UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
United Kingdom
R3, 5:00
Australia
R2, 4:41
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:42
Fight of the Night
Sweden
Prelims • Final
R1, 0:30
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:27
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier and Akira Corassani each received $50,000 for their high-octane featherweight battle that ended in a thrilling second-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: K.J. Noons earned $50,000 for his explosive 30-second first-round knockout over veteran Sam Stout.
Performance of the Night: Ryan Jimmo received $50,000 for his emphatic first-round punch knockout over promotional newcomer Sean O’Connell.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ) in Quebec, as Canadian provincial athletic commissions do not release fighter salary documents. Figures shown reflect official UFC post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) officially confirmed by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy
Elias Theodorou made promotional history by defeating Sheldon Westcott via second-round TKO to become the first-ever Canadian tournament winner in The Ultimate Fighter franchise.
For the first time in an international edition of The Ultimate Fighter, both division tournament finals featured all-Canadian matchups (Theodorou vs. Westcott and Laprise vs. Aubin-Mercier).
Team Canada coach Patrick Côté defeated Team Australia coach Kyle Noke by unanimous decision, sealing an emphatic sweep for Team Canada across the entire TUF Nations season.
K.J. Noons stopped seasoned Canadian striker Sam Stout in just 30 seconds of round one, recording the fastest welterweight knockout inside the Octagon during the 2014 calendar year.
Sarah Kaufman landed 202 significant strikes over three rounds against Leslie Smith, establishing the all-time divisional record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round women’s bantamweight bout.
Dustin Poirier earned his fifth career UFC post-fight bonus ($50,000 Fight of the Night) for his relentless second-round stoppage of Sweden’s Akira Corassani.
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy marked the promotion’s inaugural trip to Quebec City, bringing 5,029 fans and generating a $340,000 live gate at the Colisée Pepsi.
This event marked the first Canadian UFC fight card to feature the modernized $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus structure, awarded to K.J. Noons and Ryan Jimmo.
Tim Kennedy executed 5 takedowns across 25 minutes to outpoint Michael Bisping, becoming one of very few fighters to sweep all five rounds on a scorecard against the British pioneer.
Chad Laprise preserved his flawless undefeated professional record by defeating teammate Olivier Aubin-Mercier via split decision to claim the six-figure UFC contract.
Ryan Jimmo secured his second career first-round knockout inside the UFC Octagon, halting durable newcomer Sean O’Connell with heavy punches at 4:27 of the opening round.
Mitch Gagnon attempted 5 official submissions against Tim Gorman across 15 minutes, tied for the highest single-bout submission threat count in the bantamweight division in 2014.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy take place?
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Who won the main event between Tim Kennedy and Michael Bisping?
Tim Kennedy defeated Michael Bisping via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45) across five rounds in their middleweight headliner.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter Nations middleweight tournament?
Elias Theodorou defeated teammate Sheldon Westcott via TKO (punches and elbows) at 4:41 of Round 2 to become the TUF Nations middleweight winner and Canada’s first-ever Ultimate Fighter champion.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter Nations welterweight tournament?
Chad Laprise defeated Olivier Aubin-Mercier via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 29–28) in an all-Canadian tournament final to earn the UFC contract.
Who won the co-main event between Patrick Côté and Kyle Noke?
Team Canada coach Patrick Côté defeated Team Australia coach Kyle Noke via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in their three-round welterweight clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Dustin Poirier vs. Akira Corassani (Fight of the Night), K.J. Noons (Performance of the Night), and Ryan Jimmo (Performance of the Night).
How fast was K.J. Noons’ knockout of Sam Stout?
K.J. Noons knocked out Sam Stout with a counter right punch in just 30 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Dustin Poirier defeat Akira Corassani?
Dustin Poirier finished Akira Corassani via TKO (punches) at 0:42 of Round 2 after an action-packed, toe-to-toe war that captured Fight of the Night honors.
What striking record was set in Sarah Kaufman vs. Leslie Smith?
Sarah Kaufman landed 202 significant strikes out of 370 attempts, setting a new UFC record at the time for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round women’s bantamweight fight.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 5,029 attendees, generating a live gate of $340,000 at the Colisée Pepsi in Quebec City.
How was the event broadcast in North America?
The main card and television prelims aired live in the United States on Fox Sports 1 (and on Sportsnet 360 / TVA Sports in Canada), while the early preliminary card streamed globally on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer introducing the athletes inside the Octagon.
How did Ryan Jimmo finish Sean O’Connell?
Ryan Jimmo landed an overhand right that dropped UFC newcomer Sean O’Connell, finishing the fight via KO (punches) at 4:27 of Round 1.
Was this event also referred to as The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale?
Yes. The event served double-duty as both UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Kennedy and the live season finale for The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia.
Did Michael Bisping and Tim Kennedy ever fight each other again?
No. Michael Bisping and Tim Kennedy did not fight a rematch. Bisping eventually went on to capture the undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship in June 2016 at UFC 199.
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