UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 1:13
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:56
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Canada
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:37
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Alan Jouban and Matt Dwyer each earned $50,000 for their wild, back-and-forth welterweight slugfest.
Performance of the Night: Frank Mir pocketed $50,000 for his walk-off counter left-hook knockout of Todd Duffee in just 73 seconds.
Performance of the Night: Tony Ferguson collected $50,000 for his razor-sharp striking, standing elbows, and relentless pace in a dominant decision sweep over Josh Thomson.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $200,000 | — | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | $50,000 | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $17,000 | $17,000 | — | $34,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures do not include discretionary backstage bonuses, pay-per-view dividends, or athlete outfitting policy/sponsorship pay. Frank Mir competed under a flat $200,000 show purse without a contractual win bonus. Total estimated payouts include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night 71
Frank Mir secured his 10th career first-round finish inside the Octagon with a 73-second knockout of Todd Duffee, establishing a new record for the most first-round finishes in UFC heavyweight history.
With his highlight-reel left-hook knockout, Mir extended his historic record for the most total stoppage victories in UFC heavyweight history to 13.
Tony Ferguson earned his sixth consecutive Octagon victory by sweeping former Strikeforce champion Josh Thomson, tying the longest active winning streak in the UFC lightweight division at the time.
Ferguson landed 101 total strikes and inflicted heavy facial damage with standing elbows, earning rare 30-26 scorecards against durable perennial contender Josh Thomson.
Former multi-division boxing world champion Holly Holm out-landed Marion Reneau 65 to 26 in significant strikes, securing a unanimous decision that directly positioned her for a championship shot against Ronda Rousey.
Former Bellator welterweight champion Lyman Good made an emphatic UFC promotional debut on short notice, halting veteran Andrew Craig via second-round technical knockout.
Frank Mir vs. Todd Duffee concluded in just 1:13 of Round 1, ranking among the fastest headlining heavyweight knockouts in UFC Fight Night history.
Alan Jouban survived an opening-round point deduction for an illegal knee and a knockdown to defeat Matt Dwyer via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27) in a bonus-winning brawl.
Frank Mir captured his second consecutive $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, following his first-round finish of Antonio Silva five months earlier in Brazil.
Jéssica Andrade showcased overwhelming volume by landing 158 total strikes compared to Sarah Moras’ 23, securing dominant 30-26 scores on two judges’ scorecards.
The card generated a live gate of $412,000 with 5,471 spectators in attendance, marking the UFC’s successful return to San Diego for the first time since 2011.
Future middleweight champion Sean Strickland dominated Igor Araújo across three rounds, out-striking him 87 to 48 and recording three takedowns in a flawless welterweight unanimous decision.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee take place?
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee (also known as UFC Fight Night 71) took place on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.
Who won the main event between Frank Mir and Todd Duffee?
Former two-time heavyweight champion Frank Mir defeated Todd Duffee via knockout (punch) at 1:13 of Round 1 in a wild slugfest.
How did Frank Mir knock out Todd Duffee?
During a frantic exchange where both fighters traded heavy power shots, Mir slipped an overhand right and connected with a crushing counter left hook that knocked Duffee out cold on contact.
Who won the co-main event between Tony Ferguson and Josh Thomson?
Tony Ferguson defeated former Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26) after slicing Thomson with standing elbows and dominating the exchanges.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus awards: Alan Jouban vs. Matt Dwyer earned Fight of the Night, while Frank Mir and Tony Ferguson collected Performance of the Night awards.
What happened in the fight between Alan Jouban and Matt Dwyer?
Alan Jouban and Matt Dwyer engaged in a memorable war that saw Jouban docked a point in Round 1 for an illegal knee. Despite getting dropped, Jouban roared back with multiple knockdowns to earn a unanimous decision (29–27, 29–27, 29–27).
Did Holly Holm defeat Marion Reneau at this event?
Yes. Holly Holm kept her undefeated mixed martial arts record intact (9–0) by out-pointing Marion Reneau via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 29–28), punching her ticket to face Ronda Rousey.
How did Kevin Lee finish James Moontasri?
Kevin Lee secured an early takedown, transitioned effortlessly to the back, and locked in a tight rear-naked choke to submit James Moontasri at 2:56 of Round 1.
Who won the bantamweight bout between Manvel Gamburyan and Scott Jorgensen?
Manvel Gamburyan defeated longtime veteran Scott Jorgensen via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) by utilizing his judo and wrestling to land five takedowns.
What was the result of Jessica Andrade vs. Sarah Moras?
Future strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade dominated Canadian Sarah Moras over three rounds, landing 158 total strikes and earning a lopsided unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–27).
How did Lyman Good perform in his UFC debut?
Former Bellator welterweight champion Lyman Good made a statement in his promotional debut, overwhelming Andrew Craig with heavy boxing combinations to score a TKO at 3:37 of Round 2.
Did Sean Strickland win his fight at UFC Fight Night 71?
Yes. Future UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland picked apart Brazilian veteran Igor Araújo over three rounds, winning a clear unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 30–26) in their welterweight matchup.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 5,471 attendees producing a live gate of $412,000 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego.
How was UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee broadcast?
The main card and preliminary card aired live on Fox Sports 1 across the United States, with the two early preliminary bouts streaming live worldwide on UFC Fight Pass.
Who called the fights on the broadcast team?
Play-by-play announcer Jon Anik called the action cage-side alongside color commentator and former WEC champion Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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