UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik
United States
Main Card • Final
Suriname
R5, 4:56
Netherlands
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:57
R3, 0:33
Russia
R3, 5:00
China
Puerto Rico
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Prelims • Final
R1, 2:38
R2, 3:18
R1, 4:20
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 1:16
Uzbekistan
R3, 4:09
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Rob Font and Ricky Simón each received $50,000 for their high-octane 15-minute bantamweight collision.
Performance of the Night: Bryce Mitchell collected $50,000 for executing the second “Twister” submission in UFC history.
Performance of the Night: Makhmud Muradov earned $50,000 for his thunderous third-round walk-off punch knockout of Trevor Smith.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $850,000 | — | — | $850,000 | |
| WIN | $130,000 | $130,000 | — | $260,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $88,000 | — | — | $88,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | $50,000 | $146,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | $50,000 | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| DRAW | $33,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| DRAW | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $84,800* | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| DRAW | $28,000 | — | — | $38,500* | |
| DRAW | $35,000 | — | — | $24,500* | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $29,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $11,200* | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Fighter purses and compensation figures are estimates based on published UFC contracts and previous athletic commission disclosures. Official purses are not publicly released by the District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission. *Cynthia Calvillo weighed in at 120.5 lb (4.5 lb over the non-title limit) and forfeited 30% of her purse to Marina Rodriguez. *Matt Sayles weighed in at 148.5 lb (2.5 lb over the featherweight limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Bryce Mitchell. Figures include official $50,000 Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik
Bryce Mitchell submitted Matt Sayles with a rare “Twister” at 4:20 of Round 1, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to pull off the maneuver after Chan Sung Jung in 2011.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik stopped Alistair Overeem at 4:56 of Round 5 (24:56 total elapsed time), setting the UFC record for the latest knockout in heavyweight history and the third-latest finish overall.
With Rodriguez vs. Calvillo and Stamann vs. Song both ending in majority draws, the event tied the all-time UFC benchmark for the most draws on a single fight card in promotional history.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik notched his fourth straight UFC knockout victory in 2019, joining an elite group of heavyweights to achieve four promotional knockouts in a single calendar year.
Rob Font and Ricky Simón delivered a 15-minute barnburner featuring 149 combined significant strikes and 7 takedowns, earning Fight of the Night honors.
Making his Octagon debut, Joe Solecki controlled veteran Matt Wiman on the mat for 12 minutes and 1 second while out-landing him 177 to 20 in total strikes to secure 30-26 scorecards.
Billy Quarantillo dominated his promotional debut against Jacob Kilburn, firing off 5 submission attempts and 139 total strikes before locking in a second-round triangle choke.
Makhmud Muradov landed a walk-off overhand right that sent Trevor Smith’s mouthpiece flying into the front rows at 4:09 of Round 3, capturing his first Performance of the Night bonus.
The event drew 10,816 fans to Capital One Arena, yielding a live gate of $932,714 and marking the UFC’s first visit to Washington, D.C. in more than eight years.
Ben Rothwell scored his first UFC victory since January 2016, overcoming a second-round point deduction for groin strikes to stop 7-foot Stefan Struve via TKO at 4:57 of round 2.
Energized by head coach Jim West’s passionate corner speech between rounds, Aspen Ladd dropped and finished Yana Santos with ground strikes in just 33 seconds of Round 3.
Rozenstruik’s final right cross tore Alistair Overeem’s upper lip in half, requiring plastic surgery immediately following the stoppage and becoming one of MMA’s most infamous facial cuts.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik take place?
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik took place on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., United States.
How did Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeat Alistair Overeem?
After trailing on all three judges’ scorecards (4-0 into the final frame), Jairzinho Rozenstruik landed a colossal right hand that dropped Alistair Overeem and split his upper lip, prompting referee Dan Miragliotta to halt the contest via KO at 4:56 of Round 5 with just four seconds left.
What was the result of the co-main event between Marina Rodriguez and Cynthia Calvillo?
The co-main event concluded in a majority draw (29–28, 28–28, 28–28) after Cynthia Calvillo won a dominant 10-8 third round on two judges’ scorecards.
Who won the official $50,000 post-fight bonuses?
Four fighters received $50,000 awards: Rob Font vs. Ricky Simón earned Fight of the Night, while Bryce Mitchell and Makhmud Muradov took home Performance of the Night bonuses.
What submission did Bryce Mitchell pull off against Matt Sayles?
Bryce Mitchell executed the famous “Twister” spine crank submission at 4:20 of Round 1, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to finish a bout with the technique.
What controversy occurred during Ben Rothwell vs. Stefan Struve?
Ben Rothwell landed two accidental groin kicks on Stefan Struve, resulting in a point deduction in round 2. Struve elected to continue fighting through severe pain, but was subsequently finished by Rothwell via punches with just three seconds remaining in the round.
Why was UFC Washington historic regarding judges’ decisions?
The main card featured two majority draws (Rodriguez vs. Calvillo and Stamann vs. Song), tying the promotional record for the most draws on a single UFC event.
Why did Cody Stamann vs. Song Yadong end in a draw?
Song Yadong was deducted one point in Round 1 for an illegal knee to the head of a grounded opponent. The deduction resulted in two judges scoring the bout 28-28 and one judge scoring it 29-27 for Stamann, producing a majority draw.
What was the live gate and attendance for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,816 attendees, generating a live gate of $932,714.25 at the Capital One Arena.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik broadcast?
In the United States, the main card and preliminary card aired live on ESPN, with early prelims streaming on ESPN+.
Who were the commentators for UFC Washington?
The cage-side broadcast team featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts and former UFC fighters Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder.
How did Aspen Ladd stop Yana Santos?
Aspen Ladd dropped Yana Santos (Kunitskaya) with a stinging left hook straight out of the gate in Round 3 and followed up with relentless ground strikes to force a referee stoppage at 0:33 of Round 3.
How did Makhmud Muradov knock out Trevor Smith?
Muradov landed an explosive overhand right clean on Smith’s chin that sent his mouthpiece flying out of the cage and knocked him out cold at 4:09 of Round 3.
How dominant was Joe Solecki in his UFC debut?
Joe Solecki logged over 12 minutes of ground control and out-landed veteran Matt Wiman 177 to 20 in total strikes to sweep a lopsided unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–27).
How did Tim Means defeat Thiago Alves?
Tim Means rocked former title challenger Thiago Alves with a crisp combination and snatched a tight guillotine choke at 2:38 of Round 1.
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