UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R1, 2:55
Knockout of the Night
United States
R1, 2:47
Japan
R1, 3:07
Poland
R2, 3:50
Submission of the Night
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Sweden
Russia
R3, 3:28
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:10
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Rafael Natal and Tor Troeng each received $50,000 for their relentless three-round middleweight slugfest.
Knockout of the Night: Glover Teixeira secured $50,000 after surviving an early exchange to stop Ryan Bader with a counter punch combination at 2:55 of Round 1.
Submission of the Night: Promotional newcomer Piotr Hallmann earned $50,000 for his comeback second-round kimura finish against Francisco Trinaldo.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Fighter purses and salaries are not publicly disclosed by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Disclosed figures reflect official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader
Glover Teixeira extended his active professional winning streak to 20 consecutive bouts (5-0 in the UFC), securing his first career UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title shot.
The top three bouts on the main card (Benavidez, Souza, and Teixeira) all concluded in the first round via KO/TKO, combining for just 8 minutes and 49 seconds of total Octagon time.
Piotr Hallmann rallied from near-stoppage to submit Francisco Trinaldo, becoming the first fighter from Poland in UFC history to capture an official post-fight bonus award.
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza earned his second straight first-round stoppage in the Octagon, becoming only the second man to finish veteran top-ranked middleweight Yushin Okami by strikes in the UFC.
Lucas Martins notched his second consecutive promotional finish via first-round rear-naked choke at 1:10, continuing his transition across three weight divisions in the UFC.
Two-time Sambo world champion Ali Bagautinov scored a third-round TKO over Marcos Vinicius, securing the first UFC flyweight victory by a Russian athlete.
UFC Fight Night 28 served as the second Fight Night event broadcast on Fox Sports 1 following the network’s launch in August 2013, drawing strong mid-week cable viewership.
Rafael Natal and Tor Troeng traded multiple momentum shifts across 15 grueling minutes, sharing the $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus in a featured 185-pound duel.
Joseph Benavidez recorded his third consecutive victory inside seven months by finishing top-ranked Brazilian flyweight Jussier Formiga in just 3:07 of Round 1.
The UFC returned to Belo Horizonte’s Mineirinho Arena for the first time since UFC 147 in June 2012, hosting 5,126 vocal Brazilian fans.
Former Jungle Fight welterweight champion Elias Silverio made a successful promotional debut, out-landing Joao Zeferino 130 to 20 in total strikes to sweep the judges’ cards.
Brazilian fighters went 4-1 against international opposition on the main card, highlighted by emphatic first-round stoppages from Teixeira and Souza.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader take place?
UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader took place on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the Mineirinho Arena (Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drumond) in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Glover Teixeira and Ryan Bader?
Glover Teixeira defeated Ryan Bader via TKO (punches) at 2:55 of Round 1 after surviving an early flurry and dropping Bader with a counter punch combination.
Did Glover Teixeira earn a UFC title shot with his victory?
Yes. With his 20th consecutive professional victory, UFC President Dana White confirmed that Glover Teixeira earned the next shot at the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Jon Jones.
Who won the co-main event between Ronaldo Souza and Yushin Okami?
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza defeated Yushin Okami via TKO (punches) at 2:47 of Round 1 in their middleweight co-main event bout.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Rafael Natal vs. Tor Troeng (Fight of the Night), Glover Teixeira (Knockout of the Night), and Piotr Hallmann (Submission of the Night).
How did Joseph Benavidez defeat Jussier Formiga?
Joseph Benavidez defeated Jussier Formiga via TKO (knee to the body and punches) at 3:07 of Round 1, solidifying his status as the number-one flyweight contender.
How did Piotr Hallmann defeat Francisco Trinaldo?
Promotional newcomer Piotr Hallmann survived a heavy first-round onslaught of body kicks from Francisco Trinaldo and rallied in Round 2 to secure a kimura submission at 3:50, capturing Submission of the Night honors.
What was the result of Rafael Natal vs. Tor Troeng?
Rafael Natal defeated Tor Troeng via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in a three-round middleweight war that took home the Fight of the Night award.
Who won the flyweight bout between Ali Bagautinov and Marcos Vinicius?
Russian newcomer Ali Bagautinov defeated Marcos Vinicius via TKO (punches) at 3:28 of Round 3 in the opening bout of the main card.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader?
The event drew an official attendance of 5,126 fans at the Mineirinho Arena. The official live gate revenue was not publicly disclosed by the promotion or CABMMA.
How was UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader broadcast?
The main card and preliminary card aired live on Fox Sports 1 in the United States, while the early preliminary bout was streamed globally via Facebook and YouTube.
Who were the commentators and ring announcer for this event?
The broadcast was called by cageside commentators Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Who won the featherweight clash between Kevin Souza and Felipe Arantes?
Jungle Fight champion Kevin Souza (Edimilson Souza) won his promotional debut against Felipe Arantes via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
How did Lucas Martins finish Ramiro Hernandez?
Lucas Martins defeated promotional debutant Ramiro Hernandez via rear-naked choke submission at just 1:10 of Round 1 in their bantamweight matchup.
Why are fighter purses undisclosed for UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader?
The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) does not publicly disclose contractual purses or fighter compensation, keeping base payouts confidential outside of official UFC performance bonuses.
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