UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 2:30
Fight of the Night
Brazil
Norway
R1, 0:49
Performance of the Night
R3, 4:14
R3, 5:00
Poland
Scotland
R3, 4:20
Performance of the Night
Nigeria
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:52
England
R3, 5:00
Peru
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Ukraine
R3, 5:00
Colombia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Justin Gaethje and Edson Barboza each collected $50,000 for their ferocious lightweight main event war that ended in a first-round knockout.
Performance of the Night: Jack Hermansson earned $50,000 for his 49-second guillotine submission of David Branch, while Paul Craig took $50,000 for his thrilling third-round triangle choke comeback over Kennedy Nzechukwu.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses for this event were not publicly disclosed by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. Only officially verified post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) are documented. Ray Borg missed weight by 1.75 lbs and was fined 20% of his purse, which went to opponent Casey Kenney.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje
Justin Gaethje earned his sixth career post-fight bonus award in just his fifth UFC appearance, maintaining the highest bonus-per-fight average in promotional history.
With his 2:30 knockout of Edson Barboza, Gaethje registered his third first-round finish inside the Octagon, trailing only lightweight division pioneers.
Gaethje and Barboza produced one of the densest kicking exchanges in lightweight history, landing a combined 36 leg kicks before the first-round finish.
Jack Hermansson submitted former two-division WSOF champion David Branch in just 49 seconds, marking the second-fastest guillotine choke in UFC middleweight history.
Paul Craig extended his promotional record for the most third-round triangle choke submission victories in UFC history, submitting Kennedy Nzechukwu at 4:20 of round 3.
Craig became the only fighter in modern UFC history to record multiple third-round submission victories while trailing on all three judges’ scorecards.
Josh Emmett delivered one of the cleanest single-shot walk-off knockouts of 2019, flatlining Michael Johnson at 4:14 of round three to solidify his status as one of 145’s elite punchers.
Simultaneous dual-division LFA champion Casey Kenney took his UFC debut on just five days’ notice, successfully upsetting former flyweight title challenger Ray Borg.
The event drew 11,123 spectators and generated a $1,102,542.16 live gate at the Wells Fargo Center, marking the UFC’s first card in Philadelphia since UFC 133 in 2011.
Michelle Waterson logged 3:34 of ground control and landed 64 significant strikes to sweep Karolina Kowalkiewicz 30-27 across all scorecards, securing her third straight divisional victory.
Desmond Green recorded his quickest knockout in the UFC, dropping and finishing seasoned English veteran Ross Pearson in just 2:52 of the opening frame.
Sodiq Yusuff outstruck Sheymon Moraes 73 to 54 in significant strikes and scored a crucial first-round knockdown to improve to 9-1 (2-0 UFC).
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje take place?
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje took place on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Who won the main event between Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje defeated Edson Barboza via knockout (punch) at 2:30 of Round 1 in an explosive lightweight clash.
How did Justin Gaethje knock out Edson Barboza?
After an intense, furious exchange of heavy leg kicks and power punches, Gaethje cornered Barboza against the fence and landed a thunderous overhand right on the chin as Barboza was circling out, ending the bout instantly.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses?
Justin Gaethje vs. Edson Barboza took home Fight of the Night, while Jack Hermansson and Paul Craig were awarded Performance of the Night bonuses.
How fast was Jack Hermansson’s submission victory over David Branch?
Jack Hermansson locked in a tight arm-in guillotine choke to tap out David Branch in just 49 seconds of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Paul Craig defeat Kennedy Nzechukwu?
While trailing on the scorecards in round three, Scotland’s Paul Craig pulled guard and locked in a deep triangle choke, forcing Kennedy Nzechukwu to submit with only 40 seconds remaining in the bout (4:20 of Round 3).
What happened in the Josh Emmett vs. Michael Johnson fight?
Despite being outpointed on the feet for most of the fight, Josh Emmett landed a devastating overhand right that knocked Michael Johnson out cold at 4:14 of Round 3.
Who won the strawweight bout between Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Karolina Kowalkiewicz?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez executed a dominant game plan featuring head-and-arm throws, ground control, and diverse side kicks to win a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Did Casey Kenney fight on short notice at this event?
Yes. Simultaneous LFA flyweight and bantamweight champion Casey Kenney accepted the call on just five days’ notice, defeating former UFC title challenger Ray Borg via unanimous decision.
Why did Ray Borg fight Casey Kenney at catchweight?
Ray Borg weighed in at 137.75 lbs, which was 1.75 lbs over the bantamweight non-title limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight with Borg forfeiting 20% of his purse to Kenney.
Why were point deductions issued during this event?
Referees deducted points in two separate bouts due to repeated eye pokes: Marina Rodriguez was penalized one point in round 1 against Jessica Aguilar, and Kennedy Nzechukwu was penalized one point in round 3 against Paul Craig.
What was the attendance and live gate for the Philadelphia event?
The event drew a crowd of 11,123 fans and generated an official live gate of $1,102,542.16 at the Wells Fargo Center.
Who called the fights on the broadcast?
The live cageside commentary team featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
How did Desmond Green defeat Ross Pearson?
Desmond Green swarmed British veteran Ross Pearson with heavy punches against the cage, securing a referee stoppage at 2:52 of Round 1.
How many UFC bonuses did Justin Gaethje hold after this event?
With his Fight of the Night victory over Barboza, Justin Gaethje reached six post-fight bonuses in his first five UFC bouts, the highest rate in promotional history.
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