UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit
Canada
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
United States
R1, 0:46
Knockout of the Night
Denmark
France
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:26
Italy
R1, 2:24
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
England
R1, 2:44
Submission of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$70k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$70,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Georges St-Pierre and Carlos Condit were each awarded $70,000 for their five-round welterweight title unification battle.
Knockout of the Night: Johny Hendricks received $70,000 for his lightning-fast 46-second left hook knockout over Martin Kampmann.
Submission of the Night: Ivan Menjivar earned $70,000 for submitting Azamat Gashimov with a technical armbar at 2:44 of Round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Compensation Figures
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | — | — | $70,000 | $3,197,908 | |
| LOSS | — | — | $70,000 | $70,000+ | |
| WIN | — | — | $70,000 | $70,000+ | |
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| WIN | $21,000 | $21,000 | — | $42,000 | |
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| WIN | — | — | $70,000 | $70,000+ | |
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| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Purses and base salaries were not publicly disclosed by the Quebec athletic commission (RACJ). Georges St-Pierre’s total earnings of $3,197,908 (including base purse, PPV dividends, and $70,000 Fight of the Night bonus) were revealed via unsealed financial documents in federal court. Other figures reflect officially announced UFC post-fight bonuses ($70,000 each) and contracted industry-standard estimates.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 154
Returning from a 19-month injury absence following ACL knee reconstruction, Georges St-Pierre defeated interim champion Carlos Condit to unify the undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship.
Georges St-Pierre extended his legendary division record by capturing his 8th consecutive welterweight title defense, trailing only Anderson Silva in modern UFC history at the time.
GSP claimed his 10th career decision win inside the Octagon, extending his record for the most distance victories in championship-level UFC encounters.
Drawing 17,249 passionate fans, UFC 154 produced a live gate of $3.143 million, marking the fifth time in UFC history that a Montreal event exceeded $3 million at the box office.
Johny Hendricks blasted perennial contender Martin Kampmann with a single crushing left hook in 46 seconds, cementing his status as the division’s consensus No. 1 title challenger.
Patrick Cote was awarded a victory via disqualification at 1:26 of Round 1 after Alessio Sakara landed multiple illegal strikes to the back of the head, becoming a rare DQ in modern UFC history.
UFC 154 made promotional history by screening live in more than 350 movie theaters across the United States in partnership with NCM Fathom Events.
Ivan Menjivar became the first fighter to submit Russian prospect Azamat Gashimov, executing a swift armbar transition in 2:44 of Round 1 to claim Submission of the Night.
Francis Carmont edged Tom Lawlor in a highly disputed split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) where 19 of 20 major media outlets scored the contest in favor of Lawlor.
When Nick Ring fell ill on the morning of the event, his bout against Costas Philippou was scrapped, bumping Mark Bocek vs. Rafael dos Anjos directly to the Pay-Per-View main card.
Pablo Garza put on a relentless striking masterclass against former title challenger Mark Hominick, landing 83 significant strikes on 197 attempts across three dominant rounds.
By landing 172 total strikes against Carlos Condit, Georges St-Pierre became one of the first athletes in UFC history to surpass 3,000 total landed strikes inside the Octagon.
When and where did UFC 154 take place?
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit took place on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Who won the main event between Georges St-Pierre and Carlos Condit?
Georges St-Pierre defeated Carlos Condit via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–45, 50–45) over five rounds to successfully unify and retain the undisputed UFC Welterweight Championship.
How long was Georges St-Pierre sidelined before UFC 154?
Georges St-Pierre had been out of action for 19 months (since April 2011) recovering from major knee surgery to reconstruct a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Did Carlos Condit knock down Georges St-Pierre during their fight?
Yes. In Round 3, Carlos Condit landed a vicious left head kick that dropped St-Pierre to the canvas. However, GSP demonstrated remarkable championship recovery, survived Condit’s follow-up onslaught, and regained control on top.
Who won the co-main event between Johny Hendricks and Martin Kampmann?
Johny Hendricks scored a thunderous knockout victory via left hook at 0:46 of Round 1, securing the Knockout of the Night award and solidifying his spot as the top title contender.
Why was Alessio Sakara disqualified against Patrick Cote?
Alessio Sakara dropped Patrick Cote and unleashed ground-and-pound strikes, but multiple punches landed directly to the back of Cote’s head. Referee Dan Miragliotta halted the contest and disqualified Sakara at 1:26 of Round 1.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 154?
Four fighters received $70,000 post-fight bonuses: Georges St-Pierre vs. Carlos Condit (Fight of the Night), Johny Hendricks (Knockout of the Night), and Ivan Menjivar (Submission of the Night).
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 154?
UFC 154 drew a sellout crowd of 17,249 spectators producing a live gate of $3,143,000 at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Why was the Nick Ring vs. Costas Philippou fight cancelled?
Nick Ring fell ill with a severe virus on the morning of the event. Ringside doctors ruled him medically unfit to compete, causing the bout to be scrapped and moving Mark Bocek vs. Rafael dos Anjos to the main card.
How did Rafael dos Anjos defeat Mark Bocek at UFC 154?
Future lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos dominated Mark Bocek on the feet and on the ground, landing 4 takedowns and sweeping the judges’ scorecards for a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Was UFC 154 broadcast in movie theaters?
Yes. UFC 154 was broadcast live in high definition to more than 350 movie theaters across the United States through a special theatrical partnership with NCM Fathom Events.
How many Pay-Per-View buys did UFC 154 generate?
UFC 154 generated an estimated 700,000 Pay-Per-View buys worldwide, making it one of the top-performing MMA events of 2012.
How did Cyrille Diabate defeat Chad Griggs?
French striker Cyrille Diabate dropped Chad Griggs with strikes before locking in a smooth rear-naked choke at 2:24 of Round 1 in their light heavyweight showdown.
Who called the fights for UFC 154?
The telecast was anchored by play-by-play voice Mike Goldberg and color commentator Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
What milestone did Georges St-Pierre reach with this victory?
With his victory over Condit, Georges St-Pierre secured his 8th consecutive welterweight title defense and extended his promotional record to 19 UFC victories, solidifying his status as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time.
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