UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith
Sweden
Main Card • Final
United States
R4, 2:38
Performance of the Night
Serbia
R1, 0:42
Performance of the Night
England
Finland
R2, 4:25
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Denmark
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Prelims • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 2:17
Performance of the Night
Scotland
Guam
Germany
R2, 1:59
R3, 5:00
Spain
R2, 2:22
Italy
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Anthony Smith earned $50,000 for his gutsy fourth-round rear-naked choke submission over Alexander Gustafsson in enemy territory.
Performance of the Night: Aleksandar Rakić picked up $50,000 for his sensational 42-second head-kick knockout of veteran contender Jimi Manuwa.
Performance of the Night: Makwan Amirkhani collected $50,000 for his textbook second-round anaconda choke submission over Chris Fishgold.
Performance of the Night: Leonardo Santos earned $50,000 for his blistering one-punch right-hand knockout over Stevie Ray following an 889-day injury hiatus.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $365,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $265,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| LOSS | $120,000 | — | — | $135,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $95,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $23,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $55,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $111,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $55,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $27,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $23,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $49,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $27,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 |
*Because UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith was staged in Stockholm, Sweden, under Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF) oversight, individual fighter purses were not publicly disclosed by government athletic commissions. Reported payout estimates are compiled from industry reporting, past athletic commission disclosures, promotional fight-week incentive pay, and verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith
Three-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson announced his retirement inside the Octagon in his home arena, taking off his gloves and stating ‘the show is over, guys.’
Anthony Smith secured his 29th career finish in 32 victories, capturing his first career submission victory beyond the third round (R4, 2:38).
Aleksandar Rakić scored a blistering 42-second head-kick knockout over Jimi Manuwa, marking one of the fastest head-kick stoppage victories in UFC light heavyweight history.
TUF Brazil 2 winner Leonardo Santos returned from an 889-day injury hiatus and extended his unbeaten run to 12 consecutive bouts (6-0-1 in the UFC) with a first-round knockout.
Makwan Amirkhani secured his second career UFC anaconda choke submission over Chris Fishgold, becoming one of only three featherweights in UFC history to record multiple anaconda submissions.
The card featured the immediate retirements of two European Octagon veterans: Alexander Gustafsson and German lightweight Nick Hein, who both announced their retirements following their bouts.
Anthony Smith became one of the few fighters in modern UFC history to receive a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for a fourth-round submission finish.
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith produced an official attendance of 14,319 fans and a live gate of $2,000,000, ranking among the top-attended sporting events at the Ericsson Globe in 2019.
Sweden’s Daniel Teymur snapped a three-fight losing skid to earn his inaugural UFC victory by sweeping the judges’ scorecards against undefeated South Korean prospect Sung Bin Jo.
Swedish Muay Thai champion Bea Malecki debuted successfully on home soil, overcoming early submission attempts to secure a rear-naked choke victory at 1:59 of Round 2.
Lina Länsberg controlled former Invicta FC bantamweight champion Tonya Evinger with 151 total strikes and over eight minutes of ground control, earning dominant 30-26 scorecards.
Returning to lightweight, Frank Camacho landed exactly 100 significant strikes on Nick Hein before forcing a referee stoppage at 4:56 of the second round.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith take place?
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith took place on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden.
Who won the main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith?
Anthony Smith defeated Alexander Gustafsson via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:38 of Round 4 after taking Gustafsson’s back and flattening him out on the canvas.
Did Alexander Gustafsson retire inside the Octagon at this event?
Yes. Following his fourth-round submission defeat, Gustafsson took off his four-ounce gloves, placed them in the center of the Octagon, and announced to his home crowd that ‘the show is over, guys.’
How did Aleksandar Rakić win the co-main event against Jimi Manuwa?
Aleksandar Rakić delivered a highlight-reel KO (head kick) just 42 seconds into Round 1, knocking veteran contender Jimi Manuwa out cold and earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Anthony Smith, Aleksandar Rakić, Makwan Amirkhani, and Leonardo Santos. No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded.
How long was Leonardo Santos inactive before knocking out Stevie Ray?
Leonardo Santos was returning from an 889-day injury layoff (nearly two and a half years) before knocking out Stevie Ray with a thunderous overhand right at 2:17 of the first round.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the Stockholm event?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 14,319 fans at the Ericsson Globe, generating an official live gate of $2,000,000.
Did Nick Hein also retire after his fight against Frank Camacho?
Yes. Following his second-round TKO loss to Frank Camacho, German judoka and UFC veteran Nick Hein announced his official retirement from professional mixed martial arts.
How did Makwan Amirkhani finish Chris Fishgold?
Amirkhani secured a tight anaconda choke submission at 4:25 of Round 2, locking up the choke in a scramble and forcing the tap from former Cage Warriors champion Chris Fishgold.
What fight was cancelled on short notice before UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith?
A light heavyweight clash between former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir and Ilir Latifi was cancelled just two days before the event when Latifi suffered a severe back injury during fight week.
What weight class did Frank Camacho fight in at this event?
Frank Camacho moved down from welterweight back to the lightweight (155 lb) division, where he landed 100 significant strikes before stopping Nick Hein via TKO at 4:56 of Round 2.
Who won the women’s bantamweight bout between Lina Länsberg and Tonya Evinger?
Sweden’s Lina Länsberg dominated former Invicta champion Tonya Evinger across three rounds to win a lopsided unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–26).
Who called the fights and announced inside the Octagon at UFC Stockholm?
The English-language broadcast was called by lead commentator John Gooden alongside color analysts Dan Hardy and Paul Felder. The official Octagon announcer was Bruce Buffer, and Dan Hardy conducted cage-side post-fight interviews.
Did Daniel Teymur get his first UFC victory at this event?
Yes. After beginning his UFC career 0-3, Sweden’s Daniel Teymur handed South Korean newcomer Sung Bin Jo his first professional defeat via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
How many fights ended in a finish at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith?
Out of the 12 bouts on the card, 7 ended in finishes (4 knockouts/TKOs and 3 submissions), while 5 went the full three-round distance.
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