UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux
Brazil
Main Card • Final
Haiti
R1, 0:34
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
United States
R3, 5:00
England
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Chile
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R1, 0:31
R1, 4:15
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 3:26
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Thomas Almeida and Tim Gorman earned $50,000 each for their unrelenting, high-paced three-round bantamweight war.
Performance of the Night: Ovince Saint Preux earned $50,000 for his lightning-fast 34-second knockout of former light heavyweight champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Leandro Silva collected $50,000 for his clinical first-round submission (rear-naked choke) over Charlie Brenneman.
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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| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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*The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) does not publicly disclose base fighter purses or contractual win bonuses. Figures marked with an asterisk reflect officially verified UFC post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night 56
Ovince Saint Preux stopped former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua in just 34 seconds of Round 1, marking the quickest knockout loss of Rua’s legendary 42-fight career.
UFC Fight Night 56 was the promotion’s first trip to the Triângulo Mineiro region, attracting 5,671 fans inside Ginásio Municipal Tancredo Neves in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
UFC Fight Night 56 took place on the exact same date as UFC Fight Night 55 (Rockhold vs. Bisping) in Sydney, Australia, delivering two live UFC events across two continents within 24 hours.
Undefeated prospect Thomas Almeida landed 120 significant strikes against Tim Gorman, setting a new promotional record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round bantamweight debut.
Future undisputed UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards made his promotional debut at age 23, battling veteran Cláudio Silva to a narrow split decision.
Future interim welterweight champion Colby Covington earned his first stoppage win under the UFC banner, submitting Wagner Silva via rear-naked choke at 3:26 of Round 3.
Caio Magalhães flattened Trevor Smith with a knee and follow-up punches in 31 seconds, earning the second-fastest middleweight knockout in the UFC throughout all of 2014.
Stepping into the main event on just 10 days’ notice to replace an injured Jimi Manuwa, Ovince Saint Preux pulled off the road upset and collected a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Featherweight Diego Rivas made history by becoming the very first fighter born and raised in Chile to secure an official victory inside the Octagon, defeating Rodolfo Rubio via unanimous decision.
Leandro Silva secured his first promotional win by submitting veteran Charlie Brenneman with a rear-naked choke at 4:15 of Round 1, taking home a $50,000 Performance of the Night award.
TUF Brazil 3 champion Warlley Alves and Alan Jouban traded heavy leather in the co-main event, combining for 126 significant strikes across three competitive rounds.
Thomas Almeida extended his perfect professional record to 18-0 (1-0 UFC) while earning his first career Fight of the Night bonus in his anticipated Octagon introduction.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux take place?
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux took place on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at the Ginásio Municipal Tancredo Neves in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Maurício Rua and Ovince Saint Preux?
Ovince Saint Preux defeated former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua via KO (punches) at 0:34 of Round 1.
Why did Ovince Saint Preux fight Shogun Rua on short notice?
Shogun was originally scheduled to face Jimi Manuwa, but Manuwa withdrew on October 29 after fracturing his foot. Ovince Saint Preux stepped up on roughly 10 days’ notice to headline the card.
Who won the co-main event between Warlley Alves and Alan Jouban?
TUF Brazil 3 winner Warlley Alves defeated Alan Jouban via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round welterweight brawl.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 56?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Thomas Almeida vs. Tim Gorman (Fight of the Night), while Ovince Saint Preux and Leandro Silva captured Performance of the Night honors.
Did Leon Edwards make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Future undisputed UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards made his promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 56, losing a tight split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) against Brazilian grappler Cláudio Silva.
How did Colby Covington win his fight at UFC Fight Night 56?
Colby Covington dominated Wagner Silva on the ground before securing his first Octagon stoppage victory via rear-naked choke at 3:26 of Round 3.
How did Thomas Almeida perform in his UFC debut?
Thomas Almeida engaged in a thrilling slugfest with Tim Gorman, landing 120 significant strikes on his way to a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) and taking home the Fight of the Night bonus.
How fast was Caio Magalhães’ knockout over Trevor Smith?
Caio Magalhães stopped Trevor Smith in just 31 seconds of Round 1 via KO (knee and punches), recording one of the fastest middleweight knockouts of 2014.
What happened to the scheduled flyweight bout between Ian McCall and John Lineker?
The highly anticipated co-main event between Ian McCall and John Lineker was cancelled just hours before the event after McCall was stricken with a severe viral infection.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night 56?
The event drew an official crowd of 5,671 spectators inside the Ginásio Municipal Tancredo Neves in Uberlândia, Brazil.
What historic achievement did Diego Rivas accomplish at this event?
By defeating Rodolfo Rubio via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), Diego Rivas became the first Chilean fighter to win a bout inside the UFC Octagon.
Did the UFC host two events on the same day as UFC Fight Night 56?
Yes. The UFC pulled off a rare same-day global doubleheader on November 8, 2014, airing UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping from Sydney, Australia, earlier in the day followed by this card in Brazil.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC Fight Night 56?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and color analyst Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer introducing fighters inside the Octagon.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux broadcast?
The main card aired live on Fox Sports 1, prelims aired on Fox Sports 2, and the early preliminary bout streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
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