UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt
Mexico
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R2, 2:27
Interim Title Fight
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
United States
R1, 4:46
Performance of the Night
R1, 3:18
R1, 4:50
R1, 3:38
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Tournament Final
Nicaragua
R3, 5:00
Tournament Final
R2, 1:30
R3, 0:30
Panama
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 1:44
Fight of the Night
Argentina
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
Official Event Results
Interim Title
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
TUF Final
TUF Final
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Fabricio Werdum earned $50,000 for his dramatic second-round flying knee knockout over Mark Hunt to capture the interim heavyweight championship. Kelvin Gastelum earned $50,000 for his first-round submission victory over Jake Ellenberger in the co-main event.
Fight of the Night: Henry Briones and Guido Cannetti each received $50,000 for their wild back-and-forth bantamweight brawl that opened the event on UFC Fight Pass.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $125,000 | $125,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $160,000 | — | — | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $68,000 | — | — | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $34,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | $50,000 | $58,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Because UFC 180 was regulated internationally in Mexico City, fighter purses were not publicly disclosed by an athletic commission. The figures listed above represent contract estimates and industry disclosures, including official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Discretionary locker room bonuses and pay-per-view points are not included.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 180
UFC 180 marked the promotion’s historic debut in Mexico, becoming the first UFC event ever hosted in the country and expanding the UFC’s live footprint into Latin America.
All 21,000 tickets for UFC 180 sold out in just eight hours, establishing an all-time speed record for an arena sellout at the Arena Ciudad de México.
With 21,000 fans in attendance, UFC 180 set the benchmark for the largest crowd ever to witness a mixed martial arts event in Mexican history.
Fabricio Werdum captured the interim UFC heavyweight title, joining Randy Couture, Andrei Arlovski, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Shane Carwin as the fifth interim champion in division history.
Fabricio Werdum’s second-round knockout of Mark Hunt marked the first flying knee stoppage in the history of UFC heavyweight championship bouts.
UFC 180 crowned the first-ever The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America champions: Yair Rodriguez (featherweight) and Alejandro Perez (bantamweight).
Future interim UFC featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez made his official promotional debut, claiming a three-round unanimous decision over Leonardo Morales.
Future UFC bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera made his Octagon debut at UFC 180 against Marco Beltran on the preliminary card.
Jessica Eye’s second-round TKO of Leslie Smith produced one of the most famous doctor stoppages in UFC history when Smith’s cauliflower ear ruptured from repeated right hands.
The UFC 180 main card produced an explosive finish rate, with four of five bouts concluding in the opening round, followed by a second-round TKO in the headliner.
Jose Quiñonez was assessed a rare two-point deduction by referee Herb Dean in round 3 of the TUF Latin America final for an intentional headbutt against Alejandro Perez.
When and where did UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt take place?
UFC 180: Werdum vs. Hunt took place on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at the Arena Ciudad de México in Mexico City, Mexico.
Who won the main event between Fabricio Werdum and Mark Hunt?
Fabricio Werdum defeated Mark Hunt via TKO (flying knee and punches) at 2:27 of Round 2 to capture the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.
What championship was on the line at UFC 180?
The Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship was on the line between Fabricio Werdum and Mark Hunt after undisputed champion Cain Velasquez was sidelined with a knee injury.
Why did Mark Hunt fight Fabricio Werdum instead of Cain Velasquez?
Original headliner and reigning heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez tore his meniscus and sprained his MCL in training three weeks before the event, prompting the UFC to bring in Mark Hunt on short notice for the interim title bout.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 180?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Fabricio Werdum and Kelvin Gastelum received Performance of the Night awards, while Henry Briones vs. Guido Cannetti earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America tournaments at UFC 180?
Yair Rodriguez defeated Leonardo Morales by unanimous decision to win the featherweight tournament, and Alejandro Perez defeated Jose Quiñonez by unanimous decision to claim the bantamweight tournament.
What happened to Leslie Smith’s ear against Jessica Eye?
Jessica Eye landed a series of flush right hands that ruptured a preexisting cauliflower ear hematoma on Leslie Smith, tearing the ear tissue and causing heavy bleeding that forced a doctor stoppage at 1:30 of Round 2.
Did Yair Rodriguez make his official UFC debut at UFC 180?
Yes. Future interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez made his official promotional debut on the card, defeating Leonardo Morales via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Did Marlon “Chito” Vera make his UFC debut at UFC 180?
Yes. Future bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera made his promotional debut on the UFC Fight Pass early prelims, dropping a unanimous decision to Mexico’s Marco Beltran.
How did Kelvin Gastelum defeat Jake Ellenberger in the co-main event?
Kelvin Gastelum took Ellenberger’s back during a scramble and locked in a tight rear-naked choke at 4:46 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus and remaining undefeated at 10-0.
What was the attendance and sellout time for UFC 180?
UFC 180 drew a sold-out crowd of 21,000 spectators at the Arena Ciudad de México. All 21,000 tickets were snapped up in just eight hours on the first day of public sale.
Why did Jose Quiñonez lose points against Alejandro Perez?
In Round 3, referee Herb Dean deducted two points from Jose Quiñonez for an intentional headbutt during a clinch exchange against Perez.
How did Ricardo Lamas defeat Dennis Bermudez?
Ricardo Lamas dropped Dennis Bermudez with a stiff jab and immediately locked in a tight guillotine choke, forcing Bermudez to tap out at 3:18 of Round 1 and halting Bermudez’s seven-fight win streak.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 180?
The event was called cageside by play-by-play voice Mike Goldberg and color commentator Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 180 generate?
UFC 180 generated an estimated 185,000 pay-per-view buys across North America.
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