UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith
Germany
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 1:29
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
Netherlands
England
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
DR Congo
Prelims • Final
Denmark
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Norway
R3, 5:00
Lebanon
Serbia
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 0:59
Performance of the Night
R1, 3:13
China
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Danny Roberts and promotional newcomer David Zawada took home $50,000 each for their action-packed, back-and-forth welterweight clash.
Performance of the Night: Anthony Smith earned $50,000 for his devastating 89-second knockout of former light heavyweight champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Manny Bermudez captured $50,000 for his lightning-fast 59-second triangle choke technical submission over Davey Grant.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Bonus Disclosures
| 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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*Purses were not publicly disclosed for this event as sports regulatory bodies in Germany do not release official fighter payroll details. The UFC officially awarded four $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses ($200,000 total) to Anthony Smith, Manny Bermudez, Danny Roberts, and David Zawada.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith
Aleksandar Rakić out-landed Justin Ledet 263 to 28 in total strikes, establishing one of the widest strike differentials in a three-round light heavyweight fight in UFC history.
Rakić’s lopsided performance over Ledet produced rare 30-24, 30-24, and 30-25 scorecards, representing some of the most dominant judges’ tallies in modern light heavyweight annals.
Anthony Smith knocked out two former world champions (Rashad Evans and Maurício Rua) in a span of just 43 days, establishing himself as a premier light heavyweight title contender.
Corey Anderson completed 7 takedowns against Glover Teixeira, breaking into the top-5 all-time for most takedowns landed in UFC light heavyweight division history.
Manny Bermudez remained undefeated at 13-0 by submitting Davey Grant in just 59 seconds, securing one of the fastest triangle choke finishes in bantamweight history.
Heavy-hitting prospect Darko Stošić stopped Jeremy Kimball with vicious elbows and punches in 3:13 of Round 1, extending his professional MMA win streak to nine straight fights.
Marcin Tybura grounded Stefan Struve 5 times over three rounds, achieving the most single-fight takedowns against the Dutch veteran in his 22-fight UFC career.
Abu Azaitar became the first Moroccan-born athlete to score a victory in the UFC middleweight division, landing 135 total strikes across 15 minutes against Vitor Miranda.
Nasrat Haqparast landed 93 significant strikes on Marc Diakiese en route to a dominant 30-26 unanimous decision, cementing his status as one of Europe’s premier lightweight prospects.
Danny Roberts and late replacement David Zawada engaged in a frantic 15-minute contest featuring 6 submission attempts and 131 total strikes, earning Fight of the Night honors.
Returning from an absence of nearly 3 years, Poland’s Bartosz Fabiński executed 6 takedowns on Emil Weber Meek, advancing his spotless promotional record to 3-0.
UFC Fight Night 134 drew 7,798 fans to the Barclaycard Arena, generating $750,000 at the gate for the promotion’s second successful visit to the city of Hamburg.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith take place?
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith took place on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg, Germany.
Who won the main event between Maurício “Shogun” Rua and Anthony Smith?
Anthony Smith defeated former champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua via KO (elbow and punches) at 1:29 of Round 1 in their light heavyweight showdown.
Who won the co-main event between Corey Anderson and Glover Teixeira?
Corey Anderson defeated former title challenger Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), relying on relentless wrestling and landing 7 takedowns.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Danny Roberts vs. David Zawada won Fight of the Night, while Anthony Smith and Manny Bermudez took home Performance of the Night awards.
What made Aleksandar Rakić’s win over Justin Ledet historic?
Aleksandar Rakić out-struck Justin Ledet 263 to 28 in total strikes (+235 disparity), generating rare and historic 30–24, 30–24, and 30–25 judges’ scorecards.
How did Manny Bermudez finish Davey Grant?
Manny Bermudez locked in a slick triangle choke technical submission just 59 seconds into Round 1, keeping his undefeated professional MMA record intact.
How did Darko Stošić perform in his UFC debut?
Serbia’s Darko Stošić impressed in his first Octagon appearance, finishing American light heavyweight Jeremy Kimball via TKO (elbows and punches) at 3:13 of Round 1.
Who won the heavyweight contest between Marcin Tybura and Stefan Struve?
Poland’s Marcin Tybura grounded 7-foot Stefan Struve 5 times over three rounds to take a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
What was the official attendance and live gate in Hamburg?
The event drew an announced attendance of 7,798 fans and generated a total gate receipt of $750,000 at Barclaycard Arena.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith?
The broadcast commentary booth featured lead play-by-play caller John Gooden alongside former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer serving as the cage announcer.
How did Nasrat Haqparast defeat Marc Diakiese?
Nasrat Haqparast put on a technical striking clinic, out-landing Marc Diakiese 93 to 50 in significant strikes to earn a lopsided unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26).
Did Abu Azaitar win his promotional debut against Vitor Miranda?
Yes. Abu Azaitar won his UFC debut via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) after pushing a relentless striking pace across 15 minutes.
Who did David Zawada replace on short notice against Danny Roberts?
David Zawada stepped in on just nine days’ notice to replace an injured Alan Jouban, delivering a thrilling Fight of the Night performance despite losing a narrow split decision.
What did this knockout over Shogun Rua mean for Anthony Smith’s career?
This statement knockout over Shogun Rua vaulted Anthony Smith into the top tier of the 205-pound division, directly setting up his eventual light heavyweight title fight against Jon Jones at UFC 235.
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