UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 4:18
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Russia
R1, 4:03
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:38
Performance of the Night
Australia
Prelims • Final
R1, 0:59
Poland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:43
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$100k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Tristan Connelly vs. Michel Pereira. Because Michel Pereira missed weight (172 lbs) and was ineligible for bonus money, Tristan Connelly collected both shares of the award for a total payout of $100,000.
Performance of the Night: Justin Gaethje earned $50,000 for his explosive first-round TKO victory over Donald Cerrone in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Misha Cirkunov collected $50,000 for his rare first-round Peruvian necktie submission win over Jimmy Crute.
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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| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | $100,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses for UFC events held in British Columbia, Canada are not publicly disclosed by the provincial athletic commission. Performance bonuses of $50,000 were awarded by the UFC. Tristan Connelly received both halves of the Fight of the Night bonus ($100,000) because Michel Pereira missed weight.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Vancouver
Misha Cirkunov tapped Jimmy Crute with a Peruvian necktie at 3:38 of Round 1, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to finish a bout with the rare choke (following CB Dollaway at UFC Fight Night 14).
Justin Gaethje earned his 7th post-fight bonus award in just his 6th UFC appearance, solidifying the highest per-fight bonus rate in modern promotional history.
Justin Gaethje became only the second lightweight in UFC history to score three consecutive first-round knockouts (stopping James Vick, Edson Barboza, and Donald Cerrone).
Vancouver local Tristan Connelly stepped up on five days’ notice up a weight class at 172 lbs to defeat -480 favorite Michel Pereira in one of 2019’s greatest betting upsets.
Because Michel Pereira weighed in 1 pound over the welterweight limit, he forfeited his eligibility for bonus awards, allowing Tristan Connelly to collect the entire $100,000 Fight of the Night pot.
Augusto Sakai landed a furious flurry against top-ranked Marcin Tybura to score a knockout in just 59 seconds of round one, his fastest stoppage in the UFC.
UFC Vancouver generated $1,334,931.56 in live gate revenue across 15,114 spectators, standing as the promotion’s final event in Canada before the pandemic era.
Tristan Connelly overwhelmed Michel Pereira with pressure, landing 151 total strikes (64 significant) and controlling the action on the ground for nearly six minutes.
At 39 years old, Glover Teixeira earned his third consecutive UFC victory of 2019 by edging Nikita Krylov via split decision, advancing his late-career resurgence toward the 205-pound title.
Uriah Hall overcame 10 minutes and 41 seconds of ground control by Antonio Carlos Jr. to score a crucial third-round knockdown and win via split decision.
Todd Duffee and Jeff Hughes resulted in a rare heavyweight No Contest at 4:03 of Round 1 after an accidental eye poke caused Duffee to suffer blurred vision.
Louis Smolka put on a striking clinic with 31 landed body shots out of 59 significant strikes before finishing Ryan MacDonald via TKO at 4:43 of Round 1.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje take place?
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje took place on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Who won the main event between Donald Cerrone and Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje defeated Donald Cerrone via TKO (punches) at 4:18 of Round 1 after dropping Cerrone with counter right hooks and following up with ground strikes.
Who won the co-main event between Glover Teixeira and Nikita Krylov?
Future UFC light heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira defeated Nikita Krylov via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a grueling three-round battle.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje?
Tristan Connelly earned a massive $100,000 bonus (Fight of the Night), while Justin Gaethje and Misha Cirkunov each earned $50,000 for Performance of the Night.
Why did Tristan Connelly receive a $100,000 bonus instead of $50,000?
Connelly’s opponent, Michel Pereira, missed weight by 1 pound (weighing in at 172 lbs) and was ineligible for bonuses under UFC policy. Consequently, Connelly received both shares of the $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, totaling $100,000.
How did Misha Cirkunov submit Jimmy Crute?
Misha Cirkunov locked in a rare Peruvian necktie submission at 3:38 of Round 1, marking only the second time the technique has finished a fight in UFC history.
Why was Todd Duffee vs. Jeff Hughes ruled a No Contest?
The fight was ruled a No Contest at 4:03 of Round 1 after an accidental eye poke from Jeff Hughes rendered Todd Duffee unable to see and the ringside physician halted the bout.
How fast was Augusto Sakai’s knockout of Marcin Tybura?
Augusto Sakai knocked out veteran Marcin Tybura with heavy punches against the fence in just 59 seconds of Round 1.
What were the official attendance and gate figures for UFC Vancouver?
The event drew an official attendance of 15,114 spectators with a live gate of $1,334,931.56 at Rogers Arena.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje?
The commentary desk was manned by play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentator Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Who did Justin Gaethje call out after defeating Donald Cerrone?
When asked by Daniel Cormier about a fight with Conor McGregor, Gaethje stated “the Irishman is retired” and called out the winner of the upcoming Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson championship bout.
What happened in the Michel Pereira vs. Tristan Connelly fight?
Pereira expended significant energy in Round 1 performing backflips, rolling thunders, and showboating, which allowed the composed local favorite Connelly to take over with superior grappling and conditioning across rounds 2 and 3.
How did Uriah Hall defeat Antonio Carlos Jr.?
Uriah Hall fought off multiple submission threats and landed a stiff jab that knocked down Carlos Jr. in the third round, earning a split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
How many fights took place at UFC Vancouver in 2019?
The event featured 12 mixed martial arts bouts, consisting of 6 main card bouts and 6 preliminary card bouts.
What did Justin Gaethje accomplish next after this victory?
Following this knockout of Cerrone, Justin Gaethje stepped in on short notice at UFC 249 to defeat Tony Ferguson and capture the interim UFC Lightweight Championship.
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