UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Daniel Cornmeat
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Introduction
UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov. June 14, 2014. Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The first-ever UFC Flyweight Championship PPV main event. Demetrious Johnson defended the UFC Flyweight Championship against Ali Bagautinov by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) in five rounds — his fourth consecutive FW title defence.
Johnson dominated with clinch knees and precise striking throughout. Bagautinov took him down twice across five rounds but could not hold position or inflict meaningful damage. Johnson landed 128 clinch strikes during the fight. Post-event, on July 10, the British Columbia Athletic Commission announced that Bagautinov had tested positive for EPO prior to the title fight; he was suspended for one year. The result stood.
Rory MacDonald defeated Tyron Woodley by unanimous decision in the co-main event — Woodley’s first UFC loss. It was the third UFC event at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, following UFC 115 in 2010 and UFC 131 in 2011.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. Quick Stats
3. The Build-Up
4. Main Event
5. Co-Main Event
6. Full Results
7. Bonuses & Awards
8. Records & Milestones
9. Legacy & Impact
10. FAQ
11. References
Quick Stats
Date: June 14, 2014
Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (third UFC at Rogers Arena after UFC 115 and UFC 131)
Main Event: Demetrious Johnson (c) vs. Ali Bagautinov — UFC FW Championship (5 rounds; FIRST-EVER UFC FLYWEIGHT PPV MAIN EVENT)
Result: Johnson def. Bagautinov — UD (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) — fourth FW title defence; 128 clinch strikes; Bagautinov later failed EPO test (result stood)
Notable: Bagautinov EPO positive post-event; MacDonald def. Woodley UD (Woodley’s first UFC loss); Arlovski def. Schaub SD; FOTN: Bang vs. K. Johnson; $50k bonuses
The Build-Up
Bagautinov had gone undefeated entering UFC 174 and was considered the most dangerous challenger Johnson had faced due to his power and Sambo grappling. It was the flyweight division’s first PPV main event since the division was created at UFC 152 in 2012. Johnson had already defeated every other top-five flyweight in the UFC.'),
Main Event
Demetrious Johnson (c) vs. Ali Bagautinov — UFC FW Championship
Johnson used his movement to neutralize Bagautinov’s early pressure. Bagautinov managed two takedowns across five rounds but Johnson escaped both and used them to get back to his feet and resume striking. Johnson’s volume in the clinch — 128 strikes — was the defining offensive statistic. Bagautinov showed durability and landed some right hands, but the 50-45 scorecards reflected Johnson’s complete control.'),
Co-Main Event
Rory MacDonald vs. Tyron Woodley — Welterweight
MacDonald controlled three rounds with his footwork, clinch work, and striking precision. He scored multiple takedowns and outworked Woodley on the feet. Judges scored 30-27 on all three cards. It was Woodley’s first loss in the UFC.'),
Full Results
Preliminary Card
Tae Hyun Bang def. Kajan Johnson — Decision — R3 — LW; Fight of the Night ($50k each)
Sam Stout def. Takanori Gomi — Decision — R3 — LW
Yves Jabouin def. Chris Cariaso — Decision — R3 — FW [125 lbs]
Ryan Bader def. Rafael Cavalcante — Decision — R3 — LHW
Main Card
Andrei Arlovski def. Brendan Schaub — Decision (Split) — R3 — HW; controversial
Ovince St. Preux def. Ryan Jimmo — KO — R? — LHW
Rory MacDonald def. Tyron Woodley — Decision (Unanimous) — R3, 5:00 (30-27 x3) — WW; Co-Main; Woodley’s first UFC loss
UFC FW Championship (5 rounds) — Main Event
Demetrious Johnson def. Ali Bagautinov — Decision (Unanimous) — R5, 5:00 (50-45 x3) — FW Championship; fourth defence; FIRST EVER UFC FW PPV main event; Bagautinov later EPO positive
Bonuses & Awards
Fight of the Night: Tae Hyun Bang vs. Kajan Johnson — $50,000 to each fighter.
Performance Night: Various — $50,000 per recipient.
Records & Milestones
First-ever UFC Flyweight PPV main event — the division had been created at UFC 152 in September 2012; UFC 174 was the first time the FW title headlined a numbered PPV.
Bagautinov EPO positive — the out-of-competition drug test of June 2 returned positive for erythropoietin; Bagautinov was suspended for one year by the BCAC. The result was not overturned.'),
Tyron Woodley — first UFC loss; Woodley had gone 4-0 in his UFC run before the MacDonald fight.'),
Legacy & Impact
Johnson’s performance at UFC 174 continued his trajectory toward recognition as the sport’s best pound-for-pound fighter. He had beaten all available top-five challengers. Bagautinov was the last undefeated opponent the division could produce. The 50-45 shutout, combined with the post-event EPO positive that cast doubt on the legitimacy of Bagautinov’s preparation, left the result clean and the division without a legitimate next challenger.'),
FAQ
Was UFC 174 the first UFC flyweight PPV main event?
Yes. The flyweight division was created when DJ defeated Joseph Benavidez at UFC 152 in September 2012. UFC 174 in June 2014 was the first time the flyweight championship headlined a numbered UFC PPV event.
Did Bagautinov fail a drug test at UFC 174?
Yes. On July 10, 2014, the British Columbia Athletic Commission announced that Bagautinov had tested positive for erythropoietin (EPO) in an out-of-competition test conducted on June 2, twelve days before the fight. He was suspended for one year. The result of the fight was not overturned.
Was UFC 174 the first UFC in Vancouver?
No. UFC 174 was the third UFC event at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. UFC 115 (then General Motors Place) in June 2010 was the first, and UFC 131 in June 2011 was the second.
Was UFC 174 Tyron Woodley's first UFC loss?
Yes. Woodley had gone 4-0 in the UFC before losing to MacDonald by unanimous decision (30-27 x3) at UFC 174.
How many clinch strikes did Demetrious Johnson land at UFC 174?
Johnson landed 128 clinch strikes, primarily knees from the Thai clinch position. The statistic demonstrated his dominance of the ground-and-clinch phase throughout five rounds.
References
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