UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga explained

UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Date:July 27, 2013
Venue:KeyArena
City:Seattle, Washington
Attendance:8,967[1]
Gate:$700,081
Previousevent:UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman
Followingevent:UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie

UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga (also known as UFC on Fox 8) was a mixed martial arts event held on July 27, 2013, at the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.[2] [3] The event was broadcast live on FX and Fox.

Background

The main event was a UFC Flyweight Championship bout between champion Demetrious Johnson and top contender John Moraga.[4] The pairing was originally expected to take place on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.[5] However, Johnson was forced out of the bout with an injury and Moraga was pulled from that event as well.[6]

Michael Chiesa was originally set to face Reza Madadi on this card.[7] However, on May 14, 2013, it was announced Madadi pulled out of the bout citing alleged visa issues and was replaced by Jorge Masvidal.[8]

Miesha Tate was pulled from her scheduled bout with Liz Carmouche to participate as coach on The Ultimate Fighter 18[9] and was replaced by Jéssica Andrade.[10]

Tarec Saffiedine was expected to make his promotional debut at this event opposite Robbie Lawler; however, Saffiedine was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by Siyar Bahadurzada.[11] On July 11, it was announced that Bahadurzada also pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Bobby Voelker.[12]

Matt Mitrione was expected to face Brendan Schaub at the event. However, in mid-July, Mitrione pulled out of the bout citing an injury and Schaub was pulled from the event as well with the pairing rescheduled to UFC 165.[13]

Danny Castillo was expected to face Bobby Green at the event, however, in mid-July, Green pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Tim Means.[14]

Yves Edwards was expected to fight Spencer Fisher on this card. However, on July 11, Fisher was removed from the bout due to injury and replaced by Daron Cruickshank.[15]

Both John Albert and Tim Means missed weight for their respective fights; rather than use time to cut additional weight, both men forfeited 20 percent of their purses to their opponent and the bouts were made catchweight affairs.[16]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses.[18]

Reported payout

The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Washington State Department of Licensing. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.[19]

^ John Albert and Tim Means were reportedly fined 20 percent of their purse for failing to make the required weight for their fights. The Washington State Department of Licensing's initial report did not include information on the penalty.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UFC on FOX 8 officially draws 8,967 attendance for $700,081 live gate. MMA Junkie. 2013-07-30. 2013-07-30.
  2. Web site: UFC announces return to KeyArena on July 27. seattletimes.com. 2013-03-22. 2013-03-22.
  3. Web site: UFC on FOX 8 heading to Seattle's KeyArena in July. mmajunkie.com. Staff . 2013-03-22. 2013-03-22.
  4. Web site: Demetrious Johnson vs. John Moraga flyweight title fight headlines UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle. MMAmania.com. Jesse Holland . 2013-04-25. 2013-04-25.
  5. Web site: Demetrious Johnson defends UFC flyweight title vs. John Moraga at TUF 17 Finale. mmajunkie.com. February 11, 2013.
  6. Web site: Demetrious Johnson injured, title fight with John Moraga off TUF 17 Finale. MMA Junkie. Staff . 2013-02-26 . 2013-02-26.
  7. Web site: Staff . Michael Chiesa vs. Reza Madadi added to UFC on FOX 8 in Seattle . MMAjunkie.com . 2013-04-23 . 2013-04-23.
  8. Web site: Reza Madadi out of UFC on FOX 8, Jorge Masvidal now meets Michael Chiesa. mmajunkie.com. 2013-05-14.
  9. Web site: Tate replacing Zingano on TUF. msn.foxsports.com.com. 2013-05-28. 2013-05-28. A.J. Perez.
  10. Web site: Liz Carmouche vs. newcomer Jessica Andrade slated for UFC on FOX 8. mmafighting.com. 2013-05-31. 2013-05-31. Ariel Helwani.
  11. Web site: Bahadurzada replaces injured Saffiedine, meets Lawler at UFC on FOX 8. mmajunkie.com. 2013-06-04. 2013-06-04. Staff.
  12. Web site: Siyar Bahardurzada out at UFC on FOX 8, Bobby Voelker faces Robbie Lawler. mmajunkie.com. 2013-07-11. 2013-07-11. Staff.
  13. Web site: Matt Mitrione vs. Brendan Schaub off UFC on FOX 8 card. mmafighting.com. 2013-07-10. 2013-07-10. Ariel Helwani.
  14. Web site: Tim Means replaces Bobby Green, faces Danny Castillo at UFC on FOX 8. mmajunkie.com. 2013-07-11. 2013-07-11. Staff.
  15. Web site: Daron Cruickshank replaces Spencer Fisher, meets Yves Edwards at UFC on FOX 8. mmajunkie.com. 2013-07-11. 2013-07-11. Staff.
  16. Web site: UFC on FOX 8 weigh-in results: Johnson, Moraga on mark for title fight. mmajunkie.com. 2013-07-26. 2013-07-27. Staff.
  17. Web site: UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2013-04-24.
  18. Web site: UFC on FOX 8 bonuses: Johnson, Guillard, Herman, Smith earn $50,000 . mmajunkie.com . Staff. 2013-07-27. 2013-07-27.
  19. Web site: UFC on FOX 8 salaries: Lawler, Guillard, Herman earn top disclosed paydays. MMAjunkie.com. 2013-07-30. 2013-07-30. Staff.

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