UFC 174: Demetrious Johnson Defeats Ali Bagautinov

UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov took place on June 14, 2014, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Demetrious Johnson defended the UFC flyweight championship with a unanimous decision over Ali Bagautinov. Rory MacDonald dominated Tyron Woodley, Ryan Bader outpointed Rafael Cavalcante, and Andrei Arlovski returned to the UFC with a split decision over Brendan Schaub.

Event video: Johnson versus Bagautinov.

Johnson controls five rounds in the clinch and at distance

Bagautinov attempted to slow Johnson with clinch pressure and takedown entries, but the champion repeatedly turned positions, landed knees and elbows, and controlled the pace. Johnson swept the scorecards 50–45.

MacDonald produces one of his best performances

Rory MacDonald kept Tyron Woodley on the defensive with jabs, kicks, combinations, and pressure. MacDonald won a clear unanimous decision and strengthened his position near the top of the welterweight division.

Ryan Bader also won every round against Rafael Cavalcante. Andrei Arlovski, returning to the UFC for the first time since 2008, edged Brendan Schaub by split decision. Ovince Saint Preux submitted Ryan Jimmo with a kimura in round two.

Complete UFC 174 results

• Demetrious Johnson def. Ali Bagautinov — unanimous decision; round 5, 5:00. Johnson retained the UFC flyweight championship.
• Rory MacDonald def. Tyron Woodley — unanimous decision; round 3, 5:00.
• Ryan Bader def. Rafael Cavalcante — unanimous decision; round 3, 5:00.
• Andrei Arlovski def. Brendan Schaub — split decision; round 3, 5:00.
• Ovince Saint Preux def. Ryan Jimmo — submission (kimura); round 2, 2:10.
• Kiichi Kunimoto def. Daniel Sarafian — submission (rear-naked choke); round 1, 2:52.
• Valerie Letourneau def. Elizabeth Phillips — split decision; round 3, 5:00.
• Yves Jabouin def. Mike Easton — unanimous decision; round 3, 5:00.
• Tae Hyun Bang def. Kajan Johnson — KO (punch); round 3, 2:01.
• Michinori Tanaka def. Roland Delorme — unanimous decision; round 3, 5:00.
• Jason Saggo def. Josh Shockley — TKO (punches); round 1, 4:57.

UFC 174 reinforced Johnson’s control of the flyweight division and delivered a major hometown performance from MacDonald, while also marking Arlovski’s successful UFC return.

Sources

UFC: official UFC 174 event record; UFC: official UFC 174 weigh-in results; Sherdog event record.

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