UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 4:02
Interim Title Bout
R5, 3:15
Title Bout
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 1:05
Italy
R1, 2:54
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
France
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 1:38
Performance of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Lando Vannata and Bobby Green each earned $50,000 for their thrilling, high-volume three-round preliminary draw.
Performance of the Night: Demetrious Johnson received $50,000 for his legendary fifth-round mid-air suplex-to-armbar submission over Ray Borg.
Performance of the Night: John Moraga claimed $50,000 for his shocking first-round knockout over previously undefeated top-prospect Magomed Bibulatov.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $250,000 | $250,000 | — | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $370,000 | — | $50,000 | $420,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $275,000 | $125,000 | — | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| DRAW | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| DRAW | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| DRAW | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | $75,000 | |
| DRAW | $24,000 | — | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $34,000 | $34,000 | $50,000 | $118,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| WIN | $37,000 | $37,000 | — | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $57,000 | — | — | $57,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total disclosed fighter payroll for competing athletes was $2,178,000. Although omitted from the initial report, Mark Godbeer was compensated his full show and win purse of $30,000 ($15,000/$15,000) after his scheduled opponent Walt Harris was moved to the main card on hours’ notice.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 216
Demetrious Johnson broke Anderson Silva’s historic benchmark by securing his 11th consecutive title defense, setting the all-time UFC championship record.
Johnson executed one of the most astonishing submissions in combat sports history, throwing Ray Borg into the air with a suplex and latching onto an armbar mid-flight.
Tony Ferguson became the first fighter in UFC lightweight history to amass a 10-fight winning streak inside the 155-pound division.
By submitting Kevin Lee, Tony Ferguson joined Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Michael Bisping, Carla Esparza, and Matt Serra as TUF tournament winners to win a UFC belt.
UFC 216 became one of the exceedingly rare events in modern UFC history to feature two separate draws on the same card (Dariush vs. Dunham and Vannata vs. Green).
Fabricio Werdum submitted Walt Harris in just 1:05 after Harris accepted the co-featured heavyweight slot on just three hours’ notice following Derrick Lewis’ injury withdrawal.
Demetrious Johnson converted a perfect 8 of 8 takedown attempts against credentialed wrestler Ray Borg while absorbing only 13 significant strikes over nearly five rounds.
Lando Vannata (104) and Bobby Green (93) landed 197 combined significant strikes in their 15-minute lightweight war, claiming Fight of the Night honors.
John Moraga derailed undefeated -600 Russian phenom Magomed Bibulatov with a sensational 98-second walk-off left hook, earning a $50,000 Performance bonus.
Brad Tavares connected on a flawless 23 of 23 leg kicks against former title challenger Thales Leites, sweeping the scorecards in a shutout unanimous decision.
Held less than a week after the 1 October Las Vegas shooting, UFC 216 honored first responders, hosted victims’ families, and raised $1 million for the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund.
The card delivered four signature submission stoppages: two technical armbars (Johnson, Werdum), an arm-in triangle choke (Ferguson), and a rear-naked choke (Borella).
When and where did UFC 216 take place?
UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee took place on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee?
Tony Ferguson defeated Kevin Lee via submission (triangle choke) at 4:02 of Round 3 to capture the interim UFC Lightweight Championship.
What historic UFC record did Demetrious Johnson break at UFC 216?
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson secured his 11th consecutive title defense, breaking Anderson Silva’s long-standing record for the most consecutive championship defenses in UFC history.
How did Demetrious Johnson finish Ray Borg?
Johnson executed the famous “Mighty Wiz-Bar”, lifting Ray Borg into a high-angle suplex and seamlessly locking in a flying armbar while Borg was still airborne, forcing the tap at 3:15 of Round 5.
Why did Walt Harris fight Fabricio Werdum on hours’ notice?
Fabricio Werdum was originally scheduled to face Derrick Lewis, but Lewis was forced out just hours before the event due to severe back spasms. Walt Harris, scheduled on the prelims against Mark Godbeer, volunteered to step up to the main card.
How fast did Fabricio Werdum defeat Walt Harris?
Fabricio Werdum took Walt Harris down immediately and secured an armbar submission in just 1:05 of Round 1.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 216?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Lando Vannata vs. Bobby Green won Fight of the Night, while Demetrious Johnson and John Moraga earned Performance of the Night honors.
Which two fights ended in draws at UFC 216?
UFC 216 featured two draws: Beneil Dariush vs. Evan Dunham ended in a majority draw (28–28, 28–28, 29–28), and Lando Vannata vs. Bobby Green ended in a split draw (29–27, 27–29, 28–28).
Who won the bantamweight fight between Cody Stamann and Tom Duquesnoy?
Cody Stamann defeated French prospect Tom Duquesnoy via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27) in a competitive three-round battle.
Why was Lando Vannata deducted a point against Bobby Green?
Referee Herb Dean deducted a point from Vannata in Round 1 for an accidental illegal knee to a grounded Bobby Green, which ultimately caused the fight to be scored a split draw.
How did John Moraga upset Magomed Bibulatov?
Entering as a heavy +450 underdog, former title challenger John Moraga landed a thunderous counter left hook that knocked out undefeated Russian prospect Magomed Bibulatov at 1:38 of Round 1.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 216?
UFC 216 drew an official attendance of 10,638 fans at the T-Mobile Arena, generating a live gate of $677,999.50.
How was UFC 216 broadcast?
The main card aired on traditional Pay-Per-View, the preliminary card was televised on FX, and the early prelims streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 216?
The event was called by Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
How did UFC 216 honor the Las Vegas community?
Taking place just six days after the October 1 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip, the UFC invited 1,500 first responders, wore “Vegas Strong” gear, and pledged $1 million to the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund.
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