UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi
Germany
Main Card • Final
Netherlands
R1, 3:57
Performance of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
Performance of the Night
France
R3, 5:00
England
Sweden
R1, 4:15
Performance of the Night
Finland
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:59
Performance of the Night
Poland
Brazil
R1, 0:25
R3, 5:00
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Czech Republic
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Gegard Mousasi earned $50,000 for becoming the first fighter to submit Mark Muñoz, securing a first-round rear-naked choke in the main event.
Performance of the Night: CB Dollaway took home $50,000 for his tactical, high-volume striking and grappling performance in a unanimous decision victory over Francis Carmont.
Performance of the Night: Niklas Backstrom earned $50,000 for his sensational short-notice promotional debut, submitting Finnish standout Tom Niinimäki with a first-round rear-naked choke.
Performance of the Night: Magnus Cedenblad collected $50,000 for his dramatic buzzer-beating guillotine choke submission over previously undefeated Krzysztof Jotko at 4:59 of Round 2.
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event; the UFC distributed four individual Performance of the Night bonuses instead.
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+ | |
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*Purses and contractual show/win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by regulatory authorities in Berlin, Germany, as the event was self-governed by the UFC. Figures reflect officially confirmed post-fight Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi
UFC Fight Night 41 was the first of two UFC cards held on May 31, 2014 (alongside TUF Brazil 3 Finale), marking only the second time in UFC history the promotion hosted two live events in one day.
Gegard Mousasi became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to submit NCAA Division I wrestling champion Mark Muñoz, securing a rear-naked choke at 3:57 of Round 1.
The card served as the UFC’s inaugural event in Berlin and its third event in Germany, drawing 8,000 fans to O2 World following UFC 99 in Cologne and UFC 122 in Oberhausen.
Iuri Alcantara stopped Vaughan Lee in just 25 seconds of Round 1, logging the fastest knockout finish in UFC bantamweight division history at the time.
Magnus Cedenblad submitted Krzysztof Jotko at 4:59 of Round 2—with just one second left on the clock—snapping Jotko’s 14-fight undefeated career record.
Making his Octagon debut on short notice, Niklas Bäckström choked out Tom Niinimäki in the first round to claim a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus check.
Future UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland maintained his perfect record, moving to 15-0 with a hard-fought split decision win over English prospect Luke Barnatt.
Former German federal judo champion and police officer Nick Hein delighted the hometown crowd, winning a dominant unanimous decision over American Drew Dober.
Returning to the Octagon after four years away, Peter Sobotta earned his first promotional win by sweeping all three judges’ scorecards (30-27) against Paweł Pawlak.
Due to the Berlin canvas being mistakenly shipped to São Paulo for TUF Brazil 3 Finale, UFC Fight Night 41 became the rare modern UFC event contested on an unbranded plain mat.
Ruslan Magomedov landed 47 significant strikes in his Octagon debut to hand Czech prospect Viktor Pešta the first defeat of his professional mixed martial arts career.
CB Dollaway scored a first-round knockdown and secured three takedowns to defeat Francis Carmont, claiming his fourth win in five bouts and a Performance of the Night bonus.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi take place?
UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi (also referred to as UFC Fight Night 41) took place on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the O2 World arena in Berlin, Germany.
Who won the main event between Gegard Mousasi and Mark Muñoz?
Gegard Mousasi defeated Mark Muñoz via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:57 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Had Mark Muñoz ever been submitted prior to facing Gegard Mousasi?
No. Gegard Mousasi became the first fighter in professional MMA history to submit Mark Muñoz, finishing the former NCAA Division I champion wrestler in under four minutes.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi?
CB Dollaway defeated Francis Carmont via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in their three-round middleweight battle, securing a Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 41?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Gegard Mousasi, CB Dollaway, Niklas Bäckström, and Magnus Cedenblad. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Why did the Octagon have no sponsor logos on the canvas at this event?
The Octagon canvas was completely unbranded due to an accidental shipping error where the Berlin event’s canvas was mistakenly sent to São Paulo, Brazil, for The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.
Was UFC Fight Night 41 part of a same-day doubleheader?
Yes. May 31, 2014, marked only the second time in UFC history that the promotion hosted two separate live events in a single day, with UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi in Germany and The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale in Brazil.
What was the result of Sean Strickland vs. Luke Barnatt?
Sean Strickland defeated Luke Barnatt via split decision (30–27, 29–28, 28–29) to maintain his undefeated professional record at 15-0.
What was the fastest finish at UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi?
Iuri Alcantara secured the fastest finish of the evening, stopping Vaughan Lee via TKO (punches) in just 25 seconds of Round 1.
How did Niklas Bäckström perform in his promotional debut?
Swedish prospect Niklas Bäckström stepped in on short notice to submit Tom Niinimäki with a rear-naked choke at 4:15 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Magnus Cedenblad defeat Krzysztof Jotko?
Magnus Cedenblad locked in a guillotine choke submission at 4:59 of Round 2—with only one second left in the round—handing Krzysztof Jotko his first career defeat.
Who did German fighter Nick Hein defeat in Berlin?
Cologne native Nick Hein defeated American lightweight Drew Dober via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 29–28) in front of his home country crowd.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night 41?
The event drew an official crowd of 8,000 fans at O2 World in Berlin, Germany. Live gate receipts were not publicly reported by the promotion.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night in Berlin?
The event was broadcast globally on UFC Fight Pass with commentary by John Gooden and Dan Hardy, while Andy Friedlander served as Octagon announcer.
How many fights were contested at UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi?
A total of 10 professional mixed martial arts bouts took place on the card, comprising 4 main card bouts and 6 preliminary card bouts.
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