UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs. McDonald Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs. McDonald
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R4, 3:57
Interim Title Fight
Submission of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
England
R1, 5:00
France
Iceland
R3, 5:00
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:42
Fight of the Night
Knockout of the Night
Bulgaria
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Interim Title Bout
$50k SOTN
$50k FOTN
$50k KOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Tom Watson and Stanislav Nedkov each earned $50,000 for their dramatic, back-and-forth middleweight brawl.
Knockout of the Night: Tom Watson collected an additional $50,000 for his savage second-round finish of Stanislav Nedkov, taking home $100,000 in total bonuses.
Submission of the Night: Renan Barão received $50,000 for his fourth-round arm-triangle choke submission over Michael McDonald to retain the interim bantamweight title.
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+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | $100,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — |
*Because this event took place in London, England, under the regulatory sanction of the UFC outside U.S. state athletic commission oversight, individual fighter contract purses are not officially disclosed. Listed amounts reflect verified base salaries, reported earnings, and official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs. McDonald
UFC on Fuel TV 7 saw 8 official decision verdicts (and 1 overturned decision contest), tying the all-time UFC benchmark for the most fights going the distance on a single card at the time.
With nine bouts going the distance and only three finishes across 12 bouts, the event generated 2 hours, 48 minutes, and 39 seconds of action, averaging an astonishing 14:03 per fight.
Renan Barão pushed his legendary undefeated streak to 31 straight bouts (30-0, 1 NC), spanning over eight years in one of the most dominant undefeated runs in combat sports history.
Middleweight Tom Watson became one of the few athletes in promotional history to capture two awards in one bout, taking both Fight of the Night and Knockout of the Night ($100,000 total).
UFC on FUEL TV 7 represented the first event in the partnership between Zuffa and FOX to feature a live world championship title fight on the Fuel TV cable network.
Cub Swanson defeated Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision to extend his winning streak to 4, tying champion José Aldo and Ricardo Lamas for the longest active streak at 145 pounds.
James Te Huna overcame an early knockdown against Ryan Jimmo to earn his fourth consecutive UFC win, trailing only light heavyweight champion Jon Jones on the divisional streak list.
Jimi Manuwa forced Cyrille Diabate to retire via doctor’s stoppage at the conclusion of Round 1, keeping his pristine professional record at 12-0 with a 100% finish rate.
A raucous sellout crowd of 10,349 fans attended Wembley Arena in London, generating a $1.3 million (£850,000) live gate, setting a record for European Fuel TV broadcasts.
Iceland’s Gunnar Nelson preserved his unblemished professional mixed martial arts ledger, dominating multi-time title challenger Jorge Santiago on the scorecards.
British submission specialist Paul Sass launched 5 verified submission attempts from his guard against Danny Castillo, ranking among the highest three-round figures in lightweight history.
Renan Barão became the first fighter in UFC bantamweight history to achieve 5 consecutive victories in the Octagon, leading all 135-pound contenders in divisional wins.
When and where did UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs. McDonald take place?
UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs. McDonald took place on Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Wembley Arena in London, England.
Who won the main event between Renan Barão and Michael McDonald?
Renan Barão defeated Michael McDonald via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:57 of Round 4 to defend the UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship.
What title was defended in the main event?
The UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship was defended by Renan Barão while undisputed champion Dominick Cruz was sidelined with injuries.
Who won the co-main event between Cub Swanson and Dustin Poirier?
Cub Swanson defeated Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) in a three-round featherweight showcase.
Who received the official post-fight bonuses?
Four bonuses of $50,000 were distributed: Tom Watson vs. Stanislav Nedkov (Fight of the Night), Tom Watson (Knockout of the Night), and Renan Barão (Submission of the Night).
Did Tom Watson win two post-fight bonus awards?
Yes. Tom Watson took home $100,000 in total bonuses after earning both Fight of the Night and Knockout of the Night for his second-round stoppage of Stanislav Nedkov.
Why was Che Mills vs. Matthew Riddle changed to a No Contest?
Matthew Riddle initially won by split decision, but the victory was overturned to a No Contest after Riddle tested positive for marijuana metabolites during his post-fight drug test.
How did Jimi Manuwa defeat Cyrille Diabate?
Jimi Manuwa won via TKO (doctor stoppage / corner retirement) at 5:00 of Round 1 after Cyrille Diabate suffered a torn calf muscle and could not answer the bell for Round 2.
Who won the fight between Gunnar Nelson and Jorge Santiago?
Gunnar Nelson defeated Jorge Santiago via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27), maintaining his undefeated mixed martial arts record.
What were the official attendance and gate figures?
The event drew a recorded attendance of 10,349 fans for a total live gate revenue of $1,300,000 (£850,000) at Wembley Arena.
How was UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs. McDonald broadcast?
The main card aired live in the United States on Fuel TV, while the six-bout preliminary card was streamed live across the world on Facebook and YouTube.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The live broadcast was called by cageside commentators Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
How did James Te Huna defeat Ryan Jimmo?
After being dropped heavily by a head kick in Round 1, James Te Huna rallied with wrestling and ground-and-pound over the final two rounds to win a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–27).
How many fights went to the judges’ scorecards?
Eight fights went the full 15-minute distance to official decisions (along with one bout that was overturned from a decision to a No Contest), totaling 9 distance fights on the 12-bout card.
How long was Renan Barão’s unbeaten streak after UFC on Fuel TV 7?
With his victory over Michael McDonald, Barão extended his streak to 31 consecutive fights without a defeat (30-0, 1 NC), dating back to his professional debut in April 2005.
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