UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2
Brazil
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:06
Performance of the Night
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 2:40
R2, 3:06
Japan
R1, 3:28
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 4:57
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:16
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: José Aldo and Chad Mendes each earned $50,000 for their legendary five-round featherweight championship classic, later voted 2014 Fight of the Year.
Performance of the Night: Fábio Maldonado collected $50,000 for rallying to score a dominant second-round TKO over Hans Stringer.
Performance of the Night: Gilbert Burns was awarded $50,000 for his smooth first-round armbar submission over Christos Giagos on the Fight Pass prelims.
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+ | |
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*Purses and fighter compensation were not publicly disclosed by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Scott Jorgensen was fined 20% of his purse for missing the flyweight limit (128 lb), which was forfeited to Wilson Reis. Official post-fight performance bonuses of $50,000 each were confirmed and disbursed directly by the UFC to José Aldo, Chad Mendes, Fábio Maldonado, and Gilbert Burns.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 179
José Aldo and Chad Mendes’ thrilling featherweight title war was unanimously voted 2014 Fight of the Year by the World MMA Awards and remains hailed as one of the greatest title rematches in MMA history.
José Aldo logged his 7th consecutive successful UFC featherweight title defense, cementing the longest uninterrupted championship reign in 145-pound division history.
Neil Magny defeated William Macário to tie the modern-era UFC record of 5 octagon victories in a single calendar year (2014), joining Roger Huerta (2007).
José Aldo landed a career-high 102 significant strikes over five intense rounds against Chad Mendes, breaking his personal record for output in a championship fight.
Phil Davis grounded former light heavyweight title challenger Glover Teixeira with 9 takedowns, setting a personal promotional benchmark for wrestling dominance in a 3-round bout.
Phil Davis maintained a perfect 5-0 (1 NC) record against Brazilian fighters in the UFC, picking up another commanding victory on Brazilian soil.
Future welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns collected his first career UFC post-fight bonus with a flawless first-round armbar submission of Christos Giagos at 4:57 of round 1.
Anthony Rocco Martin secured his first UFC victory with an opening-round kimura over Fabricio Camões, marking one of only three kimura finishes across the entire 2014 UFC calendar.
Fábio Maldonado rallied from early bottom-position adversity to score a barrage of ground punches in round 2 against Hans Stringer, securing Performance of the Night honors.
Wilson Reis notched his first career submission stoppage inside the Octagon at 125 pounds, submitting veteran contender Scott Jorgensen in just 3:28 of the opening round.
UFC 179 featured two separate catchweight bouts (128 lb and 158 lb) following weigh-in misses, with both matchups resulting in swift first-round tapouts.
The event marked the UFC’s return to the storied Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, drawing an energetic sellout crowd of 11,415 spectators.
When and where did UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2 take place?
UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2 took place on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Who won the main event between José Aldo and Chad Mendes?
José Aldo defeated Chad Mendes via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) after five fierce rounds to retain the UFC Featherweight Championship.
How many title defenses did José Aldo reach with this victory?
With his victory over Mendes, José Aldo registered his seventh consecutive undisputed UFC featherweight title defense, further cementing his reign as the greatest featherweight champion of all time.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 179?
Phil Davis defeated former title challenger Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in their three-round light heavyweight clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 179?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: José Aldo vs. Chad Mendes (Fight of the Night), Fábio Maldonado (Performance of the Night), and Gilbert Burns (Performance of the Night).
What historical UFC record did Neil Magny tie at UFC 179?
Neil Magny tied Roger Huerta’s modern-era UFC record for most victories in a single calendar year (5-0 in 2014) by finishing William Macário via third-round TKO.
How did Fábio Maldonado defeat Hans Stringer?
After being controlled on the canvas in round 1, Fábio Maldonado reversed positions in round 2 and delivered unanswered ground punches to win by TKO at 4:06 of Round 2.
How did Gilbert Burns finish Christos Giagos at UFC 179?
Gilbert Burns scored a slick armbar submission at 4:57 of Round 1, earning his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus award.
Who won the bout between Darren Elkins and Lucas Martins?
Darren Elkins defeated Brazilian striker Lucas Martins via split decision (30–27, 27–30, 30–27) in a grueling three-round featherweight battle.
Why were there two catchweight bouts on the card?
Scott Jorgensen weighed in at 128 lb for his flyweight fight against Wilson Reis (forfeiting 20% of his purse), while Fabricio Camões and Tony Martin agreed to a 158 lb catchweight after Camões missed the lightweight mark.
What was the official attendance for UFC 179?
The event drew an announced attendance of 11,415 spectators at the Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 179 generate?
UFC 179 generated an estimated 180,000 pay-per-view buys in North America.
Who called the fights at UFC 179?
The broadcast was called by lead commentator Mike Goldberg alongside color commentator Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer introducing the combatants in the Octagon.
Did José Aldo vs. Chad Mendes 2 win Fight of the Year?
Yes. The championship rematch was named 2014 Fight of the Year by the World MMA Awards, ESPN, Sherdog, and MMA Fighting.
Was Conor McGregor present at UFC 179?
Yes. Rising contender Conor McGregor sat cageside during the event to scout the main event winner, setting up his historic title showdown with José Aldo in 2015.
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