UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 2:25
Performance of the Night
R2, 2:57
Fight of the Night
R2, 0:41
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Canada
Prelims • Final
R2, 0:21
Performance of the Night
R3, 2:18
Russia
R1, 0:11
R2, 4:18
Argentina
R1, 4:25
Sweden
England
R1, 2:46
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:13
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Michael Chiesa and Jim Miller earned $50,000 each for their action-packed, grappling-heavy lightweight co-main event showcase.
Performance of the Night: Rose Namajunas captured a $50,000 bonus for her dominant, masterclass fifth-round submission victory over Paige VanZant.
Performance of the Night: Tim Means was awarded $50,000 for his lightning-fast, 21-second one-punch knockout of John Howard to open Round 2.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $56,000 | — | $50,000 | $106,000 | |
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | $50,000 | $104,000 | |
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | $50,000 | $104,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $19,000 | $19,000 | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| NC | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | — | $27,000 | |
| WIN | $13,000 | $13,000 | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| NC | $19,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Does not include sponsor pay (Reebok athlete outfitting policy) or undisclosed locker room bonuses. Both Kevin Casey and Antônio Carlos Júnior received show purses; Casey was also awarded his contracted win bonus despite the No Contest declaration. Estimated totals include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant
Antônio Carlos Júnior vs. Kevin Casey concluded in just 11 seconds of Round 1 due to an accidental eye poke, establishing the record for the fastest No Contest result in UFC history.
Rose Namajunas submitted Paige VanZant at 2:25 of Round 5, setting the all-time promotional record for the latest finish and latest submission victory in UFC women’s strawweight history.
Rose Namajunas completed 8 takedowns on 10 attempts against Paige VanZant, setting the single-fight takedown record for any UFC women’s strawweight headliner.
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant was the first live event in North American UFC history to broadcast exclusively on the subscription digital streaming service UFC Fight Pass.
The event served as the historic opening salvo of the UFC’s unprecedented three-events-in-three-days Las Vegas residency, preceding the TUF 22 Finale and UFC 194.
The card marked the UFC’s promotional debut inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, creating an intimate combat theater setting for 1,643 attendees.
Tim Means dismantled John Howard in just 21 seconds of Round 2 with a thunderous left hook, recording one of the fastest second-round knockouts in welterweight history.
Michael Chiesa became the first competitor in mixed martial arts history to submit iron-chinned UFC legend Jim Miller via rear-naked choke inside the Octagon.
19-year-old phenom Sage Northcutt maintained his unblemished finishing track record, securing his first UFC submission via guillotine choke at 0:41 of Round 2 over Cody Pfister.
Thiago Santos inflicted the first career defeat on TUF Nations champion Elias Theodorou, landing 52 significant strikes and defending 12 of 13 takedown attempts over 15 minutes.
Danny Roberts secured a technical submission via triangle choke at 2:46 of Round 1 against Nathan Coy, registering one of only three technical triangle submissions in 2015.
Santiago Ponzinibbio connected on 48 significant strikes in 4:25 to stop Andreas Ståhl, setting a career-best 11.2 significant strikes landed per minute output pace.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant take place?
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant took place on Thursday, December 10, 2015, at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Rose Namajunas and Paige VanZant?
Rose Namajunas defeated Paige VanZant via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:25 of Round 5 after a five-round masterclass performance.
Who won the co-main event between Michael Chiesa and Jim Miller?
Michael Chiesa defeated Jim Miller via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:57 of Round 2 in their lightweight co-main event bout.
What division record was set in the main event?
Rose Namajunas’s tapout of Paige VanZant at 2:25 of Round 5 set the all-time record for the latest submission victory in UFC women’s strawweight history.
Who earned the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus checks: Michael Chiesa vs. Jim Miller earned Fight of the Night, while Rose Namajunas and Tim Means received Performance of the Night bonuses.
Why was Antônio Carlos Júnior vs. Kevin Casey ruled a No Contest so quickly?
Just 11 seconds into Round 1, an accidental eye poke rendered Kevin Casey unable to see or continue, setting the record for the shortest bout to end in a No Contest in UFC history.
Why was this event significant for UFC Fight Pass?
UFC Fight Night 80 was the first live event in North American UFC history to air exclusively from start to finish on the subscription digital streaming service UFC Fight Pass.
What was unique about the scheduling of this event in Las Vegas?
This event was the opening night of the UFC’s historic three-cards-in-three-days Las Vegas showcase, preceding The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale on Friday and UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor on Saturday.
How did Sage Northcutt win his fight against Cody Pfister?
After surviving early top control in the opening round, Sage Northcutt secured a takedown and locked in a guillotine choke to force Cody Pfister to submit at 0:41 of Round 2.
Who won the fight between Thiago Santos and Elias Theodorou?
Thiago Santos defeated undefeated TUF Nations winner Elias Theodorou via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–27, 29–27), outstriking him 52 to 28 in significant strikes.
How did Tim Means defeat John Howard?
Tim Means landed a thunderous left hook to drop John Howard immediately to the canvas, earning a clean knockout win just 21 seconds into Round 2.
What was the official attendance and gate for UFC Fight Night 80?
The event drew an intimate sellout crowd of 1,643 fans at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, generating a live gate of $234,725.
Was Rose Namajunas the original headliner for this card?
No. Paige VanZant was originally scheduled to face Joanne Calderwood, but Calderwood withdrew due to injury in late October and was replaced by Rose Namajunas.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC Fight Night 80?
The broadcast was called cageside by Jon Anik and Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Aljamain Sterling finish Johnny Eduardo?
Aljamain Sterling took Johnny Eduardo down in the second round and locked in a tight guillotine choke, securing the submission victory at 4:18 of Round 2.
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