UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos
United States
Main Card • Final
Cameroon
R1, 1:11
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R2, 4:47
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:07
Mexico
R1, 3:19
Performance of the Night
Scotland
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:18
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Democratic Republic of Congo
R3, 0:42
R2, 2:10
R1, 3:38
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Francis Ngannou took home $50,000 for his devastating 71-second first-round TKO victory over former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos.
Performance of the Night: Joseph Benavidez earned $50,000 for stopping top flyweight contender Jussier Formiga via second-round head kick and punches.
Performance of the Night: Alonzo Menifield collected $50,000 for his crushing first-round knockout over submission specialist Paul Craig.
Performance of the Night: Eryk Anders received $50,000 for his explosive 78-second knockout over Vinicius Moreira in the preliminary feature.
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
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 for this event were not publicly disclosed by the Minnesota Office of Combative Sports. Figures above show official post-fight Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded by the promotion. Undisclosed base purses and win bonuses are denoted by (—).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos
Francis Ngannou became the first fighter in modern UFC heavyweight history to earn three consecutive first-round knockouts in under 90 seconds (Curtis Blaydes 45s, Cain Velasquez 26s, Junior dos Santos 71s).
Ngannou required just 142 total seconds of cage time across his three-fight demolition of two former undisputed heavyweight champions and a top-ranked contender.
Joseph Benavidez tied the all-time UFC flyweight record for most knockout finishes (5), stopping Jussier Formiga in the second round of their co-headlining rematch.
With his finish over Formiga, Benavidez secured his sixth career UFC flyweight stoppage, breaking his tie with Demetrious Johnson for second-most all-time behind Deiveson Figueiredo.
Demian Maia took sole possession of second place on the UFC’s all-time victories leaderboard with his 21st promotional win, edging past Georges St-Pierre and Michael Bisping.
Alonzo Menifield kept his unblemished professional MMA record intact at 9-0 with eight first-round knockouts, leveling Paul Craig with a single right hook in 3:19.
Former Alabama linebacker Eryk Anders scored the third-fastest finish of his UFC career, dispatching Vinicius Moreira via technical knockout in just 1:18 of the first round.
Drew Dober notched his fourth first-round knockout in the Octagon, overwhelming Marco Polo Reyes with clean power punches in just 1:07 of round one.
Former two-division EFC champion Dalcha Lungiambula made a statement in his UFC debut, dominating Dequan Townsend with four takedowns and a violent third-round TKO finish.
Brazilian strawweight Amanda Ribas debuted with a dominant performance, accumulating over four minutes of ground control before submitting Emily Whitmire via rear-naked choke.
Maurice Greene registered two clean knockdowns within 218 seconds to finish Junior Albini, recording his third consecutive promotional victory.
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos marked the promotion’s first trip to Minneapolis since 2012, generating $952,204.77 in live gate revenue.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos take place?
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos took place on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Who won the main event between Francis Ngannou and Junior dos Santos?
Francis Ngannou defeated former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos via TKO (punches) at 1:11 of Round 1.
How did Francis Ngannou finish Junior dos Santos?
Dos Santos overcommitted on an overhand right, causing him to turn his back. Ngannou capitalized instantly by landing a heavy counter right hand and left hook behind the ear that dropped dos Santos, prompting referee Herb Dean to stop the contest following follow-up punches on the canvas.
Who won the flyweight co-main event between Joseph Benavidez and Jussier Formiga?
Joseph Benavidez defeated Jussier Formiga via TKO (head kick and punches) at 4:47 of Round 2, earning a title shot rematch against Henry Cejudo.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at the event?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Francis Ngannou, Joseph Benavidez, Alonzo Menifield, and Eryk Anders. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,123 spectators at the Target Center, generating a live gate of $952,204.77.
What milestone did Demian Maia achieve with his win over Anthony Rocco Martin?
Demian Maia earned his 21st career UFC victory via majority decision (29–28, 29–28, 28–28), moving into sole possession of second place on the UFC’s all-time wins list behind only Donald Cerrone (23).
What records did Joseph Benavidez set at UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos?
Benavidez tied the all-time UFC flyweight division record for the most knockout victories (5) and surpassed Demetrious Johnson for the second-most total finishes (6) in divisional history.
Who won the lightweight bout between Vinc Pichel and Roosevelt Roberts?
Underdog Vinc Pichel pulled off the upset, defeating previously unbeaten prospect Roosevelt Roberts via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) behind 5:50 of ground control time.
How quickly did Drew Dober knock out Marco Polo Reyes?
Drew Dober knocked out Marco Polo Reyes in just 1 minute and 7 seconds (1:07) of Round 1 with blistering punch combinations.
How did Alonzo Menifield defeat Paul Craig?
Menifield countered a spinning kick from Paul Craig by pressing forward and landing a thunderous right hand on the button, knocking Craig unconscious at 3:19 of Round 1.
How did Amanda Ribas perform in her UFC debut?
Amanda Ribas put on a masterclass in grappling, executing two takedowns and submitting Emily Whitmire via rear-naked choke at 2:10 of Round 2.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for the event?
The event was called by lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder. Legendary announcer Bruce Buffer introduced the fighters inside the Octagon.
Why was Francis Ngannou vs. Junior dos Santos moved to headline this event?
The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by a welterweight rematch between Tyron Woodley and Robbie Lawler. After Woodley suffered a hand injury in mid-May, the UFC moved Ngannou vs. dos Santos from UFC 239 in Las Vegas to serve as the new five-round headliner in Minneapolis.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos broadcast?
The entire 12-bout card aired live on linear television across the United States on the flagship ESPN network, with preliminary bouts starting at 6:00 PM EDT followed by the main card at 9:00 PM EDT.
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