UFC 192
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | October 3, 2015 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas , United States |
UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson was a mixed martial arts competition that took place on October 3, 2015, at the Toyota Center located in Houston, Texas.
Background
This event represented the promotion's fourth visit to Houston and its first appearance there since UFC 166 in 2013.
The headline bout was a contest for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, featuring reigning champion Daniel Cormier against leading challenger Alexander Gustafsson. Initially planned for UFC 191, the matchup was delayed due to a knee injury sustained by Cormier.
Leslie Smith was originally booked to compete against Raquel Pennington, but withdrew because of an injury; Pennington was subsequently matched with a different opponent at another event.
Anthony Hamilton was scheduled to fight Derrick Lewis, but was substituted by Viktor Pešta before the event commenced.
Johny Hendricks was slated to participate in the co-main event facing Tyron Woodley, yet he pulled out on the day of weigh-ins due to medical concerns, leading to the bout's cancellation.
Francisco Treviño failed to make the 160-pound limit and incurred a penalty of 20% of his fight purse, which was awarded to his adversary Sage Northcutt. Following the event, Treviño tested positive for marijuana and faced possible disciplinary actions including suspension and fines from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $50,000 were granted to fighters:[1]
- Fight of the Night: Daniel Cormier vs. Alexander Gustafsson
- Performance of the Night: Albert Tumenov and Adriano Martins