UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt
New Zealand
Main Card • Final
R4, 3:51
Fight of the Night
United States
R1, 1:16
Australia
R2, 3:02
Performance of the Night
England
Moldova
R1, 0:22
Brazil
R1, 0:49
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Japan
Prelims • Final
R1, 3:37
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Iran
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Mark Hunt and Derrick Lewis each received $50,000 for their grueling four-round heavyweight clash in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Dan Hooker earned $50,000 for his thunderous second-round knee knockout over veteran Ross Pearson in front of his hometown crowd.
Performance of the Night: Ben Nguyen took home $50,000 for his lightning-fast 49-second rear-naked choke submission over former title challenger Tim Elliott.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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*Purses for UFC events held in New Zealand are not publicly disclosed by athletic commission regulators. Official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) were confirmed and awarded by the UFC. Chan-mi Jeon was fined 20% of her fight purse for missing weight at 118 lbs, which was transferred directly to JJ Aldrich.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Auckland
After more than 13 years and 24 professional mixed martial arts bouts around the globe, Mark Hunt competed in his native New Zealand for the first time in his UFC career, earning a memorable 4th-round TKO.
At 43 years and 79 days old, Mark Hunt became one of the oldest fighters in UFC history to headline an event and secure a stoppage victory.
Mark Hunt snapped Derrick Lewis’s six-fight winning streak, handing the American knockout artist his first stoppage loss in the Octagon since June 2015.
Ben Nguyen submitted former title challenger Tim Elliott via rear-naked choke in just 49 seconds, marking the second-fastest submission finish in UFC flyweight history at the time.
Returning to the 155-pound division, Auckland native Dan Hooker scored a brutal second-round knee knockout over veteran Ross Pearson, sparking his rise to lightweight contention.
Moldovan light heavyweight Ion Cutelaba swarmed Henrique da Silva with punches to earn a 22-second knockout, one of the fastest finishes in 205-pound division history.
Future featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski dominated Mizuto Hirota via unanimous decision, landing 87 significant strikes and completing 4 takedowns to extend his win streak to 12.
UFC Fight Night 110 drew an official crowd of 8,649 fans producing a live gate of $1,150,428 NZD, marking the promotion’s second successful event in Auckland.
Overcoming a three-year injury layoff, Vinc Pichel returned to the Octagon to deliver a walk-off knockout punch against Damien Brown at 3:37 of Round 1.
Derek Brunson halted Daniel Kelly’s four-fight winning streak with a devastating left hook and follow-up ground strikes in just 76 seconds of Round 1.
Stepping in on short notice, 19-year-old South Korean fighter Chan-mi Jeon competed as the youngest active fighter on the UFC roster at the time of the event.
The 11-bout card featured 6 stoppage finishes (5 knockouts/TKOs and 1 submission), producing an electric 54.5% finish rate for the enthusiastic New Zealand crowd.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt take place?
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt took place on Sunday, June 11, 2017 (local time in New Zealand; Saturday, June 10 in North America) at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who won the main event between Derrick Lewis and Mark Hunt?
Hometown favorite Mark Hunt defeated Derrick Lewis via TKO (punches) at 3:51 of Round 4 in their heavyweight showdown.
How did Mark Hunt finish Derrick Lewis?
Hunt applied relentless forward pressure, targeted Lewis with heavy body kicks, and trapped him against the cage in round four, landing unanswered punches until referee Marc Goddard stepped in to halt the bout.
What post-fight announcement did Derrick Lewis make?
In his post-fight interview with Brian Stann, an exhausted Derrick Lewis cited persistent lower-back issues and surprisingly announced that the fight was likely his last in mixed martial arts, though he subsequently continued his UFC career.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Mark Hunt vs. Derrick Lewis won Fight of the Night, while Dan Hooker and Ben Nguyen each earned Performance of the Night awards.
How did Dan Hooker defeat Ross Pearson?
Dan Hooker timed a devastating step-in right knee directly to Ross Pearson’s chin as Pearson dipped for a punch, scoring a highlight-reel knockout at 3:02 of Round 2.
What was Ben Nguyen’s milestone finish against Tim Elliott?
Ben Nguyen caught former title challenger Tim Elliott with a head kick, took his back, and locked in a rear-naked choke in just 49 seconds of Round 1.
Did Alexander Volkanovski fight on this card?
Yes. Future UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski made his second promotional appearance, outclassing Japanese veteran Mizuto Hirota via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
How fast was Ion Cutelaba’s knockout of Henrique da Silva?
Ion Cutelaba stopped Henrique da Silva in just 22 seconds of Round 1 with an aggressive barrage of left and right hooks against the fence.
Who won the co-main event between Derek Brunson and Daniel Kelly?
Derek Brunson defeated Daniel Kelly via KO (punches) at 1:16 of Round 1, dropping Kelly with a sharp counter left hand.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event in Auckland?
The event drew an official crowd of 8,649 spectators producing a live gate of $1,150,428 NZD (approximately $830,000 USD) at Spark Arena.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play announcer John Gooden alongside color analyst Brian Stann, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
Did any fighter miss weight at UFC Auckland?
Yes. Short-notice replacement Chan-mi Jeon weighed in at 118 lbs (2 pounds over the strawweight limit) and was fined 20% of her purse, which went to opponent JJ Aldrich.
How did Vinc Pichel perform in his comeback fight?
Returning after a three-year injury layoff, Vinc Pichel scored a dramatic walk-off knockout over Damien Brown at 3:37 of Round 1.
Did Mark Hunt fight in New Zealand again after this event?
No. UFC Fight Night 110 marked Mark Hunt’s only UFC appearance in his home country of New Zealand, serving as one of the crowning victories of his legendary combat sports career.
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