UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 2:22
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Poland
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
R3, 5:00
R2, 5:00
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 4:12
R3, 0:39
Performance of the Night
R2, 3:36
Fight of the Night
R1, 2:39
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Peru
R3, 5:00
Russia
R1, 2:21
Denmark
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Chase Sherman and Rashad Coulter each received $50,000 for their wild, back-and-forth heavyweight slugfest on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic pocketed $50,000 for his emphatic first-round TKO defense against Junior dos Santos.
Performance of the Night: Jason Knight earned $50,000 for his high-paced, third-round TKO victory over Chas Skelly.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Purses and base pay figures were not publicly disclosed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as state regulations do not mandate the release of fighter pay. Figures above reflect official UFC post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded to selected athletes. In compliance with verification standards, incomplete estimated totals are omitted (—).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 211
Stipe Miocic tied the UFC all-time record for most consecutive heavyweight title defenses (2), joining Randy Couture, Andrei Arlovski, Tim Sylvia, Brock Lesnar, and Cain Velasquez.
Miocic became the first fighter in modern UFC heavyweight history to win four consecutive championship or headlining bouts via first-round knockout.
Joanna Jędrzejczyk set a new all-time championship bout benchmark by landing 225 significant strikes across five dominant rounds against Jéssica Andrade.
Jędrzejczyk established a new UFC promotional record for the most significant leg kicks landed in a single bout (75), surpassing Carlos Condit’s prior mark of 68.
Joanna Jędrzejczyk recorded her fifth consecutive strawweight title defense, cementing the second-longest active title reign in female UFC history at the time.
UFC 211 set an all-time combat sports live-gate record for Dallas’ American Airlines Center, generating $2,662,645 from a crowd of 17,834 spectators.
Chase Sherman and Rashad Coulter traded 139 significant strikes in under two rounds, establishing one of the highest strike-rate heavyweight bouts in UFC history.
Gadzhimurad Antigulov became only the second light heavyweight in promotional annals to open his Octagon tenure with consecutive first-round submission finishes under 2:30.
Demian Maia captured his 7th straight UFC welterweight victory over Jorge Masvidal, tying the division’s second-longest winning streak behind champion Tyron Woodley.
Frankie Edgar landed 67 significant head strikes from top control to shut Yair Rodríguez’s eye and become the first man to halt ‘El Pantera’ via technical knockout.
The FX prelim broadcast saw James Vick, Chase Sherman, and Jason Knight record three consecutive technical knockout finishes, setting a high mark for 2017 prelim cards.
Jędrzejczyk outlanded Andrade 225 to 83 in significant strikes (+142 margin), setting the second-largest positive strike differential in UFC championship fight history.
When and where did UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2 take place?
UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2 took place on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Who won the main event between Stipe Miocic and Junior dos Santos?
Stipe Miocic defeated Junior dos Santos via TKO (punches) at 2:22 of Round 1, successfully defending the UFC Heavyweight Championship and avenging his 2014 defeat.
What historical record did Stipe Miocic tie at UFC 211?
With his victory over dos Santos, Miocic tied the all-time UFC record for most consecutive heavyweight title defenses (2), matching Randy Couture, Andrei Arlovski, Tim Sylvia, Brock Lesnar, and Cain Velasquez.
How did Joanna Jędrzejczyk perform in the co-main event?
Joanna Jędrzejczyk delivered a striking masterclass against Jéssica Andrade, winning via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–44, 50–45) and landing 225 significant strikes to retain her strawweight championship.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC 211?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus checks: Chase Sherman vs. Rashad Coulter claimed Fight of the Night, while Stipe Miocic and Jason Knight earned Performance of the Night honors.
Why did Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier end in a No Contest?
At 4:12 of Round 2, Eddie Alvarez landed accidental illegal knees to the head of a grounded Dustin Poirier. Because referee Herb Dean ruled the knees unintentional and Poirier was unable to continue, the bout was ruled a No Contest under Texas commission rules.
What was the outcome of Demian Maia vs. Jorge Masvidal?
Demian Maia defeated Jorge Masvidal via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a back-and-forth welterweight title eliminator to secure a championship opportunity against Tyron Woodley.
How did Frankie Edgar defeat Yair Rodríguez at UFC 211?
Frankie Edgar utilized takedowns and relentless ground-and-pound to shut Yair Rodríguez’s left eye completely, forcing a doctor stoppage TKO at the end of Round 2 (5:00).
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 211?
UFC 211 drew an attendance of 17,834 fans for a live gate of $2,662,645, setting a venue record for combat sports at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
How was UFC 211 broadcast?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View, the preliminary card was telecast on FX, and the early prelims streamed exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
How did two-division WSOF champion David Branch fare in his UFC return?
Returning to the Octagon after six years, David Branch defeated Krzysztof Jotko via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round middleweight matchup.
Did Cortney Casey’s win over Jessica Aguilar stand?
Yes. Although the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation initially investigated an anomalous in-competition sample, Casey’s B sample and independent WADA lab testing confirmed negative for any banned substances; TDLR fully exonerated Casey on June 30, 2017, and restored her unanimous decision victory.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 211?
The broadcast booth was helmed by Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters inside the Octagon.
How did Jason Knight earn his Performance of the Night bonus?
Jason Knight stopped Chas Skelly with punches at 0:39 of Round 3 after a high-octane featherweight brawl, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night award.
Did Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier ever rematch after UFC 211?
Yes. Due to the controversial No Contest at UFC 211, the two met in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC on FOX 30 on July 28, 2018, where Dustin Poirier defeated Eddie Alvarez via second-round TKO.
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