UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 5:00
Inaugural BMF Title Fight
England
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Bulgaria
R1, 2:47
Performance of the Night
Preliminary Card • Final
R1, 2:07
Performance of the Night
R3, 4:32
Finland
R1, 2:27
Suriname
R1, 0:29
Belarus
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:03
Canada
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
BMF Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Stephen Thompson and Vicente Luque each earned $50,000 for their thrilling three-round stand-up war on the main card.
Performance of the Night: Kevin Lee earned $50,000 for his thunderous first-round head-kick knockout of the previously undefeated Gregor Gillespie.
Performance of the Night: Corey Anderson earned $50,000 after blasting through top prospect Johnny Walker via TKO in just 2:07 of Round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | — | $520,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $520,000 | |
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $164,000 | |
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | $50,000 | $115,000 | |
| WIN | $140,000 | $140,000 | — | $295,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $64,000 | |
| WIN | $84,000 | $84,000 | $50,000 | $228,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $49,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $75,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $56,000 | — | — | $71,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | — | $320,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $89,500 | |
| LOSS | $13,500 | — | — | $17,500 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $29,000 |
*The New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) does not publicly disclose official fighter purse amounts. Figures represent reported contract payouts and verified UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance (fight week incentive pay). Jennifer Maia was fined 25% of her purse for missing weight, transferred to Katlyn Cerminara. Corey Anderson was fined $10,000 and Kelvin Gastelum $1,000 by the NYSAC. Performance bonuses ($50,000 each) are included.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 244
UFC 244 marked the official 500th live event in Ultimate Fighting Championship history since UFC 1 was staged in Denver, Colorado in November 1993.
Jorge Masvidal captured the newly created symbolic “BMF” (Baddest Motherfucker) championship title, presented cage-side by international superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Generating $6,575,996.19 across 20,143 fans at Madison Square Garden, UFC 244 achieved the second highest-grossing live gate in New York state MMA history, behind only UFC 205.
Masvidal vs. Diaz became only the third doctor stoppage due to cuts in a modern UFC pay-per-view main event, joining UFC 43 (Couture vs. Ortiz) and UFC 46 (Belfort vs. Couture).
Jairzinho Rozenstruik knocked out former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski in just 29 seconds, landing his third consecutive first-round UFC stoppage within a 9-month span.
Stephen Thompson put on a masterclass performance by connecting on 138 significant strikes over 15 minutes to decisively outpoint Vicente Luque and claim Fight of the Night honors.
Kevin Lee handed previously undefeated four-time NCAA Division I All-American Gregor Gillespie his first career loss via a picture-perfect switch head kick at 2:47 of Round 1.
21-year-old Edmen Shahbazyan improved to 11-0 by becoming the first fighter in UFC history to finish perennial contender Brad Tavares via a clean head kick in the opening round.
Corey Anderson snapped Johnny Walker’s 9-fight winning streak with a furious 127-second barrage of punches, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Shane Burgos unloaded an astounding 41 significant body strikes against Makwan Amirkhani before securing a third-round TKO finish, producing one of the highest body-shot tallies in featherweight history.
Moving up from welterweight, former title challenger Darren Till successfully debuted at middleweight by shutting down #4-ranked Kelvin Gastelum via split decision.
UFC 244 made global sports history as the first mixed martial arts event ever attended live by a sitting President of the United States (Donald J. Trump).
When and where did UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz take place?
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz took place on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Who won the main event between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz?
Jorge Masvidal won the main event via TKO (doctor stoppage) at the conclusion of Round 3 (5:00) after the cage-side physician ruled that cuts around Nate Diaz’s right eye were too severe for him to continue.
What was the BMF belt and who presented it?
The “BMF” (Baddest Motherfucker) title was a commemorative, one-off championship belt commissioned by UFC President Dana White. International movie star and former WWE champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson presented the belt to Jorge Masvidal inside the Octagon.
Who won the co-main event between Darren Till and Kelvin Gastelum?
Darren Till defeated Kelvin Gastelum via split decision (27–30, 29–28, 30–27) in his middleweight promotional debut, using disciplined movement and calculated striking.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonus awards at UFC 244?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Stephen Thompson vs. Vicente Luque won Fight of the Night, while Kevin Lee and Corey Anderson earned Performance of the Night honors for their first-round finishes.
How did Kevin Lee defeat Gregor Gillespie?
Kevin Lee delivered an iconic walk-off head-kick knockout at 2:47 of Round 1, handing Gregor Gillespie the first loss of his professional career.
How did Corey Anderson defeat Johnny Walker?
Corey Anderson derailed Johnny Walker’s surging hype train by catching him with an overhand right and finishing him with a barrage of punches via TKO at 2:07 of Round 1.
How fast did Jairzinho Rozenstruik knock out Andrei Arlovski?
Jairzinho Rozenstruik knocked out former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski with a single counter left hook in just 29 seconds of Round 1.
How did Edmen Shahbazyan win against Brad Tavares?
Edmen Shahbazyan stunned Brad Tavares with a stiff jab before finishing him with a thunderous left head kick at 2:27 of Round 1.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Derrick Lewis and Blagoy Ivanov?
Derrick Lewis defeated Blagoy Ivanov via split decision (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round slugfest.
Why was UFC 244 a major milestone in UFC history?
UFC 244 was the 500th live event in UFC history, celebrating twenty-six years of promotion since its inception at UFC 1 in 1993.
What was the official attendance and gate for UFC 244?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 20,143 fans to Madison Square Garden, generating a massive live gate of $6,575,996.19.
Did a US President attend UFC 244?
Yes. 45th President of the United States Donald J. Trump attended UFC 244 cage-side, making it the first time a sitting US President attended an MMA event.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 244?
The broadcast was called by lead commentator Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Why did Katlyn Cerminara vs. Jennifer Maia take place at a catchweight?
Jennifer Maia weighed in at 127.2 pounds, 1.2 pounds over the non-title flyweight limit. She was fined 25% of her purse, and Cerminara won their catchweight bout via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
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