UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs. Miocic Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs. Miocic
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
Netherlands
R2, 3:50
Fight of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:40
Knockout of the Night
Canada
R1, 3:48
Submission of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:28
Prelims • Final
R2, 5:00
Sweden
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Iceland
R1, 3:34
R1, 0:23
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$40,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Stefan Struve and Stipe Miocic each received $40,000 for their ferocious heavyweight main event battle that ended via second-round TKO.
Knockout of the Night: Brad Pickett earned $40,000 for his thunderous first-round uppercut knockout of Yves Jabouin.
Submission of the Night: Matt Wiman earned $40,000 for handing submission ace Paul Sass his first career defeat via a slick first-round armbar.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Because this event took place in Nottingham, England, under the regulatory jurisdiction of the United Kingdom, fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses were not subject to public disclosure by an athletic commission. The figures listed above reflect officially confirmed post-fight performance bonuses ($40,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on FUEL TV 5
Standing at 7 ft 0 in, Stefan Struve became the tallest fighter in UFC history to headline an event card inside the Octagon.
Stefan Struve handed future two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic the first loss of his professional career, snapping his perfect 9-0 start.
Gunnar Nelson became the first mixed martial artist representing Iceland to enter and win a bout inside the UFC Octagon.
Robbie Peralta’s 23-second knockout of Jason Young became the fastest featherweight knockout ever recorded on a UFC European event card.
Matt Wiman submitted submission specialist Paul Sass with an armbar, handing the undefeated grappling standout his first professional defeat.
Nottingham’s own Dan Hardy fought in his hometown for the first time in four years, earning a unanimous decision victory in what proved to be his final MMA fight.
Jimi Manuwa made his long-awaited promotional debut, improving his unblemished professional record to 12-0 with a 100% finish rate via doctor’s stoppage.
Brad “One Punch” Pickett delivered an electrifying first-round walk-off knockout of Yves Jabouin, taking home Knockout of the Night honors.
Striking pioneer Duane Ludwig concluded his memorable active UFC fighting career, competing in his 15th and final bout under the promotional banner.
A passionate crowd of 7,241 spectators packed the Capital FM Arena, generating a live gate of $970,000 (£600,000).
Four of the six main card matchups concluded inside the distance, making UFC on FUEL TV 5 one of the most finish-heavy international cards of 2012.
The card aired live across North America in a special afternoon timeslot, drawing strong ratings for the FUEL TV broadcast partnership.
When and where did UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs. Miocic take place?
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs. Miocic took place on Saturday, September 29, 2012, at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom.
Who won the main event between Stefan Struve and Stipe Miocic?
Stefan Struve defeated Stipe Miocic via TKO (punches) at 3:50 of Round 2 after an intense, back-and-forth heavyweight striking war.
Who won the co-main event between Dan Hardy and Amir Sadollah?
Hometown hero Dan Hardy defeated Amir Sadollah via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in front of a thunderous Nottingham crowd.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC on FUEL TV 5?
Four fighters earned $40,000 post-fight bonuses: Stefan Struve vs. Stipe Miocic (Fight of the Night), Brad Pickett (Knockout of the Night), and Matt Wiman (Submission of the Night).
How did Matt Wiman defeat Paul Sass?
Matt Wiman shocked the crowd by attacking the submission ace on the ground, securing a fight-ending armbar submission at 3:48 of Round 1 to hand Sass his first career loss.
What was the fastest knockout at UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs. Miocic?
Robbie Peralta delivered the fastest knockout of the event, dropping Jason Young with punches in just 23 seconds of Round 1.
Why was Gunnar Nelson vs. DaMarques Johnson a catchweight bout?
Originally scheduled at a 175-pound catchweight on short notice, DaMarques Johnson missed weight by coming in at 183 pounds. Nelson accepted the matchup anyway and won via first-round rear-naked choke submission.
How did Jimi Manuwa win his UFC debut?
Jimi Manuwa defeated Kyle Kingsbury via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 2 after inflicting severe eye and facial swelling that prevented Kingsbury from answering the third-round bell.
What was the official attendance and gate for UFC on FUEL TV 5?
The event drew a reported attendance of 7,241 fans with a live gate revenue of $970,000 at the Capital FM Arena.
Who called the fights and conducted interviews for UFC on FUEL TV 5?
The broadcast team featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analyst Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer and Anik handling post-fight interviews.
How was UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs. Miocic broadcast?
The main card aired live on FUEL TV in the United States, while the preliminary bouts streamed live internationally via the official UFC Facebook page.
How did Brad Pickett earn Knockout of the Night?
Brad Pickett connected with a picture-perfect right uppercut that immediately knocked out Yves Jabouin at 3:40 of the opening round, earning the $40,000 Knockout of the Night honor.
Was this Dan Hardy’s final fight inside the Octagon?
Yes. Although Hardy remained under contract and later transitioned into a prominent commentary role, this victory over Amir Sadollah in his hometown was the final bout of his professional MMA career.
What happened during Che Mills vs. Duane Ludwig?
Duane Ludwig suffered a severe knee injury while defending a takedown, resulting in a TKO victory for Che Mills at 2:28 of Round 1 in what served as Ludwig’s final UFC bout.
Did Stipe Miocic ever rematch Stefan Struve?
No rematch ever materialized. Following this defeat, Miocic went on a dominant tear through the division, eventually capturing the UFC Heavyweight Championship twice and setting the record for consecutive heavyweight title defenses.
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