title: UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson
text: # UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson
  
  UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson (also known as UFC Fight Night 39) was a mixed martial arts event held on April 11, 2014, at du Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  
  ## Background
  
  A heavyweight bout between Roy Nelson and Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira headlined this event.
  
  The event was the second that the organization hosted in Abu Dhabi, after UFC 112 in 2010. The event was also the first UFC and MMA event held at the du Arena.
  
  A flyweight bout between Alptekin Özkiliç and Dustin Ortiz was expected to take place on this card. However, on April 3, the fight was cancelled due to injury to Özkiliç.
  
  A middleweight bout between Chris Camozzi and Andrew Craig was expected to take place on this card, however the fight was cancelled on the day of the weigh-ins as Craig was ruled out with an illness. Despite the cancellation, the UFC announced that both fighters would receive their show money for the bout.
  
  ## Results
  
  * ↑ Bout ruled a No Contest as an accidental clash of heads rendered Yahya unable to protect himself.
  
  ## Bonus awards
  
  The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:
  
  * Fight of the Night: Clay Guida vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri
  * Performance of the Night: Roy Nelson and Ramsey Nijem
  