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==Background==
==Background==
A bout between [[Junior dos Santos]] and [[Shane Carwin]] will headline the event.<ref> {{cite web |url=http://www.crunchsports.com/category/UFC-MMA/Brock-Lesnar-v-Junior-Dos-Santos-confirmed-for-UFC-131-in-Vancouver-2011030400122/|title=Brock Lesnar v Junior Dos Santos confirmed for UFC 131 in Vancouver|publisher=Crunchsports.com |date=March 4, 2011}}</ref> The winner of the fight is expected to face off against current UFC Heavyweight Champion [[Cain Velasquez]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/19032/|title=Ultimate Fighter coaches - updated|publisher=f4wonline.com}}</ref> [[Brock Lesnar]] was scheduled to fight Dos Santos after their coaching stint on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 13]]'', but due to a reoccurring illness he was replaced by Carwin.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=6535275 |title=Diverticulitis forces Brock Lesnar out |first=Franklin |last=McNeil |work=[[ESPN.com]] |date=May 12, 2011 |accessdate=May 12, 2011}}</ref> Originally, a matchup between Carwin and [[Jon Olav Einemo]] was scheduled for this event. Einemo will remain on the card and now be fighting [[Dave Herman (fighter)|Dave Herman]], who was pulled from a matchup with [[Joey Beltran]] as a result. Beltran will now be matched up against [[Aaron Rosa]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-131-fight-card-updates|title=Heavyweight changes continue|publisher=ufc.com|date=May 13, 2011}}</ref>
A bout between [[Junior dos Santos]] and [[Shane Carwin]] will headline the event.<ref> {{cite web |url=http://www.crunchsports.com/category/UFC-MMA/Brock-Lesnar-v-Junior-Dos-Santos-confirmed-for-UFC-131-in-Vancouver-2011030400122/|title=Brock Lesnar v Junior Dos Santos confirmed for UFC 131 in Vancouver|publisher=Crunchsports.com |date=March 4, 2011}}</ref> The winner of the fight is expected to face off against current UFC Heavyweight Champion [[Cain Velasquez]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/19032/|title=Ultimate Fighter coaches - updated|publisher=f4wonline.com}}</ref> [[Brock Lesnar]] was scheduled to fight Dos Santos after their coaching stint on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 13]]'', but due to him being a pussy he was replaced by Carwin.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/extra/mma/news/story?id=6535275 |title=Diverticulitis forces Brock Lesnar out |first=Franklin |last=McNeil |work=[[ESPN.com]] |date=May 12, 2011 |accessdate=May 12, 2011}}</ref> Originally, a matchup between Carwin and [[Jon Olav Einemo]] was scheduled for this event. Einemo will remain on the card and now be fighting [[Dave Herman (fighter)|Dave Herman]], who was pulled from a matchup with [[Joey Beltran]] as a result. Beltran will now be matched up against [[Aaron Rosa]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-131-fight-card-updates|title=Heavyweight changes continue|publisher=ufc.com|date=May 13, 2011}}</ref>


[[Court McGee]] was scheduled to fight [[Jesse Bongfeldt]], but was forced to pull out due to a torn [[Medial collateral ligament|MCL]] while training with the Cesar Gracie’s camp.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/court-mcgee-suffers-torn-mcl-drops-out-of-ufc-131-fight-against-bongfeldt|title=Court McGee suffers torn MCL drops out of UFC 131|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=April 4, 2011 |last=Martin |first=Damon |accessdate=June 10, 2011}}</ref> [[Chris Weidman]] is set to step in as McGee's replacement.<ref name="WeidmanIn">{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-131-fight-card-updates|title=McGee out, Weidman in at UFC 131|publisher=UFC.com|date=April 5, 2011}}</ref>
[[Court McGee]] was scheduled to fight [[Jesse Bongfeldt]], but was forced to pull out due to a torn [[Medial collateral ligament|MCL]] while training with the Cesar Gracie’s camp.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/court-mcgee-suffers-torn-mcl-drops-out-of-ufc-131-fight-against-bongfeldt|title=Court McGee suffers torn MCL drops out of UFC 131|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=April 4, 2011 |last=Martin |first=Damon |accessdate=June 10, 2011}}</ref> [[Chris Weidman]] is set to step in as McGee's replacement.<ref name="WeidmanIn">{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-131-fight-card-updates|title=McGee out, Weidman in at UFC 131|publisher=UFC.com|date=April 5, 2011}}</ref>

Revision as of 19:00, 11 June 2011

UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin
The poster for UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin
Information
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateJune 11, 2011
VenueRogers Arena
CityVancouver, British Columbia
Event chronology
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin UFC Live: Marquardt vs. Story

UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on June 11, 2011 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia.[1]

Background

A bout between Junior dos Santos and Shane Carwin will headline the event.[2] The winner of the fight is expected to face off against current UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez.[3] Brock Lesnar was scheduled to fight Dos Santos after their coaching stint on The Ultimate Fighter 13, but due to him being a pussy he was replaced by Carwin.[4] Originally, a matchup between Carwin and Jon Olav Einemo was scheduled for this event. Einemo will remain on the card and now be fighting Dave Herman, who was pulled from a matchup with Joey Beltran as a result. Beltran will now be matched up against Aaron Rosa.[5]

Court McGee was scheduled to fight Jesse Bongfeldt, but was forced to pull out due to a torn MCL while training with the Cesar Gracie’s camp.[6] Chris Weidman is set to step in as McGee's replacement.[7]

Rani Yahya was scheduled to take on Dustin Poirier at this event, but withdrew due to injury on May 3, 2011. Jason Young has stepped in as Yahya's replacement.[8]

Anthony Perosh was expected to face Krzysztof Soszynski at this event, but Perosh was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Igor Pokrajac.[9] However, Pokrajac was forced to pull out of the bout due to injuries just days before the event. Soszynski will now face Mike Massenzio, who will be making his UFC return and Light Heavyweight debut.[10]

On May 17, a torn muscle forced Mac Danzig out of his bout with Donald Cerrone.[11] Promotional newcomer Vagner Rocha is set to replace Danzig.[12]

UFC newcomer Dave Herman was originally slated to face Rob Broughton at this event, but Broughton was later replaced by Joey Beltran, who was later replaced with Jon Olav Einemo since Carwin replaced an injured Lesnar.[13]

UFC 131 will feature two preliminary fights live on Spike TV,[14] and the remainder of the preliminary bouts will be streamed on Facebook[15] and YouTube.[16]

Official fight card

Preliminary card (Facebook/Youtube)

Preliminary card (Televised)

Main card

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "UFC 131: DOS SANTOS VS. CARWIN". UFC.com. Retrieved 2011-04-05.
  2. ^ "Brock Lesnar v Junior Dos Santos confirmed for UFC 131 in Vancouver". Crunchsports.com. March 4, 2011.
  3. ^ "Ultimate Fighter coaches - updated". f4wonline.com.
  4. ^ McNeil, Franklin (May 12, 2011). "Diverticulitis forces Brock Lesnar out". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  5. ^ "Heavyweight changes continue". ufc.com. May 13, 2011.
  6. ^ Martin, Damon (April 4, 2011). "Court McGee suffers torn MCL drops out of UFC 131". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
  7. ^ "McGee out, Weidman in at UFC 131". UFC.com. April 5, 2011.
  8. ^ "With Yahya Injured, Poirier now meets newcomer Young at UFC 131". MMAJunkie. May 3, 2011.
  9. ^ Pishna, Ken (May 11, 2011). "UFC 131 News: Anthony Perosh Out, Krzysztof Soszynski Now Draws Igor Pokrajac". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
  10. ^ "Massenzio Tapped for Soszynski Bout on Saturday". UFC.com. June 7, 2011.
  11. ^ Martin, Damon (May 17, 2011). "Mac Danzig Injured; Out of UFC 131 Fight Against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
  12. ^ "Mac Danzig out at UFC 131, Vagner Rocha now faces Donald Cerrone". MMAJunkie.com. May 17, 2011.
  13. ^ Groves, Tim (March 31, 2011). "UFC newcomer Dave Herman meets Joey Beltran, not Rob Broughton at UFC 131". Five Knuckles. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
  14. ^ "Spike TV to air UFC 131 "UFC Prelims" special for Vancouver event". mmajunkie.com. April 13, 2011.
  15. ^ "Facebook to stream remaining UFC 131 preliminary-card bouts". mmajunkie.com. June 7, 2011.
  16. ^ "YouTube also will stream five UFC 131 preliminary-card bouts". mmajunkie.com. June 7, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
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