UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee


UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee was a mixed martial arts event held on July 15, 2015, at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.

Background

The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir and touted prospect Todd Duffee.
Bobby Green was expected to face Al Iaquinta at the event. However, Green pulled out of the fight on June 17 due to an ACL tear and was replaced by former WEC and Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez. On July 6, it was announced that Melendez tested positive for testosterone metabolites of an exogenous origin at UFC 188. He denied using anything, but stated that he is "responsible for the products he uses and their implications". Melendez was suspended one year, effective from the date of his last bout. As a result, he was pulled from the fight against Iaquinta, who in turn, was also removed from the card.
A featherweight bout between Rani Yahya and Masanori Kanehara initially slated for UFC Fight Night 70, was shifted to this event, as several participants on that card were unable to secure travel visas in time for that event restricting their travel to the United States.
Edgar Garcia was expected to face Andrew Craig at the event. However, Garcia was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Lyman Good.
Doo Ho Choi was expected to face Sam Sicilia at the event. However, Choi pulled out of the bout in late June after suffering broken ribs in training and was replaced by Yaotzin Meza.

Results

Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:
  • Fight of the Night: Alan Jouban vs. Matt Dwyer
  • Performance of the Night: Frank Mir and '''Tony Ferguson'''

    Reported payout

The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the California State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money or "locker room" bonuses often given by the UFC and also do not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.
  • Frank Mir: $200,000 def. Todd Duffee: $12,000
  • Tony Ferguson: $60,000 def. Josh Thomson: $85,000
  • Holly Holm: $50,000 def. Marion Reneau: $12,000
  • Manvel Gamburyan: $60,000 def. Scott Jorgensen: $33,000
  • Kevin Lee: $36,000 def. James Moontasri: $10,000
  • Alan Jouban: $30,000 def. Matt Dwyer: $10,000
  • Sam Sicilia: $36,000 vs. Yaotzin Meza: $16,000
  • Jéssica Andrade: $32,000 def. Sarah Moras: $10,000
  • Rani Yahya: $54,000 def. Masanori Kanehara: $14,000
  • Sean Strickland: $34,000 def. Igor Araújo: $15,000
  • Kevin Casey: $20,000 def. Ildemar Alcântara: $20,000
  • Lyman Good: $20,000 def. Andrew Craig: $17,000