UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway
Macau, China
Main Card • Final
South Korea
R3, 1:02
Performance of the Night
England
R3, 5:00
TUF China Final
United States
R1, 4:59
Performance of the Night
Japan
R3, 5:00
Canada
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 5:00
Philippines
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
TUF China Final
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Yui Chul Nam and Kazuki Tokudome each collected $50,000 for their high-paced, back-and-forth three-round lightweight war.
Performance of the Night: Dong Hyun Kim earned $50,000 for his highlight-reel third-round spinning back elbow knockout of John Hathaway.
Performance of the Night: Matt Mitrione secured $50,000 for his buzzer-beater knockout of Shawn Jordan with one second remaining in Round 1 (4:59).
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 | — | |
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*Official fighter purses were not publicly disclosed by government athletic authorities in Macau, SAR, China. Figures displayed reflect confirmed post-fight performance and fight bonuses ($50,000 each). Base purses and win bonuses were kept private by promotion and regulatory policy.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway
Dong Hyun Kim landed only the second spinning back elbow knockout in UFC history at 1:02 of Round 3, joining Shonie Carter’s iconic finish at UFC 31.
Kim’s devastating finish of John Hathaway was crowned the consensus 2014 Knockout of the Year at the 7th Annual World MMA Awards.
Lipeng Zhang defeated Sai Wang via split decision to become the first-ever The Ultimate Fighter: China tournament champion and earn a UFC contract.
Dong Hyun Kim became the first Asian-born fighter in UFC history to reach double digits with 10 promotional victories inside the Octagon.
Yui Chul Nam scored 3 knockdowns against Kazuki Tokudome, tying the UFC lightweight single-fight record shared with Gray Maynard.
Vaughan Lee connected with 142 significant strikes over 15 minutes against Nam Phan, ranking as the second-highest output in three-round bantamweight history at the time.
Mark Eddiva entered as a +369 betting underdog and handed Jumabieke Tuerxun (-445) his first professional defeat following an unblemished 16-0 regional run.
Matt Mitrione knocked out Shawn Jordan with just one second remaining in Round 1 (4:59), tying the latest first-round finish in UFC heavyweight history.
This marked one of the first events under the UFC’s standardized $50,000 “Performance of the Night” format, which replaced the classic Submission/Knockout awards.
The card served as the first international The Ultimate Fighter Finale event broadcast live and exclusively across the globe on the newly launched UFC Fight Pass service.
The event drew an announced sellout of 6,000 spectators to the CotaiArena at The Venetian Macao, representing the UFC’s second show in the Chinese special administrative region.
With his knockout victory, Dong Hyun Kim extended his welterweight winning streak to four consecutive bouts, trailing only former champion Georges St-Pierre in the division at the time.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway take place?
UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway took place on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the CotaiArena inside The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel in Cotai, Macau, China.
Who won the main event between Dong Hyun Kim and John Hathaway?
Dong Hyun Kim defeated John Hathaway via third-round KO (spinning back elbow) at 1:02 of Round 3 in their welterweight headliner.
Why is Dong Hyun Kim’s knockout of John Hathaway famous?
It was only the second spinning back elbow knockout in UFC history and went on to win the consensus 2014 Knockout of the Year at the World MMA Awards.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter: China welterweight tournament?
Lipeng Zhang defeated Sai Wang via split decision (29–28, 27–30, 29–28) in the co-main event to become the inaugural TUF: China tournament winner.
Who received post-fight bonus awards at the event?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Yui Chul Nam vs. Kazuki Tokudome earned Fight of the Night, while Dong Hyun Kim and Matt Mitrione secured Performance of the Night honors.
How did Matt Mitrione finish Shawn Jordan?
Matt Mitrione scored a buzzer-beater knockout with a series of heavy punches against the cage, stopping Shawn Jordan at 4:59 of Round 1—with only one second left in the round.
Who won the Fight of the Night award?
South Korea’s Yui Chul Nam and Japan’s Kazuki Tokudome delivered a thrilling lightweight slugfest, with Nam earning a split decision victory (29–27, 27–28, 29–28) after scoring three knockdowns.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway?
The event drew an announced sellout crowd of 6,000 fans at the CotaiArena in Macau, with the live gate kept undisclosed by local authorities.
How was the event broadcast?
The entire 8-bout fight card streamed live internationally and in North America on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC Fight Night: Kim vs. Hathaway?
The broadcast was called by Jon Anik and Kenny Florian cageside, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Did Mark Eddiva pull off an upset against Jumabieke Tuerxun?
Yes. Fighting as a +369 underdog, Filipino fighter Mark Eddiva handed the heavily favored, previously unbeaten Jumabieke Tuerxun (-445) his first career loss via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Why were some fights cancelled from the original fight card?
The TUF China featherweight tournament final between Ning Guangyou and Jianping Yang was postponed due to an injury to Yang, while Zak Cummings missed weight by eight pounds for his bout against Alberto Mina, causing the bout to be scratched.
Who won the bantamweight bout between Vaughan Lee and Nam Phan?
Vaughan Lee dominated Nam Phan with precision striking, landing 142 significant strikes to take a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26).
How did Anying Wang defeat Albert Cheng?
Anying Wang defeated Albert Cheng via TKO (doctor stoppage) at the 5:00 mark of Round 1 after ringside physicians deemed Cheng unable to continue due to facial swelling.
Who won the featherweight fight between Hatsu Hioki and Ivan Menjivar?
Former Shooto and Sengoku champion Hatsu Hioki secured a clean sweep on the judges’ scorecards, defeating Ivan Menjivar via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
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