UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson
Sweden
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 2:15
Performance of the Night
Netherlands
R1, 1:10
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:26
Prelims • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:42
Performance of the Night
Finland
R1, 0:08
Performance of the Night
England
R1, 1:24
Bulgaria
R2, 0:38
Greece
R3, 5:00
Ireland
Early Prelims • Final
Czechia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Anthony Johnson earned $50,000 for his shocking first-round knockout over home-favorite Alexander Gustafsson in the title-eliminator main event.
Performance of the Night: Gegard Mousasi captured $50,000 after dispatching Dan Henderson via TKO in just 70 seconds of the co-main event.
Performance of the Night: Makwan Amirkhani pocketed $50,000 for his historic 8-second flying-knee stoppage of Andy Ogle in his UFC debut.
Performance of the Night: Kenny Robertson earned $50,000 for his highlight first-round knockout punch against Sultan Aliev.
*Note: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded at this event.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $165,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $13,000 | $13,000 | $50,000 | $76,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $44,000 | — | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $13,000 | $13,000 | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,400 | — | — | $6,400 |
*Purses for UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson were not officially released by the Swedish MMA Federation (SMMAF), as regulatory bodies outside the United States do not disclose financial records. Figures represent industry-standard estimates based on verified prior contracted purse tiers, disclosed show/win numbers, and official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Paul Redmond was fined 20% of his purse for missing weight (149 lbs), which was deducted from his base purse.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson
UFC on Fox 14 set the all-time attendance record for a UFC event in Europe with 30,000 spectators packing Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena, trailing only UFC 129 globally at the time.
The card marked the first stadium show held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Europe and only the second stadium event in promotional history after Toronto’s Rogers Centre.
Makwan Amirkhani knocked out Andy Ogle in just 8 seconds of Round 1 with a flying knee and follow-up punches, tying the fifth-fastest knockout in UFC history.
Amirkhani’s 8-second demolition became the second-fastest knockout by any debuting fighter in the Octagon, surpassed only by Todd Duffee’s 7-second finish at UFC 102.
The 8-second victory by “Mr. Finland” Makwan Amirkhani set the permanent benchmark for the fastest finish in Nordic and Scandinavian UFC history.
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson became the very first fighter to defeat Alexander Gustafsson via strikes, delivering a stunning 2:15 technical knockout to secure the #1 contender spot.
Gegard Mousasi handed mixed martial arts icon Dan Henderson one of the fastest stoppage defeats of his storied 47-fight career, needing just 1:10 of round 1 to finish the bout.
To cater to prime-time network television on Fox in the United States, the main card commenced at 2:00 AM local Stockholm time, making it the latest live stadium event in combat sports history.
The live Fox broadcast peaked at 3.65 million viewers during the main event between Gustafsson and Johnson, delivering one of the highest-rated network MMA audiences of 2015.
Mirsad Bektic accumulated 13 minutes and 53 seconds of continuous control time against Paul Redmond, achieving a staggering 92.5% positional control rate over 15 minutes.
The event saw quick first-round stoppages across the upper divisions, including Krylov’s 1:24 guillotine choke and Johnson’s 2:15 TKO over the division’s top title challenger.
Producing an unprecedented 25.6 million Swedish Krona ($3.1M USD) live gate, the event smashed all previous combat sports financial gate records in Northern Europe.
When and where did UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson take place?
UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson (also known as UFC on Fox 14) took place on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.
Who won the main event between Anthony Johnson and Alexander Gustafsson?
Anthony Johnson defeated Alexander Gustafsson via TKO (punches) at 2:15 of Round 1 to secure the next title shot in the light heavyweight division.
What was at stake in the main event between Gustafsson and Johnson?
The main event served as an official UFC Light Heavyweight Championship title eliminator, with the winner earning a mandatory challenge against champion Jon Jones.
Who won the co-main event at UFC on Fox 14?
Gegard Mousasi defeated MMA legend Dan Henderson via TKO (punches) at 1:10 of Round 1 in their featured middleweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Anthony Johnson, Gegard Mousasi, Makwan Amirkhani, and Kenny Robertson. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How fast was Makwan Amirkhani’s knockout victory over Andy Ogle?
Makwan Amirkhani knocked out Andy Ogle in just 8 seconds of Round 1 via flying knee and punches, establishing the fifth-fastest knockout in UFC history and the second-fastest debut finish.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC on Fox 14?
The event drew an official stadium crowd of 30,000 fans and generated a live gate of $3.1 million USD (25.6 million SEK), breaking European UFC records.
Why did the event take place in the middle of the night in Stockholm?
The card was scheduled to air live during prime time on Fox in North America (8:00 PM EST), meaning the main card began at approximately 2:00 AM local time in Stockholm.
Who won the fight between Ryan Bader and Phil Davis?
Ryan Bader defeated Phil Davis via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round light heavyweight contest on the main card.
Did anyone miss weight at UFC on Fox 14?
Yes. Short-notice newcomer Paul Redmond weighed in at 149 pounds (3 pounds over the featherweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his fight purse to Mirsad Bektic.
How was UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson broadcast?
The four-fight main card was broadcast live on Fox network television, the preliminary card aired on Fox Sports 1, and the early prelims streamed globally on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The international Fox broadcast was called by Mike Goldberg and color commentator Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
How did Nikita Krylov defeat Stanislav Nedkov?
Nikita Krylov earned a swift submission victory by locking in a guillotine choke at 1:24 of Round 1 against Stanislav Nedkov.
What television ratings did UFC on Fox 14 generate?
The telecast drew an average of 2.82 million viewers on Fox, reaching a high of 3.65 million viewers during the Johnson vs. Gustafsson main event.
What did Anthony Johnson do after winning at UFC on Fox 14?
With this victory, Johnson earned a title shot against Jon Jones, though he ultimately faced Daniel Cormier for the vacant title at UFC 187 following Jones’ suspension.
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