UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 2:11
Fight of the Night
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 3:47
R1, 3:21
R3, 5:00
Australia
R1, 2:20
South Africa
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:37
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:41
Russia
R1, 3:56
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Matt Brown and Erick Silva each earned $50,000 for their breathless, instant-classic welterweight war in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Matt Brown collected an additional $50,000 (totaling $100,000 in bonuses) for his dramatic third-round TKO comeback over Erick Silva.
Performance of the Night: Johnny Eduardo earned $50,000 for his shocking first-round knockout over former title challenger Eddie Wineland as a huge betting underdog.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $41,000 | $41,000 | $100,000 | $182,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | $50,000 | $72,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| WIN | $29,000 | $29,000 | — | $58,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| WIN | $21,000 | $21,000 | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | — | $21,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed fighter purses reported to the Ohio Athletic Commission. Disclosed amounts do not include promotional discretionary bonuses, Reebok/apparel payments, or locker room incentives. Performance bonus figures reflect the officially announced UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each), including Matt Brown’s double bonus payout ($100,000).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva produced eight betting underdog victories across 13 bouts, tying UFC Fight Night 38 for the second-most betting upsets on a single card in UFC history.
Matt Brown became one of the rare athletes in UFC history to capture both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors at the same event, claiming $100,000 in total bonuses.
Johnny Eduardo entered as a massive +650 to +735 underdog and starched former WEC champion Eddie Wineland (-900) in round 1, registering one of the biggest betting upsets in UFC history.
Matt Brown extended his UFC welterweight winning streak to seven consecutive bouts, earning six stoppages during that run and tying Georges St-Pierre for the second-longest streak in division history.
Matt Brown landed 118 significant strikes against Erick Silva, setting a then-promotional benchmark for significant strikes landed inside three rounds of a UFC welterweight main event.
The card featured six explosive first-round knockouts (Philippou, Cruickshank, Palelei, Eduardo, Salas, and Tumenov), making it one of the most finish-heavy events of the 2014 season.
Zak Cummings converted a flawless 3-for-3 takedown rate while successfully defending 8 of 9 attempts against ADCC world-class grappler Yan Cabral to pull off a stunning +450 betting upset.
Neil Magny’s unanimous decision victory over Tim Means marked the second victory of his historic 2014 run, in which he tied the all-time modern UFC record by winning five bouts in a single calendar year.
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva marked the promotion’s first trip back to Cincinnati in nearly seven years (since UFC 77 in October 2007), drawing 6,143 fans to the U.S. Bank Arena.
Kyoji Horiguchi made a statement in his official UFC flyweight division debut, landing 65 significant strikes to 26 and scoring a knockdown against former title contender Darrell Montague.
Heavyweight slugger Soa Palelei improved his UFC promotional streak to three consecutive knockout victories by finishing debutant Ruan Potts with ground-and-pound in just 2:20 of round 1.
Albert Tumenov notched his maiden UFC victory with two knockdowns and a highlight-reel 3:56 first-round knockout over Anthony Lapsley, kickstarting his surge in the 170-pound division.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva take place?
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva took place on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Who won the main event between Matt Brown and Erick Silva?
Matt Brown defeated Erick Silva via TKO (punches) at 2:11 of Round 3 after overcoming a devastating opening-round body kick and submission attack from Silva in an instant classic.
How many bonuses did Matt Brown win at UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva?
Matt Brown earned two separate $50,000 bonuses totaling $100,000: one for Fight of the Night and another for Performance of the Night.
Who won the co-main event between Constantinos Philippou and Lorenz Larkin?
Constantinos Philippou defeated Lorenz Larkin via KO (punch) at 3:47 of Round 1 in their featured middleweight co-main event bout.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva?
Three fighters took home $50,000 bonuses: Matt Brown vs. Erick Silva received Fight of the Night, while Matt Brown and Johnny Eduardo received Performance of the Night awards.
Why is UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva famous in sports betting history?
The event is famous because eight betting underdogs won out of 13 scheduled fights, tying the modern UFC record for the second-most betting upsets on a single event card.
What was the biggest betting upset on the card?
Johnny Eduardo (+650 to +735 underdog) delivered one of the greatest upsets in bantamweight history when he knocked out former WEC champion Eddie Wineland (-900 favorite) in the first round.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva?
The cage-side commentary team consisted of Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with legendary Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva?
The event drew an official crowd of 6,143 spectators producing a live gate of $415,000 at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.
How did Daron Cruickshank defeat Erik Koch?
Daron Cruickshank defeated top-ranked Erik Koch via TKO (head kick and punches) at 3:21 of Round 1 in their featured lightweight main card clash.
How did Soa Palelei defeat Ruan Potts?
Australian heavyweight Soa Palelei landed a takedown and unleashed ground-and-pound punches to defeat promotional newcomer Ruan Potts via KO at 2:20 of Round 1.
Who won the flyweight bout between Chris Cariaso and Louis Smolka?
Chris Cariaso defeated previously unbeaten prospect Louis Smolka via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) after three rounds of technical striking and submission defense.
How did Zak Cummings defeat Yan Cabral?
Zak Cummings handed Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout Yan Cabral his first professional loss via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), relying on superior wrestling and takedown defense.
Which television channels broadcast UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva?
The main card was broadcast live across the United States on Fox Sports 1, preliminary bouts aired on Fox Sports 2, and the early prelims streamed exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
What milestone did Neil Magny start with his win over Tim Means?
Neil Magny’s victory over Tim Means was his second win in what became a record-tying five UFC victories in 2014, matching Roger Huerta’s modern single-year promotional record.
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