UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno
Mexico
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Canada
R1, 1:44
Performance of the Night
Peru
R1, 0:26
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Norway
R1, 3:50
England
R1, 0:15
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 2:01
R3, 5:00
Chile
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 3:56
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:01
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: None awarded.
Performance of the Night: Niko Price earned $50,000 for a devastating 104-second TKO victory over Alan Jouban in their welterweight matchup.
Performance of the Night: Humberto Bandenay captured $50,000 for his shocking 26-second flying knee knockout over Martín Bravo in his promotional debut.
Performance of the Night: Dustin Ortiz earned $50,000 for setting the record for the fastest knockout in UFC flyweight history with a 15-second finish of Hector Sandoval.
Performance of the Night: Joseph Morales collected $50,000 for his first-round rear-naked choke submission over Roberto Sanchez in his Octagon debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $46,000 | $46,000 | — | $92,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $27,200 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $46,800 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Because this event was hosted in Mexico City, Mexico, official fighter purses are not made publicly available by a North American state athletic commission. Figures are based on contractual base show/win estimates published by reliable combat sports journalists. Alexa Grasso was fined 20% of her fight purse ($5,200) for missing the strawweight limit at 119 lbs, which was awarded directly to Randa Markos. Estimated totals include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) and exclude athlete outfitting compensation.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno
Dustin Ortiz knocked out Hector Sandoval in just 15 seconds of the first round, establishing the fastest knockout victory in UFC flyweight division history.
With seven first-round stoppage victories across 12 bouts, this event tied the modern UFC promotional record for the most first-round finishes on a single card (tied with UFC 13, UFC Fight Night 32, and UFC Fight Night 55).
Longtime fan-favorite color commentator and former WEC light heavyweight champion Brian Stann called his final Octagon event before stepping away from sports broadcasting.
Peru’s Humberto Bandenay delivered one of the fastest debut knockouts in featherweight history, flattening TUF Latin America 3 winner Martín Bravo in just 26 seconds.
Jordan Rinaldi executed only the fifth Von Flue choke in UFC history at 2:01 of round one against Álvaro Herrera, joining Jason Von Flue and Ovince Saint Preux in the record books.
Three of the six televised main card contests were decided by razor-thin split decisions (Grasso vs. Markos, Alvey vs. Evans, and Pérez vs. Soukhamthath).
Due to the extraordinary flurry of first-round finishes, UFC officials bypassed a traditional Fight of the Night award and distributed four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses instead.
Sergio Pettis utilized crisp counter-striking over five rounds to hand future flyweight champion Brandon Moreno his first defeat inside the Octagon, snapping Moreno’s 11-fight winning streak.
Rani Yahya secured his 5th UFC bantamweight submission victory with a first-round kimura over Henry Briones, moving into second place on the all-time division submission list.
Jack Hermansson overwhelmed Bradley Scott on the canvas, landing 38 significant ground strikes before earning the referee stoppage at 3:50 of the opening frame.
Contested in Mexico City’s demanding high-altitude environment (2,240m above sea level), the card defied expectations by producing 7 finishes and only 5 decisions.
The card generated a passionate crowd of 10,172 spectators at the Arena Ciudad de México for the UFC’s fourth premier visit to Mexico City.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno take place?
UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno took place on Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City, Mexico.
Who won the main event between Sergio Pettis and Brandon Moreno?
Sergio Pettis defeated Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–46, 48–46) across five rounds in their flyweight headliner.
What historical flyweight record was set at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno?
Dustin Ortiz set the all-time UFC record for the fastest knockout in flyweight history, stopping Hector Sandoval in just 15 seconds of Round 1.
How many first-round finishes occurred at this event?
There were seven first-round finishes across 12 fights, tying the all-time UFC record for the most first-round finishes on a single event card.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Niko Price, Humberto Bandenay, Dustin Ortiz, and Joseph Morales. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Why was this event significant for commentator Brian Stann?
This event marked the final UFC broadcast called by longtime color analyst and former fighter Brian Stann, who subsequently stepped away from television commentary to pursue executive business leadership.
Who won the co-main event between Alexa Grasso and Randa Markos?
Guadalajara native Alexa Grasso defeated Randa Markos via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in their three-round catchweight co-main event.
Why was the Grasso vs. Markos bout contested at a 119-pound catchweight?
Alexa Grasso weighed in at 119 pounds, missing the strawweight limit by three pounds. She was fined 20% of her purse, which went to Randa Markos, and the bout proceeded at catchweight.
How did Niko Price defeat Alan Jouban?
Niko Price dropped Alan Jouban with a sharp right hand and finished the fight via TKO with follow-up punches at 1:44 of Round 1.
How did Humberto Bandenay win his promotional debut against Martín Bravo?
Peru’s Humberto Bandenay landed a devastating flying knee counter knockout at just 0:26 of Round 1, delivering one of the fastest debut finishes in UFC featherweight history.
Who secured a rare Von Flue choke submission at this event?
Jordan Rinaldi submitted Álvaro Herrera via Von Flue choke at 2:01 of Round 1, marking only the fifth Von Flue choke finish in UFC history.
What was the outcome of Sam Alvey vs. Rashad Evans?
Sam Alvey defeated former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round middleweight bout.
How did Jack Hermansson defeat Bradley Scott?
Jack Hermansson took down Bradley Scott and unleashed heavy ground-and-pound to secure a TKO victory at 3:50 of Round 1.
What was the official attendance for UFC Mexico City in 2017?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,172 fans inside the Arena Ciudad de México.
Was Brandon Moreno suspended following his post-fight drug test at this event?
No. USADA determined that trace amounts of clenbuterol found in Moreno’s post-fight sample were consistent with contaminated meat in Mexico, and he was cleared of any wrongdoing with no fault or negligence found.
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