UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann
Japan
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R2, 4:08
Fight of the Night
Knockout of the Night
United States
New Zealand
R3, 1:44
Knockout of the Night
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Cuba
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Afghanistan
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann each received $50,000 for their ferocious light heavyweight slugfest.
Knockout of the Night: Two awards were handed out as Wanderlei Silva and Mark Hunt each received $50,000 for their devastating second-round and third-round finishes respectively.
Submission of the Night: Not awarded as no bout concluded via submission finish; the additional fund was allocated toward a second Knockout of the Night bonus.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Official fighter purses were not publicly disclosed as the event was self-regulated by the UFC in Saitama, Japan, where no state athletic commission mandates purse disclosure. Total figures reflect officially confirmed post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Diego Sanchez forfeited 20% of his purse to opponent Takanori Gomi for missing weight (weighing 158 lb).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann
Wanderlei Silva’s knockout over Brian Stann marked his 19th KO/TKO under the Zuffa banner (PRIDE and UFC combined), maintaining the highest knockout total in company history.
Wanderlei Silva made a triumphant return to the Saitama Super Arena for the first time since September 2006, scoring his 28th career knockout in the iconic Japanese arena.
Wanderlei Silva secured both Fight of the Night and Knockout of the Night honors, collecting a combined $100,000 in official performance bonuses.
Former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Stann concluded his 18-fight professional MMA career following this fight before becoming an acclaimed UFC color commentator.
Mark Hunt (5’10”) and Stefan Struve (7’0″) produced the largest height disparity (14 inches) in modern UFC heavyweight history, ending in Hunt’s walk-off KO.
Hyun Gyu Lim became the first South Korean welterweight in UFC history to score a stoppage victory in his Octagon debut with a vicious knee at 4:00 of round 2.
Dong Hyun Kim completely smothered Afghan knockout artist Siyar Bahadurzada, landing 182 total strikes and 3 takedowns across 15 dominant minutes.
The telecast peaked at 485,000 viewers in the United States, becoming one of the most-watched live sporting events in the history of the FUEL TV network.
UFC on FUEL TV 8 drew an announced crowd of 14,682 spectators, establishing the highest attendance for a UFC event in Japan during the post-merger era.
Brad Tavares extended his UFC middleweight winning streak to three, connecting on 116 significant strikes in a dominant unanimous decision over Riki Fukuda.
Silva and Stann combined for three knockdowns in round 1, registering one of the highest single-round knockdown totals in light heavyweight history.
Due to a lack of submission finishes on the 11-bout card, UFC president Dana White converted the unused submission fund into a second $50,000 Knockout of the Night award.
When and where did UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann take place?
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann took place on Saturday, March 2, 2013 (local time Sunday, March 3, 2013), at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Who won the main event between Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann?
Wanderlei Silva defeated Brian Stann via KO (punches) at 4:08 of Round 2 in a legendary light heavyweight brawl.
What made the Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann fight so memorable?
The bout featured unrelenting back-and-forth striking, including three combined knockdowns in the first round alone, before Silva landed a decisive right-left combination in the second round to finish the fight.
Was this Brian Stann’s final professional MMA fight?
Yes. Following this bout, former WEC champion and U.S. Marine Captain Brian Stann officially retired from MMA to pursue a successful career in broadcasting.
Who won the co-main event between Mark Hunt and Stefan Struve?
Mark Hunt defeated Stefan Struve via TKO (punches) at 1:44 of Round 3, landing an iconic walk-off left hook that fractured Struve’s jaw.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann?
Three fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann (Fight of the Night), and both Wanderlei Silva and Mark Hunt (Knockout of the Night).
Why was there no Submission of the Night bonus awarded?
None of the 11 fights ended in a submission finish. Consequently, the UFC redistributed the $50,000 bonus to award two Knockout of the Night honors instead.
Why was Alex Caceres vs. Kyung Ho Kang changed to a No Contest?
Alex Caceres originally won by split decision, but the victory was overturned to a No Contest after Caceres tested positive for marijuana metabolites in post-fight screening.
Did Diego Sanchez miss weight for his bout with Takanori Gomi?
Yes. Diego Sanchez weighed in at 158 pounds (two pounds over the lightweight non-title limit). He was fined 20 percent of his purse and defeated Gomi via split decision at catchweight.
How did Dong Hyun Kim perform against Siyar Bahadurzada?
Dong Hyun Kim executed a dominant grappling gameplan, scoring three takedowns and out-landing Bahadurzada 182 to 25 in total strikes to earn a 30–27 unanimous decision victory.
What was the official attendance and gate for UFC on FUEL TV 8?
The event drew an announced attendance of 14,682 fans at the Saitama Super Arena. The live gate was not officially disclosed as Japan has no athletic commission requiring purse or gate disclosures.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC on FUEL TV 8?
The broadcast was called by cageside play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer handling Octagon announcing duties.
How was UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann broadcast?
The main card aired live on FUEL TV in the United States, while preliminary fights were streamed live across Facebook and YouTube.
How much in bonus money did Wanderlei Silva win?
Wanderlei Silva earned a total of $100,000 in post-fight bonuses by taking home both Fight of the Night ($50,000) and Knockout of the Night ($50,000).
Why was this event significant for Wanderlei Silva’s career?
It was Silva’s first fight inside the Saitama Super Arena since 2006, marking a triumphant final return to the venue where he became a global MMA superstar as the longtime PRIDE Middleweight Champion.
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