UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R4, 4:09
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Cuba
Nigeria
R1, 4:14
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R1, 4:15
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Colombia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero earned $50,000 each for their savage three-round middleweight slugfest that was later crowned the 2019 Fight of the Year.
Performance of the Night: Stipe Miocic collected $50,000 for his tactical fourth-round masterclass, ripping liver hooks before finishing Daniel Cormier via TKO to reclaim the heavyweight crown.
Performance of the Night: Short-notice newcomer Khama Worthy earned $50,000 after pulling off a massive +550 betting upset with a crisp first-round knockout over Devonte Smith.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $750,000 | — | $50,000 | $800,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $155,000 | — | — | $155,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | $50,000 | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $95,000 | $95,000 | — | $190,000 | |
| WIN | $77,000 | $77,000 | — | $154,000 | |
| LOSS | $79,000 | — | — | $79,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | — | $21,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses officially reported by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), totaling $3,318,000. Figures do not reflect pay-per-view dividends, discretionary locker-room bonuses, or Reebok compliance payouts. Totals include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 241
Stipe Miocic (123) and Daniel Cormier (181) combined for 304 significant strikes, setting the all-time UFC heavyweight record for the most significant strikes landed in a single title fight.
Stipe Miocic became just the fifth fighter in UFC history to regain the undisputed heavyweight title, avenging his previous defeat to Daniel Cormier via fourth-round TKO.
Miocic landed 14 unanswered left hooks to the body in Round 4 to soften Cormier before landing the fight-ending combinations, authoring one of the greatest tactical adjustments in championship history.
Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero traded 243 combined significant strikes and two knockdowns in a three-round slugfest that was officially voted the 2019 Fight of the Year.
Nate Diaz returned from a three-year hiatus to land 114 significant strikes against former champion Anthony Pettis, subsequently creating the legendary “BMF” title belt concept in his post-fight interview.
Making his UFC debut on four days’ notice, Khama Worthy (+550) knocked out highly-touted Devonte Smith (-800) in 4:15 of Round 1, logging one of the biggest betting upsets of 2019.
Sabina Mazo outstruck Shana Dobson 108 to 33 and earned a rare 30-24 scorecard from judge Marcos Rosales, representing one of the most dominant three-round flyweight decisions in UFC history.
Cory Sandhagen solidified his elite title contender status by dominating perennial top contender Raphael Assunção via unanimous decision, extending his UFC streak to five straight wins.
Sodiq Yusuff improved to 10-1 overall and 3-0 in the UFC by landing a blistering counter right hand to finish Gabriel Benítez at 4:14 of Round 1.
UFC 241 drew a capacity crowd of 17,304 spectators generating $3,237,032, setting the all-time combat sports gate and attendance benchmark for the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Derek Brunson stuffed all eight takedown attempts from Ian Heinisch while landing 81 significant strikes, holding his place inside the middleweight top-10 rankings.
The fourth-round stoppage marked Daniel Cormier’s very first professional defeat in the heavyweight division, having previously compiled a flawless 15-0 heavyweight record across Strikeforce and the UFC.
When and where did UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 take place?
UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 took place on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Who won the main event rematch between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic?
Stipe Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier via TKO (punches) at 4:09 of Round 4 to reclaim the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Championship.
How did Stipe Miocic turn the fight around in the fourth round?
Trailing on the judges’ scorecards entering Round 4, Miocic adjusted by repeatedly targeting Cormier’s midsection with punishing left hooks to the liver, visibly hurting Cormier and setting up the fight-ending flurry against the fence.
Who won the co-main event between Nate Diaz and Anthony Pettis?
Nate Diaz defeated Anthony Pettis via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in his highly anticipated return to the Octagon after a three-year layoff.
How did the BMF title originate at UFC 241?
In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, Nate Diaz challenged Jorge Masvidal to fight for the title of “baddest motherf***er in the game,” inspiring the UFC to officially create the physical BMF belt for UFC 244.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 241?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Paulo Costa vs. Yoel Romero (Fight of the Night), Stipe Miocic (Performance of the Night), and Khama Worthy (Performance of the Night).
Who won the middleweight war between Paulo Costa and Yoel Romero?
Paulo Costa defeated Yoel Romero via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in an all-out three-round war that featured both fighters scoring knockdowns in Round 1.
How big of an upset was Khama Worthy’s win over Devonte Smith?
Worthy stepped in on just four days’ notice as a massive +550 underdog and knocked out his former training partner Devonte Smith (-800) at 4:15 of Round 1, marking one of the biggest betting upsets of 2019.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 241?
The event drew a sold-out crowd of 17,304 spectators, generating a live gate of $3,237,032 at the Honda Center.
Who was the highest-paid fighter on the UFC 241 card?
Stipe Miocic was the highest-paid athlete with an officially disclosed purse of $750,000 (plus a $50,000 performance bonus), followed by Daniel Cormier ($500,000) and Nate Diaz ($250,000).
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 241?
The event was called by lead play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
What striking record was set in the main event?
Miocic and Cormier combined to land 304 significant strikes across four rounds, setting the record for the most combined significant strikes in a UFC heavyweight championship bout.
How did Cory Sandhagen defeat Raphael Assunção?
Cory Sandhagen used his length, footwork, and diverse volume striking to outland Assunção 62 to 45 in significant strikes, winning a clear unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
Why did Manny Bermudez and Casey Kenney fight at a 140-pound catchweight?
The bout was originally booked at bantamweight (135 lbs), but the UFC moved the contest to a 140-pound catchweight the night before weigh-ins after Bermudez encountered issues during his weight cut.
Did Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic complete their trilogy after UFC 241?
Yes. With the series tied 1-1, the two met in their historic trilogy fight at UFC 252 on August 15, 2020, where Stipe Miocic defeated Daniel Cormier via unanimous decision to close out their rivalry.
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