UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Sweden
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 1) • Final
R1, 0:38
Performance of the Night
R1, 0:38
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:17
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims (UFC Fight Pass) • Final
Russia
R1, 2:18
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Cub Swanson and Jeremy Stephens each earned $50,000 for their thrilling five-round featherweight war.
Performance of the Night: Carlos Diego Ferreira picked up $50,000 for his 38-second rear-naked choke submission over Colton Smith, while Ray Borg secured $50,000 for his first-round rear-naked choke stoppage over Shane Howell.
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 | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). In accordance with official athletic commission reporting limitations, contractual base salaries and win bonuses are denoted with (—). Listed amounts represent verified $50,000 post-fight performance bonus awards distributed by the UFC. Note: Kelvin Gastelum was fined 20 percent of his purse for missing weight at 173 lbs, which was forfeited to opponent Nico Musoke.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens
Cub Swanson notched his sixth consecutive UFC featherweight victory, tying champion José Aldo for the longest active winning streak in divisional history at the time.
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens marked the promotion’s first live Octagon event held in San Antonio, Texas, taking place at the AT&T Center.
UFC Fight Night 44 served as the nightcap to a historic same-day UFC doubleheader, following UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt in Auckland, New Zealand.
Carlos Diego Ferreira delivered one of the fastest submission wins by a debuting lightweight in UFC history, choking out TUF 16 winner Colton Smith in 38 seconds.
Preliminary bouts produced back-to-back 38-second finishes: Diego Ferreira submitted Colton Smith at 0:38, followed immediately by Cody Gibson knocking out Johnny Bedford at 0:38.
Aleksei Oleinik introduced his signature scarf-hold compression submission to the UFC Octagon, forcing Anthony Hamilton to tap out at 2:18 of Round 1.
Swanson and Stephens combined to throw 475 total strikes (236 by Swanson, 239 by Stephens) over 25 minutes, establishing a 2014 UFC featherweight non-title strike volume record.
At just 20 years old, flyweight prospect Ray Borg secured his maiden UFC victory and a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus with a first-round rear-naked choke.
TUF 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum maintained his unblemished professional record, moving to 10-0 overall (4-0 in the UFC) with a hard-fought decision win over Nico Musoke.
After seeing three different scheduled opponents withdraw during fight week, lightweight Joe Ellenberger made his UFC debut and secured a split decision against James Moontasri.
A lively crowd of 9,227 spectators gathered at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, producing a live gate of $728,358 in the UFC’s eighth overall visit to Texas.
Swanson and Stephens’ blistering five-round war earned unanimous praise from MMA media outlets, being voted the June 2014 Fight of the Month across major combat publications.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens take place?
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens took place on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the AT&T Center (now Frost Bank Center) in San Antonio, Texas.
Who won the main event between Cub Swanson and Jeremy Stephens?
Cub Swanson defeated Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) after five thrilling rounds of featherweight action.
Did Swanson vs. Stephens win Fight of the Night?
Yes. Both Cub Swanson and Jeremy Stephens received $50,000 Fight of the Night bonuses for their memorable, high-output striking duel.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 44?
Kelvin Gastelum defeated Nico Musoke via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round catchweight clash.
Why was Kelvin Gastelum vs. Nico Musoke fought at a catchweight?
Kelvin Gastelum missed the 171-pound welterweight non-title limit by weighing in at 172.75 pounds. He surrendered 20 percent of his fight purse to Musoke, and the contest proceeded at catchweight.
Who earned the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 44?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Cub Swanson vs. Jeremy Stephens (Fight of the Night), Carlos Diego Ferreira (Performance of the Night), and Ray Borg (Performance of the Night).
How fast was Carlos Diego Ferreira’s submission win over Colton Smith?
Carlos Diego Ferreira submitted The Ultimate Fighter 16 winner Colton Smith via rear-naked choke in just 38 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Cody Gibson finish Johnny Bedford?
Cody Gibson dropped Johnny Bedford with a sharp right hook and finished the bout via TKO (punches) at 0:38 of Round 1.
Who won the featured bout between Ricardo Lamas and Hacran Dias?
Top featherweight contender Ricardo Lamas defeated Hacran Dias via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
How did Aleksei Oleinik win his UFC debut against Anthony Hamilton?
Russian grappling master Aleksei Oleinik submitted Anthony Hamilton with his trademark scarf-hold neck crank at 2:18 of Round 1.
How did Clint Hester defeat Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion Antônio Braga Neto?
Clint Hester survived early submission threats from world champion grappler Antônio Braga Neto to land sharp striking on the feet, taking a split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night in San Antonio?
The event drew an official crowd of 9,227 fans and generated a live gate of $728,358 at the AT&T Center.
Was UFC Fight Night 44 the first UFC event in San Antonio?
Yes. Although parent company Zuffa held WEC 43 in the city in 2009, this event marked the UFC’s inaugural visit to San Antonio, Texas.
Who called the broadcast for UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens?
The telecast was called by cageside play-by-play commentator Jon Anik alongside color analyst Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
What other UFC event took place on the same day as Swanson vs. Stephens?
Hours earlier on June 28, 2014, the UFC held UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt live from the Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, making this a historic international doubleheader day.
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