UFC on FUEL TV: Franklin vs. Le Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FUEL TV: Franklin vs. Le
China
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 2:17
Knockout of the Night
Brazil
R3, 1:45
Bulgaria
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Guam
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$40k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$40,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Takanori Gomi and Mac Danzig each received $40,000 for their high-paced, back-and-forth striking battle across three full rounds.
Knockout of the Night: Cung Le earned $40,000 for his shocking first-round one-punch knockout of former middleweight champion Rich Franklin.
Submission of the Night: Thiago Silva was originally announced as the Submission of the Night recipient for his third-round arm-triangle choke, but the bonus was officially withheld and rescinded following his positive post-fight test for marijuana metabolites.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $40,000 | $40,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $40,000 | $40,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $40,000 | $40,000+ | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
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| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed for events held in Macau, China, as no governmental athletic commission publishes fighter salary filings in the region. Post-fight performance bonuses ($40,000 each) were officially awarded by the UFC for Fight of the Night (Takanori Gomi and Mac Danzig) and Knockout of the Night (Cung Le). Thiago Silva’s initial Submission of the Night bonus was revoked after a failed drug screening.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FUEL TV: Franklin vs. Le
UFC on FUEL TV 6 marked the promotion’s historic first-ever event in Greater China, staging 9 bouts at the CotaiArena in Macau before 8,415 attendees.
Cung Le delivered one of the most stunning one-punch knockouts of 2012, stopping former middleweight champion Rich Franklin at 2:17 of Round 1.
At 40 years old, Cung Le became the oldest headliner to win a UFC main event in 2012, collecting Knockout of the Night honors.
Riki Fukuda connected on 229 total strikes across 15 minutes against Tom DeBlass, establishing the event high in striking volume.
Former PRIDE lightweight champion Takanori Gomi captured his first career UFC Fight of the Night bonus in a competitive split-decision victory over Mac Danzig.
Brazilian slugger John Lineker unleashed 224 significant strike attempts, landing 77 to earn a unanimous decision over Yasuhiro Urushitani for his maiden UFC win.
Takeya Mizugaki dominated Jeff Hougland across three rounds, completing a perfect 4-of-4 takedowns and securing a decisive 30-25 judge’s scorecard.
Jon Tuck made history as the first fighter from Guam to compete and win inside the Octagon, defeating China’s Tiequan Zhang via unanimous decision.
South Korea’s Dong Hyun Kim dominated Paulo Thiago from top position to earn a 30-26 scorecard and extend his stellar promotional run.
Former UFC middleweight champion and Hall of Famer Rich Franklin completed the 37th and final bout of his decorated professional MMA career.
The international 9-bout fight card featured combatants representing China, the United States, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Bulgaria, and Guam.
The promotion’s first trip to Macau drew 8,415 passionate fans to the CotaiArena, generating a $1.3 million live gate in the UFC’s Asian market expansion.
When and where did UFC on FUEL TV: Franklin vs. Le take place?
UFC on FUEL TV: Franklin vs. Le took place on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the CotaiArena in Macau, China.
Who won the main event between Rich Franklin and Cung Le?
Cung Le defeated Rich Franklin via KO (punch) at 2:17 of Round 1 with a stunning right hook counter.
Was this the final mixed martial arts fight of Rich Franklin’s career?
Yes. The first-round knockout loss to Cung Le marked the final professional fight of former middleweight champion Rich Franklin’s career before his eventual induction into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Why was Thiago Silva vs. Stanislav Nedkov ruled a No Contest?
Thiago Silva originally won via third-round arm-triangle choke submission, but the result was overturned to a No Contest after Silva tested positive for marijuana metabolites during post-fight drug screening.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on FUEL TV 6?
Cung Le earned Knockout of the Night ($40,000), while Takanori Gomi vs. Mac Danzig took home Fight of the Night ($40,000 each). Thiago Silva’s initial Submission of the Night award was revoked following his failed drug test.
Why was UFC on FUEL TV: Franklin vs. Le a milestone event for the UFC?
This event marked the first time the UFC held an event in China, expanding the promotion’s footprint in the Asian market.
Who did Jon Tuck fight at UFC on FUEL TV 6?
Jon Tuck made his promotional debut and defeated China’s Tiequan Zhang via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28), becoming the first Guamanian to win in the UFC.
Who won the welterweight clash between Dong Hyun Kim and Paulo Thiago?
Dong Hyun Kim defeated Paulo Thiago via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) using stifling wrestling and top control.
How did Takeya Mizugaki defeat Jeff Hougland?
Takeya Mizugaki delivered a dominant performance, earning a unanimous decision (30–25, 30–27, 30–27) behind four completed takedowns and over 100 total strikes.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC on FUEL TV 6?
The event drew an official attendance of 8,415 fans and generated a live gate of $1,300,000 at the CotaiArena.
Did John Lineker earn his first UFC win at this event?
Yes. After dropping his promotional debut, John Lineker rebounded by defeating veteran flyweight Yasuhiro Urushitani via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28).
How did Alex Caceres perform against Motonobu Tezuka?
Alex Caceres defeated promotional newcomer Motonobu Tezuka via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 30–27) in the preliminary card featured bout.
Who won the opening fight between Riki Fukuda and Tom DeBlass?
Riki Fukuda defeated Tom DeBlass via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28), landing 229 total strikes across three rounds.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC on FUEL TV 6?
The event was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color commentator Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
Were any fights cancelled or changed leading up to UFC on FUEL TV 6?
Yes. Marcelo Guimarães was injured and replaced by David Mitchell to face Hyun Gyu Lim; however, Lim was pulled during fight week by doctors, leading to the bout’s cancellation. Additionally, Kyung Ho Kang was injured and replaced by Motonobu Tezuka against Alex Caceres.
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