UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R4, 0:35
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 2:37
Japan
Prelims • Final
R2, 0:27
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 1:27
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:43
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Edson Barboza and Paul Felder earned $50,000 each for their action-packed, three-round striking showcase on the main card.
Performance of the Night: T.J. Dillashaw collected $50,000 for his fourth-round technical knockout defense of the UFC Bantamweight Championship over Renan Barão.
Performance of the Night: Tom Lawlor earned $50,000 after returning from a 27-month layoff to finish Gian Villante via second-round knockout.
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* | |
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*The Illinois State Athletic Commission does not publicly disclose fighter purse amounts. Disclosed totals reflect official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) confirmed and awarded by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2
T.J. Dillashaw became the first and only fighter in MMA history to defeat former pound-for-pound king Renan Barão by knockout in back-to-back championship bouts.
Dillashaw landed 117 significant strikes over Barão’s 62, establishing one of the most lopsided significant strike differentials (+55) in a UFC bantamweight title fight.
Edson Barboza secured his fifth Fight of the Night bonus award in an epic striking battle with Paul Felder, elevating his status among the most thrilling lightweights in UFC history.
Returning after a 27-month layoff and stepping up to light heavyweight, Tom Lawlor shocked Gian Villante with a 27-second second-round knockout to claim Performance of the Night.
Joe Lauzon tied promotional greats for all-time lightweight finishes, stopping former PRIDE champion Takanori Gomi via first-round technical knockout in 2:37.
Miesha Tate extended her win streak to four consecutive bouts by outstriking Jessica Eye, cementing her status as the undisputed number one contender for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship.
The event drew 11,663 attendees generating a $1,200,000 live gate, maintaining the UFC’s strong commercial legacy in Chicago on free network television.
Zak Cummings registered the fastest finish of the evening, dismantling Dominique Steele with heavy punches in just 43 seconds of round one.
James Krause executed the fastest submission on the card, needing just 1:27 to sink in a rear-naked choke against Daron Cruickshank in early preliminary action.
Short-notice newcomer Andrew Holbrook maintained his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record by taking a split decision over TUF finalist Ramsey Nijem.
Aired live on national television via the main Fox network, the event peaked at 3.7 million viewers during the fourth-round championship climax.
Barboza and Felder combined for 288 total strikes thrown over 15 minutes of non-stop action, producing one of the consensus lightweight fights of the year.
When and where did UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 take place?
UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 took place on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Who won the main event between T.J. Dillashaw and Renan Barão?
UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw defended his title by defeating Renan Barão via TKO (punches) at 0:35 of Round 4, delivering a masterclass striking performance.
How many times did T.J. Dillashaw defeat Renan Barão?
Dillashaw defeated Barão twice by technical knockout in championship bouts: first at UFC 173 in May 2014 to win the belt, and again at UFC on Fox 16 to retain it.
Who won the co-main event between Miesha Tate and Jessica Eye?
Miesha Tate defeated Jessica Eye via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in a women’s bantamweight title eliminator.
Who won the post-fight bonus awards at UFC on Fox 16?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Edson Barboza vs. Paul Felder took home Fight of the Night, while T.J. Dillashaw and Tom Lawlor each earned Performance of the Night.
What made Edson Barboza vs. Paul Felder memorable?
Barboza and Felder engaged in a three-round stand-up war filled with spinning back kicks, spinning backfists, and brutal leg kicks, earning Fight of the Night honors with Barboza winning a unanimous decision.
How did Tom Lawlor win his fight after a 27-month layoff?
Moving up to light heavyweight after more than two years out of competition, Tom Lawlor caught Gian Villante with a pinpoint right hook that resulted in a knockout just 27 seconds into Round 2.
How did Joe Lauzon defeat Takanori Gomi?
Joe Lauzon secured an early takedown, took Gomi’s back, and unleashed heavy ground-and-pound to win via TKO at 2:37 of Round 1, walking away before the referee officially stepped in.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 11,663 spectators at the United Center in Chicago, generating a live gate of $1,200,000.
What was the fastest finish on the fight card?
Zak Cummings scored the quickest finish of the evening, stopping Dominique Steele via TKO (punches) in just 43 seconds of the opening round.
Where was UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 broadcast?
The main card and television preliminaries aired live across the United States on the Fox broadcast network, while early preliminary bouts streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights at UFC on Fox 16?
Longtime cage-side broadcast partners Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan called the action, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Who won the bout between Jim Miller and Danny Castillo?
Jim Miller defeated Danny Castillo via split decision (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) in a close, gritty lightweight preliminary bout.
How did James Krause defeat Daron Cruickshank?
James Krause executed a swift takedown and secured a rear-naked choke submission at 1:27 of Round 1 to earn a decisive early preliminary victory.
What was the result of Ben Saunders vs. Kenny Robertson?
Ben Saunders utilized active guard work and volume striking to earn a split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) victory over Kenny Robertson.
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