UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 4:56
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
England
Russia
R1, 3:21
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Germany
Mexico
R1, 1:52
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 2:54
Fight of the Night
South Korea
R1, 0:18
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Paige VanZant and Kailin Curran earned $50,000 each for their relentless, high-paced strawweight showcase on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Frankie Edgar collected $50,000 for his record-setting fifth-round submission finish of Cub Swanson at 4:56 of Round 5.
Performance of the Night: Aleksei Oleinik was awarded $50,000 for his thunderous first-round knockout over Jared Rosholt.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $130,000 | $70,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | $50,000 | $58,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) does not officially disclose fighter purses. Reported amounts are industry estimates based on previous athletic commission disclosures, contract benchmarks, and MMA media salary reporting. Total figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson
Frankie Edgar submitted Cub Swanson via neck crank at 4:56 of Round 5 (24:56 elapsed), setting the promotional record for the latest stoppage in UFC history at the time.
Frankie Edgar connected with 259 total strikes out of 405 attempted, setting a new UFC featherweight division record for total strikes landed in a single contest.
Edgar secured 7 takedowns across five rounds against Swanson, establishing a featherweight career best for the former lightweight champion.
“The Korean Superboy” Dooho Choi delivered one of the fastest debut knockouts in featherweight history, stopping Juan Puig in just 18 seconds of Round 1.
In her promotional debut, 20-year-old Paige VanZant authored a thrilling third-round TKO over Kailin Curran, winning Fight of the Night honors as one of the youngest bonus winners.
Renowned submission specialist Aleksei Oleinik registered his first UFC knockout win, flatlining collegiate wrestling standout Jared Rosholt in Round 1 for Performance of the Night.
Edson Barboza broke Bobby Green’s 8-fight winning streak (4-0 in UFC) with an immaculate technical striking showcase, sweeping all three judges’ scorecards 30-27.
MMA icon and “Thugjitsu” pioneer Yves Edwards made his 21st and final walk to the Octagon, concluding a storied promotional tenure that started at UFC 33 in 2001.
Joseph Benavidez outlanded Dustin Ortiz 94 to 37 in significant strikes to sweep all three scorecards 30-27, earning his 11th combined Zuffa flyweight victory.
Germany’s Nick Hein scored two official knockdowns over James Vick but dropped a unanimous decision, marking a rare three-round UFC occurrence.
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson drew 10,131 fans to the Frank Erwin Center, yielding a $670,022 live gate in the UFC’s return to the Texas capital city.
The card featured three rapid first-round stoppages: Dooho Choi (0:18 TKO), Akbarh Arreola (1:52 Armbar), and Aleksei Oleinik (3:21 KO).
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson take place?
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson took place on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.
Who won the main event between Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson?
Frankie Edgar defeated Cub Swanson via submission (neck crank) at 4:56 of Round 5, concluding one of the most dominant wrestling performances in featherweight history.
What promotional record did Frankie Edgar break in the main event?
At 24:56 of total fight time, Edgar’s finish set the record for the latest stoppage in UFC history at the time, breaking the previous mark set by Demetrious Johnson.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson?
Edson Barboza defeated Bobby Green via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in their lightweight co-main event matchup.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Paige VanZant vs. Kailin Curran won Fight of the Night, while Frankie Edgar and Aleksei Oleinik earned Performance of the Night honors.
How fast was Dooho Choi’s knockout victory?
In his promotional debut, Dooho Choi knocked out Juan Puig with a counter right hand in just 18 seconds of Round 1.
Did Paige VanZant make her UFC debut on this card?
Yes. 20-year-old Paige VanZant made her Octagon debut on the early preliminary card, defeating Kailin Curran via TKO (punches) at 2:54 of Round 3 and taking home Fight of the Night honors.
How did Aleksei Oleinik win his fight against Jared Rosholt?
Aleksei Oleinik scored a stunning first-round knockout (punches) at 3:21 of Round 1, landing a clean left hook on Jared Rosholt to secure Performance of the Night honors.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,131 fans and generated a live gate of $670,022 at the Frank Erwin Center.
Who called the fights and how was the event televised?
The event was televised on Fox Sports 1 with early prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Cage-side commentary was provided by Jon Anik and Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters.
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