UFC 176
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts events |
| Website | www |
UFC 176: Aldo vs. Mendes II was an Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts event planned for August 2, 2014, at the Staples Center located in Los Angeles, California.
Background
Originally, the card was to highlight a UFC Featherweight Championship rematch featuring former titleholder José Aldo against challenger Chad Mendes. Their initial bout at UFC 142 concluded with Aldo securing a first-round knockout victory. Nevertheless, Aldo withdrew on July 2 due to an injury sustained during training.
With less than a month remaining and no viable main event replacement available, the UFC decided to cancel UFC 176 on July 8. The organization preserved the sequence of numbering for future pay-per-view events, while fights scheduled for UFC 176 were reassigned to other cards. Ultimately, Aldo and Mendes met again at UFC 179.
This incident represented the second occasion in which the UFC cancelled an event because of the lack of a headline fight, following the cancellation of UFC 151 in August 2012.
Popular culture
The event was portrayed fictionally in the 2012 movie Here Comes the Boom, which is set at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The film’s main bout showcases Junior Dos Santos versus Shane Carwin. Kevin James stars as Scott Voss, who competes against a fictional opponent named Ken "The Executioner" Dietric, played by former UFC competitor Krzysztof Soszynski. UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten appears as Voss's coach Niko. Additionally, the film features cameo appearances by Joe Rogan, Mike Goldberg, Chael Sonnen, Brian Stann, Herb Dean, Wanderlei Silva, Jacob "Stitch" Duran, and Bruce Buffer, all portraying themselves.