UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Belarus
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:28
Performance of the Night
England
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 1:01
Australia
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 2:08
Fight of the Night
R2, 4:58
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 2:28
R3, 5:00
Argentina
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: John Lineker and Francisco Rivera earned $50,000 each for their blistering, high-octane two-minute slugfest that resulted in 100 combined strikes and a first-round guillotine submission.
Performance of the Night: Anthony Johnson pocketed $50,000 for his thunderous second-round knockout of Jimi Manuwa, while Raquel Pennington collected $50,000 for her dramatic last-second rear-naked choke victory over Jessica Andrade.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $115,000 | $115,000 | $50,000 | $280,000 | |
| WIN | $225,000 | — | — | $225,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $133,000 | $58,000 | — | $191,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | $50,000 | $73,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $34,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). These figures reflect contractual base pay and win bonuses only, excluding pay-per-view dividends, undisclosed locker room bonuses, or Reebok promotional outfitting payments. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records & Milestones at UFC 191
Demetrious Johnson notched his 7th consecutive UFC flyweight championship defense, extending his record and moving within three defenses of Anderson Silva’s all-time UFC benchmark.
John Lineker and Francisco Rivera unleashed an astonishing 100 combined strikes in just 2 minutes and 8 seconds of round 1 before Lineker secured a guillotine choke to claim Fight of the Night.
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson earned his 10th knockout in UFC history by stopping Jimi Manuwa in just 28 seconds of round 2, collecting his 4th Performance of the Night bonus.
Raquel Pennington locked up a dramatic rear-naked choke against Jessica Andrade with just 2 seconds left in round 2 (4:58), avenging an earlier career loss and claiming a $50k POTN bonus.
Joe Riggs defeated Ron Stallings via disqualification at 2:28 of round 2 due to an illegal upkick, representing one of the rarest official finish methods in modern UFC history.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski secured his 4th straight victory upon returning to the Octagon, edging fellow former titleholder Frank Mir via unanimous decision.
Paige VanZant established a new career high in promotional striking volume by launching 248 total strikes and securing three takedowns before submitting Alex Chambers via round 3 armbar.
TUF 19 winner Corey Anderson dominated future champion Jan Blachowicz across 15 minutes, landing 4 takedowns and earning dominant 30-25, 30-25, 29-26 scorecards.
Ross Pearson snapped Paul Felder’s momentum as a +345 betting underdog, utilizing pinpoint boxing and veteran ring craft to claim a split decision victory.
Moving up from flyweight to 135 pounds, John Lineker introduced his heavy hands to the division with a statement first-round finish and a $50k bonus paycheck.
TUF Brazil 4 standout Joaquim Silva captured his debut victory inside the Octagon, overcoming TUF Latin America star Nazareno Malegarie via split decision.
UFC 191 produced an official attendance of 10,873 and a $1,362,700 live gate, serving as one of the rare pay-per-view events headlined by the 125-pound flyweight division at the MGM Grand.
When and where did UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2 take place?
UFC 191: Johnson vs. Dodson 2 took place on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Demetrious Johnson and John Dodson?
Demetrious Johnson defeated John Dodson via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45) over five rounds to retain the UFC Flyweight Championship.
How many title defenses did Demetrious Johnson achieve at UFC 191?
His victory over Dodson marked Demetrious Johnson’s 7th consecutive flyweight title defense, further cementing his reign among the longest championship runs in UFC history.
Who won the heavyweight co-main event between Andrei Arlovski and Frank Mir?
Former champion Andrei Arlovski defeated Frank Mir via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in a three-round clash between heavyweight icons.
How did Anthony Johnson defeat Jimi Manuwa?
Anthony “Rumble” Johnson knocked out Jimi Manuwa via punch at 0:28 of Round 2, earning a Performance of the Night bonus for the explosive stoppage.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 191?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus checks: John Lineker vs. Francisco Rivera earned Fight of the Night, while Anthony Johnson and Raquel Pennington each secured Performance of the Night awards.
What made the John Lineker vs. Francisco Rivera fight so famous?
The bout was one of the most frenetic slugfests in UFC history, featuring 100 combined strikes in just over two minutes before Lineker dragged Rivera down and locked in a guillotine choke at 2:08 of Round 1.
Why was Ron Stallings disqualified against Joe Riggs?
Ron Stallings was disqualified at 2:28 of Round 2 after landing an illegal upkick to a downed Joe Riggs, resulting in an eye injury that prevented Riggs from continuing.
How did Paige VanZant defeat Alex Chambers?
Paige VanZant dominated with high-paced clinch work and grappling before submitting Alex Chambers via armbar at 1:01 of Round 3.
How did Raquel Pennington finish Jessica Andrade at UFC 191?
Raquel Pennington submitted Jessica Andrade with a rear-naked choke at 4:58 of Round 2—with only two seconds left on the clock—earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What happened in Corey Anderson vs. Jan Blachowicz?
Corey Anderson utilized stifling wrestling and ground-and-pound to defeat future light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz via unanimous decision (30–25, 30–25, 29–26).
Who won the lightweight preliminary bout between Ross Pearson and Paul Felder?
Ross Pearson pulled off a betting upset as a +345 underdog, defeating Paul Felder via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 29–28).
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 191?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,873 attendees and produced a live box office gate of $1,362,700 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Who called the fights at UFC 191?
The pay-per-view broadcast was commentated by Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
Who earned the highest disclosed payout at UFC 191?
Anthony Johnson topped the payroll with $280,000 ($115,000 show, $115,000 win, $50,000 POTN bonus), followed by Andrei Arlovski ($225,000) and Frank Mir ($200,000).
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