UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 3:37
Title Fight
Netherlands
R2, 3:13
R3, 3:45
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Canada
R1, 2:30
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R1, 3:30
Nigeria
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:59
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Poland
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 0:21
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Russia
R3, 5:00
Philippines
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Shane Burgos and Charles Rosa earned $50,000 each for their action-packed, three-round featherweight war.
Performance of the Night: Charles Oliveira earned $50,000 for his slick first-round rear-naked choke submission over Will Brooks.
Performance of the Night: Gregor Gillespie earned $50,000 for his blistering 21-second first-round knockout over Andrew Holbrook.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $600,000 | — | — | $600,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $275,000 | — | — | $275,000 | |
| WIN | $88,000 | $88,000 | — | $176,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $50,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $68,000 | — | — | $68,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | $50,000 | $62,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $53,000 | — | — | $53,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| 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 | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses are not publicly disclosed by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC). Figures shown reflect officially disclosed baseline contract purses, verified commission appeal filings (such as the 20% purse protest citing Daniel Cormier’s $600,000 purse), and official UFC post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Figures do not reflect undisclosed locker-room bonuses or pay-per-view dividends.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 210
Charles Oliveira secured his 9th career UFC submission finish over Will Brooks, moving into sole possession of second place in all-time UFC submission history, trailing only Royce Gracie (10) at the time.
With his $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, Charles Oliveira claimed his 10th post-fight bonus award, joining Donald Cerrone and Anderson Silva among the most decorated bonus winners in UFC history.
Gregor Gillespie produced the fastest knockout by an undefeated lightweight prospect in modern UFC history, leveling Andrew Holbrook with a punch finish in just 21 seconds of Round 1.
UFC 210 established an all-time sporting event live gate record for KeyBank Center in Buffalo, generating $2,000,000 from an announced crowd of 17,110 fans.
The event marked the UFC’s first trip to Buffalo, New York, in nearly 22 years, following UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo held on September 8, 1995.
Daniel Cormier’s weigh-in controversy (losing 1.2 lbs in two minutes) became the direct catalyst for the NYSAC amending combat sport weigh-in statutes to forbid touching any object while on the scale.
Top-ranked contender Anthony Johnson concluded his legendary light heavyweight stint with five knockout wins and two undisputed title challenges, shocking the MMA world by retiring inside the Octagon.
The co-main event between Gegard Mousasi and Chris Weidman marked the first high-profile televised bout in New York where cageside video review was used mid-bout to overturn an in-cage foul call.
Future pound-for-pound king Kamaru Usman dominated Sean Strickland over three rounds, tying the second-longest active welterweight winning streak in the UFC behind Demian Maia.
Cynthia Calvillo became one of the fastest fighters in modern UFC history to register two promotional submission wins, defeating Pearl Gonzalez just 35 days after her UFC 209 debut.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Patrick Côté concluded his 13-year, 21-fight UFC career inside the Octagon, leaving his gloves on the canvas following a welterweight war with Thiago Alves.
Patrick Cummins absorbed 53 significant strikes and survived a heavy first-round knockdown against future light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz before rallying to win a majority decision.
When and where did UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 take place?
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 took place on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.
Who won the main event between Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson?
Daniel Cormier successfully defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Anthony “Rumble” Johnson via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:37 of Round 2.
What was the “Towel-Gate” controversy involving Daniel Cormier at UFC 210?
At the official weigh-ins, Daniel Cormier initially weighed in at 206.2 lbs (1.2 lbs over the title limit). Just over two minutes later, Cormier returned to the scale and registered exactly 205.0 lbs. Broadcast video showed Cormier holding onto the weigh-in privacy towel, sparking allegations that he relieved downward pressure on the scale.
Did Anthony Johnson retire after his fight at UFC 210?
Yes. Following his second-round submission loss to Daniel Cormier, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson announced his immediate retirement from mixed martial arts inside the Octagon during his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
Why was the Gegard Mousasi vs. Chris Weidman co-main event controversial?
Referee Dan Miragliotta halted the bout believing Mousasi had landed two illegal knees to a grounded Weidman. After consulting video review, officials determined Weidman’s hands had lifted off the canvas, rendering the knees legal. However, cageside physicians deemed Weidman unable to continue due to disorientation, resulting in a TKO win for Mousasi.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonus awards at UFC 210?
Four fighters took home $50,000 bonuses: Shane Burgos vs. Charles Rosa earned Fight of the Night, while Charles Oliveira and Gregor Gillespie earned Performance of the Night bonuses for their stoppage victories.
Why was Pearl Gonzalez nearly pulled from the UFC 210 card?
Hours before the event, the NYSAC initially pulled Pearl Gonzalez from her bout against Cynthia Calvillo due to a commission rule prohibiting fighters with breast implants from competing. After medical reviews and clearance from her physicians, the commission reversed its ruling and allowed the fight to proceed.
How fast was Cynthia Calvillo’s turnaround to fight at UFC 210?
Cynthia Calvillo competed just 35 days after making her promotional debut at UFC 209 (March 4, 2017), securing back-to-back third-round rear-naked choke submissions inside the Octagon.
What was the official attendance and gate revenue for UFC 210?
UFC 210 drew a crowd of 17,110 attendees generating a live gate of $2,000,000, breaking the all-time sporting event gate record at the KeyBank Center.
What milestone did Charles Oliveira achieve with his win over Will Brooks?
Charles Oliveira earned his 9th career UFC submission finish, moving past Frank Mir and Nate Diaz into sole possession of second place on the all-time UFC submission list behind Royce Gracie (10) at that time.
Who won the preliminary matchup between Kamaru Usman and Sean Strickland?
Kamaru Usman defeated Sean Strickland via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, 30–26), out-striking Strickland 117 to 30 while scoring a knockdown and two takedowns.
Did Patrick Côté retire after UFC 210?
Yes. After dropping a unanimous decision to Thiago Alves in an entertaining welterweight bout, Canadian veteran and former title challenger Patrick Côté placed his gloves on the canvas and retired from MMA.
How fast was Gregor Gillespie’s knockout at UFC 210?
Gregor Gillespie knocked out Andrew Holbrook in just 21 seconds of Round 1 with a devastating left hook and follow-up ground strikes to earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 210?
The English pay-per-view broadcast was called by play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
When was the last time the UFC visited Buffalo prior to UFC 210?
Prior to UFC 210, the UFC had not visited Buffalo since UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo on September 8, 1995, marking a return gap of over 21 years following the legalization of MMA in New York in 2016.
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