night 71 salaries: Frank Mir scores $200,000 payday for KO win. mmafighting.com . Shaun Al-Shatti. 2015-07-20. 2015-07-20.

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