UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington
United States
Main Card • Final
Nigeria
R5, 4:10
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Australia
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 0:43
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:30
Mexico
R1, 4:51
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:55
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 4:34
Sweden
R3, 5:00
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:17
Poland
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington each took home $50,000 for their breathless, five-round welterweight championship war in which neither man attempted a takedown.
Performance of the Night: Petr Yan earned $50,000 for his clinical head-kick knockout of UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber early in the third round.
Performance of the Night: Irene Aldana collected $50,000 for handing undefeated top contender Ketlen Vieira her first career loss via a thunderous first-round left-hook knockout.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $350,000 | — | — | $350,000 | |
| WIN | $350,000 | $100,000 | — | $450,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $400,000 | — | — | $400,000 | |
| WIN | $66,000 | $66,000 | $50,000 | $182,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $31,000 | $31,000 | — | $62,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $31,000 | $31,000 | — | $62,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $81,600 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $59,400 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 |
*Purses reported officially by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total disclosed fighter payroll was $4,084,000. Jessica Eye missed the flyweight limit (weighing in at 131 lbs) and was fined 30% of her purse ($14,400 from her show purse), which was forfeited and transferred to Viviane Araújo. Estimated total earnings include official UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each) and show/win bonuses where applicable.
Historic UFC Records & Milestones
Promotional Records Established at UFC 245
UFC 245 became only the sixth event in UFC promotional history to feature three undisputed world championship title fights on a single fight card.
Kamaru Usman’s TKO finish of Colby Covington at 4:10 of Round 5 stands as the latest finish in UFC welterweight title history and fourth-latest in UFC history.
Usman and Covington combined to land 318 significant strikes without attempting a single takedown across nearly 25 minutes of furious stand-up warfare.
Alexander Volkanovski ended Max Holloway’s historic 14-fight featherweight winning streak via unanimous decision to capture the UFC Featherweight Championship.
Volkanovski connected on 75 leg kicks against Max Holloway, establishing one of the highest leg strike totals ever recorded in a five-round championship contest.
Amanda Nunes became the first champion in UFC history to successfully defend titles in two weight classes while holding both belts simultaneously.
Nunes established a career high by completing 8 takedowns against Germaine de Randamie, racking up 16 minutes and 30 seconds of smothering mat control.
Matt Brown earned his 11th welterweight knockout over Ben Saunders, tying the all-time UFC welterweight record for most knockout finishes.
Petr Yan scored three knockdowns and finished UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber via head kick to push his undefeated Octagon record to a flawless 6-0.
Irene Aldana became the first woman to finish top contender Ketlen Vieira, landing a walk-off left-hook KO at 4:51 of Round 1 to claim Performance of the Night.
Contender Series breakout Chase Hooper made his promotional debut at just 20 years old, becoming the youngest active male fighter to earn a UFC first-round TKO.
UFC 245 capped off 2019 with 16,811 fans packing T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, producing a massive $4,041,119.14 gate for the promotion’s premier showcase.
When and where did UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington take place?
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington took place on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington?
Kamaru Usman retained the UFC Welterweight Championship by defeating Colby Covington via TKO (punches) at 4:10 of Round 5 in a back-and-forth thriller that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who won the featherweight title fight between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski?
Alexander Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 50–45) to capture the undisputed UFC Featherweight Championship.
How did Amanda Nunes defeat Germaine de Randamie at UFC 245?
Amanda Nunes relied on a wrestling-heavy gameplan, scoring eight takedowns and racking up 16:30 of ground control time to retain her belt via unanimous decision (49–44, 49–46, 49–45).
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 245?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington earned Fight of the Night, while Petr Yan and Irene Aldana collected Performance of the Night.
How did Marlon Moraes defeat José Aldo at UFC 245?
Marlon Moraes edged out former featherweight king José Aldo via razor-thin split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in Aldo’s bantamweight division debut.
What happened in the bout between Petr Yan and Urijah Faber?
Petr Yan dropped Urijah Faber multiple times before delivering a knockout head kick at 0:43 of Round 3, earning Performance of the Night and solidifying his path to the bantamweight title.
How did Geoff Neal stop Mike Perry?
Geoff Neal shocked fans by finishing the durable Mike Perry in just 90 seconds of Round 1 via TKO (head kick and punches), becoming the first fighter to stop Perry with strikes.
How did Irene Aldana upset Ketlen Vieira?
Irene Aldana landed a picture-perfect counter left hook that knocked out undefeated contender Ketlen Vieira cold at 4:51 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
What milestone did Matt Brown reach against Ben Saunders?
With his second-round stoppage (elbows and punches) of Ben Saunders, Matt Brown tied the UFC record for the most knockouts in welterweight history (11).
Who won the flyweight bout between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France?
Future champion Brandon Moreno defeated Kai Kara-France via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) in an all-action striking showdown on the early prelims.
What was the official attendance and gate for UFC 245?
UFC 245 drew an attendance of 16,811 fans at T-Mobile Arena, generating a live gate of $4,041,119.14.
How was UFC 245 broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View via ESPN+, the preliminary card was televised on ESPN2, and the early prelims streamed on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 245?
The cage-side commentary team featured play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Why did Jessica Eye vs. Viviane Araújo take place at a catchweight?
Jessica Eye missed the flyweight limit, weighing in at 131 pounds (5 pounds over the limit). She was fined 30% of her purse, and the contest proceeded as a catchweight bout, which Eye won by unanimous decision.
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