UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren
Singapore
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R3, 3:54
Fight of the Night
United States
Scotland
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:02
Performance of the Night
Guam
France
R3, 4:46
Performance of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
Argentina
Prelims • Final
Canada
R3, 5:00
Azerbaijan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Peru
R1, 2:11
Thailand
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: Demian Maia and Ben Askren each earned $50,000 for their highly anticipated world-class grappling masterclass, capped by Maia’s third-round technical submission.
Performance of the Night: Beneil Dariush secured $50,000 for his rapid first-round rear-naked choke submission over Frank Camacho in just 2:02.
Performance of the Night: Ciryl Gane collected $50,000 for locking in a rare heavyweight heel hook submission against Don’Tale Mayes at 4:46 of the final round.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | $50,000 | $270,000 | |
| LOSS | $210,000 | — | $50,000 | $260,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $83,000 | — | — | $83,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | — | $31,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Official fighter purses are not publicly released by athletic regulatory authorities in Singapore. Figures represent verified reported contract estimates, baseline show and win structure amounts, and official UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren
Demian Maia’s third-round technical submission (rear-naked choke) over former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren won the prestigious World MMA Awards Submission of the Year honor.
Loma Lookboonmee made history as the very first athlete representing Thailand to compete inside the Octagon, securing a landmark split-decision victory over Aleksandra Albu.
Ciryl Gane submitted Don’Tale Mayes via heel hook with just 14 seconds remaining in round 3, scoring the first heel hook finish in the UFC heavyweight division since Stefan Struve at UFC on Versus 6 in 2011.
This main event marked the final professional mixed martial arts bout for former Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight champion Ben Askren before his official retirement from MMA.
With his victory over Askren, Demian Maia collected his 22nd career UFC win, advancing to sole possession of second place on the all-time promotional wins leaderboard behind Donald Cerrone.
Demian Maia secured his 11th career submission inside the Octagon, tying UFC Hall of Famer Royce Gracie for the second-most submission finishes in UFC history.
Beneil Dariush submitted Frank Camacho in just 2:02 of round one, picking up his second consecutive first-round submission victory and earning Performance of the Night honors.
Heavyweight knockout sensation Sergei Pavlovich crushed Maurice Greene via TKO in just 2:11 of the opening frame, extending his consecutive first-round knockout streak inside the UFC.
Future top lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev scored his maiden UFC victory by putting on a dynamic striking clinic against Alex White, landing 66 significant strikes over three rounds.
Movsar Evloev maintained his spotless professional mixed martial arts record by outwrestling former TUF Latin America winner Enrique Barzola over 15 minutes, landing 4 takedowns.
Entering as a heavy +260 underdog, Scotland’s Stevie Ray outlanded seasoned contender Michael Johnson 85 to 78 in significant strikes to take a crucial majority-decision triumph.
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren marked the promotion’s fourth event held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of 7,155 international fans.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren take place?
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren took place on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.
Who won the main event between Demian Maia and Ben Askren?
Demian Maia defeated Ben Askren via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:54 of Round 3 in a clash widely celebrated as one of the purest grappling showcases in UFC history.
What awards did Demian Maia’s finish over Ben Askren win?
In addition to receiving the UFC’s official $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus, Demian Maia’s submission of Ben Askren won the prestigious Submission of the Year award at the World MMA Awards.
Who won the co-main event between Stevie Ray and Michael Johnson?
Scotland’s Stevie Ray defeated American veteran Michael Johnson via majority decision (28–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their three-round lightweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Demian Maia vs. Ben Askren earned Fight of the Night, while Beneil Dariush and Ciryl Gane took home Performance of the Night awards.
What historical milestone did Loma Lookboonmee achieve at this event?
Loma Lookboonmee became the first fighter representing Thailand in UFC history to compete and win inside the Octagon, defeating Aleksandra Albu via split decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27).
How rare was Ciryl Gane’s submission over Don’Tale Mayes?
Ciryl Gane’s heel hook submission at 4:46 of Round 3 was the first heel hook recorded in the UFC heavyweight division since Stefan Struve submitted Pat Barry in October 2011.
Was this the last fight of Ben Askren’s MMA career?
Yes. Shortly following his submission defeat to Demian Maia in Singapore, Ben Askren formally announced his retirement from professional mixed martial arts competition.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play caller John Gooden alongside color analysts Dan Hardy and Paul Felder. The iconic Bruce Buffer served as the official cage announcer.
What was the official attendance for the event in Singapore?
The event drew an official crowd of 7,155 fans inside the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang.
How did Beneil Dariush defeat Frank Camacho?
Beneil Dariush took Frank Camacho to the canvas and locked in a rear-naked choke at 2:02 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the bout between Rafael Fiziev and Alex White?
Rafael Fiziev picked up his first official UFC victory by defeating Alex White via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) with a display of high-level Muay Thai striking.
How fast did Sergei Pavlovich finish Maurice Greene?
Sergei Pavlovich battered Maurice Greene with heavy punches, earning a TKO victory at 2:11 of Round 1 in their featured heavyweight collision.
How was UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren broadcast in the United States?
The entire card streamed live in the United States exclusively on ESPN+, airing during the morning hours due to the time difference with Singapore.
What milestone did Demian Maia reach with this victory?
Demian Maia notched his 22nd UFC victory, advancing to second on the all-time UFC wins list at the time, and recorded his 11th submission, tying Royce Gracie for second-most in promotional history.
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