UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 3:01
Title Fight
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 1:56
Title Fight
R3, 5:00
Switzerland
R1, 0:42
Performance of the Night
England
Prelims • Final
R1, 4:34
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:59
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:04
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Title Bout
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brian Ortega and Renato Moicano each earned $50,000 for their high-paced, technical featherweight barnburner.
Performance of the Night: Volkan Oezdemir took home $50,000 for his explosive 42-second knockout of Jimi Manuwa in the main card opener.
*Note: Jon Jones was initially awarded a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus on fight night, but the award was rescinded following his positive drug test.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Disclosed Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | $1,000,000 | — | — | $1,000,000 | |
| NC | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $400,000 | $100,000 | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | $100,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $155,000 | — | — | $155,000 | |
| LOSS | $120,000 | — | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $53,000 | $53,000 | — | $106,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | $50,000 | $73,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | — | $54,000 | |
| LOSS | $53,000 | — | — | $53,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | — | $31,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). The figures do not include sponsor pay, discretionary locker-room bonuses, or pay-per-view revenue shares. Total disclosed fighter payroll for the event was $3,636,000. Estimated totals include official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 214
UFC 214 became only the third event in promotional history to feature three championship bouts on a single card (Light Heavyweight, Welterweight, and Women’s Featherweight).
Tyron Woodley successfully defended all 21 takedown attempts by Demian Maia, setting the all-time UFC championship fight record for the most takedowns defended without conceding one.
Woodley and Maia combined for just 86 total landed strikes across 25 minutes, the second-fewest combined strikes landed in a five-round title fight in UFC history.
Cris Cyborg became the second women’s featherweight champion in UFC history, extending an iconic undefeated professional mixed martial arts streak spanning more than 12 years.
Volkan Oezdemir flattened top contender Jimi Manuwa in just 42 seconds of Round 1, earning Performance of the Night and securing a title shot within six months of his promotional debut.
Brian Ortega maintained his 100% UFC finishing rate by submitting the previously unbeaten Renato Moicano with a 3rd-round guillotine choke in an epic Fight of the Night clash.
UFC 214 generated a live gate of $2,448,870 with an attendance of 16,610 spectators, setting the all-time record for a UFC event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Aljamain Sterling out-struck former bantamweight kingpin Renan Barão 71 to 29 in significant strikes across three rounds to take a lopsided unanimous decision (including a 30-26 card).
Stepping in on just two weeks’ notice, Calvin Kattar landed 75 significant strikes to cleanly sweep Andre Fili across all three judges’ scorecards (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Returning from an 11-month layoff after dropping the welterweight title, former champion Robbie Lawler earned his 30th career professional victory in a crowd-pleasing brawl against Donald Cerrone.
Alexandra Albu landed 82 significant strikes and completed 5 takedowns against Kailin Curran to remain undefeated in her professional MMA career.
Following Jon Jones’s positive in-competition drug test for Turinabol metabolites, the bout was overturned to a No Contest by the CSAC, and the undisputed title was officially returned to Daniel Cormier.
When and where did UFC 214 take place?
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 took place on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
What was the official result of Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2?
The bout was officially ruled a No Contest. Jon Jones originally won by third-round knockout, but the result was overturned by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) after Jones tested positive for Turinabol metabolites.
Who kept the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship after UFC 214?
Following the overturn of the result to a No Contest, the UFC stripped Jon Jones and reinstated Daniel Cormier as the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.
Who won the welterweight title fight between Tyron Woodley and Demian Maia?
Tyron Woodley defeated Demian Maia via unanimous decision (50–45, 49–46, 49–46) to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship, successfully stuffing all 21 of Maia’s takedown attempts.
How did Cris Cyborg win the UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship?
Cris Cyborg defeated Invicta FC bantamweight champion Tonya Evinger via TKO (knees) at 1:56 of Round 3 to capture the vacant UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship.
Who won the official $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 214?
Brian Ortega vs. Renato Moicano earned Fight of the Night, while Volkan Oezdemir claimed Performance of the Night. Jon Jones’s initial Performance bonus was rescinded following his positive drug test.
Who won the featured welterweight fight between Robbie Lawler and Donald Cerrone?
Former champion Robbie Lawler defeated Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a thrilling three-round stand-up battle.
How fast did Volkan Oezdemir knock out Jimi Manuwa?
Volkan Oezdemir stopped Jimi Manuwa in just 42 seconds of Round 1 via punches against the cage, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 214?
The event drew an official sellout crowd of 16,610 fans producing a live gate of $2,448,870 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 214 generate?
UFC 214 generated an estimated 860,000 pay-per-view buys, making it the highest-selling UFC pay-per-view of 2017.
How did Brian Ortega finish Renato Moicano?
Brian Ortega locked up his signature guillotine choke at 2:59 of Round 3, forcing Renato Moicano to tap in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Why was Aljamain Sterling vs. Renan Barão contested at a 140-pound catchweight?
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) refused to sanction Renan Barão to compete at bantamweight (135 lb) due to his previous severe weight-cutting issues, mandating the bout take place at a 140-pound catchweight.
Did Calvin Kattar win his UFC debut at UFC 214?
Yes. Stepping in on two weeks’ notice to replace Doo Ho Choi, Calvin Kattar defeated Andre Fili via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Who called the fights on commentary at UFC 214?
The cage-side commentary team featured play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color commentators Joe Rogan and former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.
What was the fastest stoppage on the card?
Volkan Oezdemir recorded the fastest finish of the night, knocking out Jimi Manuwa in just 42 seconds of Round 1.
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