UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson
Japan
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
Performance of the Night
Jamaica
R2, 0:25
Performance of the Night
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 0:28
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 2:17
Performance of the Night
China
Germany
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
R3, 0:47
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Josh Barnett, Uriah Hall, Diego Brandao, and Keita Nakamura each earned $50,000 for their standout performances.
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* | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| DRAW | — | — | — | — | |
| DRAW | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
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*Because UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson was hosted in Saitama, Japan, individual fighter salaries and base purses were not publicly disclosed by a governmental athletic commission. Figures listed represent verified official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson
Josh Barnett set a UFC heavyweight record at the time by landing 146 significant strikes in a single five-round battle against Roy Nelson.
Barnett set an all-time divisional benchmark by connecting with 95 significant strikes in the clinch, battering Nelson against the Octagon cage.
Barnett (215) and Nelson (92) combined for 307 total strikes landed, producing one of the most active 25-minute heavyweight clashes in company history.
Uriah Hall became the first fighter in 45 professional bouts to stop former Dream and Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi via strikes.
The tournament final between Mizuto Hirota and Teruto Ishihara ended in a split draw (29–29, 29–28, 28–29), prompting the UFC to sign both athletes to contracts.
Keita Nakamura recorded his 14th career rear-naked choke victory, putting Li Jingliang unconscious standing up for his first UFC win in over seven years.
Diego Brandao demolished Katsunori Kikuno in just 28 seconds of round 1, registering one of the fastest knockouts in 145-pound Octagon history.
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson welcomed 10,137 fans, celebrating the promotion’s fourth event inside the world-renowned Saitama Super Arena.
With no Fight of the Night selected, the UFC distributed four separate $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses (Barnett, Hall, Brandao, Nakamura).
Former UFC champion Josh Barnett fought the full championship distance of 25 minutes for the very first time in his 18-year mixed martial arts career.
Kyoji Horiguchi swept all three judges’ scorecards (30–27 x3) over Chico Camus, landing 78 significant strikes in a surgical 125-pound showcase.
Shinsho Anzai earned his first Octagon win after doctors stopped Roger Zapata at 0:47 of Round 3 due to a severe hand injury.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson take place?
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson took place on Saturday, September 26, 2015 (Sunday, September 27 local time), at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Who won the main event between Josh Barnett and Roy Nelson?
Josh Barnett defeated Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 50–45) after a gruelling five-round heavyweight battle.
How did Uriah Hall defeat Gegard Mousasi in the co-main event?
Uriah Hall scored a massive second-round upset, stopping Gegard Mousasi via TKO (jumping spinning back kick, flying knee, and punches) at 0:25 of Round 2.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Josh Barnett, Uriah Hall, Diego Brandao, and Keita Nakamura. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What happened in the Road to UFC: Japan final between Mizuto Hirota and Teruto Ishihara?
The tournament final ended in a rare split draw (29–29, 29–28, 28–29), leading the UFC to award both Mizuto Hirota and Teruto Ishihara official promotional contracts.
How fast did Diego Brandao defeat Katsunori Kikuno?
Diego Brandao knocked out Katsunori Kikuno in just 28 seconds of Round 1 via punches.
How did Keita Nakamura finish Li Jingliang?
Keita Nakamura locked in a standing rear-naked choke, rendering Li Jingliang unconscious at 2:17 of Round 3 to win via technical submission.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson?
The event drew an announced crowd of 10,137 spectators inside the Saitama Super Arena.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The main card was televised live on Fox Sports 1, while the preliminary bouts aired live on Fox Sports 2.
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson?
The broadcast commentary team was Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Who won the flyweight bout between Kyoji Horiguchi and Chico Camus?
Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Chico Camus via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
What striking record was set in the main event?
Josh Barnett landed 146 significant strikes (including 95 in the clinch), setting a record at the time for the most significant strikes landed in a heavyweight fight in UFC history.
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