UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2
Poland
Main Card • Final
Croatia
R3, 3:30
Fight of the Night
Brazil
England
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Canada
Ukraine
R1, 1:30
Performance of the Night
Scotland
Prelims • Final
R1, 0:08
Performance of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
South Africa
R3, 5:00
France
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Russia
R2, 3:34
R2, 1:35
R3, 5:00
Taiwan
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Mirko Filipovic and Gabriel Gonzaga each received $50,000 for their dramatic heavyweight rematch main event clash.
Performance of the Night: Maryna Moroz earned $50,000 for her shocking first-round armbar submission over top contender Joanne Wood in her UFC debut.
Performance of the Night: Leon Edwards earned $50,000 for scoring a devastating 8-second knockout over Seth Baczynski in the welterweight division.
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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*Because UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 was held in Kraków, Poland, base fight purses and win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by a governmental athletic commission. Figures listed reflect verified official UFC post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 marked the UFC’s historic first-ever event in Poland, welcoming 10,000 fans to Tauron Arena Kraków.
Leon Edwards scored an 8-second knockout over Seth Baczynski, tying the sixth-fastest knockout in UFC history and recording the fastest finish of 2015.
Mirko Cro Cop avenged his famous UFC 70 head-kick defeat against Gabriel Gonzaga after a gap of nearly eight years (2,912 days).
With his third-round TKO victory, Mirko Cro Cop extended his unblemished professional mixed martial arts rematch record to an extraordinary 6-0.
Promotional newcomer Maryna Moroz pulled off one of the biggest strawweight upsets in promotional history, submitting undefeated title contender Joanne Wood (+425 underdog).
Maryna Moroz became the first Ukrainian female fighter to compete, win inside the Octagon, and claim an official Performance of the Night bonus.
Bartosz Fabinski converted 10 of 11 takedowns against Garreth McLellan, establishing one of the highest takedown totals ever landed in a UFC middleweight debut.
Former Cage Warriors champion Stevie Ray took the fight on two weeks’ notice and finished Marcin Bandel via second-round TKO in round 2.
Edwards’ 8-second stoppage stood as the second-fastest knockout in UFC welterweight history at the time, trailing only Duane Ludwig (6 seconds).
The promotion’s Polish debut delivered a sellout crowd of 10,000 attendees and generated a gate of $720,000 for an exclusive UFC Fight Pass digital stream.
Taylor Lapilus outworked Rocky Lee across three rounds (30–27 x3) to capture a breakout promotional debut victory for French mixed martial arts.
Cro Cop overcame two rounds on bottom position to deliver devastating collar-tie elbow strikes, producing one of the most violent comeback finishes in 2015.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 took place on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Tauron Arena Kraków in Kraków, Poland.
Who won the main event between Mirko Cro Cop and Gabriel Gonzaga?
Mirko Cro Cop (Filipovic) defeated Gabriel Gonzaga via TKO (elbows and punches) at 3:30 of Round 3, avenging his legendary loss from UFC 70.
Who won the co-main event between Jimi Manuwa and Jan Blachowicz?
Jimi Manuwa defeated Poland’s Jan Blachowicz via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in a three-round light heavyweight contest.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Mirko Cro Cop vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (Fight of the Night), Maryna Moroz (Performance of the Night), and Leon Edwards (Performance of the Night).
How fast was Leon Edwards’ knockout over Seth Baczynski?
Leon Edwards knocked out Seth Baczynski in just 8 seconds of Round 1, setting the fastest knockout in the UFC during the entire 2015 calendar year.
What was significant about Maryna Moroz’s victory over Joanne Wood?
Making her promotional debut as a +425 underdog, Maryna Moroz shocked previously unbeaten top contender Joanne Wood (Calderwood) by submitting her via armbar at 1:30 of Round 1.
Was UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 the first UFC event in Poland?
Yes. This card represented the inaugural live event promoted by the UFC in Poland, introducing the Octagon to Polish fans at Tauron Arena Kraków.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an announced attendance of 10,000 spectators, generating an official live gate of $720,000.
How was UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 broadcast?
The entire 12-bout fight card was streamed live globally on UFC Fight Pass, with regional television distribution on Pick TV in the UK and Ireland.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called cageside by John Gooden and Dan Hardy, with legendary ring announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the athletes and Hardy conducting post-fight Octagon interviews.
How many takedowns did Bartosz Fabinski land against Garreth McLellan?
Bartosz Fabinski landed 10 out of 11 takedown attempts across 15 minutes to secure a dominant 30–27 unanimous decision victory in his Octagon debut.
How did Stevie Ray perform in his UFC debut?
Scotland’s Stevie Ray accepted the fight on two weeks’ notice, defeating Poland’s Marcin Bandel via TKO (punches) at 1:35 of Round 2.
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