UFC 125: Resolution Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 125: Resolution
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
R1, 3:37
Brazil
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:27
Submission of the Night
Japan
Prelims • Final
R3, 2:33
Knockout of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:20
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:45
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$60k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$60,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard each received $60,000 for their consensus five-round title classic.
Knockout of the Night: Jeremy Stephens earned $60,000 for his dramatic third-round walk-off punch finish against Marcus Davis.
Submission of the Night: Clay Guida collected $60,000 for his second-round guillotine choke submission over Takanori Gomi.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAW | $51,000 | $51,000 | $60,000 | $162,000 | |
| DRAW | $26,000 | $26,000 | $60,000 | $112,000 | |
| WIN | $101,000 | $21,000 | — | $122,000 | |
| NC | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $96,000 | — | — | $96,000 | |
| NC | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $63,000 | — | — | $63,000 | |
| WIN | $31,000 | $31,000 | $60,000 | $122,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | — | $31,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $4,000 | $4,000 | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Although not originally reflected in NSAC commission paperwork, UFC officially awarded Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard their contractual win bonuses despite the split draw. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($60,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 125
Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard’s lightweight title clash was voted the 2011 Fight of the Year by the World MMA Awards and remains hailed as one of the greatest title bouts in MMA history.
Edgar vs. Maynard II became only the second championship fight in UFC history to conclude in a split draw, following B.J. Penn vs. Caol Uno at UFC 41 in 2003.
Frankie Edgar survived a punishing three-knockdown opening round to battle back across the final 20 minutes, setting the gold standard for championship resiliency.
UFC 125 marked the first event to feature merged WEC roster athletes inside the Octagon following Zuffa’s full integration of World Extreme Cagefighting.
Future interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier made his promotional debut on short notice, dominating top contender Josh Grispi via unanimous decision.
The main event featured the first 10-8 round in lightweight title history where a defending champion survived to retain the championship belt.
UFC 125 continued the promotion’s premier New Year’s holiday tradition, drawing 12,874 fans and producing a $2,174,780 live gate at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Jeremy Stephens delivered one of the most iconic single-punch knockouts of 2011 against Marcus Davis, claiming Knockout of the Night honors.
Clay Guida became one of the few lightweights to finish former PRIDE champion Takanori Gomi via guillotine choke, securing Submission of the Night.
Daniel Roberts secured his second consecutive first-round kimura finish inside the Octagon, tapping out Greg Soto in just 3:45 of round 1.
UFC 125 served as the debut telecast for preliminary bouts broadcast live on Ion Television across the United States, expanding promotional television reach.
Dong Hyun Kim improved his unblemished promotional record to 5-0 (1 NC) by defeating Nate Diaz via unanimous decision in a featured 170-pound showcase.
When and where did UFC 125: Resolution take place?
UFC 125: Resolution took place on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard?
The main event ended in a historic split draw (47–47, 46–48, 48–46) after five rounds, allowing Frankie Edgar to retain the UFC Lightweight Championship.
Why did Frankie Edgar keep the UFC Lightweight Championship after a draw?
Under unified mixed martial arts rules, a defending champion retains the championship title in the event of a draw or split draw decision.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 125?
Brian Stann defeated Chris Leben via TKO (knee and punches) at 3:37 of Round 1 in their middleweight co-main event clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 125?
Four fighters earned $60,000 post-fight bonuses: Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard (Fight of the Night), Jeremy Stephens (Knockout of the Night), and Clay Guida (Submission of the Night).
Why was Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera changed to a No Contest?
Thiago Silva originally won by unanimous decision, but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC after Silva admitted to submitting an altered, non-human urine sample during post-fight drug screening.
Did Dustin Poirier make his UFC debut at UFC 125?
Yes. Future interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier made his promotional debut on short notice, defeating top featherweight contender Josh Grispi via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Why was UFC 125 a milestone for the WEC merger?
UFC 125 was the first event to feature merged WEC roster fighters inside the Octagon following Zuffa’s integration of World Extreme Cagefighting into the UFC.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 125?
UFC 125 drew an official attendance of 12,874 fans producing a live gate of $2,174,780 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
How was UFC 125 broadcast and how many PPV buys did it generate?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View (generating an estimated 270,000 buys), with preliminary bouts debuting live on Ion Television.
Who won the fight between Dong Hyun Kim and Nate Diaz?
Dong Hyun Kim defeated Nate Diaz via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round welterweight featured bout.
How did Clay Guida defeat Takanori Gomi at UFC 125?
Clay Guida defeated former PRIDE lightweight champion Takanori Gomi via guillotine choke submission at 4:27 of Round 2, securing the Submission of the Night award.
What was the Knockout of the Night at UFC 125?
Jeremy Stephens earned Knockout of the Night with a devastating third-round walk-off punch finish against Marcus Davis at 2:33 of Round 3.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 125?
The event was called by cage-side commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Did Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard fight a rematch after UFC 125?
Yes. Following the split draw, the two fought their trilogy bout at UFC 136 on October 8, 2011, where Frankie Edgar defeated Gray Maynard via 4th-round KO to definitively defend his title.
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