The UFC made their debut in Boise, Idaho with a heavyweight main event between two former champions at UFC Fight Night 133. Former UFC heavyweight champion, Junior dos Santos took on former WSOF champion, Blagoy Ivanov. After five rounds, the win was given to dos Santos in his first fight back from suspension. He earned a clean sweep of 50-45 scorecards for a unanimous decision victory.
In the co-main event, the young and talented Sage Northcutt made his return to welterweight.