UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson
United States
Main Card • Final
Poland
R5, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R1, 1:44
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 2:01
R3, 4:45
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:08
Ecuador
R3, 3:17
Performance of the Night
R2, 2:32
Mexico
Italy
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Cub Swanson and Kron Gracie earned $50,000 each for their toe-to-toe featherweight war across three full rounds.
Performance of the Night: Niko Price took home $50,000 for his astonishing and rare first-round upkick knockout from his back over James Vick.
Performance of the Night: Marlon Vera received $50,000 for his vicious third-round TKO combination of elbows and punches against Andre Ewell.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Bonus Disclosures
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Florida State Boxing Commission for this event in accordance with state disclosure regulations. The UFC officially awarded four $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses ($200,000 total) to Cub Swanson, Kron Gracie, Niko Price, and Marlon Vera.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson
Joanna Jędrzejczyk earned her 10th career victory in the UFC women’s strawweight division, reinforcing her all-time lead for the most victories in division history.
Joanna Jędrzejczyk landed 180 significant strikes against Michelle Waterson, extending her record for the most significant strikes landed in UFC strawweight history.
Joanna Jędrzejczyk landed 78 leg kicks across 25 minutes, establishing a promotional benchmark for the highest volume of leg kicks landed in a 115-pound contest.
Niko Price knocked out James Vick at 1:44 of Round 1 with a heel strike from his back, becoming only the second fighter in modern UFC history to win via an upkick KO.
With his upkick KO of James Vick, Niko Price became the first fighter in UFC history to own knockout finishes via standing punches, hammerfists from the bottom, and an upkick.
Marlon Vera stopped Andre Ewell via third-round TKO, extending his promotional finish streak to 5 consecutive stoppage wins—the longest active finish streak in the bantamweight division.
Cub Swanson defeated Kron Gracie in a 3-round brawl where he landed 135 significant strikes, securing his 7th career Fight of the Night bonus inside the Octagon.
Future flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo submitted Tim Elliott in 3:08 of Round 1, logging his 6th UFC stoppage win and cementing his status as the division’s premier finisher.
Amanda Ribas out-struck Mackenzie Dern 74 to 20 in significant strikes, handing the decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu multi-time world champion the first loss of her professional MMA career (7-1).
Mike Davis landed 139 significant strikes out of 222 thrown (62% accuracy) before knocking out Thomas Gifford at 4:45 of Round 3, logging one of the most lopsided standing battles of 2019.
DWCS graduate Miguel Baeza maintained his perfect pro record (8-0) by finishing Hector Aldana via second-round TKO through a devastating combination of leg kicks and elbows.
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson drew 10,597 spectators to Amalie Arena, generating $897,805 in gate receipts for the promotion’s third historic live event in Tampa, Florida.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson take place?
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson took place on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Who won the main event between Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson?
Former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk defeated Michelle Waterson via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) over five dominant rounds.
Who won the co-main event between Cub Swanson and Kron Gracie?
Cub Swanson defeated Kron Gracie via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in a high-paced striking battle that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Cub Swanson vs. Kron Gracie took home Fight of the Night, while Niko Price and Marlon Vera received Performance of the Night awards.
How did Niko Price finish James Vick at UFC Fight Night 161?
Niko Price delivered a rare and stunning upkick knockout from his back, catching James Vick flush on the jaw to secure a walk-off KO at 1:44 of Round 1.
Did Amanda Ribas defeat Mackenzie Dern?
Yes. Amanda Ribas handed Mackenzie Dern the first defeat of her professional mixed martial arts career via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) by neutralizing her wrestling and dominating the stand-up exchanges.
How did Marlon Vera defeat Andre Ewell?
Marlon Vera used relentless pressure, damaging body kicks, and heavy elbows on the ground to stop Andre Ewell via TKO at 3:17 of Round 3, collecting his fifth consecutive stoppage win.
What happened during the Mike Davis vs. Thomas Gifford fight?
Mike Davis dominated Thomas Gifford across three rounds, landing 139 significant strikes before scoring a face-first knockout punch at 4:45 of Round 3 in a bout widely scrutinized for late referee and corner stoppage.
How did Deiveson Figueiredo finish Tim Elliott?
Deiveson Figueiredo locked in a tight guillotine choke at 3:08 of the first round, forcing former title challenger Tim Elliott to tap out.
What were the official attendance and gate figures for UFC Tampa in 2019?
The event drew an announced attendance of 10,597 spectators, producing a total live gate of $897,805 at Amalie Arena.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson?
The live broadcast on ESPN+ was called by play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside former UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping, with Joe Martinez introducing fighters in the Octagon.
What division records did Joanna Jędrzejczyk extend at this event?
Joanna Jędrzejczyk extended her promotional records for the most wins (10) and most significant strikes landed (180 in the bout) in UFC women’s strawweight history.
Who won the lightweight bout between Matt Frevola and Luis Peña?
Local Tampa fan-favorite Matt Frevola edged out Luis Peña via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) after three rounds of relentless scrambling.
How did Miguel Baeza perform in his UFC promotional debut?
Undefeated prospect Miguel Baeza scored an impressive second-round TKO (leg kicks and elbows) at 2:32 of Round 2 over Hector Aldana, keeping his undefeated streak alive.
What did Joanna Jędrzejczyk’s victory over Michelle Waterson lead to?
This victory earned Joanna Jędrzejczyk a title shot against champion Zhang Weili at UFC 248 in March 2020, resulting in the consensus greatest fight in women’s mixed martial arts history.
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