The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale Full Fight Card, Date & Details
The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 4:16
R1, 1:01
TUF 19 Final
R1, 1:11
TUF 19 Final
Brazil
R1, 3:30
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 3:49
Fight of the Night
Performance of the Night
China
R1, 2:21
Performance of the Night
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:03
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Leandro Issa and Jumabieke Tuerxun each received $50,000 for their dramatic, back-and-forth bantamweight slugfest that culminated in an armbar finish.
Performance of the Night: Leandro Issa received an additional $50,000 bonus ($100,000 total bonus purse) for his comeback third-round submission, while Adriano Martins earned $50,000 for his crisp first-round knockout over Juan Puig.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $130,000 | $130,000 | — | $260,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $7,500 | $7,500 | $100,000 | $115,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | $50,000 | $58,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $8,000 | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,000 | — | — | $6,000 | |
| NC | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| NC | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Does not include sponsor pay or discretionary locker room bonuses. Alexis Dufresne was fined 25% of her purse ($2,000) for missing weight, which was transferred to Sarah Moras. Total estimated earnings include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each; Leandro Issa received both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night for $100,000 total). Robert Drysdale’s win bonus was officially disbursed on fight night prior to the result being overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale
Frankie Edgar became the only fighter to defeat former two-division champion B.J. Penn three times, scoring the first stoppage finish of their historic rivalry via third-round TKO.
Corey Anderson blasted through Matt Van Buren in just 61 seconds of Round 1, establishing the fastest knockout finish in The Ultimate Fighter finale history up to that point.
Leandro Issa claimed both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses on the same card, becoming one of a select few fighters in UFC history to double up on $50,000 post-fight awards.
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn was finished by strikes for the first time in his lightweight/featherweight career, absorbing 76 head strikes from Edgar before Herb Dean halted the bout at 4:16 of Round 3.
Corey Anderson (1:01) and Eddie Gordon (1:11) required a combined total of only 2 minutes and 12 seconds to claim their respective TUF 19 tournament trophies, the fastest combined finale time in series history.
Derrick Lewis recorded his second consecutive first-round UFC knockout, stopping Guto Inocente via punches at 3:30 of Round 1 on his climb to the all-time UFC knockout record.
Serving as the live conclusion to 2014 International Fight Week on the evening following UFC 175, the event drew 6,500 fans and generated an $835,000 live gate in Las Vegas.
Adriano Martins collected a $50,000 Performance of the Night award after landing a devastating short counter right hand to flatten Juan Puig at 2:21 of the opening round.
Future interim lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee secured his inaugural Octagon win, capturing a tightly contested split decision over veteran Canadian striker Jesse Ronson.
Patrick Walsh controlled the canvas against Dan Spohn, landing five takedowns and connecting with 110 total strikes to sweep the judges’ scorecards for a unanimous decision victory.
TUF 18 standout Sarah Moras made a successful official UFC debut, completely out-grappling Alexis Dufresne over three rounds despite Dufresne missing weight by four pounds.
The 11-bout card produced high finishing velocity, featuring five separate first-round stoppages across both the main and preliminary cards.
When and where did The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale take place?
The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale took place on Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Frankie Edgar and B.J. Penn?
Frankie Edgar defeated former two-division UFC champion B.J. Penn via TKO (punches) at 4:16 of Round 3, sweeping their historic trilogy 3-0.
Did B.J. Penn announce his retirement after the fight?
Yes. Following the third-round stoppage defeat, an emotional B.J. Penn announced inside the Octagon that he was retiring from mixed martial arts competition, stating he should not have returned to the cage.
Who won the TUF 19 Light Heavyweight Tournament?
Corey Anderson won the TUF 19 Light Heavyweight trophy by knocking out Matt Van Buren via TKO (punches) in just 1:01 of Round 1.
Who won the TUF 19 Middleweight Tournament?
Eddie Gordon captured the TUF 19 Middleweight crown by knocking out Team Edgar teammate Dhiego Lima via KO (punches) at 1:11 of Round 1.
Who received post-fight bonus awards at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale?
Four $50,000 bonuses were awarded: Leandro Issa vs. Jumabieke Tuerxun (Fight of the Night), and Leandro Issa and Adriano Martins (Performance of the Night).
How did Leandro Issa win two bonuses at the event?
Leandro Issa earned $100,000 total in bonuses by capturing both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night for his thrilling third-round comeback armbar submission of Jumabieke Tuerxun.
Why was Robert Drysdale vs. Keith Berish ruled a No Contest?
Robert Drysdale originally won via first-round rear-naked choke submission, but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC after Drysdale failed a post-fight drug test due to an elevated testosterone-to-epitestosterone (T/E) ratio.
How did Derrick Lewis perform at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale?
Derrick Lewis knocked out Guto Inocente via punches at 3:30 of Round 1, securing his second consecutive first-round stoppage inside the Octagon.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The telecast was called by Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer and Jon Anik conducting post-fight interviews.
What was the official attendance and live gate?
The event drew 6,500 attendees to the Mandalay Bay Events Center, producing an official live gate of $835,000.
Who won the preliminary fight between Kevin Lee and Jesse Ronson?
Kevin Lee defeated Jesse Ronson via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27), marking Lee’s first career victory in the UFC.
How did Dustin Ortiz defeat Justin Scoggins?
Dustin Ortiz upset the undefeated Justin Scoggins via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a competitive three-round flyweight battle.
Why did Sarah Moras vs. Alexis Dufresne take place at catchweight?
Alexis Dufresne weighed in at 143 pounds—seven pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit. She was fined 25% of her purse, and the bout proceeded at a 143-pound catchweight, with Sarah Moras winning by unanimous decision.
What was the highest reported payout at the event?
Frankie Edgar led all fighters with a reported $260,000 purse ($130,000 base purse plus $130,000 win bonus), followed by B.J. Penn who earned a flat $150,000 purse.
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