UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 2:14
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 2:46
Fight of the Night
R2, 0:39
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Wales
Nigeria
R1, 4:51
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:32
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:11
R3, 5:00
Poland
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Chris Weidman each earned $50,000 for their dramatic, back-and-forth middleweight war that ended with Souza’s third-round knockout.
Performance of the Night: Jared Cannonier received $50,000 for his destructive second-round TKO victory over former WSOF champion David Branch in his middleweight debut.
Performance of the Night: Israel Adesanya picked up $50,000 for his sensational first-round technical knockout of Derek Brunson, capping an undefeated 4-0 freshman year in the UFC.
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 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses for UFC 230 were not publicly disclosed by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC), as state regulations do not require official contract disclosure. Figures shown reflect official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) confirmed by the promotion. Undisclosed base purses and win bonuses are designated with (—).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 230
Daniel Cormier became the first fighter in UFC history to successfully defend championship titles in two distinct weight divisions (Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight).
Daniel Cormier became the first fighter in professional MMA history to submit knockout artist Derrick Lewis, securing a rear-naked choke at 2:14 of Round 2.
With his second-round TKO over David Branch, Jared Cannonier became only the second athlete in UFC history (joining Conor McGregor) to record knockout finishes in three different divisions (Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight).
Israel Adesanya wrapped up one of the greatest freshman years in UFC history, going 4-0 inside the Octagon in 2018 with three post-fight performance bonuses after dispatching Derek Brunson.
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and former champion Chris Weidman traded 142 significant strikes in a slugfest before Jacare landed a concussive overhand right in round three, capturing Fight of the Night.
Lando Vannata fought to his second career UFC majority draw (29–28, 28–28, 28–28) against Matt Frevola, becoming the only active fighter with two promotional draws on his record.
Shane Burgos recovered after being knocked down by Kurt Holobaugh to immediately transition and secure a tapout via armbar off his back in just 2:11 of round one.
New York native Lyman Good delivered the fastest stoppage on the card, dismantling Ben Saunders with dirty-boxing uppercuts in 1:32 of Round 1.
Jordan Rinaldi completed three takedowns and dominated grappling exchanges against Jason Knight, earning a rare 30-25 scorecard in his promotional featherweight debut.
Dropping down from 205 pounds, Karl Roberson triumphed in his middleweight debut by tripling Jack Marshman’s total strike output (90 to 30) across three rounds.
Sijara Eubanks controlled Roxanne Modafferi for nearly six minutes on the ground, securing three takedowns and a 57-28 significant strike margin.
UFC 230 drew 17,011 fans to Madison Square Garden, generating $2,841,718 in gate receipts and continuing the promotion’s streak of multi-million dollar gates in New York City.
When and where did UFC 230 take place?
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis took place on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.
Who won the main event between Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis?
UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier defeated Derrick Lewis via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:14 of Round 2 to retain the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
What historic UFC record did Daniel Cormier set at UFC 230?
Daniel Cormier became the first simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history to successfully defend both the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship and the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Who won the co-main event between Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza and Chris Weidman?
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza defeated former champion Chris Weidman via KO (punches) at 2:46 of Round 3 in an electrifying bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who received the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 230?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Ronaldo Souza vs. Chris Weidman won Fight of the Night, while Jared Cannonier and Israel Adesanya collected Performance of the Night awards.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 230?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 17,011 fans to Madison Square Garden, producing a live gate of $2,841,718.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 230 generate?
UFC 230 generated an estimated 250,000 pay-per-view buys in North America.
What record did Jared Cannonier set with his win over David Branch?
Cannonier became only the second fighter in UFC history (after Conor McGregor) to earn knockout finishes across three different weight classes: heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight.
How did Israel Adesanya defeat Derek Brunson?
Adesanya stuffed all seven of Brunson’s takedown attempts and dropped him multiple times with knees and punches, finishing him via TKO at 4:51 of Round 1.
How fast was Lyman Good’s finish against Ben Saunders?
Lyman Good scored the fastest knockout of the night, finishing Ben Saunders via KO (punches) at 1:32 of Round 1 in the televised preliminary card headliner.
How did Shane Burgos defeat Kurt Holobaugh?
After being knocked down early by a right hand, Shane Burgos worked off his back to lock up an armbar submission at 2:11 of Round 1, earning his first UFC submission win.
What was the score of Matt Frevola vs. Lando Vannata?
The fight ended in a majority draw (29–28, 28–28, 28–28) after Vannata scored two knockdowns but Frevola maintained steady pressure and landed a high volume of strikes.
Did any fighter miss weight at UFC 230?
Yes. Sijara Eubanks weighed in at 127.2 lbs (1.2 lbs over the flyweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of her purse to opponent Roxanne Modafferi.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 230?
The event was called by cageside commentators Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Paul Felder. The official Octagon announcer was Bruce Buffer.
Why was Daniel Cormier vs. Derrick Lewis booked on short notice?
After originally proposed headliners fell through, the UFC agreed terms with Cormier and Lewis less than four weeks prior to the event, just 25 days after Lewis had scored a dramatic comeback knockout over Alexander Volkov at UFC 229.
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