UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway | |
Promotion: | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
Venue: | Ginásio José Corrêa |
City: | Barueri, Brazil |
Followingevent: | UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier |
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway (also known as UFC Fight Night 58) was a mixed martial arts event held at the Ginásio José Corrêa in Barueri, Brazil on December 20, 2014.[1]
The event was the second that the UFC has hosted in Barueri, following in October 2013.
The event was headlined by a middleweight bout between C. B. Dollaway and Lyoto Machida.[2]
Rony Jason was expected to face Tom Niinimäki at the event. However, Jason pulled out of the bout on December 10 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Renato Moicano.[3]
Dan Miller was expected to face Daniel Sarafian at the event. However, Miller pulled out of the bout on December 11 and was replaced by promotional newcomer Antônio dos Santos Jr.[4]
During the main card broadcast, it was announced that former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson had signed a new deal to return to the UFC.[5]
The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[7]