UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Tito Wordsmith
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Introduction
UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida. July 5, 2014. Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas. Fourth of July weekend. Chris Weidman defended the UFC Middleweight Championship against Lyoto Machida by unanimous decision (49-45, 48-47, 49-46) in five rounds, his second title defence. Ronda Rousey knocked out Alexis Davis in 16 seconds in the co-main event — the fastest UFC title fight finish in promotion history at the time.
Stefan Struve fainted during his fight with Matt Mitrione due to a heart condition; the bout was ruled a No Contest. Wanderlei Silva was pulled from his scheduled fight against Chael Sonnen after refusing to submit a Nevada licence application and declining a random drug test. Urijah Faber submitted Alex Caceres in round three.
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: July 5, 2014 (Fourth of July weekend)
Venue: Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Main Event: Chris Weidman (c) vs. Lyoto Machida — UFC MW Championship (5 rounds; second title defence; originally planned for UFC 173)
Result: Weidman def. Machida — UD (49-45, 48-47, 49-46); second MW title defence; Weidman’s dominance confirmed
Notable: Rousey def. Davis 0:16 R1 (fastest UFC title fight finish); Struve fainted during Mitrione fight (heart condition; NC); W. Silva refused drug test; $50k bonuses
The Build-Up
The Weidman-Machida bout was originally the planned main event of UFC 173. Weidman’s knee injury delayed it to UFC 175. Machida had been calling for a title shot after his controversial decision loss to Phil Davis at UFC 163 and a win over Dan Henderson. Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen were set to fight on the same card as TUF Brazil 3 coaches; Silva refused a NSAC random drug test and did not submit a Nevada licence application and was pulled from the card.'),
Main Event
Chris Weidman (c) vs. Lyoto Machida — UFC MW Championship
Machida’s karate footwork made the early rounds competitive. He landed clean shots and attempted to maintain distance. Weidman used takedowns and ground control throughout the fight, neutralising Machida’s most dangerous moments. In round three, Weidman landed effective elbows from the clinch. Machida’s output slowed in rounds four and five. All three judges scored three or more rounds for Weidman. The unanimous decision was Weidman’s second successful MW title defence.'),
Co-Main Event
Ronda Rousey (c) vs. Alexis Davis — UFC Women’s BW Championship
Rousey and Davis exchanged punches from the bell. Rousey landed a right hand, moved to a judo throw, and slammed Davis to the canvas. She mounted immediately and unleashed ground-and-pound strikes. Referee Herb Dean stopped the fight at 0:16 of round one. It was the fastest finish in a UFC title fight in promotion history at the time of the event.'),
Full Results
Preliminary Card
Rob Font def. George Roop — TKO — R1, 2:19 — FW
Bruno Santos def. Chris Camozzi — Decision (Split) — R3 — MW
Kenny Robertson def. Ildemar Alcântara — Decision — R3 — WW
Urijah Faber def. Alex Caceres — Submission (RNC) — R3, 1:09 — BW; prelims
Russell Doane def. Marcus Brimage — KO — R? — FW
Main Card
Uriah Hall def. Thiago Santos — Decision — R3 — MW
Stefan Struve vs. Matt Mitrione — No Contest — R? — HW; Struve fainted during fight due to heart condition; fight cancelled; No Contest
Ronda Rousey def. Alexis Davis — TKO (GnP) — R1, 0:16 — Women’s BW Championship; Co-Main; FASTEST UFC TITLE FIGHT FINISH IN HISTORY
UFC MW Championship (5 rounds) — Main Event
Chris Weidman def. Lyoto Machida — Decision (Unanimous) — R5, 5:00 (49-45, 48-47, 49-46) — second MW title defence
Bonuses & Awards
Fight/Performance Night: Ronda Rousey vs. Alexis Davis — $50,000 to Rousey.
Performance Night: Various — $50,000 per recipient.
Records & Milestones
Ronda Rousey def. Alexis Davis in 0:16 — the fastest UFC title fight finish in promotion history at the time; a judo throw followed by ground-and-pound.'),
Stefan Struve heart condition — Struve fainted during the fight due to an undiagnosed heart condition; he was found to need heart surgery; the bout was ruled No Contest.'),
Wanderlei Silva refused drug test and Nevada licence — Silva was pulled from his scheduled fight against Sonnen, eventually suspended; Dana White announced he would not fight in the UFC again.'),
Legacy & Impact
UFC 175’s main event confirmed Weidman’s MW championship as more than the beneficiary of Anderson Silva’s showboating. Against Machida — a former LHW champion with an unorthodox style and fast hands — Weidman used wrestling and physical pressure to control five rounds decisively. The 49-45 scorecards reflected consistent dominance.'),
Rousey’s 16-second finish gave the women’s division its most efficient title fight record. The judo throw and immediate ground-and-pound sequence took less than the time between the opening bell and the first commercial break. The record was eventually broken.'),
FAQ
Was the UFC 175 title fight originally planned for another event?
Yes. Weidman vs. Machida was originally the planned main event of UFC 173 on May 24, 2014. Weidman suffered a knee injury requiring minor surgery and the bout was rescheduled for UFC 175 on July 5.
How fast was Rousey's finish of Davis at UFC 175?
Rousey stopped Alexis Davis in 16 seconds of round one — a judo throw followed by mounted ground-and-pound. It was the fastest UFC title fight finish in promotion history at the time.
Why did Stefan Struve vs. Matt Mitrione end as a No Contest?
Struve fainted during the fight due to a heart condition that was diagnosed post-event. Medical examination found he required heart surgery. The bout was ruled a No Contest due to the medical emergency.
What happened to Wanderlei Silva at UFC 175?
Silva was scheduled to fight Chael Sonnen as TUF Brazil 3 coaches' bout. He refused to submit a Nevada licence application and declined to undergo a random drug test administered by the NSAC. He was removed from the event. Dana White announced he would never fight in the UFC again.
Was UFC 175 the second successive Weidman title defence?
Yes. Weidman's first title defence was against Machida (delayed from UFC 173). He had also successfully defended against Vitor Belfort and others. His record at 175 was 2-0 in title defences.
References
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