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UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega

December 9, 2017PAST
SaveMart Center, Fresno, California

This Fresno event marked the UFC's first appearance in the California city and featured a crucial Featherweight title eliminator between Cub Swanson and undefeated prospect Brian Ortega. The co-main featured Marlon Moraes delivering a…

Fight Rating

Albert Morales
vs.
Benito Lopez
—/10
(0 ratings)
Eryk Anders
vs.
Markus Perez
—/10
(0 ratings)
Scott Holtzman
vs.
Darrell Horcher
—/10
(0 ratings)
Marlon Moraes
vs.
Aljamain Sterling
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jason Knight
vs.
Gabriel Benítez
—/10
(0 ratings)
Cub Swanson
vs.
Brian Ortega
—/10
(0 ratings)
Alexis Davis
vs.
Liz Carmouche
—/10
(0 ratings)
Luke Sanders
vs.
Andre Soukhamthath
—/10
(0 ratings)
Carls John de Tomas
vs.
Alex Perez
—/10
(0 ratings)
Frankie Saenz
vs.
Merab Dvalishvili
—/10
(0 ratings)
Alejandro Pérez
vs.
Iuri Alcantara
—/10
(0 ratings)
Chris Gruetzemacher
vs.
Davi Ramos
—/10
(0 ratings)
Antonio Braga Neto
vs.
Trevin Giles
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

3KOs
3SUBs
7DECs
46%
Finish Rate (6 of 13 fights)
13:05
Avg Fight Time
Marlon Moraes
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
1:07
7,605Sold Out
Attendance
$568,290Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$150,000 in bonuses awarded.

Brian Ortega vs. Cub Swanson
Fight Of The Night
$50,000
Each
Brian Ortega
Performance Of The Night
$50,000
Marlon Moraes
Performance Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

1,079
Significant Strikes
1:02:58
Control Time
38
Takedowns
5
Knockdowns
2:50:00
Fight Time
10
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Featherweight
Brian Ortega144.8
vs
Cub Swanson146.0
Featherweight
Gabriel Benitez144.8
vs
Jason Knight145.6
Bantamweight
Marlon Moraes135.4
vs
Aljamain Sterling135.6

Broadcast Team

Brendan Fitzgerald
Commentary
Paul Felder
Commentary
Joe Martinez
Ring Announcer
Paul Felder
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

ME
Mike England
1 fight
Mark Smith
2 fights
MB
Michael Bell
2 fights
Mike Beltran
1 fight
FT
Frank Trigg
3 fights
JR
Josh Rosenthal
2 fights
ML
Mark Lawley
2 fights

Canceled Fights

3 fights canceled on this card.
Eryk AndersCANCELEDJohn PhillipsReason: Phillips Injury
Bryan CarawayCANCELEDLuke SandersReason: Caraway Injury
Aljamain SterlingCANCELEDRani YahyaReason: Yahya Injury