UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 4:33
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Cameroon
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:52
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:36
Performance of the Night
Turkey
Prelims • Final
Brazil
R2, 2:38
Performance of the Night
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
Puerto Rico
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
New Zealand
R1, 2:28
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: None awarded.
Performance of the Night: Four $50,000 bonuses were awarded to Daniel Cormier (for his first-round heavyweight championship knockout over Stipe Miocic), Anthony Pettis (second-round triangle armbar submission over Michael Chiesa), Khalil Rountree Jr. (96-second first-round knockout over Gokhan Saki), and Paulo Costa (second-round TKO over Uriah Hall).
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $750,000 | — | — | $750,000 | |
| WIN | $130,000 | $130,000 | — | $260,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $46,000 | — | — | $46,000 | |
| WIN | $135,000 | $154,400* | $50,000 | $339,400 | |
| LOSS | $26,600* | — | — | $26,600 | |
| WIN | $19,000 | $19,000 | $50,000 | $88,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | $50,000 | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $60,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | — | $31,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total disclosed payroll was $2,737,000. Figures do not include sponsor pay, discretionary locker room bonuses, or pay-per-view points. Michael Chiesa was fined 30% ($11,400) of his $38,000 purse for missing weight at 157.5 lbs, which was transferred directly to Anthony Pettis.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 226
Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to claim the UFC Heavyweight Championship while reigning as the Light Heavyweight Champion, joining Conor McGregor as only the second fighter in UFC history to hold two divisional titles simultaneously.
Daniel Cormier became just the fifth athlete in UFC history to capture championships across two separate weight classes, following Randy Couture, B.J. Penn, Conor McGregor, and Georges St-Pierre.
Stipe Miocic entered the Octagon having established the all-time UFC heavyweight record with three consecutive successful title defenses before being stopped in round one.
With his first-round stoppage of Miocic, Daniel Cormier improved to an unblemished 14-0 in his career at heavyweight, having never lost a single round in the division across Strikeforce, King of the Cage, and the UFC.
Derrick Lewis (20) and Francis Ngannou (11) combined for just 31 total significant strikes landed over 15 minutes, recording the lowest combined output in a completed three-round heavyweight fight in modern UFC history.
UFC 226 generated an official live gate of $5,677,238.21 across 17,464 fans in attendance at T-Mobile Arena, ranking as one of the highest-grossing events in Nevada mixed martial arts history at the time.
Former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis secured his first submission finish in the Octagon in nearly four years, tapping Michael Chiesa with a slick second-round triangle armbar.
Brazilian powerhouse Paulo Costa improved to 12-0 with his fourth consecutive second-round knockout in the UFC, remaining the only middleweight contender at the time to finish all 12 of his career opponents.
Dan Hooker notched his fourth consecutive stoppage victory since returning to the 155-pound division, becoming the first fighter in UFC history to knock out BJJ world champion Gilbert Burns.
Khalil Rountree Jr. (+125 underdog) dropped and stopped decorated Glory World Kickboxing Champion Gokhan Saki with a devastating straight left in just 1:36 of Round 1.
Paul Felder suffered a fractured right forearm in the opening round against Mike Perry but remarkably fought the remaining 10 minutes to a razor-thin split decision in his welterweight debut.
With no Fight of the Night awarded, UFC distributed all four $50,000 checks as Performance of the Night bonuses (Daniel Cormier, Anthony Pettis, Khalil Rountree Jr., and Paulo Costa).
When and where did UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier take place?
UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier took place on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier?
Daniel Cormier defeated Stipe Miocic via KO (punches) at 4:33 of Round 1 after catching Miocic with a short right hook on the break from the clinch.
What historic championship milestone did Daniel Cormier achieve at UFC 226?
By capturing the heavyweight title while already reigning as light heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier became only the second simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history (following Conor McGregor) and the fifth multi-division champion overall.
Who won the co-main event between Derrick Lewis and Francis Ngannou?
Derrick Lewis defeated Francis Ngannou via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in a three-round heavyweight matchup.
Why was the Lewis vs. Ngannou fight widely criticized?
Despite heavy pre-fight anticipation of a massive knockout, both fighters were extremely hesitant, combining for just 31 total significant strikes across 15 minutes, which drew widespread boos and referee warnings for inactivity.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 226?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Daniel Cormier, Anthony Pettis, Khalil Rountree Jr., and Paulo Costa. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How did Anthony Pettis finish Michael Chiesa?
Anthony Pettis dropped Michael Chiesa with a counter right hand in round two and seamlessly locked in a triangle armbar submission at 0:52 of Round 2.
Why was Michael Chiesa fined part of his purse at UFC 226?
Chiesa missed weight at 157.5 lbs (1.5 pounds over the lightweight limit) and forfeited 30% of his purse ($11,400), which was awarded directly to Anthony Pettis.
How did Khalil Rountree Jr. defeat Gokhan Saki?
Khalil Rountree Jr. scored a shocking upset over legendary kickboxer Gokhan Saki by landing a clean counter left hook that dropped Saki, finishing the fight via KO at 1:36 of Round 1.
How did Paulo Costa defeat Uriah Hall?
Paulo Costa walked down Uriah Hall with relentless body punches and heavy hooks, stopping Hall via TKO at 2:38 of Round 2 to remain undefeated at 12-0.
What injury did Paul Felder suffer during his fight with Mike Perry?
Paul Felder suffered a fractured right forearm in Round 1 from a spinning back fist attempt but fought through severe pain for the remaining two rounds before losing a tight split decision.
How did Dan Hooker defeat Gilbert Burns?
Dan Hooker caught Gilbert Burns with a clean counter left hook to the chin and followed up with hammerfists to score a first-round knockout at 2:28.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 226?
The event drew an official crowd of 17,464 spectators with a live gate revenue of $5,677,238.21 at T-Mobile Arena.
Who called the fights at UFC 226?
The pay-per-view broadcast was called by lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fighters.
Did Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier fight again after UFC 226?
Yes. The two completed one of the greatest trilogies in MMA history: Miocic won the rematch at UFC 241 via 4th-round TKO and also won the rubber match at UFC 252 via unanimous decision.
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