UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Daniel Cornmeat
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Introduction
UFC 149: Faber vs. Barão. July 21, 2012. Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The first UFC event in Calgary. The Interim Bantamweight Championship was contested while Dominick Cruz recovered from injury. Renan Barão defeated Urijah Faber by unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 49-46) in five rounds, capturing the first title of his career and extending his professional unbeaten streak to 32 consecutive bouts.
Hector Lombard made a disappointing UFC debut, losing a split decision to Tim Boetsch. Ryan Jimmo knocked out Anthony Perosh in seven seconds — one of the fastest knockouts in LHW history. Two results were overturned to No Contests following post-event drug test failures.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Quick Stats
3. The Build-Up
4. Main Event
5. Co-Main Event
6. Full Results
7. Bonuses & Awards
8. Records & Milestones
9. Legacy & Impact
10. FAQ
11. References
Quick Stats
Date: July 21, 2012
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (first UFC in Calgary)
Main Event: Renan Barão vs. Urijah Faber — UFC Interim BW Championship (5 rounds; Dominick Cruz injured)
Result: Barão def. Faber — UD (49-46, 50-45, 49-46) — Barão’s first title; 32-fight unbeaten streak
Notable: Lombard disappointing UFC debut (SD loss to Boetsch); Jimmo KOs Perosh 7 seconds; two results overturned (drugs); $65k bonuses
The Build-Up
Dominick Cruz, the undisputed UFC BW Champion, had been sidelined by injury. Barao and Faber were the two best bantamweights in the UFC’s active roster. Barao had won three straight in the UFC without defeat. Faber had won two straight after losing to Cruz. The interim title would determine who held the belt while Cruz recovered.
Main Event
Renan Barão vs. Urijah Faber — UFC Interim BW Championship
Barão used his reach advantage and leg kicks to control range throughout five rounds. Faber could not pin Barão against the fence or secure takedowns that led to submissions. The Brazilian’s footwork prevented Faber from establishing his preferred close-range boxing. Barão’s output was higher across all five rounds and the scorecards reflected it clearly.
It was the first title fight of Barão’s career. He had not lost since his professional debut in 2005. He was 25 years old. After the win, he called for the unification fight with Dominick Cruz.
Co-Main Event
Tim Boetsch vs. Hector Lombard — Middleweight
Lombard was one of the most anticipated UFC signings of 2012 — a 34-fight winning streak outside the UFC and a reputation as one of the sport’s most dangerous strikers. He lost to Boetsch by split decision, which was widely regarded as a disappointing UFC debut. The result was 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 for Boetsch.
Full Results
Preliminary Card
Antonio Carvalho def. Daniel Pineda — KO — R1, 1:11 — FW
Mitch Clarke def. Anton Kuivanen — Decision (Split) — R3 — LW
Bryan Caraway def. Mitch Gagnon — Submission — R3 — BW
Ryan Jimmo def. Anthony Perosh — KO — R1, 0:07 — LHW; one of fastest KOs in LHW history
Roland Delorme vs. Francisco Rivera — No Contest — R1 — BW; result overturned (drug test)
Court McGee def. Nick Ring — Decision — R3 — MW
Main Card
Chris Clements vs. Matt Riddle — No Contest — R3 — WW; overturned (drug test)
James Head def. Brian Ebersole — Decision (Split) — R3 — WW
Cheick Kongo def. Shawn Jordan — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 — HW
Tim Boetsch def. Hector Lombard — Decision (Split) — R3, 5:00 — MW; Co-Main; disappointing Lombard UFC debut
UFC Interim BW Championship (5 rounds) — Main Event
Renan Barão def. Urijah Faber — Decision (Unanimous) — R5, 5:00 (49-46, 50-45, 49-46) — Barão’s first title; 32-fight unbeaten streak
Bonuses & Awards
KO of the Night: Ryan Jimmo vs. Anthony Perosh — $65,000 to Jimmo (7-second KO).
Fight/Performance Bonuses: Various — $65,000 per recipient.
Records & Milestones
First UFC in Calgary — Scotiabank Saddledome; sixth Canadian city to host a UFC event.
Ryan Jimmo KOs Anthony Perosh in 7 seconds — one of the fastest knockouts in UFC LHW history at the time of the event.
Two results overturned to No Contest — Matt Riddle (vs. Clements) and Francisco Rivera (vs. Delorme) both failed post-event drug tests; first time two No Contest rulings were issued at the same UFC event due to drug tests.
Legacy & Impact
Renan Barão at UFC 149 established himself as the most complete BW on the planet. His unbeaten streak, the quality of his opponents across it, and the manner of the Faber win — clear, technical, five rounds — demonstrated an elite-level consistency that the division had not seen outside of Dominick Cruz. The unification fight with Cruz was the fight everyone wanted.
Hector Lombard’s debut disappointment was one of the sport’s most anticipated misfires of 2012. A fighter who had gone 34 fights without a loss in non-UFC competition, signed after years of hype, lost his UFC debut by split decision to Tim Boetsch.'),
FAQ
Why was the UFC 149 bantamweight title fight for an interim title?
Dominick Cruz, the undisputed UFC BW Champion, was injured and unable to compete. Renan Barao and Urijah Faber contested the interim title in his absence.
What was Renan Barao's unbeaten streak at UFC 149?
Barao had not lost since his professional debut in 2005. His win over Faber extended his unbeaten streak to 32 consecutive bouts.
How fast was Ryan Jimmo's KO of Anthony Perosh at UFC 149?
Ryan Jimmo knocked out Anthony Perosh in seven seconds of round one. It was one of the fastest knockouts in LHW history.
Why were two UFC 149 results overturned?
Matt Riddle and Francisco Rivera both failed post-event drug tests administered by the Calgary Combative Sports Commission. Their victories were changed to No Contests.
Was UFC 149 the first UFC event in Calgary?
Yes. UFC 149 at the Scotiabank Saddledome was the first numbered UFC event held in Calgary.
References
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