UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt
New Zealand
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 4:34
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Australia
Brazil
R2, 4:32
Performance of the Night
Japan
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 3:16
R3, 5:00
Philippines
R1, 4:55
R2, 2:32
R1, 3:34
England
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Gian Villante and Sean O’Connell each earned $50,000 for their ferocious three-round light heavyweight brawl.
Performance of the Night: Nate Marquardt collected $50,000 for his vintage first-round armbar submission victory over hometown headliner James Te Huna.
Performance of the Night: Charles Oliveira took home $50,000 for making history as the first fighter to submit Japanese veteran Hatsu Hioki via second-round anaconda choke.
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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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* |
*Official fighter base purses and win bonuses are not publicly disclosed by government athletic commissions in New Zealand. Disclosed amounts reflect verified post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt marked the UFC’s historic first-ever live event held in New Zealand, hosted at the Vector Arena in Auckland.
June 28, 2014, represented the first time in UFC history that the promotion staged two live events on the same calendar day (UFC Fight Night 43 in Auckland and UFC Fight Night 44 in San Antonio, Texas).
Charles Oliveira became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to submit Japanese veteran Hatsu Hioki, who had never been tapped across 43 previous professional bouts.
With his anaconda choke victory, Charles Oliveira collected his 6th post-fight performance award and his 5th UFC submission finish, accelerating toward the all-time UFC submission record.
Auckland native Dan Hooker made his promotional debut before his home crowd, securing an emphatic first-round TKO via elbows against Ian Entwistle in 3:34.
Returning to 185 pounds, Nate Marquardt snapped a three-fight skid by executing a first-round armbar submission over James Te Huna at 4:34 of Round 1, earning Performance of the Night honors.
Future UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker competed in his final welterweight bout, sweeping all three scorecards (30–27) against Mike Rhodes before embarking on his historic middleweight run.
At just 19 years old, “The Celtic Kid” Jake Matthews entered the Octagon as the youngest active fighter on the UFC roster, submitting Dashon Johnson in Round 3.
Gian Villante and Sean O’Connell engaged in a brutal high-output slugfest, combining for 273 total strikes and 202 significant strikes to earn Fight of the Night honors.
The event drew a sellout crowd of 8,089 spectators, generating $913,000 at the gate and setting a live combat sports attendance record for Vector Arena.
Neil Magny scored his third consecutive victory of 2014 by finishing Rodrigo de Lima via second-round TKO, kicking off a historic 5-0 calendar year in the promotion.
Vik Grujic overwhelmed fellow Ultimate Fighter Nations castmate Chris Indich with punches to secure a referee stoppage with just five seconds remaining in the opening round.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt take place?
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt took place on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at the Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
Who won the main event between James Te Huna and Nate Marquardt?
Nate Marquardt defeated James Te Huna via submission (armbar) at 4:34 of Round 1 in their middleweight main event bout.
What historical milestone did this event represent for the UFC?
This event marked the UFC’s inaugural visit to New Zealand and was the first event of an unprecedented same-day double-header alongside UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens in San Antonio, Texas.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Gian Villante vs. Sean O’Connell (Fight of the Night), Nate Marquardt (Performance of the Night), and Charles Oliveira (Performance of the Night).
What historic submission did Charles Oliveira achieve against Hatsu Hioki?
Charles Oliveira became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to submit Japanese veteran Hatsu Hioki, finishing him with an anaconda choke at 4:32 of Round 2.
Did Dan Hooker make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Auckland native Dan Hooker made his Octagon debut in his hometown, defeating Ian Entwistle via first-round TKO (elbows) at 3:34 of Round 1.
What was significant about Robert Whittaker’s fight on this card?
Robert Whittaker defeated Mike Rhodes via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in his final appearance at welterweight before moving up to middleweight, where he eventually became UFC champion.
How old was Jake Matthews in his promotional debut?
Jake Matthews was just 19 years old, entering as the youngest active fighter on the UFC roster and submitting Dashon Johnson with a triangle choke in Round 3.
What were the official attendance and live gate figures?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 8,089 spectators with a live gate of $913,000 at the Vector Arena in Auckland.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The event was called cageside by commentators Mike Goldberg and Kenny Florian, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How was UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt broadcast?
The entire 10-fight card was broadcast live globally exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
How did Neil Magny perform against Rodrigo de Lima?
Neil Magny earned a second-round TKO (punches) at 2:32 of Round 2, picking up his third of five consecutive wins in his historic 5-0 campaign in 2014.
Who won the co-main event between Soa Palelei and Jared Rosholt?
Jared Rosholt defeated Soa Palelei via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in their three-round heavyweight clash.
What happened in the Fight of the Night between Gian Villante and Sean O’Connell?
Gian Villante edged out Sean O’Connell via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a grueling, back-and-forth light heavyweight war that earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors.
Why was Dashon Johnson deducted a point during his bout against Jake Matthews?
Dashon Johnson had one point deducted in Round 2 by referee Steve Perceval due to landing illegal strikes to the back of Jake Matthews’ head.
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