UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues
United States
Main Card • Final
R4, 0:21
Fight of the Night
Brazil
Morocco
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:35
Performance of the Night
Azerbaijan
R1, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Mexico
R1, 2:58
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:58
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:17
Portugal
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues each received $50,000 for their dramatic four-round middleweight war that saw both fighters land knockdowns.
Performance of the Night: Edmen Shahbazyan and Gabriel Bonfim each took home $50,000 performance bonuses for their respective stoppage finishes inside the Octagon.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $175,000 | $175,000 | $50,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | $50,000 | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $105,000 | — | — | $105,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | $50,000 | $210,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $44,000 | $44,000 | — | $88,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $125,000 | $125,000 | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | $50,000 | $122,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 |
*Purses and total compensation figures are calculated based on state athletic commission guidelines, promotional history, and industry estimates. Total figures include officially awarded post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues
At 40 years of age, Jared Cannonier became one of the oldest competitors in UFC middleweight history to secure a championship-rounds knockout finish (Round 4, 0:21).
Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues combined for 440 total strike attempts and four total knockdowns (two apiece) in an all-action main event war.
Youssef Zalal outlanded top contender Calvin Kattar 74 to 38 in significant strikes, improving to an unblemished 4-0 since re-signing with the promotion.
Edmen Shahbazyan earned his 11th career first-round knockout and a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus with a 1:35 technical knockout of Dylan Budka.
Gabriel Bonfim locked up a technical brabo choke over Khaos Williams with just two seconds remaining in round two (4:58), taking home a $50,000 bonus.
Rafael Estevam completed 11 takedowns and logged 9 minutes and 22 seconds of control time to dominate Jesus Aguilar across three rounds.
Angela Hill extended her record for the most appearances in UFC strawweight division history, earning her 19th career victory by split decision over Ketlen Souza.
Valter Walker required only 1:17 to force a submission from Don’Tale Mayes via heel hook, recording one of the fastest leg-lock finishes in modern UFC heavyweight history.
Jacqueline Cavalcanti landed 73 significant strikes to secure a dominant clean sweep on the judges’ scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) against Julia Avila.
Mexican prospect José Miguel Delgado maintained his finish rate by stopping Connor Matthews via strikes in the opening round (2:58).
Nazim Sadykhov secured a doctor stoppage TKO against Ismael Bonfim after the cageside physician called an end to the bout at the conclusion of round 1 (5:00).
Andre Petroski halted the multi-fight submission streak of BJJ world champion Rodolfo Vieira, defending 10 takedowns and earning a unanimous decision.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues take place?
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues took place on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues?
Jared Cannonier defeated Gregory Rodrigues via TKO (punches) at 0:21 of Round 4 after a back-and-forth war.
Who won the co-main event?
Morocco’s Youssef Zalal defeated veteran featherweight contender Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues?
Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues was awarded Fight of the Night ($50,000 each). Edmen Shahbazyan and Gabriel Bonfim each earned Performance of the Night ($50,000 each).
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The entire event, including both preliminary bouts and the main card, was streamed live in the United States on ESPN+.
What was the fastest finish of the night?
Heavyweight Valter Walker scored the fastest finish of the event, forcing a tap from Don’Tale Mayes with a heel hook at 1:17 of Round 1.
How did Rafael Estevam defeat Jesus Aguilar?
Rafael Estevam won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after landing 11 takedowns and racking up over 9 minutes of ground control.
How did the fight between Nazim Sadykhov and Ismael Bonfim end?
Nazim Sadykhov won via TKO (doctor stoppage) at the end of Round 1 (5:00) when the cageside physician ruled Ismael Bonfim unable to continue due to a cut.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Paul Felder and Laura Sanko, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
How did Jacqueline Cavalcanti defeat Julia Avila?
Portugal’s Jacqueline Cavalcanti earned a sweep on the scorecards via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) behind 73 significant strikes landed.
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