UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 3:10
Knockout of the Night
United States
England
R1, 1:57
R2, 4:41
Canada
Northern Ireland
R3, 5:00
Guam
Sweden
R1, 3:07
Submission of the Night
Italy
R1, 2:51
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Poland
R2, 2:12
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:17
Scotland
R1, 4:17
Netherlands
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Luke Barnatt and Andrew Craig each received $50,000 for their dramatic, back-and-forth middleweight contest in the preliminary card featured bout.
Knockout of the Night: Former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida collected $50,000 for his picture-perfect head kick knockout of Mark Munoz at 3:10 of Round 1 in his middleweight debut.
Submission of the Night: Octagon newcomer Nico Musoke earned $50,000 for his slick first-round armbar submission victory over veteran Alessio Sakara.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Bonus Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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*Because UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz was hosted in Manchester, England under UFC self-regulation, individual fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by an athletic commission. Officially confirmed figures reflect post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). John Lineker was fined 25% of his base fight purse for missing weight at 128 lbs, which was surrendered to opponent Phil Harris.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz
With his head kick knockdown of Mark Munoz, Lyoto Machida recorded his 12th career knockdown in the Octagon, tying for 3rd place on the UFC’s all-time knockdown list at the time.
Lyoto Machida became only the second former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion (following Vitor Belfort) to transition to middleweight and win via first-round knockout.
Jessica Andrade landed 206 significant strikes against Rosi Sexton, setting the all-time promotional record for significant strikes in a 3-round Women’s Bantamweight fight.
The preliminary clash between Jessica Andrade and Rosi Sexton served as the first female mixed martial arts contest ever hosted by the UFC on European soil.
John Lineker scored 3 official knockdowns over Phil Harris in round 1, setting the UFC flyweight record for most knockdowns registered in a single frame.
Jimi Manuwa maintained his perfect career finishing record, moving to 14-0 professionally with all 14 victories coming inside the distance via stoppage.
The accidental illegal knee in Pearson vs. Guillard resulted in only the 4th official No Contest in UFC lightweight division history.
Stepping in on less than three weeks’ notice up a weight class, Nico Musoke earned Submission of the Night with a 3:07 first-round armbar finish over Alessio Sakara.
Lyoto Machida became one of an elite group of athletes in UFC history to record multiple clean head-kick knockout victories inside the Octagon.
UFC Fight Night 30 generated a $1.5 million live gate at Phones 4u Arena, marking one of the highest-grossing European Fight Night cards in UFC history to that date.
Machida’s finish of Munoz registered as the fastest middleweight head-kick knockout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship during the 2013 calendar year.
Bradley Scott secured his first Octagon stoppage victory by submitting Michael Kuiper via guillotine choke at 4:17 of the opening round as a +280 betting underdog.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz take place?
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz took place on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at the Phones 4u Arena (Manchester Arena) in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Who won the main event between Lyoto Machida and Mark Munoz?
Former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida won the main event, defeating Mark Munoz via KO (head kick) at 3:10 of Round 1 in his middleweight debut.
Why did Michael Bisping not fight Mark Munoz as originally scheduled?
Manchester native Michael Bisping was forced to withdraw from the main event after suffering a severe detached retina in his eye that required emergency surgery. Lyoto Machida stepped in on short notice as his replacement.
Why was Ross Pearson vs. Melvin Guillard ruled a No Contest?
The co-main event ended in a No Contest at 1:57 of Round 1 after Melvin Guillard threw an accidental illegal knee to a grounded Ross Pearson, causing a severe laceration on Pearson’s forehead that prompted the cageside physician to stop the fight.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonus awards at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Luke Barnatt vs. Andrew Craig won Fight of the Night, Lyoto Machida earned Knockout of the Night, and promotional debutant Nico Musoke claimed Submission of the Night.
How did Jimi Manuwa defeat Ryan Jimmo?
Jimi Manuwa defeated Ryan Jimmo via TKO (leg injury) at 4:41 of Round 2 after Jimmo collapsed to the canvas following an exchange and was unable to stand due to a leg injury.
What historical milestone occurred in the Jessica Andrade vs. Rosi Sexton fight?
It was the first women’s bout hosted by the UFC in Europe. In addition, Jessica Andrade set a division record by landing 206 significant strikes over three rounds on her way to a dominant unanimous decision.
Why was John Lineker vs. Phil Harris contested at catchweight?
John Lineker missed the 126-pound flyweight limit by coming in at 128 pounds. As a result, the bout was changed to a 128-pound catchweight contest, and Lineker forfeited 25 percent of his purse to Phil Harris.
How did Nico Musoke win his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 30?
Stepping in on short notice for the injured Magnus Cedenblad, Swedish fighter Nico Musoke survived early heavy punches from Alessio Sakara before reversing position and securing a first-round armbar submission at 3:07.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures for the event?
The event drew a live crowd of 10,355 spectators at the Phones 4u Arena in Manchester, generating an official live gate of $1.5 million ($1,500,000).
How was UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz broadcast?
The main card was televised live in the United States on Fox Sports 2, with preliminary bouts streaming digitally on MMAjunkie.com, Facebook, and UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and Octagon announcer for the event?
The television broadcast was anchored by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color commentator Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official cage announcer.
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