UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Dos Santos Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R2, 1:58
Fight of the Night
R1, 2:35
R1, 4:50
Performance of the Night
Bulgaria
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:41
Performance of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:18
R1, 3:34
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Junior dos Santos and Derrick Lewis each collected $50,000 for their dramatic heavyweight headliner.
Performance of the Night: Niko Price earned $50,000 for his walk-off first-round knockout over Tim Means.
Performance of the Night: Beneil Dariush secured $50,000 for his highlight-reel second-round triangle-armbar submission over Drew Dober.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $200,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | $450,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | $50,000 | $225,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | $50,000 | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $130,000 | — | — | $130,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $44,000 | $44,000 | — | $88,000 | |
| LOSS | $72,000 | — | — | $72,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $49,000 | — | — | $49,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses in Kansas are not publicly disclosed by the Kansas Athletic Commission. Figures reflect reported industry estimates, contractual base payouts, and verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night 146
UFC Fight Night 146 marked the promotion’s historic first-ever visit to the state of Kansas, attracting 7,265 spectators and generating a $636,417 live gate at INTRUST Bank Arena.
Junior dos Santos secured his 10th knockout in UFC heavyweight competition, tying Andrei Arlovski and Cain Velasquez for second-most all-time in divisional history.
Junior dos Santos limited knockout king Derrick Lewis to just 7 landed significant strikes over nearly two rounds, representing one of Lewis’ lowest offensive outputs in a multi-round bout.
Niko Price became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to defeat durable veteran Tim Means by knockout, earning his third Performance of the Night bonus.
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos submitted Curtis Millender to earn his 7th straight UFC victory, claiming the second-longest active winning streak in the 170-pound division behind Kamaru Usman.
Beneil Dariush scored only the fourth triangle-armbar submission in modern UFC lightweight history, tapping Drew Dober at 4:41 of round two to claim a $50,000 performance bonus.
In his promotional debut, Grant Dawson logged 10 minutes and 4 seconds of ground control time against Julian Erosa, the highest control total recorded on the entire 13-fight card.
Alex Morono compelled Zak Ottow to verbally submit to ground-and-pound elbows in round one, registering just the 14th submission-to-strikes finish in UFC welterweight history.
Matt Schnell locked up his second consecutive first-round triangle choke finish in the Octagon, tapping former flyweight contender Louis Smolka in just 3 minutes and 18 seconds.
Dos Santos and Lewis traded massive power shots in an intense two-round battle that earned Fight of the Night honors, combining for 36 significant strikes and a second-round finish.
Six of the seven preliminary matchups required the judges’ scorecards, tying the modern UFC record for the highest decision percentage on a seven-fight preliminary slate.
Former Combat Sambo World Champion Blagoy Ivanov captured his maiden UFC win, edging Ben Rothwell in a 15-minute heavyweight war where he landed 72 significant strikes.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos take place?
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos took place on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
Who won the main event between Junior dos Santos and Derrick Lewis?
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos defeated Derrick Lewis via TKO (punches) at 1:58 of Round 2.
Which fight was awarded Fight of the Night at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos?
The heavyweight main event clash between Junior dos Santos and Derrick Lewis earned the Fight of the Night award, with each fighter receiving $50,000.
Who won the Performance of the Night bonuses at the event?
Niko Price (first-round KO of Tim Means) and Beneil Dariush (second-round triangle-armbar submission of Drew Dober) each took home $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses.
Was UFC Fight Night 146 the first UFC event held in Kansas?
Yes. This card marked the first time in promotional history that the UFC hosted an event in the state of Kansas.
Who won the co-main event between Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Curtis Millender?
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos submitted Curtis Millender via rear-naked choke at 2:35 of Round 1, snapping Millender’s nine-fight winning streak.
How did Niko Price defeat Tim Means?
Niko Price caught Tim Means with a counter right punch off the fence, securing a highlight-reel first-round knockout at 4:50 of Round 1.
How did Beneil Dariush finish Drew Dober?
Beneil Dariush transitioned seamlessly on the mat to submit Drew Dober with a slick triangle armbar at 4:41 of Round 2.
Did Grant Dawson make his official UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Contender Series alumnus Grant Dawson made his promotional debut, controlling Julian Erosa for over 10 minutes to win by unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 29–27).
What was the official attendance and gate for UFC Fight Night 146 in Wichita?
The event drew an official crowd of 7,265 spectators at the INTRUST Bank Arena, generating a live gate of $636,417.
How was UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos broadcast?
The entire card streamed exclusively live on ESPN+ in the United States as part of the UFC’s multi-year broadcast partnership with ESPN.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called by cage-side commentators Jon Anik and Paul Felder, with veteran Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Matt Schnell defeat Louis Smolka?
Matt Schnell submitted Louis Smolka via triangle choke at 3:18 of Round 1 in their featured preliminary bantamweight contest.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Blagoy Ivanov and Ben Rothwell?
Blagoy Ivanov defeated Ben Rothwell via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round heavyweight slugfest.
Who won the women’s bantamweight bout between Yana Santos and Marion Reneau?
Yana Santos (formerly Kunitskaya) defeated Marion Reneau via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after landing 98 significant strikes.
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