UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Sweden
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Mexico
R3, 5:00
New Zealand
R1, 2:55
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 1:46
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:47
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 0:57
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:15
Czech Republic
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson each earned $50,000 for their grueling five-round light heavyweight championship war.
Performance of the Night: Albert Tumenov received $50,000 for his first-round head kick and punch stoppage of Alan Jouban.
Performance of the Night: Adriano Martins banked $50,000 for his shocking first-round counter knockout victory over Islam Makhachev.
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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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as Texas state law does not disclose contractual fighter salaries. Figures shown represent officially verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC. Francisco Trevino was fined 20% of his purse for missing weight, which went to Sage Northcutt.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 192
Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson combined for 260 significant strikes, establishing a new record for the most significant strikes landed in a UFC light heavyweight title bout.
Daniel Cormier successfully completed his first defense of the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, outlasting Alexander Gustafsson across 25 grueling championship minutes.
Adriano Martins scored a dramatic first-round counter right hook knockout against Islam Makhachev, handing the future two-division champion the only defeat of his professional MMA career.
At 19 years old, Sage Northcutt became the third-youngest fighter to win a UFC bout and recorded the fourth-fastest promotional debut knockout in lightweight history at 0:57 of round 1.
Alexander Gustafsson became the first light heavyweight in UFC history to push both Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier to razor-thin 25-minute championship decisions.
Albert Tumenov became the first fighter to knock out durable veteran Alan Jouban inside the Octagon, landing a violent head kick and follow-up barrage at 2:55 of round 1.
Rose Namajunas executed one of the rare standing rear-naked choke submissions in strawweight history, forcing Angela Hill to tap at 2:47 of the opening round.
Ryan Bader captured his fifth consecutive victory in the UFC light heavyweight division, completely shutting out former champion Rashad Evans via unanimous 30-27 scorecards.
Hometown favorite Derrick Lewis overcame early ground control to secure his fourth Octagon knockout victory, battering Viktor Pesta with mounted punches at 1:15 of round 3.
The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America winner Yair Rodriguez advanced to 3-0 in the UFC, putting on a creative striking display to sweep Dan Hooker on all three scorecards.
UFC 192 drew an official attendance of 14,622 fans generating a live gate of $1,859,000, ranking fourth all-time for combat sports gates held at Houston’s Toyota Center.
Headlined by Cormier’s title defense, UFC 192 generated an estimated 250,000 pay-per-view buys worldwide, cementing Daniel Cormier’s status as a premier pay-per-view main attraction.
When and where did UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson take place?
UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson took place on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Who won the main event between Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson?
Daniel Cormier retained the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Alexander Gustafsson via split decision (48–47, 47–48, 49–46) in a grueling five-round battle.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 192?
Ryan Bader defeated former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 192?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Daniel Cormier vs. Alexander Gustafsson (Fight of the Night), Albert Tumenov (Performance of the Night), and Adriano Martins (Performance of the Night).
Who handed Islam Makhachev his only career loss in MMA?
Adriano Martins knocked out Islam Makhachev with a counter right hook at 1:46 of Round 1, which remains the sole defeat on Makhachev’s professional mixed martial arts record.
How did Sage Northcutt perform in his UFC debut?
Nineteen-year-old Sage Northcutt scored an electrifying promotional debut, stopping Francisco Trevino via TKO (elbows and punches) in just 57 seconds of the first round.
How did Albert Tumenov defeat Alan Jouban?
Albert Tumenov defeated Alan Jouban via TKO (head kick and punches) at 2:55 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night award.
Why was the Johny Hendricks vs. Tyron Woodley bout cancelled?
The co-main event was cancelled on weigh-in day after Johny Hendricks was hospitalized due to an intestinal blockage and kidney stone suffered during weight cutting.
Did any fighter miss weight at UFC 192?
Yes. Francisco Trevino weighed in at 160 pounds (4 pounds over the lightweight limit) and was fined 20 percent of his purse, which was awarded to Sage Northcutt.
How did Rose Namajunas defeat Angela Hill?
Rose Namajunas defeated Angela Hill via standing rear-naked choke submission at 2:47 of Round 1 in their women’s strawweight featured bout.
Who won the featherweight clash between Yair Rodriguez and Dan Hooker?
Yair Rodriguez defeated Dan Hooker via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) in a three-round featherweight showcase.
How did Derrick Lewis win his fight at UFC 192?
Houston’s own Derrick Lewis broke free from Viktor Pesta’s grappling in round 3 and secured a TKO victory via mounted punches at 1:15 of Round 3.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 192?
UFC 192 drew an official crowd of 14,622 fans and generated a live gate of $1,859,000 at the Toyota Center.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 192 generate?
UFC 192 generated an estimated 250,000 pay-per-view buys worldwide.
Who called the fights at UFC 192?
The event broadcast was called by play-by-play announcer Mike Goldberg and color commentator Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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