UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi
Sweden
Main Card • Final
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
Albania
England
R2, 3:45
United States
R1, 0:19
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R1, 3:27
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Iran
R3, 1:33
Submission of the Night
R1, 3:11
Russia
R3, 5:00
Ireland
R1, 1:07
Knockout of the Night
R3, 5:00
Australia
R2, 1:05
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$60k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$60,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brad Pickett and Mike Easton each received $60,000 for their high-octane 15-minute bantamweight battle.
Knockout of the Night: Conor McGregor collected $60,000 for his spectacular 67-second promotional debut knockout against Marcus Brimage.
Submission of the Night: Reza Madadi earned $60,000 for his dramatic come-from-behind third-round D’Arce choke submission of Michael Johnson.
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 | — | — | $60,000 | $60,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $60,000 | $60,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $60,000 | $60,000* | |
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| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $60,000 | $76,000 | |
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*Because UFC on FUEL TV 9 took place in Stockholm, Sweden, official athlete purses were not made public by the Swedish MMA Federation (SMMAF), as European athletic bodies do not disclose contractual base salaries. Disclosed figures reflect confirmed post-fight performance bonuses ($60,000 each) and published contract earnings for Conor McGregor’s promotional debut ($8k base + $8k win bonus).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FUEL TV 9
Future two-division world champion and all-time pay-per-view superstar Conor McGregor made his Octagon debut, defeating Marcus Brimage via TKO in just 67 seconds.
Following his walk-off finish of Brimage, Conor McGregor shouted the iconic phrase “60 G’s baby!”, earning the night’s $60,000 Knockout of the Night award.
Tickets for UFC on FUEL TV 9 at the Ericsson Globe Arena sold out in just three hours, making it the fastest-selling European arena event in UFC history at that time.
The card generated 17.5 million SEK ($2,710,530 USD) from 14,506 passionate fans in attendance, establishing one of the highest live gates in European UFC history.
Matt Mitrione stopped Phil De Fries with heavy punches in only 19 seconds of round 1, setting the fastest heavyweight knockout finish in the UFC for the 2013 calendar year.
Ilir Latifi accepted his UFC promotional debut on just four days’ notice to headline against Gegard Mousasi after Alexander Gustafsson suffered a training cut.
Former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Gegard Mousasi made his official UFC debut, defeating Ilir Latifi via unanimous decision with a clean sweep across all scorecards.
After surviving a near fight-ending head kick from Michael Johnson in round 1, Reza Madadi rallied to score a round 3 D’Arce choke submission, taking Submission of the Night.
Both Ryan LaFlare and Adlan Amagov executed 6 successful takedowns in their respective bouts, establishing the highest single-fight takedown mark of the event.
UFC on FUEL TV 9 featured six Swedish fighters (Latifi, Corassani, Troeng, Spang, Abedi, and Yousef), marking the highest Swedish roster presence on a single UFC event.
TUF 14 champion Diego Brandao submitted Pablo Garza via arm-triangle choke at 3:27 of Round 1, marking one of the earliest featherweight arm-triangle finishes in Octagon history.
Brad Pickett and Mike Easton went to war over three fast-paced rounds, landing 185 total combined strikes in a split decision clash awarded Fight of the Night.
When and where did UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi take place?
UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi took place on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the Ericsson Globe Arena (now Avicii Arena) in Stockholm, Sweden.
Who won the main event between Gegard Mousasi and Ilir Latifi?
Gegard Mousasi defeated Ilir Latifi via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) across three light heavyweight rounds in his UFC promotional debut.
Why did Ilir Latifi replace Alexander Gustafsson in the main event?
Original headliner Alexander Gustafsson sustained a severe laceration over his eye during a sparring session just days before the fight and was not cleared by the Swedish MMA Federation. His Allstars Training Center teammate Ilir Latifi stepped in on four days’ notice.
Who won the co-main event between Ross Pearson and Ryan Couture?
Ross Pearson defeated Ryan Couture via TKO (punches) at 3:45 of Round 2 in their lightweight co-main event bout.
Did Conor McGregor make his UFC debut at UFC on FUEL TV 9?
Yes. Future two-division champion Conor McGregor made his official UFC debut on the preliminary card, defeating Marcus Brimage by TKO (punches) at 1:07 of Round 1.
What was the origin of Conor McGregor’s “60 G’s baby!” catchphrase?
Following his 67-second victory over Marcus Brimage, Conor McGregor famously yelled “Dana, 60 G’s baby!” into the camera, demanding the night’s $60,000 Knockout of the Night bonus, which he was subsequently awarded.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on FUEL TV 9?
Four fighters received $60,000 post-fight bonus awards: Brad Pickett vs. Mike Easton (Fight of the Night), Conor McGregor (Knockout of the Night), and Reza Madadi (Submission of the Night).
How fast was Matt Mitrione’s knockout of Phil De Fries?
Matt Mitrione knocked out Phil De Fries in just 19 seconds of Round 1 with unanswered punches, making it the fastest heavyweight knockout in the UFC in 2013.
How did Reza Madadi defeat Michael Johnson?
Sweden’s Reza Madadi recovered from a heavy head kick knockdown in the first round to submit Michael Johnson via D’Arce choke at 1:33 of Round 3, winning the Submission of the Night award.
What were the attendance and live gate figures for UFC on FUEL TV 9?
The event drew an official crowd of 14,506 fans and generated a live gate of $2,710,530 USD (17.5 million SEK) at the Ericsson Globe Arena.
How was UFC on FUEL TV 9 broadcast?
The main card aired live in the United States on Fuel TV (and Sportsnet in Canada), while preliminary fights were streamed live across the globe on Facebook.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC on FUEL TV 9?
The fights were called cageside by play-by-play commentator Mike Goldberg alongside color analyst Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How many Swedish fighters competed at UFC on FUEL TV 9?
A total of six Swedish athletes competed on the card: Ilir Latifi, Akira Corassani, Tor Troeng, Chris Spang, Papy Abedi, and Besam Yousef.
How did Diego Brandao defeat Pablo Garza?
TUF 14 winner Diego Brandao submitted Pablo Garza with an arm-triangle choke at 3:27 of Round 1 in their featherweight main card bout.
Did Gegard Mousasi fight injured at UFC on FUEL TV 9?
Yes. Following the event, Gegard Mousasi revealed that he had suffered a torn ACL in training prior to the fight and underwent knee surgery shortly after defeating Ilir Latifi.
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