UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura
Australia
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
Palestine
R3, 5:00
United States
R3, 5:00
Serbia
Canada
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
New Zealand
Prelims • Final
R3, 2:38
Iran
R2, 2:05
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:35
Performance of the Night
Guam
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Philippines
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Frank Camacho vs. Damien Brown was awarded Fight of the Night. However, because Camacho missed weight (160 lb), he was ineligible for bonus consideration and his $50,000 share was forfeited to Damien Brown, granting Brown a total $100,000 bonus payout.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Nik Lentz earned $50,000 for his second-round guillotine choke submission of former Bellator champion Will Brooks. Sydney native Tai Tuivasa claimed $50,000 for his viral first-round flying knee knockout over Rashad Coulter in his promotional debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Because this event was held in Australia under international regulatory oversight, fighter purse figures were not publicly disclosed. Four fighters missed weight: Jessica-Rose Clark (128 lb) and Ryan Benoit (129 lb) each forfeited 20% of their purse to their opponents, while Frank Camacho (160 lb) and Nadia Kassem (120 lb) each forfeited 30%. Due to Camacho missing weight, his $50,000 share of Fight of the Night was forfeited to Damien Brown, giving Brown a $100,000 bonus payout. Undisclosed contractual payments are denoted by (—).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura
UFC Fight Night 121 tied the all-time UFC promotional record for the most decisions on a single card (10), equaling benchmarks previously set at UFC 169 and UFC Fight Night 36.
Set the historic promotional record for the longest total fight time of any event in UFC history at 3:04:18, surpassing the previous record of 2:53:32 established at UFC Fight Night 36.
Western Sydney heavyweight Tai Tuivasa delivered an explosive promotional debut, knocking out Rashad Coulter via flying knee at 4:35 of Round 1 to earn a $50,000 performance award.
Tied a modern promotional high with four fighters missing weight on the scales (Jessica-Rose Clark, Ryan Benoit, Frank Camacho, and Nadia Kassem), resulting in four catchweight bouts.
Because Frank Camacho missed weight by four pounds, he was disqualified from bonus honors, allowing Damien Brown to collect both halves ($100,000 total) of the Fight of the Night award.
Former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum connected on 135 significant strikes across 25 minutes, sweeping all three scorecards (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) against Marcin Tybura.
Entering as a +330 betting underdog, Nik Lentz submitted former Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks with a guillotine choke at 2:05 of Round 2, claiming a $50,000 bonus.
Stepping in on less than two weeks’ notice, Australian promotional newcomer Jessica-Rose Clark upset veteran Bec Rawlings via split decision in the co-headlining contest.
Alexander Volkanovski improved to 3-0 in the UFC and extended his professional winning streak to 13 consecutive bouts, logging 8:22 of control time against Shane Young.
Ryan Benoit delivered the only kick knockout of the night, leveling Ashkan Mokhtarian with a switch head kick at 2:38 of Round 3 in their catchweight clash.
Making her promotional debut at 21 years old, Nadia Kassem attempted six official submission attacks from the bottom guard across three rounds against Alex Chambers.
Marked the promotion’s fifth visit to Sydney and second event at Qudos Bank Arena, drawing an official live attendance of 10,021 spectators.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura take place?
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura (also known as UFC Fight Night 121 or UFC Sydney) took place on Sunday, November 19, 2017 (local time) / Saturday, November 18, 2017 (in the Americas) at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Who won the main event between Fabricio Werdum and Marcin Tybura?
Former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum defeated Marcin Tybura via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) over five rounds, landing 135 significant strikes.
What historical promotional record was set at UFC Fight Night 121?
The event established the all-time UFC record for the longest total fight time of any event in promotional history at 3 hours, 4 minutes, and 18 seconds (3:04:18), featuring 10 decision bouts.
How many fights went to a decision at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura?
A record-tying 10 of the 13 bouts on the card went to the judges’ scorecards, matching the promotional high set at UFC 169 and UFC Fight Night 36.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Sydney?
Frank Camacho vs. Damien Brown was named Fight of the Night, while Nik Lentz and Tai Tuivasa earned $50,000 Performance of the Night honors.
Why did Damien Brown receive a $100,000 bonus?
Because Frank Camacho missed weight by four pounds, he was legally ineligible for bonus money under UFC rules. As a result, his $50,000 share of Fight of the Night was forfeited to Damien Brown, giving Brown the full $100,000 payout.
How did Tai Tuivasa win his UFC debut against Rashad Coulter?
Sydney’s own Tai Tuivasa electrified his home crowd by battering Coulter with leg kicks before leaping into the air to land a spectacular flying knee knockout at 4:35 of Round 1.
How did Nik Lentz defeat Will Brooks?
Entering as a heavy +330 betting underdog against his former American Top Team teammate, Nik Lentz snapped Brooks into a tight guillotine choke at 2:05 of Round 2 to secure the tapout.
Who won the co-main event between Jessica-Rose Clark and Bec Rawlings?
Stepping in on less than two weeks’ notice, Jessica-Rose Clark defeated Bec Rawlings via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round catchweight bout.
Which fighters missed weight at UFC Fight Night 121?
Four fighters missed weight: Jessica-Rose Clark (128 lb), Ryan Benoit (129 lb), Frank Camacho (160 lb), and Nadia Kassem (120 lb). All four forfeited percentages of their purses to their opponents.
How did Alexander Volkanovski perform against Shane Young?
Alexander Volkanovski controlled 8 minutes and 22 seconds of the fight and scored 5 takedowns, outlanding Young 68 to 18 in significant strikes to win a lopsided unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 30–26).
What was the outcome of Belal Muhammad vs. Tim Means?
Belal Muhammad pulled off the betting upset, outlanding veteran Tim Means in significant head strikes to earn a hard-fought split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
How did Ryan Benoit finish Ashkan Mokhtarian?
Ryan Benoit connected with a flush left switch head kick at 2:38 of Round 3, instantly dropping Mokhtarian for a clean knockout victory.
What was the official attendance for UFC Sydney 2017?
The event drew an announced crowd of 10,021 spectators inside the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.
Who called the fights for the broadcast?
The international broadcast booth featured play-by-play announcer John Gooden alongside former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
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