UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R1, 0:16
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Canada
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 1:09
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Puerto Rico
R1, 2:19
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:01
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida each received $50,000 for their dramatic 25-minute middleweight championship classic.
Performance of the Night: Ronda Rousey claimed $50,000 for her historic 16-second knockout of Alexis Davis to defend her women’s bantamweight title.
Performance of the Night: Rob Font earned $50,000 in his UFC promotional debut with a thunderous first-round knockout over veteran George Roop.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $225,000 | $225,000 | $50,000 | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| — | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| — | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $9,000 | $9,000 | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $19,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| NC | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| NC | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Stefan Struve vs. Matt Mitrione was canceled right before their main-card bout due to a near-fainting episode suffered by Struve in the dressing room; although not reflected in commission paperwork, both fighters were paid their full show and win purses. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Kevin Casey’s win bonus was subsequently disciplined by the NSAC following a positive test for drostanolone.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 175
Ronda Rousey scored the fastest knockout in UFC championship history at the time, stopping Alexis Davis in just 16 seconds of Round 1 to retain her bantamweight crown.
Ronda Rousey became one of the most active champions in modern UFC history, successfully defending her title three times within an astonishing span of seven months.
Chris Weidman solidified his middleweight championship reign by recording his third consecutive victory over a Brazilian MMA legend and former UFC champion (Anderson Silva twice, Lyoto Machida).
Former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida joined Randy Couture and B.J. Penn as one of only three fighters in UFC history to challenge for belts across two weight classes.
UFC 175 produced a staggering $4,400,000 live gate at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, standing as one of the highest-grossing International Fight Week events of the era.
Making his UFC debut on short notice, future perennial contender Rob Font dispatched 29-fight veteran George Roop with a highlight-reel knockout at 2:19 of Round 1.
Urijah Faber extended his unprecedented undefeated streak in non-title bouts under Zuffa banners (WEC and UFC) to 30-0 by submitting Alex Caceres.
Uriah Hall displayed legendary toughness by battling through a compound toe dislocation sustained in the opening minute to outpoint Thiago Santos across 15 grueling minutes.
Rousey’s 16-second finish featured a textbook Olympic Harai Goshi throw directly into side control followed by nine consecutive unanswered punches to the head.
Stefan Struve vs. Matt Mitrione was officially canceled during the live pay-per-view broadcast due to a medical near-fainting episode suffered by Struve in the locker room.
Kenny Robertson delivered one of the most dominant wrestling performances of 2014, landing 70 significant strikes and sweeping all three judges’ scorecards 30-26 against Ildemar Alcântara.
Anchored by the dual championship headliners of Weidman vs. Machida and Rousey vs. Davis, UFC 175 generated an estimated 545,000 pay-per-view purchases worldwide.
When and where did UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida take place?
UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida took place on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida?
Chris Weidman defeated Lyoto Machida via unanimous decision (49–45, 48–47, 49–46) after five intense rounds to retain the UFC Middleweight Championship.
How fast did Ronda Rousey defeat Alexis Davis at UFC 175?
Ronda Rousey knocked out Alexis Davis in just 16 seconds of Round 1, landing an overhand right, throwing Davis with an Olympic Harai Goshi hip toss, and finishing with punches from side control.
What promotional record did Ronda Rousey set at UFC 175?
At 16 seconds, Rousey’s knockout set the record for the fastest knockout in UFC championship history at the time, and was the fastest stoppage in women’s bantamweight history.
Why was the heavyweight fight between Stefan Struve and Matt Mitrione cancelled?
The fight was cancelled on fight night because Stefan Struve suffered a near-fainting episode and elevated heart rate in the dressing room. Both fighters were paid their full show and win purses by the UFC.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 175?
Four fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Chris Weidman vs. Lyoto Machida earned Fight of the Night, while Ronda Rousey and Rob Font collected Performance of the Night honors.
How did Urijah Faber defeat Alex Caceres at UFC 175?
Urijah Faber defeated Alex Caceres via rear-naked choke submission at 1:09 of Round 3, improving his spotless record in non-title Zuffa bouts to 30-0.
Did Uriah Hall suffer a broken toe during his fight with Thiago Santos?
Yes. Uriah Hall suffered an open compound fracture of his right second toe in the opening round, yet battled through the gruesome injury to earn a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
Why was Kevin Casey vs. Bubba Bush changed to a No Contest?
Kevin Casey originally won by TKO in 61 seconds, but the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) overturned the result to a No Contest after Casey tested positive for drostanolone, an anabolic steroid.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 175?
UFC 175 drew an official attendance of 10,988 fans generating a massive live gate of $4,400,000 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 175 generate?
The event generated an estimated 545,000 pay-per-view buys, making it one of the premier commercial successes of the 2014 UFC calendar.
Did Rob Font win a bonus in his UFC debut at UFC 175?
Yes. Rob Font knocked out George Roop with a single punch at 2:19 of Round 1 in his promotional debut, collecting a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 175?
The broadcast was called cageside by play-by-play commentator Mike Goldberg and color analyst Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
How many title defenses did Chris Weidman make with this win?
The victory marked Chris Weidman’s second successful defense of his UFC Middleweight Championship, following his rematch victory over Anderson Silva at UFC 168.
What was the result of Russell Doane vs. Marcus Brimage?
Russell Doane defeated Marcus Brimage via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) in the main card opening bantamweight bout.
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