UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman explained

UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman
Date:	July 11, 2012
Venue:	HP Pavilion
City:	San Jose, California
Attendance:	4,250^[1]
Gate:	$163,495
Estimatedviewers:	211,000^[2]
Previousevent:	UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
Followingevent:	UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão
Promotion:	Ultimate Fighting Championship

UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman (also known as UFC on Fuel TV 4) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event took place on July 11, 2012, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

Background

Paul Taylor was expected to face Anthony Njokuani at the event. However, Taylor was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Rafael dos Anjos.^[3]

Jon Fitch was expected to face Aaron Simpson at the event. However, Fitch was forced out of the bout, citing a knee injury and replaced by Kenny Robertson.^[4]

Brandon Vera was expected to face James Te Huna at the event. However, Vera was pulled from the bout with Te Huna and was tabbed to face Maurício Rua at .^[5] While Te Huna faced returning veteran Joey Beltran.^[6]

Bonus Awards

Fighters were awarded $40,000 bonuses.^[7]

• Fight of the Night: James Te-Huna vs. Joey Beltran
• Knockout of the Night: Chris Weidman
• Submission of the Night: Alex Caceres

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 and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.^[8]

• Chris Weidman: $44,000 (includes $22,000 win bonus) def. Mark Muñoz: $42,000
• James Te-Huna: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) def. Joey Beltran: $15,000
• Aaron Simpson: $46,000 (includes $23,000 win bonus) def. Kenny Robertson: $8,000
• Francis Carmont: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Karlos Vemola: $14,000
• T.J. Dillashaw: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Vaughan Lee: $8,000
• Rafael dos Anjos: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Anthony Njokuani: $14,000
• Alex Caceres: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Damacio Page: $11,000
• Chris Cariaso: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Josh Ferguson: $8,000
• Andrew Craig: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Rafael Natal: $12,000
• Marcelo Guimarães: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Dan Stittgen: $6,000
• Raphael Assunção : $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus) def. Issei Tamura: $8,000

See also

• List of UFC events
• 2012 in UFC

External links

• Official UFC past events page
• UFC events results at Sherdog.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: UFC on FUEL TV 4 draws reported 4,250 attendance for $163,495 live gate. mmajunkie.com. July 11, 2012.
2. Web site: TV Ratings Hit a Solid Number for UFC on Fuel TV 4 . MMAWeekly.com . August 13, 2012.
3. Web site: Anthony Njokuani vs Rafael dos Anjos fight planned for UFC on FUEL TV 4 with Paul Taylor hurt . MMAmania.com . May 22, 2012.
4. Web site: With Jon Fitch out, Aaron Simpson draws Kenny Robertson at UFC on FUEL TV 4 . MMAJunkie.com . June 5, 2012.
5. Web site: New UFC on FOX 4 main event announced: Shogun Rua vs Brandon Vera . MMAmania.com . June 6, 2012.
6. Web site: Joey Beltran returns to octagon, faces James Te Huna at UFC on FUEL TV 4 . MMAJunkie.com . June 11, 2012.
7. Web site: UFC on FUEL TV 4 bonuses: Weidman, Te Huna, Beltran, Caceres each earn $40,000. July 11, 2012. MMAjunkie.com. dead. https://archive.today/20121216101252/mmajunkie.com/news/29645/ufc-on-fuel-tv-4-bonuses-weidman-te-huna-beltran-caceres-each-earn-40000.mma. December 16, 2012.
8. Web site: UFC on FUEL TV 4 salaries: Simpson, Weidman, Muñoz top payroll. MMAjunkie.com. July 12, 2012.