UFC 146
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts events, pay-per-view broadcasts |
| Website | www |
UFC 146: dos Santos vs. Mir was a mixed martial arts (MMA) pay-per-view event organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 26, 2012, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pay-per-view broadcast featured five heavyweight bouts on the main card, complemented by seven preliminary fights aired on FX and Facebook. This event was distinguished as the first UFC card composed entirely of heavyweight matchups and represented the twelfth UFC event staged in 2012.
The headline contest featured then-UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos defending his title against former two-time champion Frank Mir. The matchup received extensive promotion, including the revival of UFC Primetime to highlight the heavyweight championship clash. The co-main event showcased former titleholder Cain Velasquez competing against Antônio Silva, a newcomer to the UFC roster from Strikeforce, making his promotional debut.[1]
Background
Coming into the event, Frank Mir was riding a three-fight winning streak, which included a notable submission victory over Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 140, where he made history by becoming the first fighter to submit Nogueira after applying a devastating kimura that resulted in a broken arm. This victory marked a pivotal moment in Mir's career. Meanwhile, Junior dos Santos was set to defend his heavyweight crown for the first time following his November 2011 knockout triumph over Cain Velasquez at UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos.
The return of UFC Primetime was utilized to promote the heavyweight title bout between dos Santos and Mir. UFC 146 stood out as the inaugural UFC event featuring an exclusively heavyweight main card.
Originally scheduled bouts experienced changes due to injuries: Evan Dunham was expected to face Edson Barboza, but after Dunham withdrew with an injury, seasoned competitor Jamie Varner stepped in. Similarly, Mark Hunt pulled out from his fight against Stefan Struve, with Lavar Johnson taking his place.
Alistair Overeem removal and card changes
Initially, the main event was set to be a heavyweight title fight between champion Junior dos Santos and contender Alistair Overeem, who had secured his title shot by defeating former champion Brock Lesnar. However, on April 4, 2012, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) announced that Overeem failed his pre-fight drug screening due to an abnormal testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio of 14:1.
This development prompted a significant reshuffle of the fight card. On April 20, UFC President Dana White confirmed that dos Santos would now defend his championship against Frank Mir. Two days later, it was revealed that former champion Cain Velasquez, initially scheduled to fight Mir, would instead face newcomer Antônio Silva. Meanwhile, Roy Nelson, who had been slated to fight Silva and briefly considered for a bout with Gabriel Gonzaga, was reassigned to compete against Dave Herman. Additionally, the matchup between originally planned opponents shifted as Shane del Rosario, once set to fight Gonzaga, was matched with newcomer Stipe Miocic.
Results
{{MMAevent bout |Lightweight |Jamie Varner |def. |Edson Barboza |TKO (strikes) |1 |3:23 |} }
{{MMAevent bout |Welterweight |Dan Hardy |def. |Duane Ludwig |KO (punches and elbows) |1 |3:51 |} }
{{MMAevent bout |Lightweight |Paul Sass |def. |Jacob Volkmann |Submission (triangle armbar) |1 |1:54 |} }
{{MMAevent bout |Light Heavyweight |Glover Teixeira |def. |Kyle Kingsbury |Submission (arm-triangle choke) |1 |1:53 |} }
{{MMAevent bout |Featherweight |Mike Brown |def. |Daniel Pineda |Unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) |} }
Bonus awards
A $70,000 bonus was granted to the following fighters:
- Knockout of the Night: Dan Hardy and Roy Nelson
- Submission of the Night: Paul Sass and Stefan Struve
- Fight of the Night: No award was given
Reported payout
The disclosed fighter earnings submitted to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, excluding sponsorship deals and UFC "fight night" bonuses, were as follows:
- Junior dos Santos: $200,000 defeated Frank Mir: $200,000
- Cain Velasquez: $200,000 (including a $100,000 victory bonus) defeated Antonio Silva: $70,000
- Roy Nelson: $40,000 (with a $20,000 win bonus) defeated Dave Herman: $21,000
- Stipe Miocic: $20,000 (including a $10,000 win bonus) defeated Shane del Rosario: $20,000
- Stefan Struve: $58,000 (includes a $29,000 win bonus) defeated Lavar Johnson: $26,000
- Darren Elkins: $28,000 (with a $14,000 victory bonus) defeated Diego Brandao: $15,000
- Jamie Varner: $20,000 (includes a $10,000 win bonus) defeated Edson Barboza: $18,000
- C. B. Dollaway: $40,000 (including a $20,000 win bonus) defeated Jason Miller: $45,000
- Dan Hardy: $50,000 (with a $25,000 victory bonus) defeated Duane Ludwig: $18,000
- Paul Sass: $20,000 (includes a $10,000 win bonus) defeated Jacob Volkmann: $20,000
- Glover Teixeira: $30,000 (including a $15,000 win bonus) defeated Kyle Kingsbury: $12,000
- Mike Brown: $52,000 (with a $26,000 victory bonus) defeated Daniel Pineda: $10,000
See also
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