UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir
Brazil
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 1:40
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:34
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Argentina
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:54
Performance of the Night
Canada
R1, 3:14
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:59
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: None awarded.
Performance of the Night: Frank Mir earned $50,000 for his vintage first-round knockout over Antônio Silva in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Sam Alvey collected $50,000 for finishing Cezar Ferreira via first-round counter-punch knockout.
Performance of the Night: Marion Reneau captured $50,000 after scoring a swift first-round triangle choke submission against Jéssica Andrade.
Performance of the Night: Matt Dwyer received $50,000 for executing a spectacular first-round superman punch knockout against William Macário.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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*Purses for this event were not publicly disclosed by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Disclosed values reflect officially verified post-fight Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir
A historic 10 out of 11 betting underdogs won their bouts, establishing the all-time UFC benchmark for the most betting underdogs to win on a single fight card in promotional history.
The unprecedented string of 10 consecutive underdog wins cost major sportsbook Bovada nearly $1 million in losses, highlighted by a single bettor hitting a $48,291 payout on a $1 parlay.
All six betting underdogs on the Fox Sports 1 main card emerged victorious, registering the first 6-0 underdog clean sweep on a televised main card in UFC history.
Frank Mir became the first fighter in UFC history to enter a main event on a four-fight losing skid and rebound with a devastating first-round knockout victory.
Matt Dwyer became only the second fighter in UFC history to finish a bout via a superman punch knockout, stopping William Macário at 3:14 of Round 1.
With no Fight of the Night selected, the UFC distributed all four $50,000 post-fight bonus awards as Performance of the Night honors to Mir, Alvey, Reneau, and Dwyer.
UFC Fight Night 61 served as the promotion’s first trip to the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, playing to a sellout crowd of 5,080 fans inside Porto Alegre’s Ginásio Gigantinho.
With his 100-second finish over Antônio Silva, Frank Mir extended his reign as one of the most prolific finishers in UFC heavyweight history with his 12th Octagon stoppage.
Marion Reneau earned her second UFC victory in just 50 days, scoring an upset first-round triangle choke submission over top contender Jéssica Andrade.
Future middleweight champion Sean Strickland suffered the first defeat of his 16-fight professional career, dropping a unanimous decision to Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Frankie Saenz registered one of the biggest statistical upsets of 2015 by outworking #8-ranked bantamweight favorite Iuri Alcântara as a near +400 betting underdog.
Sam Alvey registered his second consecutive first-round knockout victory inside the Octagon, shocking the Brazilian crowd with a 3:34 stoppage of TUF Brazil winner Cezar Ferreira.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir take place?
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir took place on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at the Ginásio Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Frank Mir and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva?
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir defeated Antônio “Bigfoot” Silva via knockout (punches and elbows) at 1:40 of Round 1, snapping a four-fight losing streak.
What historic betting record was set at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir?
A promotional record 10 out of 11 betting underdogs won their fights. Following the opening preliminary bout, every single subsequent underdog on the card emerged victorious, causing massive industry-wide sportsbook losses.
Who won the co-main event between Michael Johnson and Edson Barboza?
Michael Johnson defeated Edson Barboza via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) in their three-round lightweight co-main event clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir?
Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Frank Mir, Sam Alvey, Marion Reneau, and Matt Dwyer. No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded.
How did Matt Dwyer finish William Macario?
Matt Dwyer scored a rare superman punch knockout at 3:14 of Round 1 against William Macário, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to finish a bout with the technique.
Did Sean Strickland suffer his first professional loss at this event?
Yes. Sean Strickland suffered his first career defeat (dropping to 15-1) after losing a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) to Argentina’s Santiago Ponzinibbio in his welterweight debut.
How did Marion Reneau defeat Jessica Andrade?
Entering as a notable underdog, Marion Reneau stunned the Porto Alegre crowd by locking in a triangle choke submission to finish future strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade at 1:54 of the first round.
What was the attendance for UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir?
The event drew an official sellout crowd of 5,080 spectators at the Ginásio Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
How was UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir broadcast in the United States?
The main card and preliminary bouts were televised live nationally on Fox Sports 1, while the early preliminary bout streamed exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
How did Sam Alvey defeat Cezar Ferreira?
Sam Alvey absorbed early pressure before landing a flush counter right hook that dropped Cezar Ferreira, finishing the fight via KO (punches) at 3:34 of Round 1.
Who won the bout between Frankie Saenz and Iuri Alcantara?
Underdog Frankie Saenz pulled off a major upset against the #8-ranked Iuri Alcântara, winning a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) behind relentless wrestling and takedowns.
What was the outcome of Adriano Martins vs. Rustam Khabilov?
Adriano Martins defeated Rustam Khabilov via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a tightly contested lightweight bout.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for the event?
The live broadcast was called by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official cage announcer.
Why did sportsbooks report huge financial losses after UFC Fight Night 61?
Due to 10 straight underdogs winning on the card, sportsbooks absorbed historic payouts on parlay bets, with major bookmaker Bovada calling it one of the costliest events in combat sports history.
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