UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway explained

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]

Background

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]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[7]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: UFC heading to Barueri, Brazil for UFC Fight Night 58 on Dec. 20. MMAjunkie.com. September 13, 2014.
  2. News: C.B. Dollaway vs. Lyoto Machida set for UFC Fight Night 58 in Brazil. Matt Erickson. MMAjunkie.com. September 17, 2014.
  3. News: Rony Jason out, Tom Niinimaki meets Renato Carneiro at UFC Fight Night 58. MMAjunkie.com. December 10, 2014.
  4. News: Antonio dos Santos Jr. replaces Dan Miller at UFC Fight Night 58. MMAjunkie.com. December 11, 2014.
  5. News: Rampage Jackson re-signs with the UFC. Marc Raimondi. MMAfighting.com. December 20, 2014.
  6. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway. UFC.com. September 22, 2014.
  7. News: UFC Fight Night 58 bonuses: Machida, Barao, Silva, Miranda win $50,000. MMAjunkie.com. December 21, 2014.