UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 1:21
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 4:18
Fight of the Night
New Zealand
R1, 2:38
Submission of the Night
Canada
R1, 2:07
Knockout of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Australia
R3, 0:41
Russia
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:43
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k SOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Junior Dos Santos and Mark Hunt each received $50,000 for their thrilling three-round heavyweight co-main event war.
Knockout of the Night: TJ Grant earned $50,000 for his explosive three-knockdown, first-round TKO over Gray Maynard, cementing a lightweight title shot.
Submission of the Night: Glover Teixeira claimed $50,000 for his first-round modified guillotine choke finish against James Te Huna.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $400,000 | — | — | $400,000 | |
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | $50,000 | $290,000 | |
| LOSS | $160,000 | — | $50,000 | $210,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $41,000 | $41,000 | — | $82,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $41,000 | — | — | $41,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | — | $27,000 | |
| WIN | $13,000 | $13,000 | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $19,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $9,000 | — | — | $9,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). These figures do not include discretionary locker room bonuses, pay-per-view dividends, or sponsorship earnings. Khabib Nurmagomedov was penalized 20% of his fight purse for weighing in at 158.5 lbs, with the penalty split between Abel Trujillo and the NSAC. Estimated total reflects official base, win bonus, and UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2
Khabib Nurmagomedov shattered the all-time UFC single-fight record by executing 21 takedowns across 27 attempts against Abel Trujillo, breaking Sean Sherk’s longstanding record of 16.
Junior Dos Santos recorded the first spinning wheel kick knockout in UFC heavyweight division history when he dropped former K-1 Grand Prix champion Mark Hunt at 4:18 of Round 3.
With his 81-second stoppage of Antonio Silva, Cain Velasquez registered his 9th career knockout in the UFC heavyweight division, tying Andrei Arlovski’s all-time divisional mark at the time.
Cain Velasquez finished Antonio Silva via first-round TKO for the second consecutive time, needing a combined total of only 4 minutes and 57 seconds across both head-to-head encounters.
TJ Grant dropped perennial title challenger Gray Maynard three times in 127 seconds, extending his lightweight win streak to 5-0 and securing a guaranteed title fight against Benson Henderson.
Glover Teixeira notched his 19th consecutive professional MMA victory (4th inside the Octagon) by locking in a modified first-round guillotine choke submission over James Te Huna.
Continuing the promotion’s Memorial Day weekend tradition, UFC 160 drew 12,380 official attendees (13,880 announced) and generated a massive $2,942,000 live gate at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Future undisputed middleweight champion Robert Whittaker scored his inaugural Octagon stoppage, dropping TUF 16 winner Colton Smith twice en route to a third-round TKO.
Dennis Bermudez handed future 145-pound kingpin Max Holloway a razor-thin split decision loss, securing his 4th straight UFC win and landing 73 significant strikes.
Closing as a +265 underdog, George Roop halted former WEC bantamweight king Brian Bowles at 1:43 of Round 2, delivering one of the card’s most shocking upset finishes.
Donald Cerrone showcased complete mixed martial arts dominance against former Strikeforce titlist KJ Noons, racking up 78 significant strikes and 4 takedowns across 15 minutes.
Veteran Mike Pyle survived a crushing first-round knockdown against Rick Story, battling back to earn his fourth consecutive victory in the welterweight division via split decision.
When and where did UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2 take place?
UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2 took place on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva?
Cain Velasquez defeated Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva via TKO (punches) at 1:21 of Round 1 to successfully defend his UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Why is this event sometimes referred to as UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2?
While officially designated by the promotion as UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Silva 2, media outlets and encyclopedic listings (such as Wikipedia) frequently titled the card as UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2 referencing Antonio Silva’s popular moniker.
What happened in the co-main event between Junior Dos Santos and Mark Hunt?
Former champion Junior Dos Santos defeated Mark Hunt via KO (spinning hook kick and punches) at 4:18 of Round 3 in an epic back-and-forth contest that was awarded Fight of the Night.
What historic UFC record did Khabib Nurmagomedov break at UFC 160?
Khabib Nurmagomedov set the all-time UFC single-fight record for most takedowns landed, completing 21 takedowns out of 27 attempts in his unanimous decision victory over Abel Trujillo.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 160?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus awards: Junior Dos Santos vs. Mark Hunt (Fight of the Night), TJ Grant (Knockout of the Night), and Glover Teixeira (Submission of the Night).
Did TJ Grant earn a lightweight title shot at UFC 160?
Yes. By stopping Gray Maynard with three knockdowns at 2:07 of Round 1, TJ Grant earned a guaranteed UFC Lightweight Championship title fight against then-champion Benson Henderson.
Why did Khabib Nurmagomedov fight Abel Trujillo at a catchweight?
Khabib Nurmagomedov weighed in at 158.5 pounds (2.5 lbs over the 156-pound lightweight limit) and elected to forfeit 20% of his fight purse to keep the contest at a catchweight.
Who won the fight between Dennis Bermudez and Max Holloway?
Dennis Bermudez defeated Max Holloway via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a tightly contested three-round featherweight war.
How did Robert Whittaker defeat Colton Smith?
Robert Whittaker stopped TUF 16 winner Colton Smith via TKO (punches) at 0:41 of Round 3, marking Whittaker’s first stoppage victory under the UFC banner.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures for UFC 160?
UFC 160 officially drew 12,380 attendees (13,880 announced) and produced a live gate of $2,942,000 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
How did Donald Cerrone perform against KJ Noons?
Donald Cerrone dominated KJ Noons across three rounds, landing 78 significant strikes and securing 4 takedowns to claim a unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27).
How did Glover Teixeira defeat James Te Huna?
Glover Teixeira submitted James Te Huna with a guillotine choke at 2:38 of Round 1, receiving the Submission of the Night bonus award.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 160?
The telecast was called by cage-side commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
Who was the highest-paid fighter at UFC 160?
Defending heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez led all reported salaries with a flat $400,000 purse, followed by Junior Dos Santos who earned $290,000 (including base, win bonus, and Fight of the Night bonus).
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