UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal
South Korea
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
R1, 3:11
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Japan
R1, 1:33
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R2, 1:50
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Colombia
China
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R3, 0:27
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Seo Hee Ham and Cortney Casey each took home $50,000 for their high-paced, competitive three-round strawweight striking battle.
Performance of the Night: Dooho Choi collected $50,000 for his lightning-quick first-round knockout victory over Sam Sicilia in just 93 seconds.
Performance of the Night: Dominique Steele earned $50,000 for his rare and devastating third-round slam knockout finish against Dong Hyun Ma.
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* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official fighter base salaries and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by regulatory authorities for this international event in Seoul, South Korea. Disclosed payout figures reflect officially verified post-fight performance and Fight of the Night bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by Zuffa, LLC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal marked the promotion’s historic first-ever live event in South Korea, drawing a packed crowd of 12,156 fans to the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul.
Dominique Steele’s brutal finish of Dong Hyun Ma at 0:27 of Round 3 became only the 12th slam knockout in UFC history, earning him an undisputed Performance of the Night bonus.
With his five-round split decision victory over Jorge Masvidal, Benson Henderson secured his 8th combined UFC/WEC split/majority decision victory, tying the all-time Zuffa record.
“The Korean Superboy” Dooho Choi stopped Sam Sicilia in just 1:33, becoming the first Asian featherweight in UFC history to open his promotional career with consecutive first-round knockouts under two minutes.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Alberto Mina edged Japanese MMA icon Yoshihiro Akiyama via split decision, preserving his perfect career mixed martial arts record and improving to 12-0.
“Stun Gun” Dong Hyun Kim dispatched Dominic Waters via first-round TKO in 3:11, moving into a tie for fourth all-time in UFC welterweight victories behind Georges St-Pierre, Matt Hughes, and Josh Koscheck.
2008 Colombian Olympian Fredy Serrano stopped Yao Zhikui via arm injury in just 44 seconds, registering the fourth-fastest stoppage finish in UFC flyweight divisional history.
Seo Hee Ham and Cortney Casey combined for 149 significant strikes over three frantic rounds, earning the first UFC post-fight Fight of the Night bonus awarded to a female matchup held in Asia.
Returning to the Octagon after a three-year hiatus, fan favorite Dongi Yang scored an emotional second-round TKO over Jake Collier, achieving his 13th professional knockout in 14 career victories.
UFC Fight Night 79 produced four separate split decision verdicts on the night, tying the all-time promotional record for the most split decisions on a single UFC event card.
Jorge Masvidal completed his first career five-round UFC assignment, landing 217 total strikes over 25 competitive minutes against former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson.
Facing illicit gambling syndicate pressure, Tae Hyun Bang fought through immense adversity to legitimately defeat Leo Kuntz via split decision, an iconic event that prompted sweeping anti-fixing integrity protocols.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal take place?
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal took place on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul, South Korea.
Who won the main event between Benson Henderson and Jorge Masvidal?
Benson Henderson defeated Jorge Masvidal via split decision (47–48, 48–47, 49–46) after five competitive rounds in their 170-pound headliner.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal?
South Korean superstar Dong Hyun Kim defeated Dominic Waters via TKO (punches) at 3:11 of Round 1 in their welterweight co-main event bout.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonus checks: Seo Hee Ham vs. Cortney Casey (Fight of the Night), Dooho Choi (Performance of the Night), and Dominique Steele (Performance of the Night).
How did Dooho Choi defeat Sam Sicilia?
Dooho Choi landed a vicious right hand that dropped Sam Sicilia, following up with crisp ground punches to force a TKO stoppage at 1:33 of Round 1.
How did Dominique Steele win against Dong Hyun Ma?
Dominique Steele lifted Dong Hyun Ma and slammed him to the canvas, knocking Ma unconscious at 0:27 of Round 3 in one of the rarest slam finishes in Octagon history.
Who won the fight between Alberto Mina and Yoshihiro Akiyama?
Undefeated Brazilian Alberto Mina survived a furious third-round comeback attempt from Yoshihiro Akiyama to earn a split decision victory (28–29, 29–28, 29–28).
Why was UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal a historical event?
It was the first event in UFC history held in South Korea, setting promotional attendance benchmarks in the region and highlighting premier Korean mixed martial artists on home soil.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night 79?
The event drew an announced sellout attendance of 12,156 fans inside the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul. Live gate revenue figures were not publicly disclosed.
What happened in the bout between Tae Hyun Bang and Leo Kuntz?
Following erratic pre-fight betting line movements that prompted UFC integrity warnings, Tae Hyun Bang refused to throw the bout and legitimately defeated Leo Kuntz via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Fredy Serrano defeat Yao Zhikui?
Colombian Olympian Fredy Serrano executed a quick takedown that caused Yao Zhikui to dislocate his arm attempting to post on the mat, resulting in a TKO (arm injury) at just 0:44 of Round 1.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Dongi Yang perform in his return to the UFC?
In his first Octagon appearance since 2012, Dongi Yang escaped a submission threat to deliver heavy ground strikes and stop Jake Collier via TKO at 1:50 of Round 2.
How many fights went to split decisions at UFC Fight Night 79?
A total of four bouts ended in split decisions, tying the modern UFC record for the highest number of split decision verdicts on a single card.
How was UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal broadcast?
The entire 11-bout fight card was streamed live globally exclusively on the promotion’s digital subscription platform, UFC Fight Pass.
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