UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka
Ireland
Main Card • Final
United States
R2, 4:09
Northern Ireland
R3, 5:00
Iran
England
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Denmark
R2, 4:12
Performance of the Night
Guam
Prelims • Final
Scotland
R3, 5:00
France
R3, 5:00
Brazil
Poland
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:37
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
South Africa
R3, 4:58
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Darren Till and Nicolas Dalby each pocketed $50,000 for their back-and-forth welterweight clash that ended in an exhilarating majority draw.
Performance of the Night: Neil Seery earned $50,000 for his crowd-pleasing second-round guillotine choke submission against Jon Delos Reyes.
Performance of the Night: Tom Breese claimed $50,000 for his destructive first-round technical knockout victory over Cathal Pendred.
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 | — | — | — | — | |
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| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| DRAW | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| DRAW | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Purses for UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka were not publicly disclosed, as international events held in Ireland are not subject to US state athletic commission salary disclosure regulations. Listed figures reflect verified post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC. Undisclosed base purses and win bonuses are denoted by ‘—’.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka
Paddy Holohan vs. Louis Smolka marked the very first men’s flyweight non-title main event staged in European UFC history.
Due to late fight-week cancellations, Holohan vs. Smolka became the first non-title, three-round scheduled UFC main event since November 2013.
Darren Till and Nicolas Dalby fought to only the third majority draw in UFC welterweight history (29-28, 28-28, 28-28), earning Fight of the Night honours.
Nicolas Dalby rallied from two rounds down to earn a decisive 10-8 third frame on two judges’ scorecards, storming back after Till dislocated his shoulder.
Tom Breese improved his unblemished professional record to 9-0 with nine career stoppages, dismantling Cathal Pendred via first-round TKO.
Dublin native Neil Seery secured his first UFC post-fight bonus ($50,000) by submitting Jon Delos Reyes via guillotine choke in front of 9,500 roaring Irish fans.
Louis Smolka picked up his third consecutive UFC stoppage victory by silencing the Dublin crowd with a second-round rear-naked choke against Patrick Holohan.
Scottish standout Stevie Ray continued his undefeated UFC start in 2015, sweeping Mickael Lebout via unanimous decision to make it three promotional wins in seven months.
Poland’s Krzysztof Jotko handed England’s Scott Askham his first UFC decision defeat via razor-thin split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
South Africa’s Garreth McLellan earned his first Octagon win with a buzzer-beater ground-and-pound TKO against Bubba Bush with just two seconds remaining in the bout.
Norman Parke snapped a two-fight losing skid by earning clean 30-27 scorecards across the board in a heated grudge match against Sweden’s Reza Madadi.
The card drew a sold-out crowd of 9,500 fans to Dublin’s 3Arena, underscoring Ireland’s standing as one of the promotion’s most fervent international markets.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka take place?
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka took place on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
Who won the main event between Patrick Holohan and Louis Smolka?
Louis Smolka defeated Patrick Holohan via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:09 of Round 2 in their flyweight headliner.
Why was the main event only scheduled for three rounds?
The bout was originally booked as a standard three-round contest on the card. When the original headliner was scrapped three days before the event, Holohan vs. Smolka was promoted to the main event while remaining a three-round fight because neither fighter had trained for a 25-minute championship distance on short notice.
What happened to the original main event between Dustin Poirier and Joseph Duffy?
The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by a lightweight clash between Dustin Poirier and Joseph Duffy. However, Duffy suffered a concussion during a sparring session just three days before the fight and was forced to withdraw, resulting in the bout being rescheduled for UFC 195.
What happened to the original co-main event between Stipe Miocic and Ben Rothwell?
A heavyweight title eliminator between Stipe Miocic and Ben Rothwell was originally booked as the co-main event. Miocic withdrew due to an injury ten days prior to the event, and Rothwell was removed from the card after a suitable replacement opponent could not be secured.
Who earned the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Darren Till vs. Nicolas Dalby (Fight of the Night), Neil Seery (Performance of the Night), and Tom Breese (Performance of the Night).
What was the outcome of Darren Till vs. Nicolas Dalby?
Darren Till and Nicolas Dalby fought to an entertaining majority draw (29–28, 28–28, 28–28) after Dalby mounted an incredible third-round comeback following a shoulder injury suffered by Till.
How did Tom Breese defeat Cathal Pendred?
England’s Tom Breese delivered a dominant striking showcase, stopping Irish favourite Cathal Pendred via TKO (punches) at 4:37 of Round 1 to capture a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Neil Seery win his fight against Jon Delos Reyes?
Dublin fan-favourite Neil Seery locked in a tight guillotine choke at 4:12 of Round 2 to submit Jon Delos Reyes, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night award.
Who won the lightweight co-main event between Norman Parke and Reza Madadi?
Northern Ireland’s Norman Parke defeated Reza Madadi via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in their heated lightweight co-main event.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 9,500 spectators at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland.
How was UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka broadcast?
The entire 10-bout card streamed live and exclusively around the world on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night 76?
The broadcast was called by John Gooden alongside colour commentator Dan Hardy, with Andy Friedlander serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Darren Elkins defeat Robert Whiteford?
Darren Elkins utilized his relentless wrestling attack to score seven takedowns and control Robert Whiteford on the canvas, winning via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
What dramatic finish occurred in Garreth McLellan vs. Bubba Bush?
Garreth McLellan secured a dramatic TKO victory with just two seconds left in the fight (4:58 of Round 3), unleashing heavy ground-and-pound to halt Bubba Bush right before the final horn.
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