UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson
United States
Main Card • Final
Norway
R5, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 2:15
Russia
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R2, 3:37
Performance of the Night
Moldova
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Japan
R2, 1:18
R3, 5:00
Belarus
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:15
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 2:12
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Mike Perry and Alex Oliveira earned $50,000 each for their wild, crowd-pleasing welterweight slugfest.
Performance of the Night: Glover Teixeira earned $50,000 for surviving an early storm to submit Ion Cutelaba via second-round rear-naked choke.
Performance of the Night: Jim Miller collected $50,000 for his vintage first-round rear-naked choke submission over Jason Gonzalez.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | — | $300,000 | |
| WIN | $105,000 | $105,000 | $50,000 | $260,000 | |
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | $50,000 | $230,000 | |
| LOSS | $210,000 | — | — | $210,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | $50,000 | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $64,000 | — | $50,000 | $114,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $44,000 | $44,000 | — | $88,000 | |
| WIN | $41,000 | $41,000 | — | $82,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $49,000 | — | — | $49,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses reported officially to the Florida State Boxing Commission. Total disclosed event payout was $1,173,000. These figures represent contracted base purses and contractual win bonuses. Figures do not include locker-room discretionary bonuses or sponsorship payments. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson
Jack Hermansson landed 148 significant strikes (and 256 total strikes) over five rounds against Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza, setting the modern benchmark for significant strikes landed in a middleweight main event.
Jack Hermansson stepped in on short notice just 28 days after submitting David Branch at UFC on ESPN 2, securing two premier main card victories within four weeks.
Jim Miller secured his 9th lightweight submission finish by tapping Jason Gonzalez in round one, tying Charles Oliveira for the most submission victories in UFC lightweight division history at the time.
Jim Miller made his 32nd walk inside the Octagon, tying Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone for second place on the all-time list of most fights in UFC history.
Glover Teixeira earned his 10th stoppage victory in the light heavyweight division by submitting Ion Cutelaba, tying Chuck Liddell and Ovince Saint Preux for second-most finishes in 205-pound history.
Takashi Sato became only the third Japanese welterweight in modern UFC history to claim a stoppage victory in his promotional debut, finishing Ben Saunders via elbows and punches in round two.
Cory Sandhagen (120) and John Lineker (106) combined for 226 significant strikes across 15 minutes, ranking among the top striking battles in three-round bantamweight history.
Greg Hardy picked up his first official UFC victory with a 2-minute and 15-second first-round knockout over Dmitrii Smoliakov, delivering one of the quickest stoppages on the card.
The event drew 12,754 fans producing a live gate of $1,209,654, establishing the UFC’s premier attendance and revenue milestone in Sunrise, Florida.
The card featured three rear-naked choke submissions (Glover Teixeira, Gilbert Burns, and Jim Miller), tying the modern standard for the most rear-naked chokes on a single UFC event.
Mike Perry and Alex Oliveira traded 113 combined significant strikes across three punishing rounds, securing Fight of the Night and earning Perry his third career post-fight bonus.
Jack Hermansson made Scandinavian MMA history by becoming the first Nordic fighter ever to defeat former Strikeforce middleweight world champion Ronaldo Souza.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson take place?
UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson took place on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida.
Who won the main event between Jack Hermansson and Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza?
Jack Hermansson scored an upset victory over Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza via unanimous decision (49–45, 48–47, 48–47) across five rounds.
How did Jack Hermansson get the fight against Jacaré Souza on short notice?
Ronaldo Souza was originally scheduled to face Yoel Romero, but Romero withdrew due to pneumonia. Paulo Costa was approached but declined, paving the way for Jack Hermansson to step in on short notice just weeks after his win over David Branch.
Who won the co-main event between Greg Hardy and Dmitrii Smoliakov?
Greg Hardy defeated Dmitrii Smoliakov via TKO (punches) at 2:15 of Round 1 in their heavyweight clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Mike Perry vs. Alex Oliveira took home Fight of the Night, while Glover Teixeira and Jim Miller earned Performance of the Night honors.
How did Mike Perry defeat Alex Oliveira?
Mike Perry defeated Alex Oliveira via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in an all-action welterweight war that took home Fight of the Night honors.
What promotional record did Jim Miller tie at this event?
With his first-round rear-naked choke over Jason Gonzalez, Jim Miller tied Charles Oliveira for the most submission victories in UFC lightweight division history (9).
What milestone did Glover Teixeira achieve with his win over Ion Cutelaba?
Glover Teixeira collected his 10th finish in the UFC light heavyweight division, tying Chuck Liddell and Ovince Saint Preux for second-most all-time at 205 pounds.
Who won the bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and John Lineker?
Cory Sandhagen defeated John Lineker via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round slugfest that saw both fighters land over 100 significant strikes.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson?
The event drew an official crowd of 12,754 attendees generating a live gate of $1,209,654 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida.
How did Takashi Sato perform in his UFC promotional debut?
Japan’s Takashi Sato made a successful debut, stopping veteran Ben Saunders via TKO (elbows and punches) at 1:18 of Round 2.
Who were the commentators for UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color commentator and former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer announcing.
How did Gilbert Burns defeat Mike Davis at this event?
Gilbert Burns submitted short-notice newcomer Mike Davis via rear-naked choke at 4:15 of Round 2 after controlling the grappling action.
What was the official score in Augusto Sakai vs. Andrei Arlovski?
Augusto Sakai defeated former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Carla Esparza defeat Virna Jandiroba?
Inaugural strawweight champion Carla Esparza handed former Invicta FC champion Virna Jandiroba her first career loss via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
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