UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson
Australia
Main Card • Final
England
R3, 0:41
R3, 5:00
Title Fight
Northern Ireland
R3, 5:00
Title Fight
Cuba
R1, 3:38
Brazil
Prelims • Final
United States
R1, 1:55
R3, 5:00
Croatia
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:57
Knockout of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:35
Fight of the Night
Canada
Official Event Results
Tournament Final
Tournament Final
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$40,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Cody Donovan and Nick Penner each earned $40,000 for their wild first-round light heavyweight brawl.
Knockout of the Night: Ben Alloway took home $40,000 for his sensational front kick from his back to knock out Manuel Rodriguez at 4:57 of round 1.
Submission of the Night: No bonus awarded, as zero bouts on the fight card concluded via submission.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Purses are not publicly disclosed by athletic regulatory authorities in Queensland, Australia. Dashes (—) indicate undisclosed contractual base show and win purses. Total estimated amounts reflect officially verified post-fight bonus awards ($40,000 each) distributed directly by Zuffa, LLC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson
Future undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker made his official Octagon debut, defeating Brad Scott by unanimous decision to become the inaugural The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes welterweight winner.
UFC on FX 6 served as the live tournament finale for The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes (Australia vs. UK), crowning Norman Parke and Robert Whittaker as the historic international season winners.
With Bruce Buffer scheduled in Las Vegas for the TUF 16 Finale, veteran ring announcer Joe Martinez made his official UFC Octagon debut inside the cage at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.
Ross Pearson successfully made his return to the lightweight division following a featherweight run, stopping rival coach George Sotiropoulos via third-round TKO to conclude their season rivalry.
Ben Alloway secured one of the rarest finishes in UFC history, knocking out Manuel Rodriguez from his back with an upkick front kick to the chin at 4:57 of round 1 to earn Knockout of the Night honors.
Former Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard notched his first Octagon victory in devastating fashion, dropping and finishing feared submission specialist Rousimar Palhares in round 1.
Stepping in on only nine days’ notice, Cody Donovan engaged Nick Penner in an all-action first-round light heavyweight slugfest, rallying from a knockdown to score a TKO and earn Fight of the Night.
Chad Mendes overpowered late replacement Yaotzin Meza in just 1:55 of the opening round, securing his second consecutive first-round KO to reaffirm his status as the division’s top contender.
UFC on FX 6 marked the promotion’s first live event in Queensland and its first Australian show outside Sydney, generating a sellout crowd of 5,133 fans and a $900,000 live gate.
Despite featuring elite ground specialists such as Rousimar Palhares and George Sotiropoulos, UFC on FX 6 became one of the rare events where zero bouts concluded via submission.
Welterweight grinder Mike Pierce executed 6 takedowns on Seth Baczynski, snapping Baczynski’s six-fight professional winning streak via unanimous decision.
UFC on FX 6 in Queensland was held as part of an unprecedented international 48-hour twin bill alongside The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale in Las Vegas.
When and where did UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson take place?
UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson took place on Friday, December 14, 2012 (December 15 local time in Australia) at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Who won the main event between Ross Pearson and George Sotiropoulos?
Ross Pearson defeated George Sotiropoulos via TKO (punches) at 0:41 of Round 3 in their lightweight headliner.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes tournament finals?
Robert Whittaker defeated Brad Scott via unanimous decision to win the welterweight tournament, while Norman Parke defeated Colin Fletcher via unanimous decision to win the lightweight tournament.
Was this Robert Whittaker’s official UFC Octagon debut?
Yes. Future undisputed UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker made his official promotional debut, capturing the TUF: The Smashes welterweight tournament title.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC on FX 6?
Three fighters earned $40,000 post-fight bonuses: Cody Donovan vs. Nick Penner (Fight of the Night) and Ben Alloway (Knockout of the Night).
Why was there no Submission of the Night bonus awarded?
No Submission of the Night bonus was awarded because zero bouts concluded by submission across the entire 10-fight card.
How did Ben Alloway win the Knockout of the Night bonus?
Ben Alloway landed a rare upkick front kick from his guard that stunned Manuel Rodriguez, following up with punches on the ground to earn a stoppage at 4:57 of round 1.
Why was Joey Beltran vs. Igor Pokrajac ruled a No Contest?
Joey Beltran originally won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), but the result was overturned to a No Contest after Beltran tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone.
How did Hector Lombard defeat Rousimar Palhares?
Hector Lombard stuffed Palhares’ leg lock attempts and dropped him with heavy punches, finishing him via first-round KO at 3:38 to claim his first UFC victory.
How quickly did Chad Mendes defeat Yaotzin Meza?
Chad Mendes knocked out late-notice replacement Yaotzin Meza in just 1 minute and 55 seconds of the opening round.
Who served as the cage announcer for the event?
Joe Martinez served as the cage announcer, making his official UFC Octagon debut as Bruce Buffer was working the TUF 16 Finale in Las Vegas.
Who called the fights on the broadcast?
The broadcast was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Kenny Florian.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC on FX 6?
The event drew a sold-out crowd of 5,133 spectators and generated a total live gate of $900,000.
Was this the first UFC event held on the Gold Coast?
Yes. UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson was the first event held in Queensland and the first Australian UFC card hosted outside Sydney.
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