UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman


UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The event took place on July 11, 2012, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

Background

Paul Taylor was expected to face Anthony Njokuani at the event. However, Taylor was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Rafael dos Anjos.
Jon Fitch was expected to face Aaron Simpson at the event. However, Fitch was forced out of the bout, citing a knee injury and replaced by Kenny Robertson.
Brandon Vera was expected to face James Te Huna at the event. However, Vera was pulled from the bout with Te Huna and was tabbed to face Maurício Rua at UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera. While Te Huna faced returning veteran Joey Beltran.

Bonus Awards

The following fighters received $40,000 bonuses.Fight of the Night: James Te-Huna vs. Joey BeltranKnockout of the Night: Chris Weidman
  • '''Submission of the Night: Alex Caceres'''

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 and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.
  • Chris Weidman: $44,000 def. Mark Muñoz: $42,000
  • James Te-Huna: $28,000 def. Joey Beltran: $15,000
  • Aaron Simpson: $46,000 def. Kenny Robertson: $8,000
  • Francis Carmont: $20,000 def. Karlos Vemola: $14,000
  • T.J. Dillashaw: $20,000 def. Vaughan Lee: $8,000
  • Rafael dos Anjos: $40,000 def. Anthony Njokuani: $14,000
  • Alex Caceres: $20,000 def. Damacio Page: $11,000
  • Chris Cariaso: $20,000 def. Josh Ferguson: $8,000
  • Andrew Craig: $16,000 def. Rafael Natal: $12,000
  • Marcelo Guimarães: $12,000 def. Dan Stittgen: $6,000
  • Raphael Assunção : $34,000 def. Issei Tamura: $8,000