| UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson | |
| Promotion: | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
| Venue: | Saitama Super Arena |
| City: | Saitama, Japan |
| Attendance: | 10,137[1] |
| Previousevent: | UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2 |
| Followingevent: | UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson |
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson (also known as UFC Fight Night 75) was a mixed martial arts event held on September 27, 2015, at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.[2]
The event was the fourth that the organization has hosted in Saitama, following UFC 144 in February 2012, in March 2013, and in September 2014.[2]
The event was headlined by a heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight champion Josh Barnett and The Ultimate Fighter 10 heavyweight winner Roy Nelson.[2] [3] Both men had coached opposite each other on the show Road to UFC: Japan.
The featherweight final of Road to UFC: Japan, a new UFC reality series that was held in conjunction with the event, was featured on the card.[4] [5] The bout ended in a split draw, a first for the reality show series finale fights. During the show, the UFC announced that as a result of the draw both fighters would receive six-figure UFC contracts.[6]
Roan Carneiro was expected to face Gegard Mousasi at this event. However, Carneiro was forced to pull out due to injury and was replaced by Uriah Hall.[7]
Kiichi Kunimoto was expected to face Li Jingliang at this event. However, Kunimoto pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by returning veteran Keita Nakamura.[8]
A bout between Matt Hobar and Norifumi Yamamoto was expected to take place at this event. However, both fighters sustained injuries and were forced to pull out of the fight.[9]
The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[11]