UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 4:47
Submission of the Night
Brazil
R1, 4:08
Knockout of the Night
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:29
Knockout of the Night
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:43
Fight of the Night
Submission of the Night
United Kingdom
Ireland
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:50
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Haiti
R1, 2:07
R1, 0:58
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
$50k FOTN
$50k SOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Michael McDonald and Brad Pickett each received $50,000 for their thrilling, back-and-forth bantamweight preliminary feature.
Knockout of the Night: Travis Browne earned $50,000 for his dramatic front kick comeback against Alistair Overeem, and Matt Brown received $50,000 for his lightning 29-second knockout of Mike Pyle.
Submission of the Night: Chael Sonnen claimed $50,000 for his first-round guillotine choke submission of Maurício Rua, and Michael McDonald earned an additional $50,000 ($100,000 total bonus) for his triangle choke submission over Brad Pickett.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | — | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $285,000 | — | — | $285,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | $50,000 | $116,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | — | $27,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $100,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | $50,000 | $73,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission. Figures do not include sponsor pay, discretionary locker-room bonuses, or promotional allowances. Total estimated earnings incorporate official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each; Michael McDonald earned two bonuses totaling $100,000).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen launched Fox Sports 1’s combat sports programming on the network’s launch day, delivering a historic 1.78 million viewers to become the most-watched Fight Night card on FS1 at the time.
Marked the first and only career meeting between future undisputed featherweight champions Conor McGregor and Max Holloway, resulting in the sole decision victory of McGregor’s featherweight run.
Michael McDonald became one of the rare fighters in promotional history to capture two distinct $50,000 performance bonuses on a single card, winning both Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night.
Travis Browne rallied from the brink of a first-round stoppage against Alistair Overeem to deliver only the second front-kick knockout in UFC heavyweight history at 4:08 of Round 1.
Matt Brown scored a lightning 29-second knockout of Mike Pyle, extending his welterweight winning streak to six consecutive bouts—five via stoppage—to tie the longest active run in the 170-pound division at the time.
Chael Sonnen secured his first submission victory inside the Octagon since UFC 43 in 2003, submitting former Pride and UFC 205-pound champion Maurício Rua via guillotine choke in the opening frame.
The card generated an official live gate of $1,534,000 with 14,181 spectators packing TD Garden, setting a new mixed martial arts attendance and financial benchmark for the city of Boston.
Boston native John Howard made a dramatic short-notice return to the Octagon after two years away, scoring a massive betting upset over TUF 17 finalist Uriah Hall via split decision.
TUF 15 semifinalist James Vick needed just 58 seconds to lock in a guillotine choke on Ramsey Nijem, recording the fastest submission finish on the entire 13-bout card.
Steven Siler delivered the fastest stoppage victory of his UFC career, stopping former WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown via clean punches in just 50 seconds of round one.
Urijah Faber demonstrated supreme positional control by accumulating 10 minutes and 6 seconds of control time over Iuri Alcântara, landing 127 total strikes across a dominant three-round clinic.
The 13-bout event showcased elite finishing efficiency, generating seven total finishes with five bouts concluding in the first round across the main and preliminary cards.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen take place?
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen took place on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Who won the main event between Mauricio Rua and Chael Sonnen?
Chael Sonnen defeated former UFC light heavyweight champion Maurício “Shogun” Rua via guillotine choke submission at 4:47 of Round 1.
How did Travis Browne defeat Alistair Overeem in the co-main event?
After surviving an onslaught of knees and punches against the cage, Travis Browne rallied to knock out Alistair Overeem with a front kick and follow-up punches at 4:08 of Round 1.
Who received post-fight bonus awards at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen?
The UFC awarded $50,000 bonuses to: Michael McDonald vs. Brad Pickett (Fight of the Night), Travis Browne and Matt Brown (Knockout of the Night), and Chael Sonnen and Michael McDonald (Submission of the Night). McDonald took home two bonuses totaling $100,000.
Who won the fight between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway?
Conor McGregor defeated Max Holloway via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) in a three-round featherweight preliminary feature despite tearing his ACL during the contest.
Why was UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen significant for Fox Sports 1?
This event served as the inaugural live sporting event broadcast on Fox Sports 1 on the day the network officially launched, drawing 1.78 million viewers.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew a crowd of 14,181 spectators to the TD Garden, producing an official live gate of $1,534,000.
How fast did Matt Brown defeat Mike Pyle?
Matt Brown finished Mike Pyle via KO (punches) in just 29 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Knockout of the Night bonus.
How did Michael McDonald win two bonuses on the card?
Michael McDonald engaged Brad Pickett in the Fight of the Night and finished the bout with a second-round triangle choke to also take home Submission of the Night, earning $100,000 in performance bonuses.
Who called the fights and conducted Octagon interviews?
The broadcast was called cageside by Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon and Joe Rogan conducting post-fight interviews.
How did Urijah Faber defeat Iuri Alcantara?
Urijah Faber overcame an early takedown scare to dominate Iuri Alcântara on the ground, securing a lopsided unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–27) victory.
Did John Howard win his UFC return fight against Uriah Hall?
Yes. Boston native John Howard stepped in on short notice to defeat TUF 17 finalist Uriah Hall via split decision (30–27, 28–29, 29–28).
How quickly did James Vick win his promotional debut?
James Vick submitted Ramsey Nijem via guillotine choke in just 58 seconds of Round 1, marking the fastest submission finish on the card.
How did Steven Siler defeat former WEC champion Mike Brown?
Steven Siler landed clean counter punches to score a knockout over former WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown in only 50 seconds of Round 1.
What was the total fighter payout reported for the event?
The Massachusetts State Athletic Commission reported $1,059,000 in disclosed base purses and win bonuses, with Alistair Overeem ($285,000), Maurício Rua ($175,000), and Urijah Faber ($120,000) leading the payroll.
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