UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs. Reis Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs. Reis
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 4:49
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R2, 2:47
Australia
R2, 3:28
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
France
R2, 0:28
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 3:52
R1, 4:21
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Tim Elliott and Louis Smolka each earned $50,000 for their relentless three-round flyweight battle on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Demetrious Johnson captured a $50,000 bonus for his historic third-round armbar submission of Wilson Reis, tying Anderson Silva’s record of 10 consecutive title defenses.
Performance of the Night: Robert Whittaker collected $50,000 for his statement second-round knockout of top middleweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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*Official fighter base purses and win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by the Missouri Office of Athletics. Official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded by the UFC are included where confirmed.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs. Reis
Demetrious Johnson submitted Wilson Reis in the 3rd round to earn his 10th consecutive UFC title defense, officially tying Anderson Silva’s historic all-time promotional record.
Johnson earned his 5th stoppage victory in UFC title fights, extending his record for the most finishes in flyweight championship history.
Johnson extended his division winning streak to 12 consecutive victories, the longest winning streak in the history of the UFC flyweight division.
With a live gate of $1,081,193 and 12,171 fans in attendance, this event set the record for the highest-earning sporting event in Sprint Center arena history.
UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs. Reis marked the inaugural visit by the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Kansas City and the state of Missouri.
Demetrious Johnson became the first competitor in professional mixed martial arts history to submit elite BJJ black belt Wilson Reis.
Robert Whittaker picked up his 7th straight UFC victory and became the first fighter since 2008 to stop world jiu-jitsu champion Ronaldo Souza via strikes.
Tim Elliott landed 12 successful takedowns across three rounds against Louis Smolka, recording one of the highest takedown totals in flyweight division history.
Alexander Volkov landed 122 significant strikes against Roy Nelson, establishing the highest heavyweight striking total ever recorded in a UFC Missouri event.
Two-division European champion Tom Duquesnoy became one of the youngest bantamweight debutants to score a multi-knockdown stoppage inside two rounds.
Kansas City standout Zak Cummings secured his second consecutive first-round guillotine choke submission in the Octagon, putting Nathan Coy to sleep at 4:21.
Rose Namajunas earned her 4th career submission victory in the UFC women’s strawweight division, tying the promotional record for the most submissions at 115 pounds.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs. Reis take place?
UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs. Reis took place on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Who won the main event between Demetrious Johnson and Wilson Reis?
Demetrious Johnson defeated Wilson Reis via submission (armbar) at 4:49 of Round 3 to successfully defend his UFC Flyweight Championship.
What historic UFC record did Demetrious Johnson tie at this event?
Demetrious Johnson tied Anderson Silva’s all-time UFC record of 10 consecutive title defenses, solidifying his status as the sport’s pound-for-pound king.
Who won the co-main event between Rose Namajunas and Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Rose Namajunas defeated Michelle Waterson-Gomez via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:47 of Round 2 in their women’s strawweight title eliminator.
How did Robert Whittaker defeat Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza?
Robert Whittaker scored a dominant victory over Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza via TKO (head kick and punches) at 3:28 of Round 2, propelling him toward the middleweight championship.
Who earned the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs. Reis?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Tim Elliott vs. Louis Smolka earned Fight of the Night, while Demetrious Johnson and Robert Whittaker took home Performance of the Night honors.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 12,171 fans and generated a live gate of $1,081,193, making it the highest-earning sporting event in Sprint Center history.
Had Wilson Reis ever been submitted prior to fighting Demetrious Johnson?
No. Demetrious Johnson became the first fighter in professional MMA history to submit Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Wilson Reis.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Alexander Volkov and Roy Nelson?
Alexander Volkov defeated Roy Nelson via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), out-landing Nelson by a wide margin in significant strikes.
What was the outcome of Renato Moicano vs. Jeremy Stephens?
Renato Moicano defeated Jeremy Stephens via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a competitive three-round featherweight main card bout.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The cageside commentary booth was manned by Jon Anik and Brian Stann, with veteran announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters.
On which television networks was this event broadcast?
The main card and preliminary card aired live on Fox network television across the United States, with early prelims streaming live on UFC Fight Pass.
How did hometown fighter Zak Cummings finish Nathan Coy?
Zak Cummings rendered Nathan Coy unconscious with a tight guillotine choke at 4:21 of Round 1, earning a technical submission victory.
How did French standout Tom Duquesnoy perform in his UFC debut?
Tom Duquesnoy lived up to his “Fire Kid” moniker by defeating Patrick Williams via TKO (elbows) at 0:28 of Round 2 after scoring multiple knockdowns.
Did Demetrious Johnson break the consecutive title defense record in his next fight?
Yes. In his subsequent bout at UFC 216 on October 7, 2017, Johnson submitted Ray Borg via a legendary suplex-to-armbar to break the all-time record with his 11th consecutive title defense.
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