UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
R2, 2:00
R3, 5:00
Cuba
R3, 5:00
Haiti
R1, 1:29
Performance of the Night
Russia
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:57
Performance of the Night
Canada
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:33
Scotland
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler each earned $50,000 for their epic 25-minute welterweight title brawl, which combined for over 300 significant strikes and earned consensus 2014 Fight of the Year recognition.
Performance of the Night: Ovince Saint Preux received $50,000 for his rare and technical first-round submission via Von Flue choke against Nikita Krylov.
Performance of the Night: Dennis Bermudez collected $50,000 for his relentless third-round technical knockout victory over Jimy Hettes.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $83,000 | — | $50,000 | $133,000 | |
| WIN | $52,000 | $52,000 | — | $104,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | $50,000 | $96,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| LOSS | $27,000 | — | — | $27,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $17,600 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) does not publicly release fighter contract purses. Figures listed reflect verified contract estimates compiled by MMA Manifesto and industry trackers based on prior state commission disclosures, plus official post-fight $50,000 performance bonuses. Renee Forte surrendered 20% of his purse ($1,600) to Francisco Trevino after missing weight at 157 lbs.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 171
Johny Hendricks (158) and Robbie Lawler (150) combined for 308 significant strikes, setting the all-time UFC championship fight record at the time.
Ovince Saint Preux choked out Nikita Krylov in 89 seconds with a Von Flue choke, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to execute the rare maneuver after Jason Von Flue at UFC Fight Night 3 in 2006.
Johny Hendricks captured the vacant welterweight championship, crowning the division’s first new undisputed champion since Georges St-Pierre began his legendary reign in December 2007.
Hendricks vs. Lawler I was recognized as the consensus 2014 Fight of the Year across the World MMA Awards, Sherdog, and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Future UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland made his promotional debut on short notice, submitting Bubba McDaniel via first-round rear-naked choke to remain undefeated at 14-0.
Robert Whiteford made history by outpointing Daniel Pineda via unanimous decision, becoming the first Scottish fighter to ever win an Octagon bout.
Dennis Bermudez stopped Jimy Hettes via third-round TKO to achieve his sixth consecutive victory, tying Chad Mendes for the longest active win streak in the UFC featherweight division.
UFC 171 was among the inaugural flagship pay-per-view cards to utilize the revamped $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonuses in place of the retired Submission and Knockout of the Night honors.
TUF 17 winner Kelvin Gastelum took another huge step in the welterweight rankings, defeating veteran Rick Story via split decision to preserve his undefeated professional ledger.
Tyron Woodley secured a crucial co-main event TKO over former interim champ Carlos Condit, launching him into the upper echelon of the 170-pound division.
Hendricks and Lawler combined for 769 total attempted strikes over 25 relentless minutes, standing as one of the most prolific output bouts in pay-per-view history.
UFC 171 packed the American Airlines Center with 19,324 spectators, generating a $2.6 million live gate and establishing a new mixed martial arts attendance and financial benchmark for the city of Dallas.
When and where did UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler take place?
UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler took place on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Who won the main event between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler?
Johny Hendricks defeated Robbie Lawler via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 48–47) to capture the vacant UFC Welterweight Championship.
What title was on the line in the UFC 171 main event?
The vacant UFC Welterweight Championship was on the line, left open after longtime dominant champion Georges St-Pierre vacated the title and took an indefinite sabbatical from the sport in December 2013.
How did Tyron Woodley defeat Carlos Condit in the co-main event?
Tyron Woodley won via TKO (knee injury) at 2:00 of Round 2 after landing a takedown and subsequent leg kick that caused Carlos Condit to tear his ACL.
Who won the official post-fight bonus awards at UFC 171?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler (Fight of the Night), Ovince Saint Preux (Performance of the Night), and Dennis Bermudez (Performance of the Night).
How did Ovince Saint Preux finish Nikita Krylov?
Ovince Saint Preux executed a rare Von Flue choke from side control at 1:29 of Round 1, rendering Nikita Krylov unconscious and becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to finish with the maneuver.
Did Sean Strickland make his UFC debut at UFC 171?
Yes. Future UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland made his promotional debut on short notice, defeating Bubba McDaniel via first-round submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:33 of Round 1.
What milestone did Robert Whiteford achieve at UFC 171?
Robert Whiteford defeated Daniel Pineda via unanimous decision, becoming the first Scottish fighter in UFC history to record a victory inside the Octagon.
Who won the featured preliminary bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Rick Story?
Kelvin Gastelum defeated veteran Rick Story via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) in an all-action three-round welterweight brawl.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 171?
UFC 171 drew 19,324 fans to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, producing a live gate of $2,600,000.
Why did the televised prelims air on FOX Sports 2 instead of FOX Sports 1?
The preliminary card was broadcast live on FOX Sports 2 because a live college basketball telecast ran long on FOX Sports 1.
What was the result of Jessica Andrade vs. Raquel Pennington?
Future strawweight champion Jessica Andrade defeated Raquel Pennington via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a grueling women’s bantamweight clash.
How did Dennis Bermudez defeat Jimy Hettes at UFC 171?
Dennis Bermudez dropped Jimy Hettes multiple times before finishing him via TKO (punches and knee) at 2:57 of Round 3, earning his sixth consecutive UFC victory.
Who called the fights at UFC 171?
The cage-side broadcast was called by play-by-play announcer Mike Goldberg and color commentator Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Did Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler fight in a rematch?
Yes. Following their classic encounter, the two met in an immediate rematch at UFC 181 on December 6, 2014, where Robbie Lawler defeated Johny Hendricks via split decision to win the UFC Welterweight Championship.
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