UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson
Japan
Main Card • Final
New Zealand
R2, 3:00
Performance of the Night
United States
R1, 1:32
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Australia
R1, 3:48
Guam
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:38
South Korea
R1, 1:18
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R2, 2:34
Performance of the Night
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Kyung Ho Kang and Michinori Tanaka were initially awarded $50,000 each for their back-and-forth bantamweight preliminary bout. Tanaka subsequently had his $50,000 bonus rescinded after testing positive for banned substances during post-fight drug screening.
Performance of the Night: Mark Hunt received $50,000 for his thunderous walk-off knockout of Roy Nelson in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Johnny Case earned $50,000 for putting Kazuki Tokudome to sleep via second-round technical guillotine choke in his promotional debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — |
*Purses and fighter compensation in Japan are not publicly disclosed by athletic commission regulators. Official figures shown reflect verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) distributed by Zuffa. Michinori Tanaka’s initial $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus was officially rescinded by the UFC after testing positive for banned substances. Undisclosed base purses and win bonuses are denoted by (—).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson
Mark Hunt became the first fighter in UFC history to knock out Roy Nelson, executing a signature walk-off right uppercut at 3:00 of round 2 against the renowned iron-chinned heavyweight.
Myles Jury became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to knock out former PRIDE lightweight world champion Takanori Gomi in the first round, finishing the bout in just 1:32.
Yoshihiro Akiyama ended a five-year, four-fight promotional winless streak by thoroughly out-striking Amir Sadollah to capture a 30-27 unanimous decision in front of his home crowd.
Undefeated Queen of Pancrase Rin Nakai made history as the first Japanese female athlete to compete inside the Octagon, facing former title challenger Miesha Tate in the co-featured card.
Johnny Case executed a technical submission guillotine choke against Kazuki Tokudome at 2:34 of round 2 in his UFC debut, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Hyun Gyu Lim registered the fastest stoppage of the event, stopping Takenori Sato with devastating elbows against the cage in just 1:18 of the first round.
Future RIZIN and Bellator champion Kyoji Horiguchi improved his UFC record to 3-0 by dismantling Jon Delos Reyes with a first-round standing TKO at 3:48.
Kyung Ho Kang and Michinori Tanaka combined for a relentless three-round grappling clinic featuring sweeps, submissions, and takedowns, earning Fight of the Night honors.
Maximo Blanco set his UFC promotional career-high with 132 significant strikes landed over three rounds against future title challenger Dan Hooker in their featherweight clash.
The event drew an announced crowd of 12,395 fans to the iconic Saitama Super Arena, celebrating the UFC’s third live showcase held in the historic venue.
Mark Hunt earned his fourth promotional bonus check ($50,000 Performance of the Night), cementing his status as one of the heavyweight division’s all-time most celebrated walk-off punchers.
Former Sengoku featherweight champion Masanori Kanehara pulled off a major betting upset in his promotional debut, out-grappling veteran Alex Caceres for a unanimous decision victory.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson take place?
UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson took place on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the historic Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
Who won the main event between Mark Hunt and Roy Nelson?
Mark Hunt defeated Roy Nelson via knockout (punch) at 3:00 of Round 2 with a thunderous walk-off right uppercut.
Why was Mark Hunt’s knockout of Roy Nelson so historic?
Roy Nelson was widely considered to possess one of the most durable chins in heavyweight MMA history. Mark Hunt became the first fighter in UFC history to knock out Nelson with a clean standing strike.
Who won the co-main event between Myles Jury and Takanori Gomi?
Myles Jury defeated former PRIDE champion Takanori Gomi via TKO (punches) at 1:32 of Round 1, becoming the first fighter ever to stop Gomi via strikes in the opening round.
How did Yoshihiro Akiyama perform in his return to Japan?
Yoshihiro “Sexyama” Akiyama dominated Amir Sadollah, winning via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) to snap a five-year UFC winless streak.
What was the result of Miesha Tate vs. Rin Nakai?
Former Strikeforce champion Miesha Tate defeated previously unbeaten Japanese star Rin Nakai via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson?
Mark Hunt and Johnny Case earned Performance of the Night ($50,000 each). Kyung Ho Kang and Michinori Tanaka were awarded Fight of the Night.
Why was Michinori Tanaka’s bonus rescinded?
Tanaka tested positive for banned stimulants (ephedrine/pseudoephedrine) during post-fight drug screening, prompting the UFC to officially rescind his $50,000 Fight of the Night award and issue a suspension.
What was the attendance for UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson?
The event drew an announced attendance of 12,395 fans at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
How was UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson broadcast?
The entire 12-bout card was streamed live globally on UFC Fight Pass, starting with the preliminary bouts at 12:30 AM EDT and the main card at 3:00 AM EDT.
How did Kyoji Horiguchi win his bout at this event?
Kyoji Horiguchi stopped Jon Delos Reyes via TKO (punches) at 3:48 of Round 1 in a showcase flyweight main-card contest.
How did Johnny Case finish Kazuki Tokudome?
In his promotional debut, Johnny Case choked Kazuki Tokudome unconscious with a guillotine choke at 2:34 of Round 2, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the fastest finish at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson?
South Korea’s Hyun Gyu Lim recorded the fastest finish of the night by stopping Takenori Sato with ground-and-pound elbows in just 1 minute and 18 seconds of Round 1.
Who were the commentators and ring announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called cageside by play-by-play voice Jon Anik and color analyst Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
Who did Dan Hooker fight at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson?
Future lightweight title contender Dan Hooker fought in the featherweight opening bout, losing a close unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) to Venezuela’s Maximo Blanco.
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