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UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller
The poster for UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateMay 5, 2012
VenueIZOD Center
CityUnited States East Rutherford, New Jersey
Event chronology
UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier

UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller (also known as UFC on Fox 3) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 5, 2012 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.[1]

Background

Dennis Hallman was expected to face Tony Ferguson at the event, but Hallman was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Thiago Tavares.[2] Tavares himself was also forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Michael Johnson.[3]

Darren Uyenoyama was expected to face John Dodson at the event, but Uyenoyama was forced out of the bout and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tim Elliott.[4]

Johnny Bedford was expected to face Nick Denis at the event, but Bedford was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Roland Delorme.[5]

Official fight card

Preliminary card (Facebook)

Vemola defeated Massenzio via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:07 of round 2.

Preliminary card (Fuel TV)

Main Card (FOX)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller". ufc.com. February 28, 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
  2. ^ "Tavares replaces injured Hallman, faces Ferguson at UFC on Fox 3". mmajunkie.com. March 16, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  3. ^ "Thiago Tavares out, Tony Ferguson now meets Michael Johnson on UFC on FOX 3". mmajunkie.com. March 29, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  4. ^ "Tim Elliott replaces Darren Uyenoyama, meets John Dodson at UFC on FOX 3". mmajunkie.com. April 17, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2012.
  5. ^ Helwani, Ariel (April 18, 2012). "Roland Delorme Replaces Johnny Bedford Against Nick Denis at UFC on FOX 3". mmafighting.com. Retrieved April 18, 2012.