UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Ireland
R1, 1:38
Haiti
R2, 2:11
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Scotland
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:05
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R2, 4:06
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Canada
R3, 5:00
Belgium
R1, 3:30
R1, 4:24
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Cub Swanson and Artem Lobov each earned $50,000 for their thrilling 25-minute featherweight war in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Mike Perry collected $50,000 for his vicious second-round standing elbow knockout over Jake Ellenberger.
Performance of the Night: Brandon Moreno received $50,000 for dropping Dustin Ortiz with a high kick and finishing him via second-round rear-naked choke.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*The Tennessee Athletic Commission does not publicly disclose official fighter purses or base salaries. Contractual base purses and win bonuses are therefore not officially published (—). Total figures shown reflect verified $50,000 UFC post-fight performance bonuses awarded to Cub Swanson, Artem Lobov, Mike Perry, and Brandon Moreno. Additionally, Marcos Rogério de Lima was fined 30% of his undisclosed purse for missing weight (210 lb), which was forfeited to opponent Ovince Saint Preux.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov
Cub Swanson connected on 209 significant strikes against Artem Lobov, setting a new single-fight divisional record for the UFC featherweight weight class at the time.
Swanson (209) and Lobov (123) combined for 332 landed significant strikes across 25 minutes, establishing one of the highest two-man striking totals in UFC promotional history.
Ovince Saint Preux became only the second fighter in UFC history (after Jason Von Flue himself) to successfully submit multiple opponents with the rare Von Flue choke inside the Octagon.
Returning after a two-year promotional layoff, Al Iaquinta finished TUF 1 winner Diego Sanchez in just 98 seconds, handing Sanchez only the second first-round knockout defeat of his 40-fight career.
Mike Perry executed an iconic one-shot standing right elbow knockout over perennial contender Jake Ellenberger at 1:05 of round 2, earning his second UFC Performance bonus.
Future two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno improved to 3-0 in the UFC by securing a second-round technical submission over top-10 contender Dustin Ortiz, capturing a $50,000 bonus.
Stevie Ray overcame a 5-minute ground control clinic from UFC bonus record-holder Joe Lauzon in round 1 to out-strike Lauzon 105 to 46 in significant strikes over the final two rounds for a majority decision victory.
John Dodson landed 48 of 103 significant strikes while holding former WEC champion Eddie Wineland to just 21 total strikes landed across 15 minutes, sweeping the official judges’ scorecards.
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov drew an official attendance of 10,144 spectators and generated a live gate of $755,180 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
The UFC Fight Pass early preliminary card featured two rapid first-round stoppage victories: Bryan Barberena’s TKO of Joe Proctor (3:30) and Hector Sandoval’s clean KO of Matt Schnell (4:24).
At 5’0″, Danielle Taylor overcame a five-inch height and six-inch reach deficit to defeat former Invicta FC atomweight champion Jessica Penne via unanimous decision (29–28 x3).
Thales Leites neutralized power puncher Sam Alvey by connecting on 24 leg kicks on 27 attempts (89% accuracy), halting Alvey’s four-fight promotional winning streak.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov took place on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Who won the main event between Cub Swanson and Artem Lobov?
Cub Swanson defeated Artem Lobov via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45) after a relentless five-round featherweight war.
What striking record did Cub Swanson establish in the main event?
Cub Swanson landed 209 significant strikes against Artem Lobov, establishing a new single-fight record for the UFC featherweight division at the time.
Who won the co-main event between Al Iaquinta and Diego Sanchez?
Al Iaquinta defeated Diego Sanchez via KO (punches) at 1:38 of Round 1 in their lightweight co-headliner.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Cub Swanson vs. Artem Lobov (Fight of the Night), Mike Perry (Performance of the Night), and Brandon Moreno (Performance of the Night).
How did Ovince Saint Preux defeat Marcos Rogério de Lima?
Ovince Saint Preux submitted Marcos Rogério de Lima with a rare Von Flue choke at 2:11 of Round 2, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to execute multiple Von Flue choke finishes.
Why was the Ovince Saint Preux vs. Marcos Rogério de Lima bout held at a catchweight?
Marcos Rogério de Lima weighed in at 210 lbs, four pounds over the light heavyweight non-title limit. He was fined 30% of his purse, which went to Saint Preux, and the fight proceeded at a 210-pound catchweight.
How did Mike Perry finish Jake Ellenberger?
Mike Perry scored a devastating walk-off KO via standing right elbow at 1:05 of Round 2, earning Performance of the Night honors.
What happened in the fight between Brandon Moreno and Dustin Ortiz?
Brandon Moreno dropped Dustin Ortiz with a high head kick and locked in a rear-naked choke for a technical submission victory at 4:06 of Round 2, capturing a $50,000 performance bonus.
Who won the lightweight match between Stevie Ray and Joe Lauzon?
Stevie Ray defeated Joe Lauzon via majority decision (28–27, 29–27, 28–28) after overcoming a difficult opening round to dominate rounds 2 and 3 on the feet.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,144 spectators and generated $755,180 in live gate revenue at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
Who was on the broadcast commentary team for UFC Fight Night 108?
The event was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Todd Grisham and color analyst Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
What was the result of John Dodson vs. Eddie Wineland?
John Dodson used superior footwork and counter-striking to defeat former WEC champion Eddie Wineland via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27).
What was the fastest stoppage at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov?
The fastest finish occurred in the co-main event, where Al Iaquinta knocked out Diego Sanchez in just 1:38 of Round 1.
Why are the base purses undisclosed for UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov?
The Tennessee Athletic Commission does not publicly disclose fighter contract figures or purses under state open records policies. Only officially declared post-fight bonus checks are public.
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