UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
Cuba
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 2:09
Performance of the Night
R3, 4:50
R1, 2:57
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Brazil
Early Prelims • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
Sweden
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: Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier each received $50,000 for their intense five-round championship collision.
Performance of the Night: Paul Felder earned $50,000 for his spectacular second-round spinning backfist knockout over Danny Castillo.
Performance of the Night: Shawn Jordan collected $50,000 for his explosive first-round knockout victory over Jared Cannonier.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | — | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| NC | $53,000 | $53,000 | — | $106,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | $50,000 | $94,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $49,000 | — | — | $49,000 | |
| NC | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $17,600 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| LOSS | $6,400 | — | — | $6,400 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Alexis Dufresne was fined 20 percent of her original $8,000 purse ($1,600) for missing weight (138 lbs), which was officially awarded to Marion Reneau. Hector Lombard’s original disclosed payout was $106,000 ($53,000 show / $53,000 win); following a failed post-fight drug test, the NSAC suspended him for one year and fined his entire $53,000 win bonus plus one-third of his show money ($17,667). Estimated totals include official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 182
Jon Jones registered his eighth consecutive UFC light heavyweight title defense, trailing only Anderson Silva (10) and Demetrious Johnson for the longest championship defense run in UFC history at the time.
With his unanimous decision triumph, Jones extended his winning streak inside the Octagon to 12 consecutive bouts, tying Georges St-Pierre for the second-longest win streak in promotional history.
Jon Jones made history by becoming the first mixed martial artist to ever take down two-time U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestler Daniel Cormier, scoring three takedowns across their five-round war.
UFC 182 accumulated 2 hours, 34 minutes, and 56 seconds (154:56) of total Octagon battle time across 11 bouts, ranking as the third-longest event in UFC history up to that point.
Paul Felder achieved only the third spinning back fist knockout finish in UFC history, flooring Danny Castillo in round 2 to collect Performance of the Night honors.
Promotional debutant Cody Garbrandt stopped Marcus Brimage via TKO at 4:50 of Round 3, registering the third-latest stoppage finish ever recorded in a three-round UFC bantamweight bout.
Donald Cerrone extended his lightweight winning streak to six straight bouts by dominating undefeated Myles Jury, matching Khabib Nurmagomedov for the longest active win streak in the 155-pound division.
Brad Tavares earned his seventh career UFC middleweight decision victory, moving into a tie with former champion Evan Tanner for the third-most decision wins in 185-pound history.
UFC 182 generated a $3,700,000 live gate with 11,575 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, standing as the second-highest gate among 33 events hosted by the promotion at the iconic venue to that date.
Jon Jones became the undisputed light heavyweight volume leader, surpassing 900 career significant strikes landed inside the Octagon while holding the division records for total strikes and takedown defense.
At 37 years old, Marion Reneau produced one of the most lopsided debuts in women’s bantamweight history, outstriking Alexis Dufresne 85 to 28 in significant strikes to earn 30-26 and 30-25 scorecards.
Future middleweight title challenger and perennial knockout puncher Jared Cannonier made his official UFC debut, competing in the heavyweight division against Shawn Jordan.
When and where did UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier take place?
UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier took place on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier?
Jon Jones defeated Daniel Cormier via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) after five hard-fought rounds to defend his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
What made the rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier so historic?
The rivalry featured intense bad blood, highlighted by a famous media day brawl in August 2014 and heated off-camera exchanges. Both fighters entered undefeated in light heavyweight competition, creating one of the most anticipated grudge matches in MMA history.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 182?
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone defeated undefeated contender Myles Jury via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in the lightweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 182?
Four fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier took home Fight of the Night, while Paul Felder and Shawn Jordan each earned Performance of the Night bonuses.
Why was Hector Lombard vs. Joshua Burkman changed to a No Contest?
Hector Lombard originally won by unanimous decision, but the result was overturned to a No Contest after Lombard tested positive for the anabolic steroid desoxymethyltestosterone in post-fight screening.
How did Paul Felder finish Danny Castillo at UFC 182?
Paul Felder delivered a highlight-reel spinning back fist knockout at 2:09 of Round 2, earning his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus.
Did Cody Garbrandt make his UFC debut at UFC 182?
Yes. Future UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt made his promotional debut, scoring two knockdowns before finishing Marcus Brimage via TKO at 4:50 of Round 3.
Who did Shawn Jordan defeat at UFC 182?
Shawn Jordan knocked out debuting heavyweight Jared Cannonier with punches at 2:57 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night award.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 182?
UFC 182 drew an official attendance of 11,575 fans with a live gate revenue of $3,700,000 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
How was UFC 182 broadcast?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View, the preliminary card was telecast on Fox Sports 1, and the early prelims streamed live exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC 182?
The broadcast was called by Mike Goldberg (play-by-play) and Joe Rogan (color commentary), with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Why was Alexis Dufresne fined 20 percent of her purse?
Alexis Dufresne weighed in at 138 pounds, missing the bantamweight non-title limit by two pounds. She was fined 20% of her purse ($1,600), which was awarded to opponent Marion Reneau.
How many takedowns did Jon Jones land against Daniel Cormier?
Jon Jones successfully completed 3 of 5 takedown attempts against Cormier, while defending 7 of Cormier’s 8 takedown attempts throughout the fight.
Did Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier fight a rematch after UFC 182?
Yes. The rivals met in a rematch at UFC 214 on July 29, 2017. Jones originally won by third-round knockout, but the outcome was later overturned to a No Contest following a positive drug test by Jones.
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