UFC 137
| Company type | Pay-per-view event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | October 29, 2011 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States |
| Website | www |
UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event presented by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on October 29, 2011, hosted at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
Initially planned for October 15, 2011, at the Echo Arena Liverpool in England, the event was shifted to a different location due to complications with broadcast rights. UFC 137 included two preliminary bouts broadcast live on Spike TV.
Dennis Siver was originally matched against Sam Stout, who later withdrew and was succeeded by Donald Cerrone. Nick Diaz was first scheduled to headline against Georges St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Championship, but was removed from the card after failing to attend required media obligations. Subsequently, Carlos Condit stepped in to face St-Pierre.
On September 8, it was announced by B.J. Penn that he would compete at UFC 137, with his opponent later confirmed as Diaz.
Tim Credeur pulled out of his fight with Brad Tavares, and newcomer Dustin Jacoby took his place. However, Tavares also withdrew due to injury and was replaced by undefeated debutant Clifford Starks.
Following a knee injury to Georges St-Pierre, he withdrew from the event, which promoted the Diaz versus Penn matchup to the main event slot.
During weigh-ins, Tyson Griffin exceeded the featherweight limit by three pounds and was penalized with a fine amounting to 25% of his fight purse; nonetheless, their contest proceeded at a catchweight of 148 pounds.
Results
{{MMAevent bout |Lightweight |Donald Cerrone |def. |Dennis Siver |Submission (rear-naked choke) |1 |2:22 |} }
{{MMAevent bout |Middleweight |Clifford Starks |def. |Dustin Jacoby |Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) |} }
Bonus awards
A $75,000 bonus was awarded in each category:
- Fight of the Night: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz
- Knockout of the Night: Bart Palaszewski
- Submission of the Night: Donald Cerrone
Reported payout
The disclosed fighter earnings reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, excluding sponsorship and UFC "fight night" bonuses, were as follows:
- Nick Diaz: $200,000 defeated BJ Penn: $150,000
- Cheick Kongo: $140,000 (including $70,000 win bonus) defeated Matt Mitrione: $10,000
- Roy Nelson: $40,000 (with $20,000 win bonus) defeated Mirko Cro Cop: $75,000
- Scott Jorgensen: $33,000 (including $16,500 win bonus) defeated Jeff Curran: $8,000
- Hatsu Hioki: $30,000 (with $15,000 win bonus) defeated George Roop: $8,000
- Donald Cerrone: $54,000 (including $27,000 win bonus) defeated Dennis Siver: $27,000
- Bart Palaszewski: $28,500 (with $10,000 win bonus) defeated Tyson Griffin: $25,500 ^
- Brandon Vera: $120,000 (including $60,000 win bonus) defeated Eliot Marshall: $15,000
- Ramsey Nijem: $20,000 (with $10,000 win bonus) defeated Danny Downes: $5,000
- Francis Carmont: $12,000 (including $6,000 win bonus) defeated Chris Camozzi: $8,000
- Clifford Starks: $12,000 (with $6,000 win bonus) defeated Dustin Jacoby: $6,000
^Tyson Griffin incurred a fine of $8,500 (25% of his base pay) for failing to make weight; this sum was awarded to Palaszewski as confirmed by an NSAC official.