UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera

UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera
A poster or logo for UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera.
Information
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
UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar II

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.