UFC 149
The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier (also known as UFC on Fuel TV 3) was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 15, 2012, at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Quick Facts
- Date
- December 29, 2012
- Venue
- The O2 Arena, London, England
- Headliner
- Jon Jones vs. Chael Evans (Light Heavyweight Championship)
- Result
- Jon Jones by TKO, Round 5
- Previous meeting
- UFC 117 (2010) – Jones by TKO
- Championship on the line
- UFC Light Heavyweight Championship
Lore & Background
The main event featured Chan Sung Jung facing Dustin Poirier. The winner of this bout was linked to a potential bout with José Aldo for the UFC Featherweight Championship, but that fight did not materialize until 15 months later at UFC 163.
Reader's Guide
The event was initially referred to as UFC on FX 3, but was since clarified to be a Fuel TV event.
Did You Know?
- Brandon Vera was briefly scheduled to face Thiago Silva in a rematch, but Vera was forced out with an injury.
- Yves Edwards was expected to face Donald Cerrone but was replaced by Jeremy Stephens.
- The event had a reported payout to fighters as filed with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
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