UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Netherlands
R1, 4:13
R1, 1:59
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Poland
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:06
R1, 0:57
R1, 1:52
R3, 3:24
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
England
R1, 1:04
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Junior dos Santos and Stipe Miocic each received $50,000 for their grueling five-round heavyweight war.
Performance of the Night: Matt Mitrione received $50,000 for his explosive first-round knockout over Gabriel Gonzaga in 1:59.
Performance of the Night: Ian Entwistle received $50,000 for his lightning-fast 64-second heel-hook submission victory against Anthony Birchak.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $130,000 | $130,000 | $50,000 | $310,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | $50,000 | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $41,000 | $45,000 | — | $86,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $50,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | $50,000 | $116,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| SCR | $47,000 | — | — | $47,000 |
*Reported payouts as disclosed to the Arizona Boxing and MMA Commission. Figures do not include sponsor pay, discretionary locker room bonuses, or Reebok payments. Nate Diaz was originally contracted for a $20,000 show purse but was fined 20% ($4,000) for missing weight at 160.6 lbs; this penalty was transferred directly to Rafael dos Anjos. Ed Herman’s bout was cancelled the day of the fight after Derek Brunson suffered a stomach illness; Herman received his full $47,000 show purse.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on Fox 13
Junior dos Santos (123) and Stipe Miocic (89) combined for 212 significant strikes, establishing one of the most prolific five-round striking wars in modern UFC heavyweight history.
The card marked the UFC’s inaugural live event in the state of Arizona, drawing an arena sellout of 15,350 fans and setting a $1,500,000 combat sports gate record at U.S. Airways Center.
2008 Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo made his promotional debut, out-landing Dustin Kimura 72 to 25 in significant strikes en route to a unanimous 30-27 decision.
Ian Entwistle captured Performance of the Night honors by executing a 1:04 first-round heel-hook submission over Anthony Birchak, one of the fastest leg-lock finishes in bantamweight history.
Joanna Jędrzejczyk handed Brazilian jiu-jitsu standout Cláudia Gadelha her first professional career loss via split decision, clinching the number one contender spot for the UFC Women’s Strawweight title.
Rafael dos Anjos dominated Nate Diaz across three rounds (including two 30-26 scorecards) to improve his divisional run to 8-1, solidifying his lightweight title opportunity against Anthony Pettis.
Matt Mitrione earned his third consecutive first-round knockout victory inside the Octagon by stopping former title challenger Gabriel Gonzaga in just 1:59 of Round 1.
Former WEC Lightweight Champion and Arizona native Jamie Varner laid his four-ounce gloves inside the Octagon, officially concluding a legendary 12-year professional mixed martial arts career.
Ben Saunders forced a verbal submission due to a neck injury against Joe Riggs in just 57 seconds of round one, marking the 29th fastest stoppage in UFC welterweight history.
Alistair Overeem landed 17 of 25 significant strikes (68% accuracy) before finishing Stefan Struve at 4:13 of the opening round, securing his second UFC heavyweight stoppage.
Bryan Barberena mounted one of the most lopsided finishing rounds of 2014, out-landing Joe Ellenberger 31 to 3 in significant strikes in the final frame before securing the TKO at 3:24.
The network broadcast peaked at 2.8 million live viewers during the Junior dos Santos vs. Stipe Miocic five-round heavyweight war on network FOX television across the United States.
When and where did UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic take place?
UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic (also referred to as UFC on Fox 13 and UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Miocic) took place on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Who won the main event between Junior dos Santos and Stipe Miocic?
Former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos defeated future two-time champion Stipe Miocic via unanimous decision (48–47, 49–46, 49–46) after a brutal, five-round war.
Why does this event have different names across ESPN, Wikipedia, and UFC?
The event is titled UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic on Wikipedia and promotional posters, designated numerically as UFC on Fox 13, listed as UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Miocic on ESPN Fightcenter, and cataloged as UFC Fight Night Phoenix on UFC.com.
Who won the co-main event between Rafael dos Anjos and Nate Diaz?
Rafael dos Anjos dominated Nate Diaz over three rounds, earning a unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–27) in a catchweight bout after Diaz missed weight at 160.6 lbs.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC on Fox 13?
Junior dos Santos vs. Stipe Miocic earned Fight of the Night ($50,000 each), while Matt Mitrione and Ian Entwistle each claimed $50,000 Performance of the Night awards for their highlight-reel finishes.
Did Henry Cejudo make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. 2008 Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo made his official UFC debut at UFC on Fox 13, defeating Dustin Kimura via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in a bantamweight showcase.
What was the result of Joanna Jędrzejczyk vs. Cláudia Gadelha?
Joanna Jędrzejczyk handed Cláudia Gadelha her first career defeat via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28), which secured Jędrzejczyk the next shot at the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship.
How did Alistair Overeem defeat Stefan Struve?
Alistair Overeem defeated fellow Dutchman Stefan Struve via first-round knockout (punches) at 4:13 of Round 1 after landing a takedown and raining down vicious ground-and-pound.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC on Fox 13?
The event drew an arena sellout of 15,350 fans producing a total live gate of $1,500,000 at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix.
How fast was Ian Entwistle’s submission victory over Anthony Birchak?
Ian Entwistle forced Anthony Birchak to tap to a heel-hook submission in just 1 minute and 4 seconds (1:04) of the opening round, capturing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Why was Ed Herman vs. Derek Brunson cancelled on the day of the event?
Derek Brunson fell ill with severe stomach complications just hours before the event, forcing the bout to be scratched. Ed Herman received his full $47,000 show purse, and the fight was rescheduled for UFC 183.
Did Jamie Varner retire after UFC on Fox 13?
Yes. Following his first-round submission loss to Drew Dober, former WEC Lightweight Champion and Arizona native Jamie Varner took off his gloves and announced his official retirement from MMA inside the Octagon.
How did Matt Mitrione defeat Gabriel Gonzaga?
Matt Mitrione landed a blistering left hand that dropped Gabriel Gonzaga, finishing the former title challenger with follow-up punches for a TKO at 1:59 of Round 1.
Who called the action for UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic?
The live broadcast team featured lead play-by-play commentator Mike Goldberg and color analyst Joe Rogan cageside, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Did Junior dos Santos and Stipe Miocic ever fight a rematch?
Yes. The two heavyweights rematched at UFC 211 on May 13, 2017, where Stipe Miocic defeated Junior dos Santos via 1st-round TKO (2:22) to successfully defend his UFC Heavyweight Championship.
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