UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 0:14
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:20
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:19
Australia
R1, 2:37
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:40
R2, 2:37
Japan
R1, 2:17
Performance of the Night
R2, 3:18
South Africa
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Colombia
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Ronda Rousey earned $50,000 for her record-setting 14-second straight armbar submission victory over Cat Zingano.
Performance of the Night: Jake Ellenberger received $50,000 for securing a rare second-round north-south choke submission over veteran Josh Koscheck.
Performance of the Night: Tony Ferguson collected $50,000 for his dominant first-round rear-naked choke victory over lightweight veteran Gleison Tibau.
Performance of the Night: Tim Means took home $50,000 after scoring two knockdowns and finishing Dhiego Lima via TKO in just 2:17 of round one.
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded at UFC 184; the promotion chose instead to distribute four individual Performance of the Night honors.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $68,000 | $68,000 | $50,000 | $186,000 | |
| LOSS | $78,000 | — | — | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | $50,000 | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $47,000 | — | — | $47,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| NC | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| 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 | |
| NC | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses officially reported to the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures do not include pay-per-view dividends, undisclosed discretionary locker room bonuses, or commercial sponsor revenue. Both Roman Salazar and Norifumi Yamamoto earned their contracted show money after their bout ended in a No Contest due to an accidental eye poke.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 184
Ronda Rousey submitted Cat Zingano via straight armbar in just 14 seconds of round one, establishing the fastest submission finish across all title bouts in UFC history.
Rousey’s 14-second victory eclipsed Andrei Arlovski’s 15-second KO at UFC 55, standing as the fastest stoppage of any kind in modern UFC championship history at the time.
Ronda Rousey’s 14-second straight armbar stands as the fastest finish and fastest submission ever recorded in the history of the UFC Women’s Bantamweight division.
UFC 184 became the very first pay-per-view event in UFC history to feature two female bouts serving as both the official main event and co-main event.
The main event concluded without a single significant strike landed by either competitor (0-for-0 by Rousey, 0-for-1 by Zingano), setting a historic title fight anomaly.
Ronda Rousey secured her fifth consecutive successful defense of the undisputed UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, extending her record-setting inaugural reign to 814 days.
Former multi-division world boxing champion Holly Holm made her UFC debut, defeating Raquel Pennington via split decision to improve her unblemished professional record to 8-0.
Tony Ferguson earned his fifth consecutive UFC victory by submitting Gleison Tibau in round one, mounting what would become an iconic 12-fight divisional winning streak.
Gleison Tibau made his 24th appearance in the UFC lightweight division, tying the all-time promotional record for most career bouts inside the 155-pound division.
Derrick Lewis out-landed Ruan Potts 36 significant strikes to 0 in round two before finishing him, registering one of the most lopsided single-round margins in UFC heavyweight history.
Jake Ellenberger finished former title contender Josh Koscheck with a north-south choke at 4:20 of round two, executing only the third north-south choke in UFC welterweight history.
UFC 184 drew 16,577 spectators generating a $2,675,560 live gate, establishing a new record for the highest live gate for a UFC event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
When and where did UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano take place?
UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano took place on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the Staples Center (now Crypto.com Arena) in Los Angeles, California.
Who won the main event between Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano?
Ronda Rousey defeated Cat Zingano via submission (straight armbar) at 0:14 of Round 1 to successfully defend the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
How fast was Ronda Rousey’s submission finish at UFC 184?
Rousey submitted Zingano in just 14 seconds, setting the all-time UFC record for the fastest submission in UFC championship history.
Why was UFC 184 historic for women’s mixed martial arts?
UFC 184 was the first pay-per-view event in UFC history to feature female fighters headlining both the main event (Rousey vs. Zingano) and the co-main event (Holm vs. Pennington).
Who won the co-main event between Holly Holm and Raquel Pennington?
In her UFC promotional debut, Holly Holm defeated Raquel Pennington via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) in a three-round women’s bantamweight clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 184?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Ronda Rousey, Jake Ellenberger, Tony Ferguson, and Tim Means. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Why was there no Fight of the Night bonus awarded at UFC 184?
Due to multiple rapid, highlight-reel finishes, UFC officials opted to forego the traditional Fight of the Night award and instead handed out four individual Performance of the Night bonuses.
Why was Roman Salazar vs. Norifumi Yamamoto ruled a No Contest?
The bout was halted at 2:37 of Round 2 after an accidental eye poke rendered Roman Salazar unable to continue. Because two full rounds had not been completed, the bout was ruled an official No Contest.
How did Jake Ellenberger defeat Josh Koscheck?
Jake Ellenberger secured a rare north-south choke submission at 4:20 of Round 2, snapping a three-fight skid and earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Tony Ferguson defeat Gleison Tibau at UFC 184?
Tony Ferguson rocked Gleison Tibau on the feet before securing a rear-naked choke submission at 2:37 of Round 1, extending his promotional winning streak to five consecutive fights.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 184?
UFC 184 drew an official attendance of 16,577 fans, generating a live gate of $2,675,560 at the Staples Center.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 184 generate?
UFC 184 generated an estimated 600,000 pay-per-view buys, proving Ronda Rousey’s status as one of the biggest pay-per-view draws in combat sports history.
What was the original main event planned for UFC 184?
The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by a UFC Middleweight Championship bout between Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort, but Weidman suffered a training injury and was forced to withdraw, promoting Rousey vs. Zingano to the main event.
Who called the fights at UFC 184?
The event was called by cage-side commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Derrick Lewis win his fight at UFC 184?
Derrick Lewis overwhelmed South Africa’s Ruan Potts with devastating ground-and-pound, winning via TKO (punches) at 3:18 of Round 2 after out-landing Potts 36 to 0 in significant strikes during that round.
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