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UFC 151 Cancellation

2012 • UFC • Promotional Mistake • Event Management
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THE STORY

On August 23, 2012, UFC 151, scheduled for September 1 in Las Vegas, was canceled after challenger Dan Henderson withdrew due to a knee injury. Champion Jon Jones declined to fight replacement opponent Chael Sonnen on short notice, leading to the event's cancellation. (ufc.com)

TEAMS / PEOPLE: UFC, Jon Jones

WHY IT MATTERS

This marked the first time in UFC history that a champion refused a replacement opponent, resulting in the cancellation of an event. (latimes.com)

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