UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 2:26
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 3:53
R3, 3:06
Japan
R3, 5:00
R1, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:06
R3, 5:00
Canada
R2, 0:57
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
China
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: TJ Dillashaw and Renan Barao each received $50,000 for their world title clash, which saw Dillashaw dominate and finish the champion in the fifth round.
Performance of the Night: TJ Dillashaw earned an additional $50,000 bonus (totaling $100,000 in bonus money) for his championship-winning performance, while Mitch Clarke earned $50,000 for his dramatic second-round D’Arce choke submission over Al Iaquinta.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | $100,000 | $136,000 | |
| LOSS | $74,000 | — | $50,000 | $124,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $68,000 | — | — | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $29,000 | $29,000 | — | $58,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Official fighter purses disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures do not include sponsor pay, discretionary locker-room bonuses, or pay-per-view points. Total estimated earnings include official $50,000 post-fight performance bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 173
T.J. Dillashaw entering as a massive +710 betting underdog to stop pound-for-pound king Renan Barão was voted the consensus 2014 Upset of the Year across combat sports media.
Dillashaw shattered Renan Barão’s 32-fight, 9-year unbeaten streak (31 wins, 1 NC), which stood as the longest active undefeated streak across elite mixed martial arts.
Dillashaw’s head kick and punch stoppage at 2:26 of Round 5 set the all-time UFC bantamweight record for the latest stoppage finish in a title bout.
Dillashaw landed 140 significant strikes compared to Barão’s 64, establishing a +76 significant strike differential that set a new standard for bantamweight championship bouts.
T.J. Dillashaw became one of the few fighters in promotional history to capture both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors in the same bout, earning $100,000 in bonuses.
Dillashaw made history by becoming the very first Team Alpha Male fighter to win an undisputed UFC world championship, snapping a 0-5 streak in UFC title fights for the Sacramento gym.
Mitch Clarke secured only the 10th D’Arce choke submission in UFC history, rendering Al Iaquinta unconscious from the bottom position at 0:57 of Round 2.
Tony Ferguson’s first-round knockout over Katsunori Kikuno served as the opening victory of his historic 12-fight UFC lightweight winning streak spanning from 2014 to 2019.
Daniel Cormier executed a masterclass against PRIDE two-division champion Dan Henderson, landing 3 slams and outstriking Henderson 131 to 12 before submitting him in Round 3.
Robbie Lawler dismantled top contender Jake Ellenberger via third-round TKO, securing his title rematch against Johny Hendricks and capturing his 19th career knockout.
Takeya Mizugaki defeated Francisco Rivera to record his 5th consecutive UFC bantamweight victory, which established the longest active win streak in the 135-pound division at the time.
Chinese MMA pioneer Li “The Leech” Jingliang made a triumphant UFC debut, defeating David Michaud via split decision in a high-paced welterweight battle.
When and where did UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw take place?
UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw took place on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Renan Barao and TJ Dillashaw?
TJ Dillashaw pulled off one of the greatest upsets in MMA history, defeating Renan Barao via TKO (head kick and punches) at 2:26 of Round 5 to become the new UFC Bantamweight Champion.
Why is TJ Dillashaw’s victory over Renan Barao considered historic?
Entering the fight as a massive +710 betting underdog, Dillashaw snapped Barão’s 32-fight, 9-year unbeaten streak. The performance was voted the consensus 2014 Upset of the Year by combat sports media worldwide.
Who won the co-main event between Daniel Cormier and Dan Henderson?
Daniel Cormier dominated Dan Henderson with wrestling and slams before securing a technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:53 of Round 3 in their light heavyweight clash.
Who earned the post-fight bonuses at UFC 173?
Four $50,000 bonuses were awarded: TJ Dillashaw vs. Renan Barao received Fight of the Night, while TJ Dillashaw and Mitch Clarke each earned Performance of the Night. Dillashaw pocketed $100,000 in total bonuses.
How did Robbie Lawler defeat Jake Ellenberger at UFC 173?
Robbie Lawler defeated Jake Ellenberger via TKO (knee and punches) at 3:06 of Round 3 to earn a rematch for the UFC Welterweight Championship.
What happened during the Mitch Clarke vs. Al Iaquinta fight?
After being dropped and heavily battered in the opening round, Mitch Clarke pulled off a stunning comeback by locking in a D’Arce choke from the bottom, putting Al Iaquinta to sleep at 0:57 of Round 2 and claiming a $50,000 bonus.
Why was the Jamie Varner vs. James Krause fight stopped?
Jamie Varner suffered a severe ankle fracture/dislocation early in round one. Despite fighting on a collapsed ankle until the end of the round, the ringside doctor halted the bout at 5:00 of Round 1, awarding James Krause a TKO victory.
How did Tony Ferguson defeat Katsunori Kikuno?
Tony Ferguson connected with a pinpoint right hand to score a highlight-reel KO at 4:06 of Round 1, sparking what would become a historic 12-fight winning streak in the lightweight division.
Did Li Jingliang make his UFC debut at UFC 173?
Yes. Chinese welterweight standout Li Jingliang made his promotional debut, earning a hard-fought split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) victory over David Michaud.
What was the original main event planned for UFC 173?
The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by a Middleweight Championship bout between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort. Following the NSAC ban on TRT and a subsequent Weidman knee injury, the main event was reorganized to Renan Barão vs. TJ Dillashaw.
Who won the featured bantamweight bout between Takeya Mizugaki and Francisco Rivera?
Takeya Mizugaki defeated Francisco Rivera via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27), scoring a knockdown and extending his divisional win streak to five consecutive fights.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 173?
UFC 173 drew an official attendance of 11,036 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, producing a total live gate of $1,700,000.
How was UFC 173 broadcast and how many PPV buys did it generate?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View, generating approximately 215,000 buys. Prelims aired live on Fox Sports 1, with the early preliminary card streaming on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 173?
The event was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Mike Goldberg and color analyst Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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