UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 1:06
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:19
Canada
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R3, 4:03
R1, 3:43
Performance of the Night
Australia
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 1:24
R3, 5:00
Cuba
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Rory MacDonald and Demian Maia each received $50,000 for their high-paced three-round welterweight war.
Performance of the Night: Ronda Rousey and Stephen Thompson each earned $50,000 for their dominant first-round knockout victories.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | $50,000 | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $64,000 | — | $50,000 | $114,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures include base purses, contractual win bonuses, and officially awarded post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Amounts do not include discretionary locker room bonuses, pay-per-view points, or commercial sponsorships.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 170
UFC 170 marked the first time in promotional history that two Olympic medalists faced off inside the Octagon (Ronda Rousey, 2008 judo bronze medalist vs. Sara McMann, 2004 wrestling silver medalist).
Ronda Rousey secured the first victory of her MMA career without relying on an armbar submission, crumbling undefeated wrestler Sara McMann with a knee to the liver at 1:06 of round 1.
Rousey successfully defended her bantamweight title just 56 days after defeating Miesha Tate at UFC 168, setting the fastest title defense turnaround in modern UFC championship history.
Future undisputed UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling made his promotional debut on short notice, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Cody Gibson.
Daniel Cormier successfully transitioned from heavyweight down to the light heavyweight division, needing just 79 seconds to stop replacement Patrick Cummins via TKO.
UFC 170 was among the initial pay-per-view events to feature the updated $50,000 “Performance of the Night” awards, officially replacing the traditional Knockout and Submission of the Night bonuses.
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson scored his third straight UFC victory, finishing future middleweight champion Robert Whittaker with a blistering 3:43 first-round TKO.
Raphael Assunção out-struck debutant Pedro Munhoz 100 to 33 in significant strikes to earn his sixth consecutive victory in the UFC bantamweight division.
Rory MacDonald stuffed 20 of Demian Maia’s 22 takedown attempts (a 90.9% defense success rate) across 15 minutes of non-stop action to take Fight of the Night honors.
At 38 years old, veteran Mike Pyle notched his fourth promotional knockout finish, dismantling TJ Waldburger with elbows and punches at 4:03 of the third round.
Former featherweight contender Erik Koch made an emphatic return to the 155-pound division, delivering a devastating 84-second first-round TKO over Rafaello Oliveira.
Headlined by female combat stars for only the second time in UFC pay-per-view history, the event drew 10,217 fans to the Mandalay Bay Events Center, pulling an estimated 340,000 pay-per-view buys.
When and where did UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann take place?
UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann took place on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann?
Ronda Rousey defended her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship by defeating Sara McMann via TKO (knee to the body) at 1:06 of Round 1.
Why was the Rousey vs. McMann main event historic?
It was the first matchup in UFC history between two Olympic medalists: Ronda Rousey (2008 judo bronze medalist) and Sara McMann (2004 wrestling silver medalist).
How fast was Ronda Rousey’s turnaround between title fights?
Rousey defended her title just 56 days after defeating Miesha Tate at UFC 168, making it one of the shortest turnarounds between championship defenses in modern UFC history.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 170?
Daniel Cormier won his light heavyweight promotional debut, defeating late replacement Patrick Cummins via TKO (punches) at 1:19 of Round 1.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 170?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Rory MacDonald vs. Demian Maia (Fight of the Night), and both Ronda Rousey and Stephen Thompson (Performance of the Night).
What fight won Fight of the Night at UFC 170?
The welterweight clash between Rory MacDonald and Demian Maia earned Fight of the Night honors following three rounds of relentless striking and takedown defense.
Did Aljamain Sterling make his UFC debut at UFC 170?
Yes. Future undisputed UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling made his Octagon debut, defeating Cody Gibson via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Who won the bout between Stephen Thompson and Robert Whittaker?
Stephen Thompson defeated Robert Whittaker via TKO (punches) at 3:43 of Round 1 in a welterweight showcase bout.
What was the result of Alexis Davis vs. Jessica Eye?
Alexis Davis defeated Jessica Eye via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in the featured preliminary card bout, earning a title shot against Ronda Rousey.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 170?
UFC 170 drew an official attendance of 10,217 fans, generating a live gate of $1,558,870 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 170 generate?
UFC 170 generated an estimated 340,000 pay-per-view buys in North America.
How was UFC 170 broadcast?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View, preliminary fights were broadcast on Fox Sports 1, and the early preliminary bouts streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 170?
The event was called by cageside commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Did Ronda Rousey finish Sara McMann with an armbar?
No. This was the first professional fight where Rousey did not win via armbar submission; she stopped McMann with a targeted knee to the liver against the cage.
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