UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera | ||||
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A poster or logo for UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera.
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Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
Date | August 4, 2012 | |||
Venue | Staples Center | |||
City | Los Angeles, California | |||
Attendance | 16,080 | |||
Total gate | $1,100,000 | |||
Event chronology | ||||
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UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera (also known as UFC on Fox 4) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 4, 2012 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Chad Griggs was expected to face Phil Davis at the event. However, Griggs was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Wagner Prado.
Brian Stann was expected to headline the event against promotional newcomer Hector Lombard. However, Stann was forced out of the bout citing a shoulder injury.
Maurício Rua instead headlined the fight against Brandon Vera, both being pulled from fights on earlier cards.
Pablo Garza was forced to withdraw from his fight against Josh Grispi, Grispi will now face Rani Yahya.
Terry Etim was forced to withdraw from his fight against Joe Lauzon, Lauzon will now face Jamie Varner.
Rob Broughton was expected to face Matt Mitrione at the event. However, the bout was scrapped after Broughton pulled out for an undisclosed personal matter.
On July 25, 2012, heavyweight Ben Rothwell pulled out of his fight against Travis Browne due to an injured ankle. This led to Browne being removed from the card, while Mike Swick vs DaMarques Johnson was bumped up to the main card.