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#REDIRECT [[2012_in_UFC#UFC_149:_Faber_vs._Barão]] |
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{{Infobox MMA event |
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|name=UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao |
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|image=UFC_149_Faber_vs_Barao_poster_art.jpg |
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|date=July 21, 2012 |
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|venue=[[Scotiabank Saddledome]] |
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|city= [[Calgary]], [[Alberta]], [[Canada]] |
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|attendance= 16,089<ref name="149 Figures">{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29827/ufc-149-draws-a-reported-16089-attendance-for-4-1-million-live-gate.mma |title=UFC 149 draws a reported 16,089 attendance for $4.1 million live gate |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2012-07-22 |accessdate=2012-07-22 |last=Erickson |first=Matt}}</ref> |
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|gate= $4,100,000<ref name="149 Figures"/> |
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|buyrate= 235,000<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/7/26/3188463/ufc-149-draws-235k-ppv-buys-pay-per-view-buyrate-mma-news |title=UFC 149 Draws 235K PPV Buys |publisher=bloodyelbow.com |date=July 26, 2012 |accessdate=July 26, 2012}}</ref> |
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|previousevent=[[UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman|UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman]] |
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|followingevent=[[UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera]]}} |
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'''''UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao''''' was a [[mixed martial arts]] event held by the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] on July 21, 2012 at the [[Scotiabank Saddledome]] in [[Calgary]]. It was the first event that the UFC has held in the [[Canada|Canadian]] province of [[Alberta]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27581/ufc-event-targeted-for-july-21-in-calgary-likely-ufc-149.mma |title=UFC event targeted for July 21 in Calgary, likely UFC 149 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=February 24, 2012 |accessdate=March 18, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/27876/fans-invited-to-wednesdays-ufc-149-kickoff-press-conference-in-calgary.mma |title=Fans invited to Wednesday's UFC 149 kickoff press conference in Calgary |publisher=MMAJunkie.com |date=March 17, 2012 |accessdate=March 18, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
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On April 24, due to a conflict with the UN Conference, the [[UFC Middleweight Championship]] bout between [[Anderson Silva]] and [[Chael Sonnen]], which was originally scheduled to main event [[UFC 147]] was moved to [[UFC 148]] to serve as the new main event. Plans were then being made for [[Jose Aldo]], who at the time was scheduled to defend his title at this event against an undetermined opponent, to headline [[UFC 147]].<ref name="BelfortSilva">{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28405/ufc-147-keeps-belfort-vs-silva-2-expected-to-get-champ-aldo-at-date-tba.mma |title=UFC 147 keeps Belfort vs. Silva 2, expected to get champ Aldo|publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=April 24, 2012 |accessdate=April 24, 2012}}</ref> However it was reported on April 28, 2012, that Aldo would remain on this card and defend his title against [[Erik Koch]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28462/champ-jose-aldo-vs-erik-koch-title-fight-headlines-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma|title=Champ Jose Aldo vs. Erik Koch title fight headlines UFC 149 in Calgary|publisher=MMAjunkie}}</ref> |
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The bout between [[Michael Bisping]] and [[Tim Boetsch]], originally scheduled for [[UFC 148]], was moved to this event to help bolster this (the UFC 149) fight card.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28481/michael-bisping-vs-tim-boetsch-moves-from-ufc-148-to-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma|title=Michael Bisping vs. Tim Boetsch moves from UFC 148 to UFC 149 in Calgary|work=MMAjunkie.com |date=April 30, 2012 |accessdate=April 30, 2012}}</ref> However, Bisping was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer [[Hector Lombard]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/7/3069757/ufc-149-hector-lombard-vs-tim-boetsch-fight-set-michael-bisping-hurt|title=Hector Lombard vs Tim Boetsch fight set for July 21 with Michael Bisping injured |publisher=mmamania.com |last=Mrosko |first=Gene |date= June 7, 2012}}</ref> |
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[[Yoshihiro Akiyama]] was expected to face [[Thiago Alves (fighter)|Thiago Alves]] at this event, but was forced to pull out of the fight due to injury and replaced by [[Siyar Bahadurzada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28613/siyar-bahadurzada-replaces-yoshihiro-akiyama-at-ufc-149-meets-thiago-alves.mma|title=Siyar Bahadurzada replaces Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 149, meets Thiago Alves |work=mmajunnkie.com|accessdate=May 8, 2012}}</ref> Then on June 1, Alves pulled out of the bout citing an injury<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/1/3058056/thiago-alves-out-of-ufc-149|title=Thiago Alves Out of UFC 149 |work=mmafighting.com|accessdate=June 1, 2012}}</ref> and was replaced by [[Chris Clements (fighter)|Chris Clements]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2012/06/04/chris_clements_vs_siyar_bahadurzada_ufc_149_thiago_alves_injury/|title=Clements faces Bahadurzada at UFC 149 |work=sportsnet.ca|accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> However, Bahadurzada was also forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by [[Matthew Riddle]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29462/with-siyar-bahadurzada-out-at-ufc-149-chris-clements-now-meets-matt-riddle.mma|title=With Siyar Bahadurzada out at UFC 149, Chris Clements now meets Matt Riddle |publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=June 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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[[Thiago Silva (fighter)|Thiago Silva]] was expected to face [[Maurício Rua]] at the event. However, Silva was forced out of the bout with an injury and Rua was pulled from the event entirely, and would face [[Brandon Vera]] at [[UFC on Fox 4]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/6/3069528/new-ufc-on-fox-4-main-event-announced-shogun-rua-vs-brandon-vera|title=New UFC on FOX 4 main event announced: Shogun Rua vs Brandon Vera |work=mmamania.com |last=Mrosko |first=Gene |date=June 6, 2012 |accessdate=June 6, 2012}}</ref> |
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On June 4, 2012 it was announced that the UFC signed former [[DREAM (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]] champion [[Bibiano Fernandes]]. He was expected to compete against [[Roland Delorme]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/4/3063130/bibiano-fernandes-signs-with-ufc-makes-debut-at-ufc-149|title=Bibiano Fernandes Signs With UFC, Makes Debut at UFC 149 |work=mmafighting.com|accessdate=June 4, 2012}}</ref> However, a week later it was announced that Fernandes was removed from the event due to injury but was later announced that Ferandes had not signed with the UFC. [[Francisco Rivera (fighter)|Francisco Rivera]] has filled in to fight Delorme.<ref name="Roland/Rivera">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29258/roland-delorme-vs-francisco-rivera-slated-for-ufc-149-in-calgary.mma|title=Roland Delorme vs. Francisco Rivera slated for UFC 149 in Calgary |work=mmajunkie.com|accessdate=June 19, 2012}}</ref> |
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On June 9, 2012 it was announced that UFC featherweight champion, [[Jose Aldo]] was removed from the event due to injury. No replacement has yet been named for his scheduled opponent, [[Erik Koch]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1215649-ufc-149-jose-aldo-injured-pulled-from-card-faber-vs-barao-new-main-event |title= Jose Aldo pulled from main event |publisher=bleacherreport.com |date=June 9, 2012 |accessdate= June 9, 2012}}</ref> As a result, the UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship fight between Urijah Faber and Renan Barao was re-scheduled as the main event of the fight.<ref name="Faber/Barao">{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/6/9/3075584/jose-aldo-injured-urijah-faber-vs-renan-barao-fight-ufc-149-main-event |title= Jose Aldo injured, Urijah Faber vs Renan Barao fight moved to UFC 149 main event |publisher=mmamania.com |last=Mrosko |first=Gene |date=June 9, 2012 |accessdate= June 9, 2012}}</ref> |
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[[George Roop]] was scheduled to fight [[Antonio Carvalho]], but on June 26, Roop was forced out of the fight and replaced by [[Daniel Pineda (fighter)|Daniel Pineda]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29397/george-roop-out-daniel-pineda-meets-antonio-carvalho-at-ufc-149.mma |title= George Roop out, Daniel Pineda meets Antonio Carvalho at UFC 149 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=June 26, 2012 |accessdate= June 30, 2012}}</ref> |
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Former [[Pride]] and Interim [[UFC Heavyweight Championship|UFC Heavyweight Champion]] [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] was expected to face [[Cheick Kongo]] at the event. However, Nogueira pulled out of the bout, citing that an arm injury sustained in his last bout had not healed enough to resume the proper training and was replaced by [[Shawn Jordan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29228/shawn-jordan-replaces-big-nog-meets-cheick-kongo-at-ufc-149-in-toronto.mma| title=Shawn Jordan replaces 'Big Nog,' meets Cheick Kongo at UFC 149 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=June 16, 2012}}</ref> |
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[[Claude Patrick]] was expected to face [[James Head (fighter)|James Head]] at the event. However, Patrick was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by [[Brian Ebersole]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29500/claude-patrick-out-with-injury-brian-ebersole-meets-james-head-at-ufc-149.mma|title=Claude Patrick out with injury; Brian Ebersole meets James Head at UFC 149 |work=mmajunkie.com |date=July 3, 2012 |accessdate=July 3, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Results== |
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{{MMAevent}} |
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{{MMAevent card|Main Card on Pay-Per-View}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Bantamweight |
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|[[Renan Barão]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Urijah Faber]] |
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|Unanimous decision (49–46, 50–45, 49–46) |
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|align=center| 5 |
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|align=center| 5:00 |
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|For the Interim [[UFC Bantamweight Championship]]. |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Middleweight |
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|[[Tim Boetsch]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Hector Lombard]] |
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|Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) |
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|align=center| 3 |
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|align=center| 5:00 |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Heavyweight |
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|[[Cheick Kongo]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Shawn Jordan]] |
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|Unanimous decision (30–28, 30–27, 30–27) |
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|align=center| 3 |
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|align=center| 5:00 |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Welterweight |
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|[[James Head (fighter)|James Head]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Brian Ebersole]] |
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|Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) |
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|align=center| 3 |
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|align=center| 5:00 |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Welterweight |
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|[[Matthew Riddle]] |
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|vs |
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|[[Chris Clements (fighter)|Chris Clements]] |
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|No Contest |
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|align=center| 3 |
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|align=center| 2:02 |
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|Overturned due to positive drug test; Riddle originally won by Submission (arm-triangle choke). |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card on FX|header=no}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Middleweight bout |
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|[[Nick Ring]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Court McGee]] |
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|Unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) |
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|align=center|3 |
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|align=center|5:00 |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Bantamweight |
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|[[Francisco Rivera (fighter)|Francisco Rivera]] |
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|vs |
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|[[Roland Delorme]] |
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|No Contest |
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|align=center|1 |
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|align=center|4:19 |
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|Overturned due to positive drug test; Rivera originally won by KO (punches). |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Light Heavyweight |
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|[[Ryan Jimmo]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Anthony Perosh]] |
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|KO (punch) |
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|align=center|1 |
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|align=center|0:07 |
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|Tied fastest knockout in [[UFC]] history. |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Bantamweight |
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|[[Bryan Caraway]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Mitch Gagnon]] |
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|Submission (rear naked choke) |
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|align=center|3 |
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|align=center|1:39 |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card on Facebook|header=no}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Featherweight |
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|[[Antonio Carvalho]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Daniel Pineda (fighter)|Daniel Pineda]] |
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|KO (punches) |
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|align=center|1 |
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|align=center|1:11 |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent bout |
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|Lightweight |
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|[[Anton Kuivanen]] |
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|def. |
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|[[Mitch Clarke]] |
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|Split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) |
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|align=center|3 |
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|align=center|5:00 |
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}} |
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{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}} |
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==Bonus awards== |
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Fighters were awarded $65,000 bonuses. |
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*'''Fight of the Night: Bryan Caraway vs. Mitch Gagnon''' |
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*'''Knockout of the Night: Ryan Jimmo''' |
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*'''Submission of the Night: Matthew Riddle''' |
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==Entrance music== |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! Fighter |
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! Artist |
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! Title |
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|- |
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| '''Brian Ebersole''' |
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| [[Black Eyed Peas]] |
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| "[[Where is the Love?]]" |
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|- |
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| '''Cheick Kongo''' |
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| [[Alpha Blondy]] |
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| "Brigadier Sabari" |
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|- |
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| '''Hector Lombard''' |
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| [[Roy Jones, Jr.]] & [[Body Head Bangerz]] |
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| "Can't Be Touched" |
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|- |
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| '''James Head''' |
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| [[Hugo]] |
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| "[[99 Problems]]" |
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|- |
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| '''Renan Barao''' |
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| [[DJ Khaled]] |
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| [[All I Do is Win]] |
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|- |
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| '''Shawn Jordan''' |
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| [[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] |
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| "[[The Beautiful People (Marilyn Manson song)|The Beautiful People]]" |
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|- |
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| '''Tim Boetsch''' |
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| [[Kid Rock]] |
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| "[[American Bad Ass]]" |
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|- |
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| '''Urijah Faber''' |
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| [[2Pac]] & [[Dr. Dre]] |
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| "[[California Love]]" |
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|- |
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| '''Anton Kuivanen''' |
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| [[Uniikki]] featuring [[Elastinen]] & [[Spekti]] |
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| "Pojat on poikii" |
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|}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fighterxfashion.com/ufc-149-entrance-songs/ |title=UFC 149 Entrance songs |publisher=fighterxfashion.com |accessdate=2012-07-27}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist|30em}} |
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{{UFC Events|state=uncollapsed}} |
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[[Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship events]] |
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[[Category:2012 in mixed martial arts]] |
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[[Category:Mixed martial arts in Canada]] |
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[[Category:Sport in Calgary]] |
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[[Category:2012 in Canadian sports]] |
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