UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 3:31
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 3:06
R2, 2:12
R2, 3:27
R3, 4:51
Fight of the Night
R3, 2:08
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:24
R3, 3:50
Cuba
R1, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Finland
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: John Lineker and Alptekin Ozkilic each received $50,000 for their relentless three-round flyweight war, culminating in a dramatic stoppage with only 9 seconds left in the fight.
Performance of the Night: Donald Cerrone collected $50,000 for his picture-perfect second-round head-kick knockout of New Jersey veteran Jim Miller.
Performance of the Night: Lucas Martins took home $50,000 for his crisp right-hook knockout of Alex White, securing promotional stoppage wins in three separate weight classes.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
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*Base purses and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB). Listed estimated totals reflect verified official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller
Cláudia Gadelha vs. Tina Lähdemäki went down in MMA history as the first-ever women’s strawweight (115 lbs) bout in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.
Lucas Martins became only the second fighter in UFC history (joining Vitor Belfort) to earn stoppage victories across three different weight classes (lightweight, bantamweight, and featherweight).
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone collected his 15th post-fight bonus award across combined UFC and WEC history, breaking the all-time promotional record.
With his second-round head-kick knockout of Jim Miller, Cerrone earned his 12th stoppage victory in combined UFC/WEC lightweight competition, moving into sole possession of first place.
John Lineker stopped Alptekin Özkılıç at 4:51 of Round 3—with just 9 seconds left in the fight—setting the UFC record for the latest knockout in a three-round flyweight bout.
Donald Cerrone notched his fourth consecutive UFC stoppage victory and fourth straight post-fight bonus, capping finishes over Dunham, Martins, Barboza, and Miller.
John Lineker and Alptekin Özkılıç combined for 557 total strikes and 221 significant strikes landed, producing one of the most action-packed flyweight wars in Octagon history.
Edson Barboza folded Evan Dunham with a devastating liver kick at 3:06 of Round 1, adding another iconic body-kick knockout to his legendary UFC striking resume.
Future UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling dominated Hugo Viana from mount before finishing with ground-and-pound at 3:50 of Round 3, securing his first promotional stoppage.
Brazilian veteran Gleison Tibau notched his 15th UFC lightweight victory by outpointing Pat Healy across three rounds, tying for the second-most wins in divisional history at the time.
Yosdenis Cedeño scored his first Octagon win after Jerrod Sanders suffered an acute knee injury at the end of round one, resulting in a rare between-rounds doctor stoppage.
The card marked the UFC’s 8th trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey, packing 4,115 fans inside Revel Casino Hotel for live action on Fox Sports 1.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller take place?
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller (also known as UFC Fight Night 45 or UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller) took place on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the Revel Casino Hotel (now Ocean Casino Resort) in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Who won the main event between Donald Cerrone and Jim Miller?
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone defeated Jim Miller via KO (head kick and punches) at 3:31 of Round 2 in their lightweight headliner.
How did Edson Barboza defeat Evan Dunham in the co-main event?
Edson Barboza defeated Evan Dunham via TKO (body kick and punches) at 3:06 of Round 1, dropping Dunham with a crushing liver kick.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at the event?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: John Lineker vs. Alptekin Özkılıç (Fight of the Night), while Donald Cerrone and Lucas Martins took home Performance of the Night awards.
What was the first women’s strawweight fight in UFC history?
The preliminary bout between Cláudia Gadelha and Tina Lähdemäki was the inaugural 115-pound women’s strawweight contest in UFC history, with Gadelha winning by unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27).
What historic milestone did Lucas Martins achieve at this event?
With his knockout of Alex White at featherweight, Lucas Martins became only the second fighter in UFC history (joining Vitor Belfort) to earn stoppage finishes in three separate weight divisions (lightweight, bantamweight, and featherweight).
How did John Lineker defeat Alptekin Özkılıç?
John Lineker won a Fight of the Night classic by finishing Özkılıç with punches at 4:51 of Round 3, setting a record for the latest KO stoppage in a three-round UFC flyweight bout.
How did Aljamain Sterling perform at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller?
Future UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling dominated Brazil’s Hugo Viana, landing 4 takedowns and scoring his first promotional finish via TKO (punches) at 3:50 of Round 3.
How did Rick Story finish Leonardo Mafra?
Rick Story grounded Leonardo Mafra and locked up an arm-triangle choke to force the tap at 2:12 of Round 2 in their welterweight matchup.
Who won the lightweight fight between Joe Proctor and Justin Salas?
Joe Proctor scored an underdog victory, dropping and finishing Justin Salas with punches at 3:27 of Round 2.
Why was Yosdenis Cedeño vs. Jerrod Sanders stopped by the doctor?
Jerrod Sanders suffered an acute knee injury during the opening frame and was unable to answer the bell for round two, awarding Yosdenis Cedeño a TKO victory via doctor stoppage at 5:00 of Round 1.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 4,115 fans inside Revel Casino Hotel. The live gate revenue was not made public by the UFC or the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller broadcast?
The main card and preliminary card aired live in the United States on Fox Sports 1, with the early preliminary bout streaming exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights and served as the cage announcer?
Play-by-play announcer Jon Anik and color commentator Brian Stann called the event cageside, with veteran voice Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Why is this event sometimes referred to as UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller or UFC Fight Night 45?
The UFC frequently utilizes both fighter surnames and nicknames for marketing; while officially branded as UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller across primary fight cards, promotional materials and Wikipedia also cataloged the event as UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller and chronologically as UFC Fight Night 45.
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