UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
England
R1, 3:05
Performance of the Night
United States
Iceland
R2, 0:46
Performance of the Night
Ecuador
R3, 3:50
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Finland
Prelims • Final
Ireland
R3, 5:00
Iran
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo
R1, 0:30
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Sweden
R3, 5:00
Czech Republic
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Jimi Manuwa earned $50,000 for his thunderous first-round knockout over Corey Anderson in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Gunnar Nelson secured $50,000 for rocking and submitting Alan Jouban via second-round guillotine choke.
Performance of the Night: Marlon Vera received $50,000 for stepping up on short notice and executing a third-round head kick and punch stoppage against Brad Pickett.
Performance of the Night: Marc Diakiese collected $50,000 for a blistering 30-second one-punch knockout of Teemu Packalén on the preliminary card.
*Note: No Fight of the Night was awarded; four Performance of the Night bonuses were distributed instead.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | $50,000 | $290,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $19,000 | $19,000 | $50,000 | $88,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $19,000 | $19,000 | — | $38,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| LOSS | $19,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| WIN | $31,000 | $31,000 | — | $62,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | — | $27,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Because this event took place in London, England under UFC self-regulation, official athlete salaries were not released by a public athletic commission. Figures represent reported base payouts, contractual win bonuses, and official UFC $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses based on reliable industry disclosures.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson
Marc Diakiese needed just 30 seconds to knock out Teemu Packalén, registering the fastest lightweight knockout of 2017 and the 11th fastest finish in UFC lightweight history at that time.
Brad Pickett concluded his storied 18-fight UFC/WEC career in front of his hometown London crowd, retiring with five post-fight bonuses—the most by any British bantamweight in company history.
Gunnar Nelson secured his 6th career UFC submission win by tapping Alan Jouban with a guillotine choke, moving into a tie for second-most submission finishes in UFC welterweight history.
Future welterweight champion Leon Edwards defeated surging finisher Vicente Luque by unanimous decision, advancing what eventually became an extraordinary 12-fight UFC unbeaten run.
Marlon Vera accepted a catchweight fight on just one week’s notice to stop Brad Pickett in round three, scoring the first head-kick finish of his UFC tenure and earning Performance of the Night.
Jimi Manuwa recorded his 11th career first-round knockout and became one of only three light heavyweights in UFC history to headline two London cards and finish both opponents inside the distance.
With 15,761 fans packing The O2 Arena, the card produced a $2,015,777 live gate, making it one of the highest-grossing UFC Fight Night events ever hosted in the United Kingdom.
UFC officials bypassed the traditional Fight of the Night award, distributing four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses exclusively to individual stoppage victors (Manuwa, Nelson, Vera, Diakiese).
Arnold Allen defeated Makwan Amirkhani by split decision to extend his undefeated UFC start to 3-0, laying the groundwork for a historic 10-fight promotional winning streak.
In her promotional debut on short notice, Lucie Pudilová attempted 277 total strikes over three rounds against Lina Länsberg, marking one of the highest output debuts in women’s bantamweight history.
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson sold out all 15,761 seats at The O2 Arena in under one hour of general ticket availability, reasserting London as a global MMA epicenter.
Seven of the 11 bouts on the card went the full 15-minute distance—including three razor-thin split decisions—tying the record for the most decisions on a European UFC Fight Night card.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson take place?
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson took place on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at The O2 Arena in London, England, United Kingdom.
Who won the main event between Jimi Manuwa and Corey Anderson?
Jimi Manuwa defeated Corey Anderson via KO (punch) at 3:05 of Round 1 with a devastating left hook that dropped Anderson instantly.
How did Gunnar Nelson defeat Alan Jouban in the co-main event?
Gunnar Nelson rocked Alan Jouban with a head kick and straight right before latching onto a fight-ending guillotine choke submission at 0:46 of Round 2.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Jimi Manuwa, Gunnar Nelson, Marlon Vera, and Marc Diakiese. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What happened in Brad Pickett’s retirement fight against Marlon Vera?
In his final professional bout, British legend Brad Pickett was stopped by Marlon Vera via TKO (head kick and punches) at 3:50 of Round 3 after Vera accepted the fight on just one week’s notice. Pickett subsequently left his gloves in the Octagon.
How fast was Marc Diakiese’s knockout of Teemu Packalén?
Marc Diakiese knocked out Teemu Packalén in just 30 seconds of Round 1 with a single overhand right, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night award.
Who won the featherweight bout between Arnold Allen and Makwan Amirkhani?
Arnold Allen defeated Makwan Amirkhani via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 30–27) in a three-round featherweight showcase.
Who won the welterweight clash between Leon Edwards and Vicente Luque?
Future champion Leon Edwards defeated Vicente Luque via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), outpointing Luque across three rounds.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures for this event?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 15,761 fans at The O2 Arena, generating a live gate of $2,015,777.
How was UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson broadcast?
The entire 11-bout fight card streamed live globally on UFC Fight Pass, with regional live coverage on BT Sport 2 in the United Kingdom.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play commentator John Gooden and analyst Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Who won the lightweight fight between Joe Duffy and Reza Madadi?
Joe Duffy defeated Reza Madadi via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), out-landing Madadi 51 to 28 in significant strikes.
What was the result of the rematch between Francimar Barroso and Darren Stewart?
Francimar Barroso defeated Darren Stewart via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), relying on 7 takedowns to resolve the rivalry following their prior No Contest.
Were there any UFC championship belts contested on this card?
No. This was a non-title Fight Night event headlined by a high-stakes five-round light heavyweight contenders’ bout between Jimi Manuwa and Corey Anderson.
How did Lina Länsberg defeat Lucie Pudilová?
Lina Länsberg defeated promotional newcomer Lucie Pudilová via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in the opening bout of the evening.
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