UFC 171 explained

UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:American Airlines Center
City:Dallas, Texas
Attendance:19,324[1]
Gate:$2,600,000
Buyrate:300,000 [2]

UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler was a mixed martial arts event that was held on March 15, 2014, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.[3] [4]

The event was released on DVD on June 17, 2014. The DVD was distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment.

Background

A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between the current champion Jon Jones and Glover Teixeira, briefly linked as the event headliner at UFC 169,[5] and UFC 170[6] was expected to headline this event.[7] However, the fight was postponed and moved to UFC 172.[8]

A UFC Welterweight Championship bout between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler for the vacant title headlined the event.

Julianna Peña was expected to face Jéssica Andrade at this event. However, Pena pulled out of the bout citing an injury to the knee and was replaced by Raquel Pennington.[9]

Darrell Montague was expected to face Will Campuzano at this event. However, Montague was forced to pull out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Justin Scoggins.[10]

Thiago Silva was expected to face Ovince St. Preux at this event. However, Silva was removed from the bout due to police apprehension and release[11] for multiple counts of aggravated assault. This led to his subsequent release from the promotion.[12] He was replaced by Nikita Krylov.[13]

Tor Troéng was expected to face Bubba McDaniel at this event. However, Troeng was forced out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Sean Strickland.[14]

The televised preliminary portion of the card aired on Fox Sports 2.[15]

Renée Forte weighed in one pound over the lightweight limit of 156 lb. He decided not to cut the additional pound, so had to surrender 20% of his purse to his opponent, Francisco Treviño.[16]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[18]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: UFC 171 draws reported 19,324 attendance for $2.6 million live gate. MMAjunkie.com. March 16, 2014.
  2. News: UFC 171 does 300K. mmapayout.com. June 6, 2014.
  3. Web site: UFC 171 heads to American Airlines Center in Dallas on March 15. MMAjunkie.com. Matt Erickson. 17 November 2013 . 2013-11-17.
  4. Web site: UFC 171: Prelims moved to Fox Sports 2. bloodyelbow.com. Mookie Alexander. 9 March 2014 . 2014-03-09.
  5. Web site: Jon Jones-Glover Teixeira, Mir-Overeem top UFC 169 on Super Bowl weekend. MMAjunkie.com. Staff. 3 October 2013 . October 3, 2013.
  6. Web site: Champ Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira headlines February's UFC 170. MMAjunkie.com. Staff. 2013-11-13.
  7. Web site: Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira headlines UFC 171 in Dallas. MMAjunkie.com. Staff. December 4, 2013.
  8. Web site: Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira title fight moved to UFC 172. MMAjunkie.com. Staff. 13 December 2013 . 2013-12-13.
  9. Web site: Raquel Pennington replaces injured Julianna Pena at UFC 171. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-01-30. 2014-01-30.
  10. Web site: Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-01-28. 2014-01-28.
  11. Web site: Thiago Silva to be released from jail Friday . mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-03-12. 2014-03-12.
  12. Web site: UFC's Thiago Silva jailed in Florida on four charges, including multiple counts of aggravated assault=mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-02-07. 2014-02-07.
  13. Web site: Nikita Krylov drops to 205, replaces Thiago Silva at UFC 171. mmajunkie.com. Dann Stupp. 2014-02-07. 2014-02-07.
  14. Web site: Sean Strickland replaces Tor Troeng, faces Robert McDaniel at UFC 171. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-03-03. 2014-03-03.
  15. Web site: Saturday's UFC 171 prelims move to FOX Sports 2. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-03-10. 2014-03-10.
  16. News: UFC 171 weigh-in results: Johny Hendricks makes weight on second attempt. MMAjunkie.com. March 14, 2014.
  17. Web site: UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2013-12-05.
  18. Web site: UFC 171 bonuses: Hendricks, Lawler, St. Preux, Bermudez win $50,000. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2014-03-16. 2014-03-16.

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