UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski
Brazil
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 2:59
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Poland
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Argentina
R1, 1:20
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:33
Prelims • Final
R1, 4:29
Performance of the Night
R2, 2:31
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:04
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Gleison Tibau and Piotr Hallmann were originally awarded $50,000 each for their back-and-forth three-round lightweight war. *Hallmann’s bonus was subsequently withheld after he tested positive for drostanolone during post-fight drug screening.
Performance of the Night: Andrei Arlovski received $50,000 for his upset first-round knockout of Antonio Silva at 2:59 of Round 1.
Performance of the Night: Godofredo Pepey collected $50,000 for his brilliant first-round triangle armbar submission of Dashon Johnson at 4:29 of Round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Disclosed purses and contracted payouts are not published by the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA). Total figures reflect verified official UFC post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Piotr Hallmann’s $50,000 Fight of the Night award was withheld following a failed post-fight drug screening.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski
Former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski avenged his 2010 Strikeforce defeat by stopping Antonio Silva at 2:59 of Round 1, defying +380 pre-fight underdog odds.
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski marked the promotion’s inaugural event in Brasília, the federal capital of Brazil, drawing 8,822 fans to the Ginásio Nilson Nelson.
Gleison Tibau picked up his 15th Octagon victory by split decision over Piotr Hallmann, tying Matt Hughes and Michael Bisping for the third-most wins in UFC history at the time.
Godofredo Pepey earned his second straight first-round stoppage and Performance of the Night bonus with a slick 4:29 triangle armbar over Dashon Johnson.
Santiago Ponzinibbio claimed his first UFC career victory in emphatic fashion, landing 10 significant strikes to finish Wendell Oliveira via TKO in just 1:20 of Round 1.
Jessica Andrade handed future PFL multi-division champion Larissa Pacheco her first career professional defeat via first-round guillotine choke at 4:33.
Following their controversial clash of heads at UFC Fight Night 39, Rani Yahya settled his rivalry against Johnny Bedford with a decisive kimura submission at 2:04 of Round 2.
George Sullivan absorbed early grappling pressure to out-strike local favorite Igor Araujo 111 to 8, securing a second-round TKO victory at +120 underdog odds.
Sean Spencer outworked Brazilian crowd favorite Paulo Thiago across three rounds, landing 63 significant strikes to take a unanimous 30–27 scorecard sweep.
Iuri Alcantara notched his third straight victory in 2014, defending multiple takedowns to snap Russell Doane’s promotional streak via unanimous decision.
Andrei Arlovski’s right-hand knockdown and follow-up hammerfists marked his 9th career UFC knockout, elevating him to joint-third all-time in heavyweight KO history.
Local Brazilian fighters finished the 11-bout card with seven total victories, highlighted by 4 main-card triumphs in front of 8,822 spectators in Brasília.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski take place?
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski took place on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at the Ginásio Nilson Nelson in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil.
Who won the main event between Antonio Silva and Andrei Arlovski?
Andrei Arlovski defeated Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva via KO (punches) at 2:59 of Round 1, avenging their 2010 Strikeforce bout and claiming Performance of the Night honors.
Why is this event also referred to as UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski?
The event is known as both UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski and UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski (numerically designated as UFC Fight Night 51) due to Antônio Silva’s widely recognized moniker “Bigfoot”.
Who won the co-main event between Gleison Tibau and Piotr Hallmann?
Gleison Tibau defeated Piotr Hallmann via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round lightweight war.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Gleison Tibau vs. Piotr Hallmann (Fight of the Night), Andrei Arlovski (Performance of the Night), and Godofredo Pepey (Performance of the Night).
Why was Piotr Hallmann’s Fight of the Night bonus withheld?
Following the event, the Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission (CABMMA) revealed that Piotr Hallmann tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid drostanolone, resulting in his $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus being rescinded alongside a nine-month suspension.
How did Santiago Ponzinibbio finish Wendell Oliveira?
Santiago Ponzinibbio recorded his first UFC win by knocking down Wendell Oliveira and landing follow-up punches to earn a TKO stoppage in just 1:20 of Round 1.
How did Jessica Andrade defeat Larissa Pacheco?
Jessica Andrade locked in a tight guillotine choke at 4:33 of Round 1, forcing promotional newcomer Larissa Pacheco to tap out.
What was Godofredo Pepey’s submission finish against Dashon Johnson?
Godofredo Pepey caught Dashon Johnson in a transition from the guard to secure a triangle armbar submission at 4:29 of Round 1, taking home a Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won the rematch between Rani Yahya and Johnny Bedford?
Rani Yahya submitted Johnny Bedford with a kimura at 2:04 of Round 2, settling their rivalry after their initial meeting had ended in an accidental clash of heads and No Contest.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski?
The event drew an official crowd of 8,822 spectators at the Ginásio Nilson Nelson in Brasília. Live gate revenue was not made public by the UFC or Brazilian regulators.
How was UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski broadcast?
In the United States, the entire 11-bout fight card streamed live exclusively on digital subscription platform UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Arlovski?
The English broadcast was anchored by cageside commentators Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Who won the lightweight bout between Leonardo Santos and Efrain Escudero?
Leonardo Santos defeated returning TUF 8 winner Efrain Escudero via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Why are fighter base salaries undisclosed for this event?
Under Brazilian athletic commission (CABMMA) regulations, individual contracted fighter purses and payouts are confidential and not disclosed to the public, unlike state athletic commissions in North America.
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