UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping
Australia
Main Card • Final
United States
R2, 0:57
Performance of the Night
England
R2, 1:39
R2, 2:43
Fight of the Night
R2, 4:49
Prelims • Final
R2, 1:52
Brazil
R1, 3:46
R1, 2:16
New Zealand
R3, 0:18
Performance of the Night
Canada
R1, 3:06
R1, 4:27
R1, 2:58
China
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Robert Whittaker and Clint Hester each earned $50,000 for their intense middleweight clash capped by Whittaker’s second-round knee finish.
Performance of the Night: Luke Rockhold claimed $50,000 for his second-round head-kick drop and one-armed guillotine choke submission of rival Michael Bisping.
Performance of the Night: Louis Smolka earned $50,000 for his comeback third-round knockout of Richie Vaculik, punctuated by a side kick to the chin.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Purses and fighter salaries are not officially disclosed by the Combat Sports Authority of New South Wales (CSA NSW). Listed bonus values reflect officially confirmed $50,000 UFC post-fight awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping became the only 11-fight card in UFC history where every single matchup concluded via stoppage, achieving an unprecedented 1.000 finish rate.
The card set the UFC record for the most finishes at a single event in promotional history with 11 total finishes (7 knockouts and 4 submissions).
With a cumulative cage combat time of only 1 hour, 1 minute, and 1 second, the event set the record for the shortest total fight time of any event in UFC history with 11 or more bouts.
The event was celebrated as the ultimate “No Judges Necessary” card, as cage-side judges were not required to render a single round decision across the entire 11-bout lineup.
Future undisputed UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker made his successful division debut, stopping Clint Hester via TKO in round 2 to earn Fight of the Night.
Luke Rockhold became the first fighter to submit Michael Bisping via guillotine choke in the UFC, executing a rare one-armed mounted guillotine at 0:57 of round 2.
Louis Smolka delivered one of the most memorable come-from-behind finishes of 2014, knocking out Richie Vaculik with a stepping side kick to the chin to claim Performance of the Night.
Four-time Australian Olympic judoka Daniel Kelly made his UFC debut at 37 years old, securing an emphatic first-round kimura submission against Luke Zachrich in just 4:27.
Twenty-year-old Australian sensation Jake Matthews choked Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Vagner Rocha unconscious via standing-to-canvas rear-naked choke at 1:52 of round 2.
The first five bouts of the event (Brimage, Kelly, Clements, Alvey, and Perosh) all concluded via first-round stoppage, producing the fastest opening sequence of finishes in 2014.
The card packed the Allphones Arena with 9,904 fans, generating an official live gate of $1,050,000 for the UFC’s fourth premier showcase in Sydney.
Al Iaquinta scored two knockdowns to stop veteran British standout Ross Pearson via TKO at 1:39 of round 2, solidifying his spot among lightweight contenders.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping take place?
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping took place on Friday, November 7, 2014 (U.S. time / local date November 8, 2014) at the Allphones Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Who won the main event between Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping?
Luke Rockhold defeated Michael Bisping via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:57 of Round 2, following a head kick knockdown in the opening exchange of the round.
Why is UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping famous in UFC history?
The event is historic because all 11 fights ended inside the distance (7 knockouts and 4 submissions), setting a record for the most finishes at a single UFC event and achieving an unprecedented 100% finish rate.
Who won the co-main event between Ross Pearson and Al Iaquinta?
Al Iaquinta defeated Ross Pearson via TKO (punches) at 1:39 of Round 2 in their lightweight co-main event bout.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Robert Whittaker vs. Clint Hester (Fight of the Night), Luke Rockhold (Performance of the Night), and Louis Smolka (Performance of the Night).
Did Robert Whittaker make his UFC middleweight debut at this event?
Yes. Future undisputed UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker moved up from welterweight to make his middleweight debut, defeating Clint Hester via TKO (knee and punches) at 2:43 of Round 2.
How did Louis Smolka defeat Richie Vaculik?
Louis Smolka scored a highlight-reel knockout at 0:18 of Round 3 with a stepping side kick to the chin followed by ground punches, earning a Performance of the Night award.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew 9,904 spectators to the Allphones Arena in Sydney, generating an official live gate of $1,050,000.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The event was called by commentators John Gooden and Dan Hardy, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon cage announcer and Dan Hardy conducting post-fight interviews.
Did Luke Rockhold and Michael Bisping fight a rematch?
Yes. Michael Bisping stepped in on 17 days’ notice at UFC 199 on June 4, 2016, and knocked out Luke Rockhold in Round 1 to win the UFC Middleweight Championship.
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