UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 4:55
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
Peru
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:01
Preliminary Card • Final
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Ecuador
R1, 1:25
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:24
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Bryce Mitchell and Bobby Moffett each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth three-round grappling thriller on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Former champion Anthony Pettis earned $50,000 for his shocking second-round Superman-punch knockout of Stephen Thompson in his welterweight debut.
Performance of the Night: Randa Markos collected $50,000 for her flawless first-round armbar submission over Angela Hill.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $145,000 | $145,000 | $50,000 | $360,000 | |
| LOSS | $120,000 | — | — | $130,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $165,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $115,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| WIN | $49,000 | $49,000 | — | $108,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $8,400 | $12,000 | — | $23,900 | |
| LOSS | $15,600 | — | — | $19,100 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $31,500 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $41,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $77,500 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | $50,000 | $65,500 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $106,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $27,500 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | $50,000 | $126,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $27,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $27,500 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $18,500 |
*Disclosed purses reflect standard contractual figures and verified UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance (fight week incentive pay). Luis Peña was fined 30% of his purse for missing weight, which was transferred to Steven Peterson. Estimated figures also include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis
Anthony Pettis became the first fighter in mixed martial arts or professional kickboxing history to knock out Stephen Thompson, executing an unforgettable off-the-cage Superman punch at 4:55 of Round 2.
Anthony Pettis joined an elite tier of UFC fighters (alongside Conor McGregor and Vitor Belfort) to secure knockout victories across three different weight classes: featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight.
After reigning as WEC and UFC lightweight champion and competing at 145 pounds, Pettis moved up to 170 pounds and took down a two-time title challenger in his welterweight debut.
Curtis Blaydes dominated Justin Willis across 15 minutes, earning a rare 30-25 scorecard from judge Eric Colón alongside 30-26 and 30-27 tallies.
Curtis Blaydes secured 7 takedowns and logged 11:44 of ground control time, holding Willis to just two landed significant strikes over the entire three-round bout.
Future featherweight star Bryce Mitchell earned his first UFC post-fight bonus award by defeating Bobby Moffett in a high-octane three-round grappling showcase.
Jussier Formiga handed future two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo his first career defeat, snapping his unblemished 15-0 professional record via unanimous decision.
John Makdessi peppered Jesús Pinedo with 40 landed leg kicks, out-striking the Peruvian prospect 73 to 37 in significant strikes over 15 minutes.
Marlon “Chito” Vera dispatched veteran Frankie Saenz via TKO in just 85 seconds, extending his run toward becoming the all-time finish leader in UFC bantamweight history.
Randa Markos secured her fourth career submission inside the Octagon, tapping Angela Hill with an armbar at 4:24 of Round 1 to claim Performance of the Night honors.
At just 20 years old, Maycee Barber overcame early adversity to stop JJ Aldrich via second-round TKO, remaining undefeated at 7-0 with back-to-back UFC finishes.
The promotion’s return to Music City drew an official crowd of 10,863 fans to the Bridgestone Arena, generating a gate of $939,095.99.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis take place?
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis took place on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Who won the main event between Stephen Thompson and Anthony Pettis?
Anthony Pettis won the main event by knocking out Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson with a spectacular Superman punch off the fence at 4:55 of Round 2.
Had Stephen Thompson ever been knocked out prior to fighting Anthony Pettis?
No. Anthony Pettis became the first fighter in professional mixed martial arts or professional kickboxing to knock out Stephen Thompson.
Who won the co-main event between Curtis Blaydes and Justin Willis?
Curtis Blaydes dominated Justin Willis via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 30–25), utilizing his superior wrestling to control nearly 12 minutes of the bout.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonus awards?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Bryce Mitchell vs. Bobby Moffett earned Fight of the Night, while Anthony Pettis and Randa Markos received Performance of the Night honors.
Who won the flyweight bout between Jussier Formiga and Deiveson Figueiredo?
Jussier Formiga handed future flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo the first defeat of his career, winning via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Marlon Vera defeat Frankie Saenz?
Marlon Vera defeated Frankie Saenz via TKO (punches) at 1:25 of Round 1 on the preliminary card.
How did Maycee Barber defeat JJ Aldrich?
Maycee Barber overcame a tough first round to stop JJ Aldrich with vicious knees and punches at 3:01 of Round 2 in their women’s flyweight matchup.
How did Randa Markos win her fight against Angela Hill?
Randa Markos submitted Angela Hill with a slick armbar at 4:24 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Why was Bryce Mitchell vs. Bobby Moffett awarded Fight of the Night?
Mitchell and Moffett engaged in a relentless, back-and-forth submission grappling battle across three rounds, culminating in a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) for Mitchell.
Why was Luis Peña vs. Steven Peterson contested at a catchweight?
Luis Peña weighed in at 148.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title limit. He was fined 30% of his fight purse, and the bout proceeded at a catchweight.
What was the official attendance and gate for UFC Fight Night in Nashville?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,863 spectators, generating a live gate of $939,095.99 at the Bridgestone Arena.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis broadcast?
The entire event was streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ across the United States.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis?
The broadcast was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald alongside reigning champion Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
What unique three-division milestone did Anthony Pettis achieve at this event?
With his knockout of Stephen Thompson, Pettis became only the third fighter in UFC history to record knockout finishes in three separate weight classes (featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight).
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