UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Pena Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Peña
United States
Main Card • Final
Kyrgyzstan
R2, 4:29
Performance of the Night
R2, 1:00
Performance of the Night
Cameroon
R1, 1:32
Performance of the Night
R2, 4:21
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
China
R2, 4:45
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:14
Italy
R1, 2:27
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:54
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Valentina Shevchenko earned $50,000 for her slick second-round armbar submission over Julianna Peña in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Jorge Masvidal received $50,000 for his statement second-round knockout of Donald Cerrone in the co-main event.
Performance of the Night: Francis Ngannou took home $50,000 after knocking out former champion Andrei Arlovski in just 92 seconds.
Performance of the Night: Jason Knight claimed $50,000 for his relentless grappling and second-round rear-naked choke submission over Alex Caceres.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official contracted base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Colorado Office of Combating Sports. Marcos Rogério de Lima weighed in at 209.5 lbs (3.5 lbs over the light heavyweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Jeremy Kimball. Figures reflect confirmed post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Peña
Valentina Shevchenko secured her first submission victory inside the Octagon with a second-round armbar over Julianna Peña, becoming the first fighter to finish Peña in the UFC and earning a bantamweight title shot.
Jorge Masvidal handed Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone his first career knockout loss at welterweight, dropping Cerrone twice before securing the TKO at 1:00 of Round 2 in Cerrone’s home state of Colorado.
Francis Ngannou became the first heavyweight since Junior dos Santos to start his UFC tenure with five consecutive stoppage victories, dismantling former champion Andrei Arlovski in just 92 seconds.
UFC officials chose not to award a Fight of the Night bonus, marking only the third time in company history that four separate $50,000 Performance of the Night awards were distributed on a single card.
Future flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja made his promotional debut following The Ultimate Fighter 24, claiming a competitive split-decision victory over Eric Shelton.
Jason Knight threatened with four submission attempts in less than two rounds before forcing Alex Caceres to tap out via rear-naked choke at 4:21 of Round 2, claiming Performance of the Night.
Li Jingliang rallied after surviving a first-round knockdown to knock out Bobby Nash at 4:45 of Round 2, establishing the longest active finish streak by a Chinese fighter in UFC history at the time.
Eric Spicely secured his second consecutive first-round submission inside the Octagon, tapping out Alessio Di Chirico with a triangle choke in just 2 minutes and 14 seconds.
Sam Alvey earned his fourth UFC victory within a seven-month span by out-pointing Denver veteran Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision.
Raphael Assunção collected his ninth UFC bantamweight victory by edging future undisputed champion Aljamain Sterling via split decision.
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Peña drew 13,233 attendees and generated a $1,020,434 gate, marking one of the promotion’s highest-grossing returns to Denver, Colorado.
Jason Gonzalez collected his first UFC win with a crisp first-round D’Arce choke against J.C. Cottrell, finishing the fight in 3:54.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Peña take place?
UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Peña took place on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena) in Denver, Colorado.
Who won the main event between Valentina Shevchenko and Julianna Peña?
Valentina Shevchenko defeated Julianna Peña via submission (armbar) at 4:29 of Round 2, earning her first UFC submission victory.
What was at stake in the main event between Shevchenko and Peña?
The bout served as the official title eliminator for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, earning Shevchenko a rematch against then-champion Amanda Nunes.
How did Jorge Masvidal defeat Donald Cerrone?
Jorge Masvidal dropped Donald Cerrone at the end of Round 1 and finished him via TKO (punches) at 1:00 of Round 2 in Cerrone’s home state of Colorado.
How fast did Francis Ngannou defeat Andrei Arlovski?
Francis Ngannou knocked out former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski via TKO in just 1:32 of Round 1, collecting a Performance of the Night bonus.
Who earned the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at this event?
No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded. Instead, four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night awards: Valentina Shevchenko, Jorge Masvidal, Francis Ngannou, and Jason Knight.
Did Alexandre Pantoja make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Future UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja made his official promotional debut on the early prelims, defeating Eric Shelton via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
How did Jason Knight defeat Alex Caceres?
Jason Knight mounted constant offensive grappling pressure, eventually submitting Alex Caceres via rear-naked choke at 4:21 of Round 2.
What was the result of Raphael Assunção vs. Aljamain Sterling?
Raphael Assunção defeated future bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round tactical preliminary battle.
How did Li Jingliang defeat Bobby Nash?
After being dropped in Round 1, China’s Li Jingliang rallied to knock out Bobby Nash with a flush right hand at 4:45 of Round 2.
How quickly did Eric Spicely finish Alessio Di Chirico?
Eric Spicely locked in a tight triangle choke to submit Alessio Di Chirico in just 2:14 of Round 1.
Why was Marcos Rogério de Lima vs. Jeremy Kimball contested at catchweight?
Marcos Rogério de Lima weighed in at 209.5 lbs (3.5 lbs over the light heavyweight non-title limit). He was fined 20% of his purse, and the bout proceeded at catchweight with de Lima winning via first-round TKO.
What were the official attendance and gate numbers for this card?
The event drew a crowd of 13,233 fans at the Pepsi Center, generating a live gate of $1,020,434.
Who were the commentators for UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Peña?
The live television broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Brian Stann and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing.
Where are official event highlights and fantasy reviews available?
Official coverage and event recaps can be accessed on UFC Fantasy Rewind and the official UFC Event Hub.
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