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UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2

October 25, 2014PAST
Maracanazinho Gymnasium, Rio de Janeiro

The featherweight title rematch between José Aldo and Chad Mendes headlined the event and is considered one of the greatest featherweight title fights in UFC history. Mendes entered as a fundamentally different opponent after their…

Fight Rating

Jose Aldo
vs.
Chad Mendes
—/10
(0 ratings)
Glover Teixeira
vs.
Phil Davis
—/10
(0 ratings)
Fabio Maldonado
vs.
Hans Stringer
—/10
(0 ratings)
Darren Elkins
vs.
Lucas Martins
—/10
(0 ratings)
Diego Ferreira
vs.
Beneil Dariush
—/10
(0 ratings)
William Macario
vs.
Neil Magny
—/10
(0 ratings)
Yan Cabral
vs.
Naoyuki Kotani
—/10
(0 ratings)
Scott Jorgensen
vs.
Wilson Reis
—/10
(0 ratings)
Felipe Arantes
vs.
Andre Fili
—/10
(0 ratings)
Gilbert Burns
vs.
Christos Giagos
—/10
(0 ratings)
Fabricio Camoes
vs.
Anthony Rocco Martin
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

2KOs
4SUBs
5DECs
55%
Finish Rate (6 of 11 fights)
12:16
Avg Fight Time
Wilson Reis
Fastest Finish · SUB · R1
3:28
11,415Sold Out
Attendance

Fight Bonuses

$150,000 in bonuses awarded.

Jose Aldo vs. Chad Mendes
Fight Of The Night
$50,000
Each
Fabio Maldonado
Performance Of The Night
$50,000
Gilbert Burns
Performance Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

632
Significant Strikes
1:04:29
Control Time
33
Takedowns
2
Knockdowns
2:15:00
Fight Time
10
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

2 Fighters missed weight.
Flyweight
Wilson Reis125.0
vs
Scott Jorgensen⚠128.0
Lightweight
Anthony Rocco Martin⚠157.0
vs
Fabricio Camoes⚠158.0
Featherweight Title Fight
Jose Aldo145.0
vs
Chad Mendes145.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Brian Stann
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Brian Stann
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Marc Goddard
3 fights
Mario Yamasaki
4 fights
OM
Osiris Maia
2 fights
Eduardo Herdy
2 fights

Canceled Fights

2 fights canceled on this card.
Fabricio CamoesCANCELEDJosh ShockleyReason: Shockley Injury
Alan PatrickCANCELEDBeneil DariushReason: Patrick Fractured Jaw