UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 4:10
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R1, 4:15
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Wales
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 3:36
China
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R2, 4:53
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Henry Cejudo and Demetrious Johnson each earned $50,000 for their dramatic five-round flyweight championship rematch.
Performance of the Night: TJ Dillashaw collected $50,000 for his devastating first-round knockout defense against Cody Garbrandt, while Renato Moicano took $50,000 for dropping and submitting Cub Swanson via rear-naked choke.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $380,000 | — | $50,000 | $430,000 | |
| WIN | $350,000 | — | $50,000 | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | — | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $13,000 | — | — | $13,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Official fighter purses and win bonuses reported by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Figures do not include pay-per-view points, commercial locker-room bonuses, or promotional Reebok compliance payments. Total estimated sums include officially verified $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses awarded by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 227
Henry Cejudo ended Demetrious Johnson’s historic reign of 11 consecutive title defenses—the longest continuous championship reign in UFC history.
Henry Cejudo became the first athlete in sports history to win an Olympic gold medal (freestyle wrestling, 2008 Beijing) and a UFC championship belt.
Entering as a +375 betting underdog, Henry Cejudo’s split decision upset over pound-for-pound king Demetrious Johnson was voted the 2018 Upset of the Year.
TJ Dillashaw earned his fifth knockout victory in UFC bantamweight championship fights, extending his all-time divisional record for title fight stoppages.
With his first-round stoppage of Cody Garbrandt, Dillashaw tied the all-time UFC bantamweight record for the most stoppage victories in division history (8).
Future two-time strawweight champion Zhang Weili made her promotional debut, beginning her ascent to becoming the first Chinese and East Asian champion in UFC history.
Pedro Munhoz scored three official knockdowns against Brett Johns, tying the promotional record for the most knockdowns in a single three-round bantamweight bout.
Alex Perez landed 84 significant strikes in just 3:36 against Jose Torres, establishing one of the highest striking output rates per minute in UFC flyweight history.
Marlon Vera folded Wuliji Buren with a vicious liver punch at 4:53 of round two, registering only the 14th body-punch knockout in UFC bantamweight history.
Kevin Holland made his official Octagon debut on just 13 days’ notice, displaying elite durability against fearsome knockout artist Thiago Santos.
UFC 227 served as the final Octagon appearance of Demetrious Johnson’s legendary career prior to the historic cross-promotional trade to ONE Championship for Ben Askren.
The event drew 17,794 spectators producing a live gate of $2,850,000, standing as one of the premier sporting gates in the venue’s mixed martial arts history.
When and where did UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 take place?
UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2 took place on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Who won the main event between TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt?
TJ Dillashaw defeated Cody Garbrandt via TKO (knee and punches) at 4:10 of Round 1 to successfully defend the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
How did TJ Dillashaw finish Cody Garbrandt in their rematch?
During a frantic exchange in the pocket, Dillashaw dropped Garbrandt with a counter right hook, tracked him against the fence, and unloaded a devastating knee followed by a barrage of punches to force referee Herb Dean to stop the fight.
Who won the co-main event between Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo?
Henry Cejudo defeated Demetrious Johnson via split decision (48–47, 47–48, 48–47) to capture the UFC Flyweight Championship in one of the greatest title upsets in MMA history.
What history did Henry Cejudo make by defeating Demetrious Johnson?
Henry Cejudo became the first Olympic gold medalist in sports history to win a UFC championship title, adding UFC gold to his 2008 Beijing Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medal.
How many consecutive title defenses did Demetrious Johnson have before UFC 227?
Johnson held the all-time UFC record of 11 consecutive successful title defenses across a six-year reign before Cejudo snapped his historic streak.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 227?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Henry Cejudo vs. Demetrious Johnson earned Fight of the Night, while TJ Dillashaw and Renato Moicano took home Performance of the Night awards.
Did Zhang Weili make her UFC debut at UFC 227?
Yes. Future two-time strawweight champion Zhang Weili made her UFC debut on the early preliminary card, defeating Danielle Taylor via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Who made their promotional debut on short notice against Thiago Santos?
Kevin Holland stepped in on just 13 days’ notice to replace Alexander Gustafsson/Volkan Oezdemir on the main card, surviving heavy ground-and-pound to go the distance against Thiago Santos.
How did Renato Moicano defeat Cub Swanson?
Renato Moicano dropped Cub Swanson with a stiff jab, transitioned directly into mount, took Swanson’s back, and secured a rear-naked choke submission at 4:15 of Round 1.
What record did Pedro Munhoz tie against Brett Johns?
Pedro Munhoz scored 3 knockdowns with brutal body kicks and hooks against Brett Johns, tying the UFC bantamweight record for the most knockdowns in a single three-round contest.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 227?
The event drew a crowd of 17,794 spectators and produced a total live gate of $2,850,000 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 227 generate?
UFC 227 generated an estimated 300,000 pay-per-view buys across worldwide cable and digital streaming platforms.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 227?
The cageside commentary booth was manned by Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and heavyweight/light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
What historic MMA trade happened following Demetrious Johnson’s bout?
Following his split decision loss at UFC 227, the UFC released Demetrious Johnson from his contract in an unprecedented trade agreement with ONE Championship in exchange for former undefeated Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren.
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