The event took place on July 11, 2012, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

However, Taylor was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Rafael dos Anjos.

However, Fitch was forced out of the bout, citing a knee injury and replaced by Kenny Robertson.

[4] Brandon Vera was expected to face James Te Huna at the event.

However, Vera was pulled from the bout with Te Huna and was tabbed to face Maurício Rua at UFC on Fox: Shogun vs.