UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Muñoz
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Muñoz, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 30, was a mixed martial arts competition that took place on October 26, 2013, at the Phones 4u Arena located in Manchester, England.
Background
The event's main card was aired on Fox Sports 2.
Initially, the headline bout was scheduled as a middleweight clash between leading contenders Michael Bisping and Mark Muñoz. However, Bisping withdrew on September 27 due to an eye injury, and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida was named as his replacement.
Tom Watson was originally set to compete against Alessio Sakara but had to pull out because of injury. Magnus Cedenblad stepped in as his substitute but later withdrew as well, resulting in debutant Nico Musoke filling the vacancy.
Paul Taylor was slated to fight Anthony Njokuani but withdrew due to injury; Al Iaquinta then took his place. Subsequently, Njokuani also withdrew, with Piotr Hallmann stepping in to face Iaquinta.
Mike Wilkinson was scheduled to meet Jimy Hettes but withdrew shortly before the event. UFC newcomer Rob Whiteford replaced him, becoming the organization's first fighter from Scotland.
During weigh-ins, John Lineker failed to make weight by two pounds and was penalized with a fine deducted from his fight purse, which was awarded to his opponent Phil Harris.
Bonus awards
The following competitors were awarded $50,000 bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: Luke Barnatt vs. Andrew Craig
- Knockout of the Night: Lyoto Machida
- Submission of the Night: Nicholas Musoke