UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R2, 2:58
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
POTN
United States
R1, 4:47
Australia
R3, 5:00
Argentina
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R3, 3:24
Prelims • Final
R1, 2:07
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:13
POTN
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:49
Peru
R3, 0:48
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jéssica Andrade and Rose Namajunas earned $50,000 each for their dramatic strawweight title clash.
Performance of the Night: Jéssica Andrade collected an additional $50,000 bonus (totaling $100,000 in performance bonuses) for her historic second-round slam knockout to win the UFC Strawweight Championship.
Performance of the Night: Warlley Alves earned $50,000 for his devastating third-round walk-off punch knockout over Sérgio Moraes.
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 | — | — | $100,000 | $100,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses are not publicly disclosed by the Brazilian Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Disclosed totals reflect official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses awarded by the promotion. Bethe Correia was fined 30% of her fight purse for weighing in at 141 pounds (5 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit), with the forfeited amount awarded directly to Irene Aldana.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 237
Jéssica Andrade secured the first slam knockout in UFC strawweight championship history when she lifted and slammed Rose Namajunas to the canvas in Round 2.
Andrade’s finish marked only the second slam knockout in any UFC title bout, joining Matt Hughes’ legendary victory over Carlos Newton at UFC 34 in 2001.
Andrade became one of the rare fighters to win both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses on the same card, collecting $100,000 in official awards.
At the time of UFC 237, Jéssica Andrade set the record for the most fights by any female athlete in UFC history with 15 promotional appearances.
Alexander Volkanovski extended his professional winning streak to 17 consecutive fights (7-0 in the UFC) by sweeping all three rounds against legendary former champion José Aldo.
Jared Cannonier became the first fighter in UFC history to stop middleweight legend Anderson Silva via a direct leg kick strike to the knee joint in Round 1.
Natural strawweight Viviane Araújo stepped in on 4 days’ notice up at bantamweight and delivered a clean 3rd-round one-punch knockout over ranked contender Talita Bernardo.
Clay Guida and B.J. Penn entered the cage with a combined 55 UFC appearances, marking one of the most experienced veteran matchups in modern lightweight history.
Irene Aldana handed former title challenger Bethe Correia the first submission loss of her professional career, locking in a counter armbar at 3:24 of Round 3.
Ryan Spann recorded one of the fastest light heavyweight knockouts over a PRIDE legend in Brazil, stopping Antônio Rogério Nogueira with punches in just 2:07 of Round 1.
UFC 237 produced a sold-out crowd of 15,193 spectators at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, continuing the country’s historic pay-per-view tradition.
Promotional newcomer Luana Carolina connected on 111 significant strikes across three rounds against Priscila Cachoeira, a top mark for a women’s flyweight debut in 2019.
When and where did UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade take place?
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade took place on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Rose Namajunas and Jéssica Andrade?
Jéssica Andrade defeated Rose Namajunas via KO (slam) at 2:58 of Round 2 to become the new UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion.
What made Jéssica Andrade’s knockout victory historically significant?
Andrade’s finish was only the second slam knockout in UFC championship fight history (following Matt Hughes vs. Carlos Newton at UFC 34) and the first ever in UFC women’s strawweight history.
Who won the co-main event between Jared Cannonier and Anderson Silva?
Jared Cannonier defeated former middleweight champion Anderson Silva via TKO (leg kick) at 4:47 of Round 1 after Silva suffered an injury to his right knee.
How did Alexander Volkanovski defeat José Aldo at UFC 237?
Alexander Volkanovski defeated former featherweight champion José Aldo via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), out-landing Aldo 95 to 29 in significant strikes and earning his first UFC title shot.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 237?
Four $50,000 bonuses were awarded: Jéssica Andrade vs. Rose Namajunas (Fight of the Night), Jéssica Andrade (Performance of the Night), and Warlley Alves (Performance of the Night). Andrade took home $100,000 in total bonuses.
Did Bethe Correia miss weight for her bout against Irene Aldana?
Yes. Bethe Correia weighed in at 141 pounds, 5 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit. She was fined 30% of her purse, which went to Irene Aldana, and the bout proceeded at catchweight with Aldana winning by 3rd-round armbar.
Who won the fight between Clay Guida and B.J. Penn?
Clay Guida defeated UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–27) in a three-round lightweight preliminary bout.
How did Viviane Araújo win her promotional debut on short notice?
Taking the fight on only 4 days’ notice and moving up two weight classes to bantamweight, Viviane Araújo scored a highlight-reel one-punch knockout over Talita Bernardo at 0:48 of Round 3.
What was the official attendance for UFC 237?
UFC 237 drew a sellout crowd of 15,193 spectators to the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Who called the fights at UFC 237?
The English broadcast was anchored by lead play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Dominik Cruz, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters.
How fast was Ryan Spann’s knockout of Antônio Rogério Nogueira?
Ryan Spann landed a sharp left uppercut and follow-up ground strikes to knock out Antônio Rogério Nogueira in just 2:07 of Round 1.
Who won the welterweight fight between Laureano Staropoli and Thiago Alves?
Argentina’s Laureano Staropoli defeated former title challenger Thiago Alves via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) after a high-paced striking battle.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 237 generate?
UFC 237 generated an estimated 110,000 pay-per-view buys in North America during the early era of UFC on ESPN+ PPV broadcasts.
What was the result of Raoni Barcelos vs. Carlos Huachin?
Raoni Barcelos defeated promotional newcomer Carlos Huachin via TKO (punches and elbows) at 4:49 of Round 2 after landing 59 significant strikes.
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