UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2
Uruguay
Main Card • Final
Kyrgyzstan
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
United States
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Peru
Switzerland
R2, 4:31
Performance of the Night
Albania
R2, 4:26
Poland
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Russia
France
R1, 4:12
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:56
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Venezuela
R1, 1:09
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Vicente Luque and Mike Perry earned $50,000 each for their savage three-round welterweight war, combining for 171 significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Volkan Oezdemir collected $50,000 for his second-round knockout of Ilir Latifi in the light heavyweight feature bout.
Performance of the Night: Veronica Hardy (Macedo) earned $50,000 for her lightning-fast 69-second armbar submission over Polyana Viana in the preliminary opener.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Official contracted base purses were not publicly disclosed by the local sanctioning body in Uruguay. Disclosed amounts reflect verified post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 marked the promotion’s first-ever event staged in Uruguay, establishing the South American nation as the 24th distinct country to host an official UFC card.
Veronica Hardy (Macedo) submitted Polyana Viana via armbar in just 69 seconds of Round 1, setting the record for the fastest submission finish in UFC women’s flyweight history at the time.
Future interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane made his promotional debut inside the Octagon, submitting Raphael Pessoa via first-round arm-triangle choke in 4:12.
Luiz Eduardo Garagorri became the first fighter representing Uruguay to compete and win inside the Octagon on home soil, securing a unanimous decision sweep over Humberto Bandenay.
Valentina Shevchenko successfully defended her flyweight crown for the second time, becoming the first fighter in division history to win 15 consecutive championship rounds across three title bouts.
Vicente Luque and Mike Perry engaged in a bloody, phone-booth brawl that produced 171 combined significant strikes, earning Fight of the Night honors.
Vicente Luque’s split-decision victory over Mike Perry advanced his winning streak to six, the second-longest active streak in the UFC welterweight division at the time.
Alex da Silva amassed an extraordinary 11 minutes and 52 seconds of top control time against Kazula Vargas, dominating the mat in one of the highest control percentages in a three-round lightweight bout.
Stepping up on short notice, Gilbert Burns handed Russian M-1 champion Aleksei Kunchenko his first professional defeat, snapping his pristine 20-0 record via unanimous decision.
Multi-time ADCC and IBJJF World Champion Rodolfo Vieira made his UFC debut, submitting Oskar Piechota via arm-triangle choke at 4:26 of Round 2 after over five minutes of ground control.
Marina Rodriguez landed 84 significant strikes to sweep former title challenger Tecia Torres (30-27 x2, 30-26), preserving her unblemished professional mixed martial arts record.
Volkan Oezdemir snapped a three-fight losing skid by becoming only the second man to knock out Ilir Latifi inside the Octagon, scoring two knockdowns before securing the TKO at 4:31 of Round 2.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 took place on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the Antel Arena in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Who won the main event between Valentina Shevchenko and Liz Carmouche?
Valentina Shevchenko defeated Liz Carmouche via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) over five rounds to retain the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship.
Why was this fight billed as a rematch?
The two fighters first met on the regional circuit in September 2010, where Carmouche handed Shevchenko her first career loss via second-round doctor stoppage due to a cut. Shevchenko avenged that defeat nine years later in Uruguay.
What was the result of Vicente Luque vs. Mike Perry?
Vicente Luque defeated Mike Perry via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a grueling battle that earned Fight of the Night honors and left Perry with a severely shattered nose.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at this event?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Vicente Luque vs. Mike Perry took home Fight of the Night, while Volkan Oezdemir and Veronica Hardy (Macedo) each received Performance of the Night awards.
Why was this event significant in UFC international history?
This event marked the UFC’s inaugural visit to Uruguay, establishing the country as the 24th distinct nation to host an official UFC event.
Did Ciryl Gane make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Future interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane made his promotional debut, submitting Raphael Pessoa via arm-triangle choke at 4:12 of Round 1.
How fast was Veronica Hardy’s submission over Polyana Viana?
Veronica Hardy (competing under her maiden name Macedo) submitted Polyana Viana in just 69 seconds (1:09 of Round 1), setting the record for the fastest submission in UFC women’s flyweight history at the time.
How did Gilbert Burns defeat Aleksei Kunchenko?
Stepping in on short notice in his return to welterweight, Gilbert Burns utilized superior grappling and control to defeat Aleksei Kunchenko via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), handing the Russian his first professional loss.
How did hometown fighter Luiz Eduardo Garagorri perform?
Uruguay’s own Luiz Eduardo Garagorri thrilled the home crowd by defeating Humberto Bandenay via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) to become the first Uruguayan to win inside the Octagon.
How did BJJ legend Rodolfo Vieira win his UFC debut?
Multiple-time world jiu-jitsu champion Rodolfo Vieira showcased his world-class ground game, submitting Oskar Piechota via arm-triangle choke at 4:26 of Round 2.
How did Volkan Oezdemir defeat Ilir Latifi?
Volkan Oezdemir pressured Latifi with knees and heavy punches, scoring two knockdowns before finishing the bout via KO at 4:31 of Round 2 to claim a Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the official attendance for the event?
The event drew a crowd of 9,225 fans inside Montevideo’s state-of-the-art Antel Arena.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this card?
The broadcast was called by Brendan Fitzgerald alongside former middleweight champion Michael Bisping, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
Where are official fight replays and coverage available?
Full event replays and content can be accessed on the official UFC Event Page, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
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