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UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts (MMA) event held on June 14, 2014, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. This was the first time that the UFC had held a pay-per-view event in Vancouver in three years. The main event of the night featured UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson defending his title against Russian fighter Ali Bagautinov. Johnson was looking to defend his title for the fourth time, while Bagautinov was looking to upset the champion and claim his first UFC championship.
In the co-main event, welterweight fighters Rory MacDonald and Tyron Woodley faced off in a highly anticipated matchup. Both fighters were highly ranked in the welterweight division and were looking to secure a title shot with a win.
The main card also featured several other exciting fights, including a heavyweight matchup between Brendan Schaub and Andrei Arlovski and a lightweight bout between Kajan Johnson and Tae Hyun Bang.
The event started with a welterweight bout between Kiichi Kunimoto and Daniel Sarafian. Kunimoto was able to secure a submission victory in the first round, showcasing his grappling skills and earning himself a Performance of the Night bonus.
The next fight featured a bantamweight clash between Roland Delorme and Michinori Tanaka. Both fighters were looking to bounce back from losses in their previous fights. Tanaka was able to outstrike Delorme over the course of three rounds, earning himself a unanimous decision victory.
In the third fight of the night, welterweights Mike Easton and Yves Jabouin faced off. Both fighters had struggled in their previous fights and were looking to get back in the win column. The fight was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters having their moments. Ultimately, Jabouin was able to secure a split decision victory.
The fourth fight of the night saw lightweights Tae Hyun Bang and Kajan Johnson facing off in a brawl. Both fighters traded shots throughout the fight, with Bang landing the harder shots early on. However, Johnson was able to rally in the later rounds, securing a unanimous decision victory.
The co-main event of the night featured welterweights Rory MacDonald and Tyron Woodley squaring off in a highly anticipated matchup. MacDonald was coming off a dominant win over Demian Maia in his previous fight, while Woodley had won his last two fights by knockout.
The fight started off slowly, with both fighters feeling each other out in the first round. In the second round, MacDonald was able to score a takedown and control Woodley on the ground for the rest of the round. In the third round, Woodley was able to score a knockdown, but MacDonald recovered and was able to secure another takedown. The fight went to the judges' scorecards, with MacDonald earning a unanimous decision victory.
The main event of the night featured flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson defending his title against challenger Ali Bagautinov. Johnson had won his last three fights by unanimous decision and was looking to continue his dominance in the division.
The fight was a technical battle, with both fighters showcasing their speed and skill. Johnson was able to outstrike Bagautinov throughout the fight and was also able to take him down and control him on the ground. Bagautinov had some success in the later rounds, but it was not enough to sway the judges. Johnson earned a unanimous decision victory, successfully defending his title for the fourth time.
The event also featured a heavyweight matchup between Brendan Schaub and Andrei Arlovski. Schaub was looking to bounce back from a knockout loss in his previous fight, while Arlovski was making his return to the UFC after a six-year absence.
The fight was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters trading shots. Arlovski was able to land the harder shots, including a huge right hand that dropped Schaub in the first round. Despite Schaub's valiant effort to recover, Arlovski was able to secure a split decision victory.
Overall, UFC 174 was an exciting event, featuring several high-level matchups and showcasing the skill and talent of the fighters on the card.
UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov is a series that ran for 1 seasons (11 episodes) between June 14, 2014 and on UFC