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UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera

August 4, 2012PAST
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

This event marked the UFC’s return to network television on Fox, headlined by a Light-Heavyweight bout between former Champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Brandon Vera. The card emphasized high-level striking matchups and featured…

Fight Rating

Mauricio Rua
vs.
Brandon Vera
—/10
(0 ratings)
Lyoto Machida
vs.
Ryan Bader
—/10
(0 ratings)
Joe Lauzon
vs.
Jamie Varner
—/10
(0 ratings)
Mike Swick
vs.
DaMarques Johnson
—/10
(0 ratings)
Cole Miller
vs.
Nam Phan
—/10
(0 ratings)
Phil Davis
vs.
Wagner Prado
—/10
(0 ratings)
Josh Grispi
vs.
Rani Yahya
—/10
(0 ratings)
Phil de Fries
vs.
Oli Thompson
—/10
(0 ratings)
Manvel Gamburyan
vs.
Michihiro Omigawa
—/10
(0 ratings)
John Moraga
vs.
Ulysses Gomez
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

4KOs
3SUBs
2DECs
70%
Finish Rate (7 of 10 fights)
11:00
Avg Fight Time
Rani Yahya
Fastest Finish · SUB · R1
3:15
16,080Sold Out
Attendance
$1,100,000Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$150,000 in bonuses awarded.

Joe Lauzon vs. Jamie Varner
Fight Of The Night
$50,000
Each
Joe Lauzon
Submission Of The Night
$50,000
Mike Swick
Knockout Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

808
Significant Strikes
36:39
Control Time
21
Takedowns
6
Knockdowns
1:50:00
Fight Time
5
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Light Heavyweight
Mauricio Rua205.0
vs
Brandon Vera203.8
Light Heavyweight
Lyoto Machida201.0
vs
Ryan Bader205.0
Lightweight
Joe Lauzon155.8
vs
Jamie Varner156.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Herb Dean
4 fights
John McCarthy
3 fights
LC
Luis Cobian
3 fights

Canceled Fights

7 fights canceled on this card.
Joe LauzonCANCELEDTerry EtimReason: Etim Injury
Hector LombardCANCELEDBrian StannReason: Stann Shoulder Injury
Travis BrowneCANCELEDBen RothwellReason: Rothwell Ankle Injury
Matt MitrioneCANCELEDRob BroughtonReason: Broughton Personal Issues
Chad GriggsCANCELEDPhil DavisReason: Griggs Injury
Josh GrispiCANCELEDPablo GarzaReason: Garza Injury
Ian McCallCANCELEDJohn MoragaReason: McCall Knee Injury