UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
France
R1, 0:52
Performance of the Night
Japan
Sweden
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:40
Performance of the Night
England
Prelims • Final
United States
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Lyoto Machida and Gegard Mousasi each received $50,000 for their high-level, five-round technical middleweight showdown.
Performance of the Night: Erick Silva earned $50,000 for his lightning-fast 52-second knockout finish over Takenori Sato.
Performance of the Night: Charles Oliveira collected $50,000 for submitting Andy Ogle via triangle choke at 2:40 of the third round.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter contract purses and appearance fees are not publicly disclosed by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Total estimated figures represent officially verified post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi
UFC Fight Night 36 set the record for the most total fight time in UFC history at 2 hours, 53 minutes, and 32 seconds, breaking the mark of 2:51:14 set at UFC 169 just two weeks prior.
This event marked the official debut of the UFC’s new bonus structure, replacing Knockout and Submission of the Night awards with two $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonuses.
The card featured 10 decisions across 12 bouts, tying the all-time UFC benchmark set at UFC 169 for the most decision finishes at a single event.
Lyoto Machida outpointed Gegard Mousasi over 25 minutes to improve to 2-0 at middleweight, securing his status as the division’s number-one title contender.
Erick Silva scored the fastest stoppage on the card, dismantling Takenori Sato with hammerfists from the sprawl in just 52 seconds to collect a Performance of the Night bonus.
Charles Oliveira recorded his 5th career submission inside the Octagon via third-round triangle choke, becoming the only fighter to stop an opponent on the card outside of Silva.
Felipe Arantes earned identical 29-27 scores from all three judges after Maximo Blanco was penalized one point in Round 3 for repeated groin strikes.
Brothers Iuri and Ildemar Alcantara both secured victories on the same event card via decision, marking a rare family double in modern UFC competition.
Nico Musoke survived a brutal first-round knockdown against Viscardi Andrade to control the remaining two rounds and win a unanimous decision.
The card served as the official UFC debut for four future division staples: Albert Tumenov, Zubaira Tukhugov, Takenori Sato, and Douglas Silva de Andrade.
The UFC returned to Santa Catarina for its second event at Arena Jaraguá, drawing an official sellout crowd of 7,511 passionate Brazilian spectators.
Former Strikeforce and DREAM champion Gegard Mousasi made his official UFC middleweight debut, going the full 25-minute championship distance against Machida.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi take place?
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi (also known as UFC Fight Night 36) took place on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the Arena Jaraguá in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Lyoto Machida and Gegard Mousasi?
Lyoto Machida defeated Gegard Mousasi via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) in a five-round middleweight main event title eliminator.
What historical UFC record was broken at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi?
The event established a new all-time UFC record for the longest total fight time at 2 hours, 53 minutes, and 32 seconds (2:53:32), surpassing the previous record of 2:51:14 set at UFC 169.
How many fights went to a decision at this event?
A total of 10 out of 12 fights went to a judges’ decision, tying the record for the most decisions on a single UFC event card.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus checks: Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi (Fight of the Night), and Erick Silva and Charles Oliveira (Performance of the Night).
Why was this event historically significant for UFC bonus awards?
UFC Fight Night 36 was the first event in UFC history to implement the unified “Performance of the Night” bonus structure, replacing the former Knockout and Submission of the Night honors.
Who won the co-main event between Ronaldo Souza and Francis Carmont?
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza defeated Francis Carmont via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28), utilizing dominant ground control and back-takes across three rounds.
How fast was Erick Silva’s knockout over Takenori Sato?
Erick Silva finished promotional newcomer Takenori Sato in just 52 seconds of Round 1 via punches and hammerfists from the sprawl, landing 18 significant strikes without absorbing a single hit.
How did Charles Oliveira defeat Andy Ogle?
Charles Oliveira submitted Andy Ogle via triangle choke at 2:40 of Round 3, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi?
The event drew an official attendance of 7,511 spectators at Arena Jaraguá. Live gate revenue was not publicly disclosed.
Why were fighter salaries not released for this event?
The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) does not publicly release fighter purses or contract payouts, keeping base compensation confidential.
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi?
The event was called by cage-side commentators Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The main card was televised live on Fox Sports 1, while the seven-bout preliminary card streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
Why was Maximo Blanco deducted a point against Felipe Arantes?
Referee Mario Yamasaki deducted one point from Maximo Blanco in the third round due to repeated illegal strikes to the groin, leading to unanimous 29-27 scorecards for Felipe Arantes.
What title opportunity did Lyoto Machida earn with this victory?
With his unanimous decision victory over Gegard Mousasi, Lyoto Machida secured a shot at the UFC Middleweight Championship against Chris Weidman at UFC 175.
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