UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
Sweden
R2, 1:18
Fight of the Night
Performance of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Ireland
Iceland
R1, 4:36
Performance of the Night
Russia
Prelims • Final
Albania
R1, 3:02
France
R1, 4:24
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:13
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Alexander Gustafsson and Jimi Manuwa were awarded $50,000 each for their dramatic light heavyweight main event.
Performance of the Night: Alexander Gustafsson took home a second $50,000 bonus for his second-round TKO stoppage, becoming one of the rare athletes to earn $100,000 in official bonus money on a single night.
Performance of the Night: Gunnar Nelson collected $50,000 for his slick first-round guillotine choke submission victory over Omari Akhmedov.
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 | — | — | $100,000 | $100,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — |
*Because UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa was held in London, England, athlete base salaries and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by government athletic commissions. Totals listed reflect officially confirmed post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each), including Alexander Gustafsson’s double bonus payout ($100,000 total).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa
Alexander Gustafsson became one of the rare athletes in promotional history to capture two post-fight awards at a single event, claiming $50,000 for Fight of the Night and $50,000 for Performance of the Night ($100,000 total).
Ilir Latifi’s first-round submission of Cyrille Diabate became the first fight in UFC history to conclude with zero significant strikes attempted or landed by either competitor throughout the entire bout.
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa marked the historic cageside commentary debut of the beloved British broadcasting duo John Gooden and former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy.
London knockout artist Jimi Manuwa entered his first UFC main event undefeated at 14-0 with 14 finishes before suffering his first professional career defeat against Gustafsson.
Ilir Latifi secured only the second standing/front-headlock “ninja choke” submission finish in light heavyweight history, submitting Cyrille Diabate in 3:02 of Round 1.
Iceland’s Gunnar Nelson maintained his unbeaten mixed martial arts record, tapping Omari Akhmedov with a first-round guillotine choke at 4:36 to collect Performance of the Night.
TUF 17 standout Luke Barnatt improved his promotional ledger to 3-0 with an electric 4:24 first-round head kick and punches stoppage over Sweden’s Mats Nilsson.
British fan favorite Brad Pickett successfully made his UFC flyweight debut, surviving heavy early exchanges to outpoint Neil Seery via unanimous decision.
Cage Warriors flyweight champion Neil Seery stepped in on just two weeks’ notice to replace an injured Ian McCall, delivering a memorable promotional debut against Pickett.
The London showcase drew 14,604 spectators to The O2 Arena, generating a live gate of $2,000,056 (£1.2 million) and reaffirming the United Kingdom as a core international market.
Michael Johnson landed 48 significant strikes out of 146 attempted while holding former teammate Melvin Guillard to just 22 landed strikes, capturing his third straight UFC victory.
French Muay Thai and mixed martial arts pioneer Cyrille “The Snake” Diabate concluded his combat sports career inside the Octagon, retiring from active competition at age 40.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa take place?
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa took place on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at The O2 Arena in London, England.
Who won the main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Jimi Manuwa?
Alexander Gustafsson defeated Jimi Manuwa via TKO (knee and punches) at 1:18 of Round 2 in their five-round light heavyweight main event clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa?
Three fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Jimi Manuwa (Fight of the Night), Alexander Gustafsson (Performance of the Night), and Gunnar Nelson (Performance of the Night). Gustafsson took home two bonuses totaling $100,000.
Who won the co-main event between Michael Johnson and Melvin Guillard?
Michael Johnson defeated former teammate Melvin Guillard via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in a three-round lightweight contest.
How did Brad Pickett perform in his flyweight debut against Neil Seery?
London’s own Brad Pickett successfully debuted in the 125-pound flyweight division, defeating promotional newcomer Neil Seery via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
What historical record was set in the Ilir Latifi vs. Cyrille Diabate fight?
The fight between Ilir Latifi and Cyrille Diabate became the first bout in modern UFC history to conclude with zero significant strikes attempted or landed by either fighter, as Latifi quickly scored a takedown and secured a ninja choke submission at 3:02 of Round 1.
Who called the broadcast for UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa?
The event marked the commentary debut of the UK broadcast duo John Gooden and Dan Hardy, while veteran British master of ceremonies Andy Friedlander filled in for Bruce Buffer as the Octagon announcer.
How did Gunnar Nelson finish Omari Akhmedov?
Gunnar Nelson dropped Akhmedov with a sharp left hand before locking up a guillotine choke submission at 4:36 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Luke Barnatt defeat Mats Nilsson?
England’s Luke Barnatt finished Sweden’s Mats Nilsson via TKO (head kick and punches) at 4:24 of Round 1 in their middleweight encounter.
Why was Louis Gaudinot vs. Phil Harris overturned to a No Contest?
Louis Gaudinot originally won the bout by first-round guillotine choke submission, but the result was overturned to a No Contest after Gaudinot tested positive for the banned diuretic furosemide in his post-fight drug screening.
Did Cyrille Diabate retire after UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa?
Yes. French striking veteran Cyrille Diabate officially announced his retirement from professional mixed martial arts competition following his first-round submission loss to Ilir Latifi.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event sold out The O2 Arena with an official attendance of 14,604 spectators, generating a live gate of $2,000,056 USD (approx. £1.2 million).
How was the event broadcast?
The entire card streamed live globally on UFC Fight Pass, while airing live on terrestrial television in the United Kingdom across Channel 5 and BT Sport.
Which bout was cancelled from the UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa card?
A bantamweight bout between Roland Delorme and Davey Grant was cancelled after Friday’s official weigh-ins due to Grant suffering a torn meniscus, reducing the final card to 9 bouts.
Who won the bout between Claudio Silva and Bradley Scott?
Brazil’s Claudio Silva defeated England’s Bradley Scott via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in his official UFC promotional debut.
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