UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 3:27
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:35
R1, 0:45
Submission of the Night
Prelims • Final
R2, 1:06
Knockout of the Night
R2, 0:29
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:38
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R2, 3:38
England
Official Event Results
$40k Bonus
$40k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$40,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Diego Nunes and Bart Palaszewski each received $40,000 for their high-paced 15-minute striking battle.
Knockout of the Night: Michael Johnson earned $40,000 for his comeback one-punch knockout of Danny Castillo in Round 2.
Submission of the Night: Justin Edwards collected $40,000 for his lightning-fast 45-second technical submission (guillotine choke) victory over Josh Neer.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $40,000 | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $40,000 | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | $40,000 | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $6,000 | $6,000 | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $9,000 | — | — | $9,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Minnesota Office of Combative Sports. Figures do not include sponsor pay or locker-room bonuses. Total estimated amounts include official $40,000 post-fight performance bonuses. Additionally, Dennis Hallman ($54,000) and Thiago Tavares ($26,000) were paid their contracted show and win purses despite their scheduled preliminary bout being cancelled on fight week due to Hallman missing weight.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot
Antônio “Bigfoot” Silva handed top heavyweight contender Travis Browne the first defeat of his professional MMA career (13-0-1 prior) via first-round TKO.
Justin Edwards locked in a standing guillotine choke against veteran Josh Neer in just 45 seconds of Round 1, marking the fastest submission in UFC on FX history.
John Dodson defeated consensus #1 world-ranked flyweight newcomer Jussier Formiga via second-round TKO, securing the division’s first official #1 contender spot.
Mike Pierce produced one of the fastest knockouts to open a second round in 2012, stopping former Division I All-American Aaron Simpson in only 29 seconds.
Michael Johnson secured his third consecutive Octagon victory in 2012 by knocking out Danny Castillo, matching the lightweight division’s longest active streak at the time.
Former EliteXC heavyweight champion Antônio Silva claimed his maiden UFC victory inside the Octagon after transitioning from the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix.
Pioneering WEC lightweight standout Shane Roller concluded his decorated mixed martial arts career, announcing his official retirement following the event.
Minnesota native Jacob Volkmann delighted his hometown crowd by securing his sixth UFC lightweight victory, submitting Shane Roller with a first-round rear-naked choke.
Diego Nunes scored a personal UFC best with 61 significant strikes landed and two knockdowns in a three-round slugfest against Bart Palaszewski, earning Fight of the Night.
Despite two late fight cancellations on fight week, the 10-bout event produced 6 finishes (4 knockouts and 2 submissions), delivering a high-impact 60% finish rate.
UFC on FX 5 marked the promotion’s premier return to Minneapolis since UFC 87 in 2008, drawing 7,049 fans and generating $358,000 in live gate receipts.
The Friday night FX broadcast averaged an impressive 1.1 million live viewers in the United States, cementing strong cable numbers for the partnership.
When and where did UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot take place?
UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot took place on Friday, October 5, 2012, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Who won the main event between Travis Browne and Antonio Silva?
Antônio “Bigfoot” Silva defeated Travis Browne via TKO (punches) at 3:27 of Round 1, handing Browne the first loss of his professional career.
Who won the co-main event at UFC on FX 5?
Jake Ellenberger defeated Jay Hieron via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their three-round welterweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot?
Four fighters received $40,000 post-fight bonuses: Diego Nunes vs. Bart Palaszewski (Fight of the Night), Michael Johnson (Knockout of the Night), and Justin Edwards (Submission of the Night).
Why was John Dodson vs. Jussier Formiga important for the flyweight division?
The bout served as the official #1 contender title eliminator. With his second-round TKO victory, John Dodson secured the first title shot against newly crowned UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson.
How fast was Justin Edwards’ submission over Josh Neer?
Justin Edwards finished veteran Josh Neer via technical submission (guillotine choke) in just 45 seconds of Round 1, earning Submission of the Night honors.
Which bouts were cancelled from UFC on FX 5?
Two bouts were cancelled during fight week: Dennis Hallman vs. Thiago Tavares (Hallman missed weight significantly and withdrew due to personal issues) and Jeremy Stephens vs. Yves Edwards (Stephens was arrested on the day of the fight for an outstanding out-of-state warrant dating back to 2011).
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC on FX 5?
The event drew an official crowd of 7,049 fans at the Target Center, generating a live gate of $358,000.
How many viewers watched UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot?
The live main card broadcast on FX drew an estimated 1.1 million viewers in the United States.
Who called the fights and conducted interviews at UFC on FX 5?
Play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Kenny Florian called the action cage-side, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer and Anik handling post-fight interviews.
Did Shane Roller retire after UFC on FX 5?
Yes. Following his first-round submission loss to Jacob Volkmann, WEC veteran Shane Roller officially announced his retirement from professional mixed martial arts competition.
How did Mike Pierce defeat Aaron Simpson?
Mike Pierce knocked out Aaron Simpson with a vicious right hand and follow-up ground strikes just 29 seconds into Round 2.
How did Michael Johnson win Knockout of the Night?
After being controlled on the ground in round 1, Michael Johnson landed a thunderous straight left hand that flatlined Danny Castillo at 1:06 of Round 2, earning the $40,000 award.
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