UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till
Poland
Main Card • Final
England
R1, 4:20
Performance of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:02
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R3, 3:39
Fight of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Ireland
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:33
Sweden
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brian Kelleher and Damian Stasiak each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth bantamweight slugfest that culminated in Kelleher’s dramatic third-round TKO at 3:39.
Performance of the Night: Darren Till received a $50,000 bonus for his sensational first-round stoppage of perennial contender Donald Cerrone, landing 23 significant head strikes in just 4:20.
Performance of the Night: Jan Błachowicz was awarded $50,000 for executing a brilliant standing rear-naked choke against Devin Clark at 3:02 of Round 2 in front of his home country fans.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $29,000 | $29,000 | $50,000 | $108,000 | |
| LOSS | $155,000 | — | — | $155,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $34,000 | $34,000 | $50,000 | $118,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $22,500 | $22,500 | — | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | $50,000 | $64,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $30,000* | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $40,000* | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | — | $21,000 |
*Purses are estimates based on standard UFC contract baselines and official bonus awards ($50,000 each). Fighter compensation is not publicly disclosed by Polish sports authorities. Sam Alvey weighed in at 189 lbs (3 lbs over the middleweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse ($10,000), which was awarded directly to opponent Ramazan Emeev.
Historic UFC Records & Milestones Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till
Josh Emmett knocked down Felipe Arantes four times in Round 1, establishing the all-time UFC record for the most knockdowns scored in a single round in promotional history.
24-year-old Liverpool standout Darren Till out-struck Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone 24 to 14, becoming only the third fighter in UFC history to stop Cerrone with strikes in Round 1.
Entering on a 1-4 promotional slump, Jan Błachowicz executed a standing rear-naked choke against Devin Clark, triggering the historic 9-1 run that carried him to the UFC Light Heavyweight title.
UFC Fight Night 118 was the promotion’s second event held on Polish soil, attracting an electric crowd of 11,138 spectators to the Ergo Arena in Gdańsk/Sopot.
Former title challenger Karolina Kowalkiewicz recorded 127 significant strikes across three rounds, sweeping all three judges’ scorecards (30-27 x3) against Jodie Esquibel.
Reigning lightweight king Conor McGregor acted as an unauthorized cornerman for Artem Lobov, prompting referee Marc Goddard to pause the contest and order McGregor back to his seat.
Polish submission ace Marcin Held notched his long-awaited first UFC victory, utilizing three takedowns to defeat short-notice newcomer Nasrat Haqparast via unanimous decision.
Brian Kelleher and Damian Stasiak waged a violent 13-minute brawl that featured 122 combined significant strikes, earning the event’s Fight of the Night honors.
22-year-old bantamweight prospect Aspen Ladd made her Octagon debut in emphatic fashion, stopping veteran Lina Länsberg via ground-and-pound TKO at 2:33 of Round 2.
Former Cage Warriors champion Oskar Piechota dropped Jonathan Wilson and threatened three submissions on his way to a unanimous 30-27 sweep in his promotional debut.
Two-time M-1 Global middleweight champion Ramazan Emeev controlled veteran Sam Alvey for 4:12 on the mat, earning a 30-27 clean sweep across all scorecards.
Due to crowd safety concerns involving rival Polish soccer ultras at ceremonial weigh-ins, Adam Wieczorek vs. Anthony Hamilton was scratched 24 hours prior to fight night.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till take place?
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till took place on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Ergo Arena on the border of Gdańsk and Sopot, Poland.
Who won the main event between Donald Cerrone and Darren Till?
Undefeated English contender Darren Till defeated Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone via TKO (punches) at 4:20 of Round 1 in a star-making performance.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Brian Kelleher vs. Damian Stasiak (Fight of the Night), Darren Till (Performance of the Night), and Jan Błachowicz (Performance of the Night).
What historic UFC record did Josh Emmett set at this event?
Josh Emmett scored four knockdowns in Round 1 against Felipe Arantes, setting the all-time UFC record for the most knockdowns ever scored in a single round.
How did Jan Błachowicz defeat Devin Clark?
Jan Błachowicz trapped Devin Clark against the fence and locked in a rare standing rear-naked choke (bulldog choke), forcing a tapout at 3:02 of Round 2.
Who won the co-main event between Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Jodie Esquibel?
Poland’s Karolina Kowalkiewicz dominated Jodie Esquibel across three rounds, winning a lopsided unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Why did referee Marc Goddard stop action to reprimand Conor McGregor?
Conor McGregor was not a licensed cornerman for Artem Lobov but paced around the cage screaming instructions. Referee Marc Goddard paused the fight in Round 2 and ordered McGregor to return to his seat.
Who won the featherweight clash between Andre Fili and Artem Lobov?
Team Alpha Male’s Andre Fili defeated Artem Lobov via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), scoring five takedowns and a knockdown.
Why was Adam Wieczorek vs. Anthony Hamilton removed from the fight card?
The bout was cancelled 24 hours prior to the event due to security concerns after rival Polish soccer ultras from Lechia Gdańsk threatened violence toward Ruch Chorzów supporter Adam Wieczorek.
How did Brian Kelleher win his Fight of the Night battle against Damian Stasiak?
In a thrilling brawl, Brian Kelleher dropped Stasiak in the final round and unloaded punches on the ground to earn a TKO victory at 3:39 of Round 3.
Why was Sam Alvey vs. Ramazan Emeev contested at a 189-pound catchweight?
Sam Alvey took the fight on short notice and weighed in at 189 pounds (3 pounds over the middleweight non-title limit). He was fined 20% of his purse, which was awarded to Ramazan Emeev, who won via unanimous decision.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 11,138 spectators at Ergo Arena, producing a total live gate of $677,000.
How was UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Till broadcast?
The entire 11-bout card was streamed live internationally and in the United States exclusively on the digital subscription service UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night 118?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play announcer John Gooden and former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Aspen Ladd perform in her UFC debut?
22-year-old Aspen Ladd secured a dominant TKO victory (punches) at 2:33 of Round 2 over Swedish veteran Lina Länsberg, improving her professional record to 6-0.
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