UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | September 28, 2019 |
| Headquarters | Copenhagen , Denmark |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 160 or UFC on ESPN+ 18, was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 28, 2019, held at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Background
This event represented the UFC's inaugural appearance in Denmark, marking its expansion into the 25th country worldwide.
The main event showcased a middleweight clash between Jack Hermansson and Jared Cannonier.
Originally, Danny Henry was booked to compete against Mike Davis in a featherweight matchup; however, Henry withdrew for undisclosed reasons, leading to Davis being removed from the lineup with plans for rescheduling.
Former challenger for the UFC Welterweight Championship, Thiago Alves, was scheduled to face Gunnar Nelson but pulled out due to injury and was substituted by Gilbert Burns.
A middleweight contest between Alessio Di Chirico and Peter Sobotta was arranged; Sobotta later withdrew and was replaced by promotional debutant Makhmud Muradov.
Results
{{MMAevent bout |Featherweight |Giga Chikadze |def. |Brandon Davis |Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) |3 |5:00 |} }
{{MMAevent bout |Lightweight |Marc Diakiese |min def. |min Lando Vannata |min Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) |min 3 |min 5:00 |} }
{{MMAevent bout |min Bantamweight |min Jack Shore |min def. |min Nohelin Hernandez |min Submission (rear-naked choke) |min 3 |min 2:51 |} }
Bonus awards
The following competitors earned $50,000 bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: No award given.
- Performance of the Night: Jared Cannonier, Ovince Saint Preux, John Phillips, and Jack Shore