UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 2:31
Knockout of the Night
Cyprus
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Cuba
R3, 3:23
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:54
Submission of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:45
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Yoel Romero and Derek Brunson were each awarded $50,000 for their thrilling three-round back-and-forth middleweight war.
Knockout of the Night: Luke Rockhold took home $50,000 for his devastating liver kick finish of Constantinos Philippou at 2:31 of the opening round.
Submission of the Night: Georgia resident Cole Miller collected $50,000 for securing a second-round rear-naked choke over Sam Sicilia in front of his home-state fans.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $106,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $19,000 | — | $50,000 | $69,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported directly by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. Figures do not include sponsor pay, discretionary locker room bonuses, or compliance pay. Total estimated figures include official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) paid out directly by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou
Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold secured his first UFC victory with a devastating 2:31 liver-kick stoppage of Constantinos Philippou.
Rockhold’s opening-round stoppage became one of the rare body-kick liver TKOs in UFC middleweight history, earning him Knockout of the Night honors.
Future perennial lightweight contender Beneil Dariush made his promotional debut, submitting seasoned UFC veteran Charlie Brenneman via rear-naked choke in just 1:45.
Yoel Romero overcame a two-round deficit on all judges’ scorecards to batter Derek Brunson with body elbows and punches, improving to 3-0 in the UFC.
Cole Miller earned his 4th career Submission of the Night bonus and 7th UFC submission overall, tying him among the most prolific submission artists in promotional history.
Brad Tavares earned his 5th consecutive middleweight victory by outpointing Lorenz Larkin, trailing only champion Chris Weidman for the longest active win streak at 185 pounds.
TJ Dillashaw outstruck Mike Easton with 117 significant strikes to 46, cementing his contender status ahead of his title-winning fight against Renan Barão at UFC 173.
Elias Silvério snapped Isaac Vallie-Flagg’s 2,363-day, 13-fight unbeaten streak dating back to 2007, earning a unanimous decision despite a second-round point deduction.
Entering as a +248 underdog, 22-year-old Louis Smolka landed 92 significant strikes to capture a unanimous decision over Alptekin Özkiliç in his first UFC outing.
Alptekin Özkiliç completed 9 takedowns across 15 minutes, registering one of the highest 3-round takedown totals in UFC flyweight history.
Returning from a 13-month injury layoff, Vinc Pichel executed 8 takedowns against Garett Whiteley to capture his first career victory inside the Octagon.
UFC Fight Night 35 marked the promotion’s inaugural visit to Duluth, Georgia, drawing 5,822 fans to The Arena at Gwinnett Center for a live gate of $231,951.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou take place?
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou (also known as UFC Fight Night 35) took place on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia.
Who won the main event between Luke Rockhold and Constantinos Philippou?
Luke Rockhold defeated Constantinos Philippou via TKO (kick to the body) at 2:31 of Round 1, earning his first promotional victory in the UFC.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 35?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Yoel Romero vs. Derek Brunson (Fight of the Night), Luke Rockhold (Knockout of the Night), and Cole Miller (Submission of the Night).
Who won the co-main event between Brad Tavares and Lorenz Larkin?
Brad Tavares defeated Lorenz Larkin via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round middleweight co-main event contest.
How did Yoel Romero defeat Derek Brunson?
After being outwrestled and dropped in the first two rounds, Yoel Romero rallied in the third round to finish Derek Brunson via TKO (punches and elbows to the body) at 3:23 of Round 3.
Did Beneil Dariush make his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 35?
Yes. Future top lightweight contender Beneil Dariush made his Octagon premiere, submitting Charlie Brenneman via rear-naked choke in just 1:45 of Round 1.
What were the official attendance and gate figures for UFC Fight Night 35?
The event drew an official crowd of 5,822 attendees at The Arena at Gwinnett Center, generating a live gate of $231,951.
How did TJ Dillashaw perform against Mike Easton?
TJ Dillashaw dominated Mike Easton across three rounds, landing 117 significant strikes to secure a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) victory.
How did Cole Miller win his fight against Sam Sicilia?
Georgia-based featherweight Cole Miller dropped Sam Sicilia with a punch before finishing him with a rear-naked choke at 1:54 of Round 2, winning Submission of the Night.
Why was a point deducted from Elias Silvério against Isaac Vallie-Flagg?
Silvério had one point deducted by referee George Allen in Round 2 due to landing an illegal knee on a grounded opponent, but he still won via unanimous decision (29–27, 29–27, 29–27).
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night 35?
The event was called by commentators Jon Anik and former WEC champion Brian Stann, with legendary announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
What was the result of the flyweight bout between John Moraga and Dustin Ortiz?
Former title challenger John Moraga edged out Dustin Ortiz via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a competitive 15-minute contest.
How did Louis Smolka defeat Alptekin Özkiliç?
Hawaii’s Louis Smolka utilized high-volume striking (92 significant strikes) and active guard work to defeat favorite Alptekin Özkiliç via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
What were the betting odds for Rockhold vs. Philippou?
Luke Rockhold entered the Octagon as a heavy -405 favorite, while Constantinos Philippou closed as a +360 underdog.
Did this victory kick off Luke Rockhold’s title run?
Yes. Rockhold’s victory began an impressive four-fight stoppage streak (defeating Philippou, Tim Boetsch, Michael Bisping, and Lyoto Machida) that culminated in him winning the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 194.
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