A Middleweight main event between Chris Leben and Mark Muñoz headlined the card and became the UFC’s first non Title fight scheduled for five rounds. Muñoz earned a stoppage after Leben’s corner halted the fight due to a severe cut at the end of the second round. The event marked the UFC’s return to Birmingham for the first time since 2008.
Canceled Fights
6 fights canceledAnthony NjokuaniCANCELEDPaul TaylorReason: Taylor Car Accident
Mark ScanlonCANCELEDJames HeadReason: Scanlon Withdrew
John HathawayCANCELEDPascal KraussReason: Krauss Shoulder Injury
Phil De FriesCANCELEDOli ThompsonReason: Thompson Torn Bicep
John HathawayCANCELEDMatt BrownReason: Hathaway Injury
James HeadCANCELEDJohn MaguireReason: Head Injury
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