UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie
United States
Main Card • Final
Netherlands
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:41
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Prelims • Final
Palestine
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
Japan
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier and Jim Miller each earned $50,000 for their violent three-round lightweight war, combining for 168 significant strikes landed.
Performance of the Night: Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza collected $50,000 as the only finish on the main card, forcing Tim Boetsch to tap out to a textbook first-round kimura at 3:41.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $600,000 | $200,000 | — | $820,000 | |
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | — | $330,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | $50,000 | $280,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $230,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | $50,000 | $185,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $70,000 | — | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $65,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $63,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $52,500 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $41,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $38,500 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $30,500 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $26,500 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $19,000 | — | — | $21,500 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $16,500 |
*Purses are not publicly disclosed by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC). Figures listed above reflect attributed industry contract estimates and verified UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy (Reebok sponsorship) payments totaling $215,000. Totals include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) awarded to Dustin Poirier, Jim Miller, and Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 208
Germaine de Randamie defeated Holly Holm via unanimous decision to become the inaugural UFC Women’s Featherweight Champion and the first Dutch champion in the UFC since Bas Rutten (1999).
Former long-reigning middleweight king Anderson Silva captured his first official Octagon victory since October 2012, halting an official four-fight winless drought.
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza tied Urijah Faber for the second-most submission finishes in combined UFC/Strikeforce history (13), securing a first-round kimura over Tim Boetsch.
Jacare Souza became just the third middleweight in UFC history to finish a bout via kimura submission, joining Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman.
Lightweight stalwart Jim Miller made his 26th walk to the Octagon, tying Hall of Famers Frank Mir and Tito Ortiz for the second-most bouts in UFC history at the time.
Dustin Poirier (97) and Jim Miller (71) combined for 168 significant strikes across 15 grueling minutes, earning Fight of the Night honors in an instant lightweight classic.
Future lightweight champion Islam Makhachev went a perfect 5-for-5 on takedowns against Nik Lentz, sweeping two judges’ cards by dominant 30-25 margins.
Glover Teixeira grounded Jared Cannonier three times and controlled him on the canvas to earn a rare unanimous 30-26 shutout sweep across all three judges’ scorecards.
UFC 208 marked the organization’s historic debut at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, drawing an attendance of 15,628 and generating a live gate of $2,275,105.
Former bantamweight queen Holly Holm became the first former UFC champion to drop three consecutive bouts immediately following the loss of her title belt.
Silva made his 34th career walk between the UFC and PRIDE, tying Dan Henderson and Mirko Cro Cop near the top of the all-time premier MMA appearance list.
UFC 208 tied the modern high mark for decision volume, with 8 of 10 bouts going the distance (80%), matching the trend of New York State events.
When and where did UFC 208 take place?
UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie took place on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Who won the main event between Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie?
Germaine de Randamie defeated Holly Holm via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 48–47) to become the inaugural UFC Women’s Featherweight Champion.
What controversy occurred during the main event title fight?
De Randamie landed significant punches after the horn sounded at the end of both Round 2 and Round 3. Referee Todd Anderson did not deduct a point, prompting Holly Holm’s team to file a formal appeal with the NYSAC, which was ultimately denied.
Who won the co-main event between Anderson Silva and Derek Brunson?
Anderson Silva defeated Derek Brunson via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in a competitive and controversial middleweight bout.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 208?
Three fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Dustin Poirier vs. Jim Miller received Fight of the Night, while Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza received the event’s lone Performance of the Night award.
Why was only one Performance of the Night bonus handed out?
With eight of the ten bouts going to a decision, Jacare Souza’s first-round submission over Tim Boetsch was the only stoppage finish on the main card, prompting the UFC to award only one POTN bonus.
How did Jacare Souza finish Tim Boetsch?
Jacare took Boetsch to the mat, advanced to side control, and locked up a textbook kimura submission at 3:41 of Round 1, forcing Boetsch to tap out.
How did Dustin Poirier defeat Jim Miller?
Dustin Poirier overcame brutal leg kicks from Jim Miller, landing 97 significant strikes and scoring three takedowns to win a hard-fought majority decision (28–28, 30–27, 29–28).
How dominant was Islam Makhachev against Nik Lentz?
Islam Makhachev put on a wrestling clinic, going 5-for-5 on takedowns and outstriking Lentz 43 to 13 in significant strikes to earn lopsided scores of 30–25, 30–25, and 30–27.
What milestone did Jim Miller reach at UFC 208?
Jim Miller competed in his 26th UFC bout, tying Frank Mir and Tito Ortiz for second-most fights in promotional history at that time.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 208?
The event drew a crowd of 15,628 fans at the Barclays Center, producing an official live gate of $2,275,105.
Who commentated UFC 208?
The event was called by a three-man commentary desk featuring Jon Anik (in his first PPV as lead play-by-play announcer following Mike Goldberg’s departure), Joe Rogan, and then-champion Daniel Cormier.
Was UFC 208 the first UFC event held in Brooklyn?
Yes. UFC 208 was the promotion’s inaugural event in the borough of Brooklyn and the first held inside the Barclays Center following the legalization of MMA in New York in 2016.
Which scheduled fights were cancelled fight week?
A heavyweight bout between Marcin Tybura and Justin Willis was cancelled on weigh-in day after Willis was deemed medically unfit to compete. Additionally, Ian McCall was pulled from a bout with Jarred Brooks due to illness on the morning of the fight.
Did Germaine de Randamie defend the featherweight championship?
No. De Randamie was stripped of the title four months later in June 2017 after refusing to defend the belt against Cris Cyborg, leading to Cyborg facing Tonya Evinger for the vacant title at UFC 214.
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