UFC 171
| Company type | Event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | March 15, 2014 |
| Headquarters | Dallas, Texas , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts competition |
UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler was a mixed martial arts competition that took place on March 15, 2014, at the American Airlines Center located in Dallas, Texas. The event attracted 19,324 spectators and generated a live gate revenue of $2.6 million, alongside an estimated pay-per-view buy rate of 300,000. Subsequently, the event was made available on DVD by Anchor Bay Entertainment on June 17, 2014.
Background
Initially, the card was set to include a UFC Light Heavyweight Championship matchup featuring reigning champion Jon Jones against challenger Glover Teixeira, but this bout was rescheduled for UFC 172. Instead, the main event showcased a contest for the vacant UFC Welterweight Championship between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler.
The lineup experienced multiple alterations due to injuries and other complications: Julianna Peña withdrew because of a knee injury and was replaced by Raquel Pennington; Darrell Montague gave way to Justin Scoggins; and newcomer Sean Strickland stepped in for Tor Troéng. Furthermore, following legal issues, Thiago Silva was removed from the card and released from the organization, with Nikita Krylov filling his spot.
The preliminary bouts were broadcast on Fox Sports 2. In addition, Renée Forte failed to make weight by one pound and consequently forfeited 20% of his fight purse to his opponent, Francisco Treviño.
Bonus awards
The fighters awarded $50,000 bonuses were:
- Fight of the Night: Johny Hendricks vs. Robbie Lawler
- Performance of the Night: Ovince St. Preux and Dennis Bermudez