UFC 143
| UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The poster for UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit | ||||
| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | February 4, 2012 | |||
| Venue | Mandalay Bay Events Center | |||
| City | Las Vegas, Nevada | |||
| Attendance | 9,015[1] | |||
| Total gate | $2,400,000[1] | |||
| Buyrate | 400,000 | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit was a mixed martial arts event organized by Ultimate Fighting Championship on February 4, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
[edit]An episode of UFC Primetime returned to promote the main event.[2]
Georges St-Pierre was originally scheduled to defend his title in the Welterweight division against Nick Diaz in the main event. However, on December 7, 2011 it was revealed that St-Pierre was injured and could not fight. Diaz instead faced Carlos Condit.[3] The original opponent for Condit, Josh Koscheck, faced Mike Pierce at this event.[4]
Erik Koch was expected to fight with Dustin Poirier, but was injured and was to be replaced by Ricardo Lamas.[5] However, Lamas ended up injured as well and was replaced by future UFC Featherweight Champion Max Holloway who made his UFC debut in this event.[6]
Amir Sadollah was scheduled to fight Jorge Lopez at the event, but due to an injury was replaced by Matthew Riddle.[7]
Justin Edwards was expected to face Stephen Thompson, but was injured and replaced by Daniel Stittgen.[8]
The featured preliminary bout, a featherweight contest, marked the UFC debut for future UFC Featherweight champion Max Holloway, and the fourth UFC appearance for future Interim UFC Lightweight champion Dustin Poirier. A rematch between Holloway and Poirier for the latter belt headlined UFC 236 over seven years later. Additionally, the opening bout featured the UFC debut of future UFC Welterweight Championship challenger Stephen Thompson.
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Welterweight | Carlos Condit | def. | Nick Diaz | Decision (unanimous) (48–47, 49–46, 49–46) | 5 | 5:00 | [a] |
| Heavyweight | Fabrício Werdum | def. | Roy Nelson | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Josh Koscheck | def. | Mike Pierce | Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Bantamweight | Renan Barão | def. | Scott Jorgensen | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Middleweight | Ed Herman | def. | Clifford Starks | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:43 | |
| Preliminary card (FX) | |||||||
| Featherweight | Dustin Poirier | def. | Max Holloway | Submission (triangle armbar) | 1 | 3:23 | |
| Bantamweight | Edwin Figueroa | def. | Alex Caceres | Decision (split) (28–27, 27–28, 28–27) | 3 | 5:00 | [b] |
| Welterweight | Matt Brown | def. | Chris Cope | KO (punches) | 2 | 1:19 | |
| Welterweight | Matt Riddle | def. | Henry Martinez | Decision (split) (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Preliminary card (Facebook) | |||||||
| Middleweight | Rafael Natal | def. | Michael Kuiper | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Stephen Thompson | def. | Dan Stittgen | KO (head kick) | 1 | 4:13 | |
- ^ For the interim UFC Welterweight Championship.
- ^ Caceres had 2 points deducted in round 2 for a second kick to the groin.
Bonus awards
[edit]Fighters were awarded $65,000 bonuses.[9]
- Fight of the Night: Fabrício Werdum vs. Roy Nelson
- Submission of the Night: Dustin Poirier
- Knockout of the Night: Stephen Thompson
Reported payout
[edit]The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.[10]
- Carlos Condit: $110,000 (includes $55,000 win bonus) def. Nick Diaz: $200,000
- Fabrício Werdum: $100,000 (no win bonus) def. Roy Nelson: $20,000
- Josh Koscheck: $146,000 (includes $73,000 win bonus) def. Mike Pierce: $20,000
- Renan Barão: $22,000 (includes $11,000 win bonus) def. Scott Jorgensen: $20,500
- Ed Herman: $62,000 (includes $31,000 win bonus) def. Clifford Starks: $8,000
- Dustin Poirier: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) vs. Max Holloway: $6,000
- Edwin Figueroa: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Alex Caceres: $8,000
- Matt Brown: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Chris Cope: $8,000
- Matt Riddle: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Henry Martinez: $6,000
- Rafael Natal: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Michael Kuiper: $6,000
- Stephen Thompson: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus) def. Dan Stittgen: $6,000
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "UFC 143 officially draws 9,015 attendance for $2.4 million live gate". mmajunkie.com. February 13, 2012. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012.
- ^ "'UFC Primetime' debuts on FX for 'UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit'". mmajunkie.com. January 2, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012.
- ^ "Champ St-Pierre injured, Diaz vs. Condit for interim title at UFC 143". mmajunkie.com. December 7, 2011. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012.
- ^ "UFC confirms Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce for UFC 143". mmajunkie.com. December 9, 2011. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013.
- ^ "Replacement Ricardo Lamas meets Dustin Poirier at UFC 143 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. December 21, 2011. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012.
- ^ "Newcomer Max Holloway steps in to meet Dustin Poirer at UFC 143". mmajunkie.com. January 5, 2012. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012.
- ^ "Amir Sadollah out, Matt Riddle in against Jorge Lopez at UFC 143". mmajunkie.com. January 3, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012.
- ^ "Justin Edwards injured, Dan Stittgen faces Stephen Thompson at UFC 143". mmajunkie.com. January 19, 2012. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012.
- ^ "UFC 143 bonuses: Thompson, Poirier, Werdum and Nelson earn $65K awards". mmajunkie.com. February 5, 2012. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012.
- ^ "UFC 143 salaries: Diaz ($200K) and Koscheck ($146K) earn top paydays". mmajunkie.com. August 6, 2012.
