UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 3:42
Title Fight
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:32
Fight of the Night
Knockout of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
England
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Official Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($75,000 each): Jamie Varner and Abel Trujillo delivered a ferocious lightweight slugfest. Because no bout ended via submission, the UFC rolled the unawarded $50,000 Submission of the Night bonus into Fight of the Night, raising each combatant’s payout to $75,000.
Knockout of the Night ($50,000): Abel Trujillo secured a walk-off right hook knockout against Jamie Varner at 2:32 of Round 2, pushing his total bonus haul to $125,000.
Submission of the Night: No bonus was awarded as none of the 12 bouts ended in a submission finish.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $285,714 | $121,429 | — | $407,143 | |
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | — | $240,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $125,000 | $153,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | $75,000 | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $11,000 | $11,000 | — | $22,000+ | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $11,000 | $11,000 | — | $22,000 | |
| LOSS | $19,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $9,000 | $9,000 | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Purses in New Jersey are not officially made public by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB). Listed amounts represent contract salary databases, reported figures, and officially awarded post-fight performance bonuses ($75,000 FOTN, $50,000 KOTN). Figures do not reflect discretionary locker-room bonuses, pay-per-view points, or Reebok/sponsor revenue.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 169
UFC 169 broke the promotional record for the most fights going to a judges’ decision on a single card with 10 decisions out of 12 bouts, surpassing UFC 161 and UFC on Fuel TV 7.
With ten fights going the full distance, UFC 169 set the all-time promotional record for total in-cage fight duration at 2 hours, 51 minutes, and 14 seconds (later eclipsed by UFC 263).
Renan Barão extended his legendary streak to 32 consecutive fights unbeaten (32-1, 1 NC), registering his first defense as undisputed UFC Bantamweight Champion via first-round TKO.
José Aldo dominated Ricardo Lamas for 25 minutes to record his sixth consecutive UFC featherweight title defense, cementing his status as the division’s all-time greatest champion.
Abel Trujillo claimed both Fight of the Night ($75,000) and Knockout of the Night ($50,000), becoming one of the rare fighters to haul in $125,000 in performance bonuses on one card.
Because no submission occurred on the card, the unawarded $50,000 SOTN bonus was rolled into Fight of the Night, granting Jamie Varner and Abel Trujillo an elevated $75,000 purse each.
Alistair Overeem unleashed one of the most statistically lopsided striking performances in heavyweight history, out-landing former champion Frank Mir by a massive 139-to-5 total margin (+134).
Neil Magny’s unanimous decision victory over Gasan Umalatov began his historic 2014 calendar run, where he tied the UFC modern record by winning five fights in a single year (5-0).
Future lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee made his promotional debut at just 21 years old in a high-octane 15-minute showdown against eventual top contender Al Iaquinta.
Teammates José Aldo and Renan Barão of Rio de Janeiro’s Nova União became the first duo in modern UFC history to simultaneously defend two undisputed world titles on the same card.
Russian sambo master Ali Bagautinov grounded knockout artist John Lineker with 6 takedowns over three rounds, earning a unanimous nod to lock in his flyweight title shot.
Staged ahead of Super Bowl XLVIII, UFC 169 brought 14,308 fans to the Prudential Center in Newark, delivering a lucrative $1,651,000 live gate for the annual Super Bowl weekend tradition.
When and where did UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2 take place?
UFC 169: Barao vs. Faber 2 took place on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Who won the main event between Renan Barão and Urijah Faber?
Renan Barão defeated Urijah Faber via TKO (punches) at 3:42 of Round 1 to successfully defend the undisputed UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Which championships were defended at UFC 169?
Two undisputed world championships were defended: the UFC Bantamweight Championship (Renan Barão def. Urijah Faber) and the UFC Featherweight Championship (José Aldo def. Ricardo Lamas).
Who won the co-main event between José Aldo and Ricardo Lamas?
José Aldo defeated Ricardo Lamas via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) across five rounds to retain his UFC Featherweight Championship.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 169?
Abel Trujillo vs. Jamie Varner received Fight of the Night ($75,000 each), and Abel Trujillo earned Knockout of the Night ($50,000). No submission bonus was awarded.
Why was the Fight of the Night bonus $75,000 instead of $50,000?
Because none of the 12 bouts ended via submission, the UFC took the unawarded $50,000 Submission of the Night bonus and split it between Jamie Varner and Abel Trujillo, increasing their Fight of the Night payout to $75,000 each.
What historical record was set by the fight results at UFC 169?
UFC 169 set the all-time UFC record for the most decision verdicts on a single card (10) and the longest total event fight time (2:51:14) at the time.
How did Alistair Overeem perform against Frank Mir?
Alistair Overeem dominated Frank Mir, winning via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) while out-landing Mir in total strikes by an extraordinary 139 to 5.
Who won the featured flyweight bout between Ali Bagautinov and John Lineker?
Ali Bagautinov utilized superior wrestling and takedowns to defeat John Lineker via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), securing a flyweight title opportunity.
How much total bonus money did Abel Trujillo earn at UFC 169?
Abel Trujillo took home $125,000 in total bonuses after earning both the $75,000 Fight of the Night and $50,000 Knockout of the Night honors for his second-round finish of Jamie Varner.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 169?
The event drew 14,308 fans to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, generating a total live gate of $1,651,000.
How was UFC 169 televised in the United States?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View (generating an estimated 230,000 buys), preliminary bouts aired on Fox Sports 1, and early prelims streamed on UFC Fight Pass.
Who made their promotional debut at UFC 169?
Future lightweight title challenger Kevin Lee made his official UFC debut at UFC 169, losing a closely contested unanimous decision to Al Iaquinta.
Why did Renan Barão fight Urijah Faber instead of Dominick Cruz?
Dominick Cruz suffered a groin tear during training camp and was forced to vacate his bantamweight championship, promoting interim champion Renan Barão to undisputed champion and setting up the rematch with Urijah Faber.
Who called the fights for UFC 169?
The cageside broadcast team featured play-by-play commentator Mike Goldberg and color analyst Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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