UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 1:37
Knockout of the Night
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
France
R2, 1:39
Czech Republic
R1, 2:33
England
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 1:27
Submission of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:52
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:25
Japan
Official Event Results
$40k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$40,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: James Te Huna and Joey Beltran each collected $40,000 for their grueling three-round light heavyweight brawl.
Knockout of the Night: Chris Weidman earned $40,000 for his picture-perfect counter elbow finish against Mark Munoz.
Submission of the Night: Alex Caceres took home $40,000 for his second-round triangle choke submission against Damacio Page.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | $40,000 | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $40,000 | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | $40,000 | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $6,000 | $6,000 | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $11,000 | — | — | $11,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,000 | — | — | $6,000 |
*Disclosed fighter purses reported by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures reflect officially disclosed base show money and contractual win bonuses. Total estimated amounts include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($40,000 each) distributed by the UFC. Figures do not include sponsor pay, discretionary locker-room bonuses, or television licensing royalties.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman
Chris Weidman improved to a flawless 9-0 professional record with a second-round counter elbow stoppage over top-ranked Mark Munoz, directly earning his championship title shot against Anderson Silva.
Weidman’s perfectly timed intercepting standing elbow against a ducking Munoz stands as one of the most clinical and iconic elbow finishes in UFC middleweight history, capturing Knockout of the Night honors.
James Te Huna and Joey Beltran combined for 597 total strikes and 400 significant strikes attempted across 15 minutes, establishing a three-round promotional volume record for the 205-pound division at the time.
James Te Huna fought through both a fractured left hand and a fractured left foot sustained during the fight, out-landing Beltran 122 to 73 in significant strikes to earn a unanimous decision in their Fight of the Night battle.
Chris Weidman held consensus top-five middleweight contender Mark Munoz to 0 significant strikes landed (0 of 7 attempted) across 6 minutes and 37 seconds of action.
After being knocked down twice in the opening frame, undefeated middleweight Andrew Craig rallied to knock out Rafael Natal with a flush head kick at 4:52 of Round 2, executing one of the most stunning comebacks of 2012.
Raphael Assuncao connected with a pinpoint combination to finish Issei Tamura just 25 seconds into the second round, recording one of the quickest restart knockouts in UFC bantamweight competition.
Alex Caceres notched his maiden Octagon submission by locking in a slick triangle choke on Damacio Page at 1:27 of the second round, securing his first career $40,000 Submission of the Night award.
Future two-time UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw secured his second consecutive Octagon victory, applying a dominant rear-naked neck crank on Vaughan Lee at 2:33 of Round 1.
Longtime middleweight standout Aaron Simpson successfully made his 170-pound debut, grounding Kenny Robertson with 6 takedowns to claim a unanimous decision.
Chris Cariaso dominated Josh Ferguson in a three-round showcase, landing 70 significant strikes and 114 total strikes to set an early promotional benchmark in the newly minted flyweight division.
Averaging 211,000 viewers for the live Wednesday night broadcast, UFC on FUEL TV 4 delivered the third most-watched full day in the network’s history at the time.
When and where did UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman take place?
UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman took place on Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California.
Who won the main event between Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman?
Chris Weidman defeated Mark Munoz via KO (counter elbow and punches) at 1:37 of Round 2, remaining undefeated at 9-0.
Did Chris Weidman earn a UFC title shot with this victory?
Yes. Weidman’s commanding performance established him as the top contender in the middleweight division, leading directly to his historic title bout against Anderson Silva at UFC 162.
Who won the co-main event between James Te Huna and Joey Beltran?
James Te Huna defeated Joey Beltran via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) in a three-round light heavyweight slugfest that was awarded Fight of the Night.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at the event?
Four fighters received $40,000 bonus awards: James Te Huna vs. Joey Beltran (Fight of the Night), Chris Weidman (Knockout of the Night), and Alex Caceres (Submission of the Night).
How did Andrew Craig defeat Rafael Natal?
After being dropped twice and bloodied by Rafael Natal in the opening rounds, Andrew Craig delivered a stunning comeback knockout via a flush head kick and punches at 4:52 of Round 2.
How did Alex Caceres win the Submission of the Night award?
Alex Caceres locked in a deep triangle choke from his back against Damacio Page, forcing the tap at 1:27 of Round 2 in preliminary bantamweight action.
How did T.J. Dillashaw finish Vaughan Lee?
T.J. Dillashaw took Vaughan Lee to the ground and locked in a tight rear-naked neck crank submission at 2:33 of the first round.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures?
The event drew a live crowd of 4,250 attendees at the HP Pavilion at San Jose, producing a total gate of $163,495.
How many viewers watched UFC on FUEL TV 4 live?
The Wednesday evening live broadcast drew an average audience of 211,000 viewers on FUEL TV, making it one of the most successful broadcasts in the cable network’s history.
Who called the fights and announced the bouts?
The broadcast was called cageside by commentators Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with legendary ring announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the combatants and Jon Anik conducting post-fight interviews.
Who was the highest-paid fighter on the card?
Chris Weidman was the top total earner with $84,000 ($22,000 show purse, $22,000 win bonus, and a $40,000 Knockout of the Night bonus), followed by James Te Huna with $68,000.
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