UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier
Denmark
Main Card • Final
United States
R2, 0:27
Performance of the Night
Norway
R1, 1:12
Italy
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Iceland
Moldova
R1, 2:35
Haiti
R2, 2:14
Performance of the Night
Poland
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Wales
R1, 0:17
Performance of the Night
North Macedonia
Uzbekistan
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Afghanistan
Georgia
R3, 5:00
Sweden
R3, 5:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:51
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Jared Cannonier earned $50,000 for his explosive second-round TKO victory over surging contender Jack Hermansson in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Ovince Saint Preux took home $50,000 for extending his all-time promotional record with his fourth career Von Flue choke submission.
Performance of the Night: John Phillips collected $50,000 for his devastating 17-second knockout over Alen Amedovski.
Performance of the Night: Jack Shore earned $50,000 in his promotional debut, submitting Nohelin Hernandez via third-round rear-naked choke.
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded; the UFC issued four individual Performance of the Night bonuses instead.
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 | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*The Danish MMA Federation and Danish athletic authorities do not publicly disclose contract purse amounts or fighter salaries. Figures shown in the Performance Bonus column represent officially verified $50,000 post-fight Performance of the Night bonus awards paid by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier
UFC Fight Night 160 marked the promotion’s first-ever live event in Denmark, drawing a sold-out crowd of 12,767 spectators and producing a $1.6 million gate at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen.
Ovince Saint Preux extended his own historic promotional record by securing his fourth career Von Flue choke submission in the UFC, finishing Michał Oleksiejczuk at 2:14 of Round 2.
Jared Cannonier maintained his elite distinction as one of only two athletes in UFC history (alongside Vitor Belfort) to score knockout victories across Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, and Middleweight divisions.
Cannonier improved to 3-0 since dropping to 185 pounds, securing his third consecutive technical knockout finish (following David Branch and Anderson Silva) and his third straight post-fight bonus award.
2016 Olympic silver medalist Greco-Roman wrestler Mark O. Madsen recorded an emphatic 1:12 first-round TKO over Danilo Belluardo, thrilling his home-country Danish supporters.
Welsh slugger John Phillips scored the fastest knockout of his UFC career, obliterating Alen Amedovski in just 17 seconds to claim a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Former Cage Warriors champion Jack Shore made a flawless Octagon debut, dominating Nohelin Hernandez before securing a third-round rear-naked choke submission.
Makhmud Muradov became the first mixed martial artist born in Uzbekistan to compete and win inside the Octagon, outpointing Alessio Di Chirico via unanimous decision on short notice.
Danish fan favorite Nicolas Dalby made a triumphant return to the UFC after a three-year hiatus, defeating seasoned veteran Alex Oliveira via unanimous decision in front of his home crowd.
Stepping in on just two weeks’ notice to replace Thiago Alves, Gilbert Burns controlled ADCC world champion Gunnar Nelson across three rounds, solidifying his trajectory as an elite welterweight contender.
Decorated kickboxer Giga Chikadze earned his first career UFC victory, out-striking Brandon Davis to secure a hard-fought split decision on preliminary billing.
Swedish veteran Lina Lansberg handed The Ultimate Fighter 28 winner Macy Chiasson the first defeat of her career, utilizing clinch control to win a decisive 29-27 unanimous decision.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier take place?
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier took place on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Who won the main event between Jared Cannonier and Jack Hermansson?
Jared Cannonier defeated Jack Hermansson via TKO (punches) at 0:27 of Round 2, landing a clean uppercut before finishing with ground-and-pound.
What happened in the co-main event at UFC Copenhagen?
Danish Olympic silver medalist Mark O. Madsen electrified his home crowd by stopping Danilo Belluardo via TKO (punches) at 1:12 of Round 1 in his UFC debut.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Jared Cannonier, Ovince Saint Preux, John Phillips, and Jack Shore. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What historic milestone did Ovince Saint Preux achieve?
Ovince Saint Preux extended his all-time promotional record by securing his fourth career Von Flue choke submission in the UFC, submitting Michał Oleksiejczuk at 2:14 of Round 2.
How fast was John Phillips’ knockout of Alen Amedovski?
John Phillips finished Alen Amedovski in just 17 seconds of Round 1, earning his first promotional victory and a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who was the first Uzbek fighter to compete in the UFC at this event?
Makhmud Muradov made history as the first fighter from Uzbekistan to step inside the Octagon, defeating Alessio Di Chirico via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Did Giga Chikadze make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Georgian kickboxing standout Giga Chikadze made his promotional debut on short notice, defeating Brandon Davis via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
How did Gilbert Burns defeat Gunnar Nelson?
Stepping in on short notice for Thiago Alves, Gilbert Burns out-struck and neutralized Gunnar Nelson to earn a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Copenhagen?
The event drew a sold-out crowd of 12,767 spectators, producing an official live gate of $1,600,000.
How was UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier broadcast?
In the United States, the entire 13-bout fight card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+, with the main card kicking off at 2:00 PM EDT.
Who called the fights and announced the action at UFC Copenhagen?
Play-by-play caller John Gooden was joined by color commentators Dan Hardy and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer and Dan Hardy conducting post-fight interviews.
How did Jack Shore perform in his UFC debut?
Undefeated Welsh prospect Jack Shore submitted Nohelin Hernandez with a rear-naked choke at 2:51 of Round 3, taking home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Nicolas Dalby perform in his return to the UFC?
Fighting in front of his hometown Danish fans, Nicolas Dalby out-grappled and outworked veteran Alex Oliveira to win a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
What unique promotional achievement does Jared Cannonier hold?
Cannonier is one of only two fighters in UFC history (alongside Vitor Belfort) to score knockout victories across three distinct weight classes: Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, and Middleweight.
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