UFC on Fuel TV: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on Fuel TV: Ellenberger vs. Sanchez
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Netherlands
R2, 3:52
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:43
Knockout of the Night
England
R3, 5:00
El Salvador
R1, 3:45
Submission of the Night
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:32
R3, 5:00
Finland
R3, 5:00
Australia
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jake Ellenberger and Diego Sanchez each received $50,000 for their dramatic three-round welterweight brawl in the main event.
Knockout of the Night: Stipe Miocic took home $50,000 for his explosive 43-second knockout victory over Phil De Fries.
Submission of the Night: Ivan Menjivar collected $50,000 after reversing position to submit John Albert via rear-naked choke at 3:45 of round 1.
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 | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
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| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
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*The Nebraska Athletic Commission does not publicly disclose fighter purse amounts or contractual salaries. Disclosed entries represent official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) officially verified and distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on Fuel TV 1
UFC on Fuel TV 1 set a record as the most-watched program in Fuel TV network history at the time, drawing an average audience of 217,000 viewers for the inaugural live broadcast.
This event served as the official launch of the UFC on Fuel TV series, marking the promotion’s expanded cable footprint under the landmark Fox Sports distribution partnership.
Omaha native Jake Ellenberger earned his sixth consecutive UFC victory by outpointing Diego Sanchez in front of his home crowd, solidifying top-tier welterweight contender status.
Diego Sanchez captured his third consecutive Fight of the Night bonus award, maintaining his status as one of the most prolific post-fight performance bonus earners in promotional history.
Future two-time heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic scored a blistering 43-second knockout over Phil De Fries, securing his first career UFC Knockout of the Night bonus.
TJ Dillashaw dominated Walel Watson on the ground across 15 minutes, attempting 5 submissions and landing 85 significant strikes on his way to wide 30-25 judges’ scorecards.
Ivan Menjivar survived early submission trouble against John Albert to reverse position and lock in a rear-naked choke at 3:45 of round 1, claiming Submission of the Night honors.
Stefan Struve weathered severe leg kick damage from Dave Herman to score a comeback second-round TKO, picking up his eighth career UFC victory before turning 24 years old.
The Ultimate Fighter 12 winner Jonathan Brookins transitioned to featherweight with an explosive performance, stopping Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout Vagner Rocha in just 1:32 of round 1.
Making his Octagon debut, Tim Means successfully stopped all 11 takedown attempts from Bernardo Magalhaes while out-landing him 83 to 28 in significant strikes.
Ronny Markes landed 30 of 31 leg kicks (97% accuracy) to neutralize collegiate wrestling standout Aaron Simpson, securing a hard-fought split decision win at 185 pounds.
UFC on Fuel TV 1 established the promotion’s inaugural presence in Nebraska, drawing 6,283 spectators (7,120 announced) to the Omaha Civic Auditorium for a $405,895 live gate.
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