UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
R3, 0:42
Democratic Republic of Congo
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
Italy
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 1:41
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm each earned $50,000 for their grueling five-round women’s featherweight championship title fight.
Performance of the Night: Khabib Nurmagomedov earned $50,000 for his historic mauling of Edson Barboza that generated a 30-24 scorecard; Tim Elliott collected $50,000 for his emotional second-round anaconda choke submission over Mark De La Rosa.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Official NSAC Disclosed Fighter Purses
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | $50,000 | $210,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $41,000 | — | — | $41,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | — | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $115,000 | — | — | $115,000 | |
| NC | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| NC | $19,000 | — | — | $19,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| DRAW | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| DRAW | $29,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $106,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Official fighter purses disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total disclosed payroll reached $1,795,000. Figures do not include pay-per-view percentages, discretionary locker room bonuses, or Reebok promotional compliance payouts. Total estimated sums include verified official $50,000 post-fight performance bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 219
Cris Cyborg went the full 25-minute championship distance for the first time in her professional career, defeating Holly Holm via unanimous decision to defend her UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship.
Khabib Nurmagomedov put on one of the most dominant grappling clinics in promotional history against Edson Barboza, landing 154 total strikes to earn a rare 30-24 scorecard from judge Glenn Trowbridge.
Legendary referee “Big John” McCarthy officiated his final bout inside the Octagon (Khabib vs. Barboza), concluding a foundational 23-year officiating tenure that began at UFC 2 in 1994.
Matheus Nicolau floored Louis Smolka three times in the opening round, tying the all-time UFC flyweight division record for the most knockdowns landed in a single fight.
Fighting just days after the tragic passing of his head coach Robert Follis, Tim Elliott submitted Mark De La Rosa via anaconda choke at 1:41 of Round 2, winning Performance of the Night honors.
Dan Hooker notched his second consecutive stoppage at 155 pounds, latching on to a lightning-fast guillotine choke against Marc Diakiese in just 42 seconds of Round 3.
Neil Magny neutralized former interim champion Carlos Condit with 7:22 of cage control and 3 takedowns to pick up his 13th victory in the UFC welterweight division.
Inaugural champion Carla Esparza handed rising star Cynthia Calvillo her first career defeat, outworking her in the championship rounds to earn a unanimous decision sweep (29–28 x3).
Myles Jury put on a tactical clinic over Ricky Glenn, completing two takedowns and holding top control for nearly five minutes to sweep every round 30-27.
Future title challenger Marvin Vettori and Omari Akhmedov battled to a hard-fought majority draw (28–28, 29–28, 28–28) featuring 117 combined significant strikes.
UFC 219 drew 13,561 fans to the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, generating an official live gate of $1,760,628.74 for the annual end-of-year card.
Michał Oleksiejczuk’s decision win over Khalil Rountree Jr. was officially overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC after Oleksiejczuk tested positive for clomiphene.
When and where did UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm take place?
UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm took place on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event between Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm?
Cris Cyborg defeated Holly Holm via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 48–47) across five rounds to retain the UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship in the Fight of the Night.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 219?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Cris Cyborg vs. Holly Holm won Fight of the Night, while Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tim Elliott earned Performance of the Night honors.
How dominant was Khabib Nurmagomedov against Edson Barboza?
Khabib Nurmagomedov landed 154 total strikes, completed 4 takedowns, and controlled Barboza on the ground for 10:31, earning scores of 30–25, 30–25, and 30–24 on the judges’ scorecards.
Why was UFC 219 significant for referee “Big John” McCarthy?
UFC 219 was the final UFC event officiated by “Big John” McCarthy. His final bout was the co-main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Edson Barboza before he transitioned to broadcasting.
How did Dan Hooker defeat Marc Diakiese?
Dan Hooker jumped on a guillotine choke off a Diakiese takedown attempt, securing the submission victory at 0:42 of Round 3.
Who won the fight between Neil Magny and Carlos Condit?
Neil Magny defeated Carlos Condit via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28), using his wrestling and clinch work to control Condit for over 7 minutes.
How did Carla Esparza defeat Cynthia Calvillo?
Former champion Carla Esparza out-struck Cynthia Calvillo in the second and third rounds to hand Calvillo her first career defeat via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Why was Michał Oleksiejczuk vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. overturned to a No Contest?
Oleksiejczuk originally won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC after Oleksiejczuk tested positive for clomiphene.
How did Tim Elliott finish Mark De La Rosa?
Tim Elliott locked in an anaconda choke at 1:41 of Round 2 to submit Mark De La Rosa, winning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in honor of his late coach Robert Follis.
What milestone did Matheus Nicolau achieve against Louis Smolka?
Matheus Nicolau scored three knockdowns in Round 1, tying the all-time UFC flyweight division record for the most knockdowns in a single fight before winning a 30–25 unanimous decision.
How did Myles Jury defeat Ricky Glenn?
Myles Jury utilized crisp striking and nearly five minutes of top control to sweep Ricky Glenn 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 on the scorecards.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 219?
UFC 219 drew an official attendance of 13,561 fans at T-Mobile Arena, generating a live gate of $1,760,628.74.
Who called the action on commentary for UFC 219?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Who earned the highest disclosed purses at UFC 219?
Featherweight champion Cris Cyborg earned the highest purse with a flat $500,000, followed by challenger Holly Holm at $300,000, according to official NSAC disclosures.
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