UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 4:59
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Japan
R3, 5:00
Brazil
England
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:53
R1, 4:18
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:07
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 3:35
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Ireland
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Chad Laprise and Bryan Barberena each pocketed $50,000 for their back-and-forth three-round lightweight war on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Demetrious Johnson secured $50,000 for locking up an armbar submission at 4:59 of Round 5 to record the latest finish in UFC history.
Performance of the Night: Thomas Almeida earned $50,000 for his devastating first-round technical knockout blitz over Canadian veteran Yves Jabouin.
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 for UFC 186 were not publicly disclosed by the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux (RACJ), as Canadian athletic commissions do not release fighter salary details. Reported amounts reflect verified post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC. Undisclosed base purses and win bonuses are denoted by ‘—’.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 186
Demetrious Johnson submitted Kyoji Horiguchi at 4:59 of Round 5 (24:59), breaking Frankie Edgar’s previous promotional record for the latest finish ever executed in an Octagon bout.
Johnson’s armbar at the 24:59 mark established the latest submission victory in UFC title fight history, requiring only one second remaining before the final horn.
Demetrious Johnson extended his dominant flyweight championship reign to 6 consecutive successful title defenses, leading the 125-pound division since its inception.
Johnson landed 14 takedowns across five rounds against Horiguchi, establishing a new single-bout record for the most takedowns landed in UFC flyweight history.
The main-event armbar marked Johnson’s fourth submission victory in the UFC flyweight division, tying the all-time divisional record at the time.
Bantamweight sensation Thomas Almeida preserved his perfect professional record (19-0, 18 finishes) by capturing his second consecutive post-fight performance bonus.
Former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson returned to the Octagon after an 820-day promotional hiatus following an emergency New Jersey court injunction reversal.
With his unanimous decision victory over CB Dollaway, Michael Bisping collected his 16th career Octagon triumph, tying Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture for fourth all-time.
After dropping two previous decisions to Sarah Kaufman in 2007 and 2012, Alexis Davis earned her first career win over her compatriot via second-round armbar.
TUF Nations champion Chad Laprise remained undefeated at 10-0 after outpointing Bryan Barberena in an action-packed 15-minute Fight of the Night battle.
UFC 186 marked the organization’s seventh event held at Montreal’s Bell Centre, reinforcing the arena as the most-visited international venue in UFC history up to that point.
Olivier Aubin-Mercier improved his UFC ledger with his second consecutive third-round rear-naked choke, maintaining a 100% submission rate in his promotional victories.
When and where did UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi take place?
UFC 186: Johnson vs. Horiguchi took place on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Who won the main event between Demetrious Johnson and Kyoji Horiguchi?
Demetrious Johnson defeated Kyoji Horiguchi via submission (armbar) at 4:59 of Round 5, successfully defending his UFC Flyweight Championship.
What historic UFC record was set in Johnson vs. Horiguchi?
Demetrious Johnson’s submission at 4:59 of Round 5 (24:59) set the record for the latest finish in UFC history, submitting Horiguchi with just one second remaining in the five-round championship bout.
Who won the co-main event between Quinton Jackson and Fabio Maldonado?
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson defeated Fabio Maldonado via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in a 215-pound catchweight co-headliner.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 186?
Four fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Chad Laprise vs. Bryan Barberena (Fight of the Night), Demetrious Johnson (Performance of the Night), and Thomas Almeida (Performance of the Night).
Why was the original main event changed for UFC 186?
The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by a UFC Bantamweight Championship rematch between champion T.J. Dillashaw and Renan Barão. Dillashaw was forced to withdraw due to a broken rib on March 24, prompting the flyweight title co-main event to be elevated to the headlining slot.
What legal dispute surrounded Quinton “Rampage” Jackson before UFC 186?
Bellator MMA filed a contract injunction in New Jersey Superior Court to block Jackson’s UFC return. An appellate court judge lifted the injunction four days before fight night, allowing Jackson to compete in a 215-pound catchweight bout against Fabio Maldonado.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 186?
UFC 186 drew an attendance of 10,154 spectators generating a total live gate of $668,000 USD at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
How was UFC 186 broadcast across television and streaming?
The five-fight main card aired live on Pay-Per-View (generating an estimated 125,000 buys), four preliminary bouts aired on Fox Sports 1, and three early prelims streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
Who won the middleweight bout between Michael Bisping and CB Dollaway?
Michael Bisping defeated CB Dollaway via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after surviving a first-round knockdown to control the stand-up exchanges.
How did Alexis Davis defeat Sarah Kaufman in their trilogy bout?
Alexis Davis secured an armbar submission at 3:07 of Round 2, rebounding from opening-round striking damage to earn her first victory against Kaufman after two previous losses.
Which fight was awarded Fight of the Night at UFC 186?
The preliminary lightweight matchup between Chad Laprise and Bryan Barberena earned Fight of the Night honours, with Laprise claiming a unanimous decision victory.
How did Thomas Almeida perform against Yves Jabouin?
Thomas Almeida scored a violent TKO (punches) at 4:18 of Round 1, improving his record to 19-0 and capturing a $50,000 Performance of the Night award.
Who was on the broadcast and commentary team for UFC 186?
The cageside commentary booth was manned by Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Olivier Aubin-Mercier finish David Michaud?
Olivier Aubin-Mercier secured a rear-naked choke submission in Round 3, forcing the tap from Michaud to electrify his home crowd in Montreal.
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