UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 2:31
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 2:33
R3, 3:58
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Haiti
R1, 4:54
R3, 4:18
Fight of the Night
R3, 2:11
Japan
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 3:41
R1, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Gian Villante and Corey Anderson were each awarded $50,000 for their back-and-forth light heavyweight brawl.
Performance of the Night: Luke Rockhold earned $50,000 for his dominant second-round submission of former champion Lyoto Machida.
Performance of the Night: Max Holloway secured a $50,000 bonus for his third-round guillotine choke finish over perennial featherweight contender Cub Swanson.
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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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) as state regulatory policy does not release contractual fighter purses. Figures shown reflect officially confirmed post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold
Luke Rockhold handed former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida the first tap-out submission loss of his 38-fight professional career, locking in a second-round rear-naked choke.
Max Holloway became the youngest fighter in UFC history (age 23) to amass a 6-fight featherweight winning streak, submitting perennial contender Cub Swanson via guillotine choke.
Paige VanZant landed 199 total strikes against Felice Herrig, setting a division record for the most total strikes landed in a three-round women’s strawweight contest.
Gian Villante and Corey Anderson combined for 181 significant strikes and 371 total attempted strikes across three rounds, delivering one of the highest-output 205-pound fights of 2015.
Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza recorded his third first-round submission inside the Octagon, tapping Chris Camozzi in just 2:33 of round 1 with an armbar.
Aljamain Sterling remained undefeated at 11-0 by submitting perennial bantamweight top-10 contender Takeya Mizugaki via third-round arm-triangle choke.
Ovince Saint Preux earned his third first-round finish in four fights, stopping Patrick Cummins via counter left hook knockout with six seconds remaining in the opening round.
Known primarily as a precision striker, welterweight Tim Means earned his first career submission inside the Octagon, tapping out George Sullivan via arm-triangle choke in round 3.
Diego Brandão defeated Jimy Hettes via doctor stoppage at 5:00 of round 1 due to a severe cauliflower ear blowout, marking one of the rare ear laceration TKOs in modern UFC history.
Broadcast live on free-to-air network television, the main card generated peak viewership exceeding 3.2 million viewers on Fox, making it one of the premier network sports broadcasts of the quarter.
The event drew 13,306 fans for a live gate of $1,200,000 at the Prudential Center, marking the UFC’s sixth successful showcase at the Newark venue.
Seven of the card’s eleven bouts ended inside the distance (four submissions and three knockouts/TKOs), making it one of the highest finish-rate UFC on Fox events of the era.
When and where did UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold take place?
UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold took place on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Who won the main event between Luke Rockhold and Lyoto Machida?
Luke Rockhold defeated former champion Lyoto Machida via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:31 of Round 2, earning a title shot against Chris Weidman.
What happened in the co-main event between Ronaldo Souza and Chris Camozzi?
Ronaldo “Jacaré” Souza defeated late-replacement opponent Chris Camozzi via verbal submission (armbar) at 2:33 of Round 1 in their middleweight rematch.
How did Max Holloway defeat Cub Swanson?
Max Holloway battered Cub Swanson on the feet before securing a guillotine choke submission at 3:58 of Round 3, collecting a Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the featured women’s strawweight bout between Paige VanZant and Felice Herrig?
Paige VanZant dominated Felice Herrig via unanimous decision (30–26, 29–27, 30–26), setting a strawweight record with 199 total strikes landed.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Gian Villante vs. Corey Anderson (Fight of the Night), Luke Rockhold (Performance of the Night), and Max Holloway (Performance of the Night).
What fight won Fight of the Night honors?
The light heavyweight contest between Gian Villante and Corey Anderson won Fight of the Night following a slugfest that saw Villante score a third-round TKO.
Who won the bantamweight bout between Aljamain Sterling and Takeya Mizugaki?
Aljamain Sterling defeated Takeya Mizugaki via arm-triangle choke submission at 2:11 of Round 3, staying undefeated in his professional career.
How did Ovince Saint Preux defeat Patrick Cummins?
Ovince Saint Preux knocked out Patrick Cummins with an explosive counter uppercut and punches at 4:54 of Round 1.
Why was the Diego Brandão vs. Jimy Hettes bout stopped by the doctor?
The ringside physician stopped the fight after the first round due to a severe tear on Jimy Hettes’ ear caused by a Brandão elbow, resulting in a TKO (doctor stoppage) victory for Brandão.
Who won the bout between Beneil Dariush and Jim Miller?
Beneil Dariush defeated veteran Jim Miller via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round lightweight preliminary bout.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold drew an official crowd of 13,306 attendees generating a live gate of $1,200,000 at the Prudential Center.
How was the event broadcast?
The main card and four preliminary bouts were televised live nationally on Fox, while the early prelims streamed exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold?
The broadcast was called by cageside commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
What did Luke Rockhold achieve after winning this fight?
Rockhold’s dominant win earned him the number-one contender spot for the UFC Middleweight Championship, leading to his title-winning fourth-round TKO victory over Chris Weidman at UFC 194 in December 2015.
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