UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story
Sweden
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
Iceland
R1, 3:11
Performance of the Night
Poland
R1, 1:58
Albania
England
R1, 1:19
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Russia
Germany
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Ireland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:01
R1, 4:21
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Dennis Siver and promotional newcomer Charles Rosa each received $50,000 for their high-paced, tactical featherweight barnburner on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Mike Wilkinson earned $50,000 for pulling off a colossal betting upset with his vicious 79-second knockout of unbeaten Swedish prospect Niklas Bäckström.
Performance of the Night: Max Holloway secured $50,000 for his clinical first-round TKO barrage against Akira Corassani in the co-main event.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Bonus Earnings
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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*Because UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story took place in Stockholm, Sweden under the jurisdiction of the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF), base fighter salaries and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed. Figures marked with an asterisk reflect officially verified post-fight performance awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story
Future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz introduced himself to the global stage with a vicious body kick and punch stoppage of Ilir Latifi in just 1:58.
Rick Story derailed the undefeated 13-0-1 record of grappling phenom Gunnar Nelson, handing the Icelander his first career defeat via five-round split decision.
Rick Story set a then-promotional high for a European Fight Night main event by connecting with 168 significant strikes against Gunnar Nelson, outlanding him 168 to 53.
With his first-round stoppage of Akira Corassani, 22-year-old Max Holloway earned his fourth consecutive UFC win of 2014, all coming by way of knockout or submission.
Mike Wilkinson delivered one of the steepest betting upsets in UFC featherweight history, flattening heavily favored -705 prospect Niklas Bäckström in 79 seconds.
Stepping into the Octagon on just five days’ notice as a replacement, Charles Rosa produced an instant classic against Dennis Siver to claim Fight of the Night honors.
Mairbek Taisumov scored the fastest finish of the evening, dismantling submission specialist Marcin Bandel in just 1:01 of the very first round.
The card generated a massive $1.1 million live gate at the Ericsson Globe Arena, cementing Sweden’s status as one of Europe’s premier mixed martial arts destinations.
The event delivered exceptional finishing efficiency, with five of the eleven bouts ending via first-round knockouts within the opening frame.
Gunnar Nelson became the first athlete representing Iceland to ever headline a UFC event, leading the promotion’s high-profile return to Scandinavia.
Sweden’s own Magnus Cedenblad extended his promotional winning streak to three consecutive fights by handing BAMMA middleweight champion Scott Askham his first pro loss.
Zubaira Tukhugov recorded his first promotional stoppage victory, using relentless striking accuracy to finish American Ernest Chavez in the opening round.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story take place?
UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story took place on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
Who won the main event between Gunnar Nelson and Rick Story?
Rick Story defeated Gunnar Nelson via split decision (47–48, 49–46, 50–44) after five hard-fought rounds, handing the Icelandic grappler the first defeat of his professional mixed martial arts career.
Who won the co-main event between Max Holloway and Akira Corassani?
Future featherweight champion Max Holloway defeated Akira Corassani via TKO (punches) at 3:11 of Round 1 after dropping the Swedish contender twice during dynamic boxing exchanges.
How did Jan Blachowicz perform in his UFC debut?
Former KSW champion and future UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz made a thunderous debut, finishing home favorite Ilir Latifi via TKO (body kick and punches) at 1:58 of the first round.
Who won the official $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 53?
Four fighters took home $50,000 bonuses: Dennis Siver vs. Charles Rosa earned Fight of the Night, while Max Holloway and Mike Wilkinson earned Performance of the Night honors.
What made Mike Wilkinson’s knockout of Niklas Bäckström notable?
Wilkinson was a massive +435 betting underdog against the unbeaten Swedish standout Niklas Bäckström (-705 favorite). Wilkinson timed an incoming front kick and landed a brutal counter overhand right to score a 79-second walk-off knockout.
How did Charles Rosa end up fighting Dennis Siver?
After both Robert Whiteford and Taylor Lapilus were ruled out, undefeated American prospect Charles Rosa stepped in on just five days’ notice. Despite losing a unanimous decision to the veteran Siver, their action-packed fight earned the Fight of the Night award.
What was the attendance and gate for UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story?
The event drew 10,026 fans at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, generating a reported live gate of $1.1 million ($1,100,000 USD).
How was UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Story broadcast?
The entire 11-bout card was broadcast live globally via the UFC’s digital subscription streaming platform, UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The event was called by lead play-by-play voice John Gooden and color commentator Dan Hardy, with Andy Friedlander handling cage announcing duties.
Who won the featured preliminary bout between Magnus Cedenblad and Scott Askham?
Sweden’s Magnus Cedenblad won via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after surviving a heavy first-round head kick knockdown from the debuting BAMMA champion Scott Askham.
How fast did Mairbek Taisumov finish Marcin Bandel?
Mairbek Taisumov stopped Polish newcomer Marcin Bandel via TKO (punches) in just 1 minute and 1 second (1:01) of Round 1, recording the quickest stoppage on the card.
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