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UFC 211
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| UFC 211: Miocic vs dos Santos 2 | ||||
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 The poster for UFC 211: Miocic vs dos Santos 2 | ||||
| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | May 13, 2017 | |||
| Venue | American Airlines Center | |||
| City | Dallas, Texas | |||
| Attendance | 17,834[1] | |||
| Total gate | $2,662,645[1] | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on May 13, 2017, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Background
[edit]The event was the fourth that the UFC has hosted in Dallas, following UFC 185 in March 2015, UFC 171 in March 2014, and UFC 103 in September 2009.[2]
A UFC Heavyweight Championship bout between current champion Stipe Miocic and former champion Junior dos Santos served as the main event.[3][4] The pairing met previously in December 2014 at UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic, with dos Santos winning by a close unanimous decision.[5]
In the co-featured slot, a UFC Women's Strawweight Championship bout between current champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Jéssica Andrade took place.[6][7]
A heavyweight bout between former heavyweight champion Fabrício Werdum and Ben Rothwell was originally booked for UFC 203. However, Rothwell pulled out due to a knee injury.[8] The fight was expected to take place at this event.[9] The pairing was scrapped after Rothwell was flagged by USADA for a potential anti-doping violation.[10]
A welterweight bout between former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Demian Maia and Jorge Masvidal was originally targeted to headline UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov.[11] However, in late February, it was announced that the bout was moved to this event.[12]
Jarjis Danho was expected to face promotional newcomer Dmitry Poberezhets at the event. However, Danho pulled out of the fight in mid-April citing an injury.[13] He was replaced by Chase Sherman.[14] In turn, Poberezhets was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by fellow newcomer Rashad Coulter.[15]
The 2008 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and former UFC Flyweight Championship challenger Henry Cejudo was expected to face Sergio Pettis at the event. However, on May 10, it was announced that Cejudo suffered a hand injury and the bout was canceled.[16]
A featherweight bout between promotional newcomers, Jared Gordon and Michel Quiñones was expected for the event. However, Gordon pulled out of the fight on the day before the event due to stomach illness and as a result, Quiñones was removed from the card.[17]
Results
[edit]| Main Card | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Heavyweight | Stipe Miocic (c) | def. | Junior dos Santos | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:22 | [a] |
| Women's Strawweight | Joanna Jędrzejczyk (c) | def. | Jéssica Andrade | Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 50–44, 50–45) | 5 | 5:00 | [b] |
| Welterweight | Demian Maia | def. | Jorge Masvidal | Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | [c] |
| Featherweight | Frankie Edgar | def. | Yair Rodríguez | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Middleweight | David Branch | def. | Krzysztof Jotko | Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Preliminary Card (FX) | |||||||
| Lightweight | Eddie Alvarez | vs. | Dustin Poirier | No Contest (illegal knees) | 2 | 4:12 | [d] |
| Featherweight | Jason Knight | def. | Chas Skelly | TKO (punches) | 3 | 0:39 | |
| Heavyweight | Chase Sherman | def. | Rashad Coulter | TKO (elbow) | 2 | 3:36 | |
| Lightweight | James Vick | def. | Polo Reyes | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:39 | |
| Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass) | |||||||
| Women's Strawweight | Cortney Casey | def. | Jessica Aguilar | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | [e] |
| Featherweight | Enrique Barzola | def. | Gabriel Benítez | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Light Heavyweight | Gadzhimurad Antigulov | def. | Joachim Christensen | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:21 | |
- ^ For the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
- ^ For the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship.
- ^ UFC Welterweight title eliminator
- ^ Alvarez landed illegal knees to Poirier's head, who was a downed opponent.
- ^ The result was overturned after Casey tested positive for elevated testosterone levels, but the change was lifted as Casey's "B" sample was confirmed negative.
Bonus awards
[edit]The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[19]
- Fight of the Night: Chase Sherman vs. Rashad Coulter
- Performance of the Night: Stipe Miocic and Jason Knight
Aftermath
[edit]On May 26, it was announced that Casey tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone in an in-competition drug screen on May 13. Per the drug-test results, her testosterone-to-epitestosterone ratio was 5.4:1, above the 4:1 limit. Casey was suspended for three months and her win over Aguilar was overturned to a no-contest by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) due to the failure.[20] Nearly a month later, Jeff Novitzky, the UFC's VP of athlete health and performance revealed that Casey's "B" sample came back negative for banned substances and synthetic testosterone, therefore clearing her of wrongdoing both by a WADA-accredited lab and a testing laboratory hired by the TDLR. Yet Casey's case remains "still under review" by the TDLR. Novitzky urged the TDLR to reverse its decision and cautioned the promotion could steer away future UFC events from Texas if the issue isn't resolved.[21]
On June 30, the TDLR lifted Casey's three-month suspension and gave back her victory, which was overturned to a no contest.[22]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Staff (May 14, 2017). "UFC 211 draws announced attendance of 17,834 for $2,662,645 live gate in Dallas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ Newswire (January 24, 2017). "UFC 211 headed for Dallas, will take place May 13". mmafighting.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ Jesse Holland (January 24, 2017). "Report: Stipe Miocic vs. Junior dos Santos 2 headlines UFC 211 in Dallas". mmamania.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ Ariel Helwani (February 6, 2017). "Stipe Miocic vs. Junior dos Santos 2 set for UFC 211". mmafighting.com. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- ^ Brian Knapp (December 13, 2014). "Junior dos Santos denies upset bid, decisions Stipe Miocic in UFC on Fox 13 main event". sherdog.com. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- ^ Mariusz Hewelt (February 13, 2017). "Joanna Jędrzejczyk vs. Jessica Andrade scheduled for UFC 211!" (in Polish). mmarocks.pl. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ Jesse Holland (February 13, 2017). "UFC 211: Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs Jessica Andrade set for May 13 in Dallas". mmamania.com. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (August 11, 2016). "Injury forces Ben Rothwell out of UFC 203 co-main event with Fabricio Werdum". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ Lucas Rezende (February 7, 2017). "Fabricio Werdum faces Ben Rothwell at UFC 211". bloodyelbow.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2017. Retrieved February 7, 2017.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (March 7, 2017). "UFC heavyweight Ben Rothwell notified of potential anti-doping violation". sherdog.com. Retrieved March 7, 2017.
- ^ Staff (February 27, 2017). "Demian Maia vs. Jorge Masvidal targeted for Nashville's UFC Fight Night 108 headliner". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ John Morgan (February 28, 2017). "Demian Maia vs. Jorge Masvidal set for UFC 211 in Dallas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ Riky (April 14, 2017). "Jarjis Danho says he is out of UFC 211 fight against Dmitry Poberezhets" (in German). rikymma.de. Archived from the original on April 18, 2017. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (April 18, 2017). "Chase Sherman replaces injured Jarjis Danho against Dmitry Poberezhets at UFC 211 in Dallas" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ^ Staff (May 2, 2017). "UFC 211 gets two late fights added, including replacement, bringing card to 14 total". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
- ^ Ariel Helwani (May 10, 2017). "UFC 211's Sergio Pettis vs. Henry Cejudo fight canceled". mmafighting.com. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
- ^ Staff (May 12, 2017). "Jared Gordon off Saturday's UFC 211 card due to 'food poison symptoms'". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
- ^ "UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
- ^ Staff (May 14, 2017). "UFC 211 bonuses: Nutty heavyweight brawl between Chase Sherman, Rashad Coulter gets $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ Marc Raimondi (May 26, 2017). "Cortney Casey fails drug test at UFC 211, win against Jessica Aguilar overturned to no-contest". mmafighting.com. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (June 23, 2017). "Anti-doping chief: UFC may steer away from Texas after Cortney Casey cleared of wrongdoing". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
- ^ Marc Raimondi (June 30, 2017). "Texas lifts sanctions from Cortney Casey in controversial doping case". mmafighting.com. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
UFC 211
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UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on May 13, 2017, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.[1][2] The event featured 12 bouts, with the pay-per-view main card headlined by a UFC Heavyweight Championship rematch between defending champion Stipe Miocic and former champion Junior dos Santos, and the co-main event pitting UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk against challenger Jéssica Andrade.[3][1]
In the main event, Miocic defended his title via first-round TKO (punches) at 2:22, avenging his 2014 unanimous decision loss to dos Santos and extending his winning streak to six fights.[1][4] Jędrzejczyk retained her strawweight belt by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-45) after five rounds, marking her fifth consecutive title defense.[1][2] Other notable main card results included former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar's TKO (doctor's stoppage due to injury) victory over Yair Rodriguez before Round 3, welterweight contender Demian Maia's split decision win over Jorge Masvidal, and a no-contest in the lightweight bout between Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier due to an illegal knee at 4:02 of Round 2.[1][4]
The event marked the UFC's return to Dallas after a three-year absence since UFC 171 and drew an announced attendance of 17,834 fans, generating a live gate of $2,662,645.[5][6] Preliminary bouts on UFC Fight Pass and FX featured wins for fighters including Jason Knight (TKO Round 3), Chase Sherman (KO Round 2), and James Vick (TKO Round 1), while post-fight bonuses of $50,000 each went to Stipe Miocic and Jason Knight for Performance of the Night, and to Chase Sherman and Rashad Coulter for Fight of the Night.[1][7] The card was broadcast on pay-per-view following prelims, highlighting a stacked lineup of title defenses and high-profile matchups that contributed to the event's status as one of the promotion's premier offerings in 2017.[8]
These results contributed to an action-packed undercard, with four stoppages underscoring the competitive intensity of the non-title fights.[35]
Event Details
Date and Venue
UFC 211 was held on May 13, 2017, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.[3] This marked the promotion's fourth event in the city.[6] The American Airlines Center is the home arena for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and the NHL's Dallas Stars, with a seating capacity of 19,200 configured for sporting events such as MMA.[9][10] The UFC promoted the event as its fourth pay-per-view of 2017.[11]Attendance and Financials
UFC 211 attracted an announced attendance of 17,834 spectators to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, marking a strong turnout for the event.[5][8] The event generated a live gate revenue of $2,662,645 from ticket sales, representing the direct financial intake from on-site purchases and contributing to the UFC's overall economic model that also relies heavily on pay-per-view broadcasts for broader revenue streams.[5][8] This figure exceeded the $2.6 million gate from UFC 171 in 2014 and the $2.155 million from UFC 185 in 2015, both held at the same venue, underscoring UFC 211's commercial strength in the Dallas market.[12] In terms of crowd size, the 17,834 attendees for UFC 211 fell short of the 19,324 record set by UFC 171 but surpassed the 17,160 for UFC 185, reflecting consistent high demand for UFC events in Dallas while approaching the venue's configured capacity for mixed martial arts.[5][13][12]Background
Main Event Build-up
UFC 211's main event pitted reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic against former champion Junior dos Santos in a highly anticipated rematch for the title. The pairing stemmed from their first encounter at UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic on December 13, 2014, where dos Santos secured a close unanimous decision victory after five rounds of intense action in Phoenix, Arizona.[14][15] This bout had marked Miocic's first significant setback in the UFC, but it also showcased his resilience against one of the division's premier strikers. By 2017, Miocic had transformed that defeat into motivation, entering UFC 211 as the undisputed champion seeking to avenge the loss and solidify his reign.[16] Miocic's path to the heavyweight throne was marked by decisive victories that highlighted his evolution as a complete fighter. He claimed the vacant title at UFC 198 on May 14, 2016, in Curitiba, Brazil, by knocking out then-champion Fabricio Werdum with a right hand at 2:47 of the first round, capitalizing on Werdum's aggressive start.[17] Miocic then made his first successful defense at UFC 203 on September 10, 2016, in Cleveland, Ohio, stopping Alistair Overeem via knockout in the opening round with a devastating uppercut, extending his winning streak and proving his power against elite competition.[17] These triumphs positioned Miocic as a balanced threat, blending his wrestling base with knockout punching power, and set the stage for the rematch as a test of his championship mettle.[14] Meanwhile, dos Santos endured a challenging period following his 2014 win over Miocic, plagued by injuries and setbacks that stalled his momentum. After suffering a second-round TKO loss to Overeem at UFC 193 on November 15, 2015, in Melbourne, Australia, dos Santos underwent surgery for severe facial fractures, including a broken jaw, sidelining him for nearly five months. He made a strong return at UFC Fight Night 86 on April 10, 2016, in Zagreb, Croatia, defeating Ben Rothwell by unanimous decision over five rounds, reaffirming his striking prowess and earning a shot at redemption against Miocic.[18] This victory came amid a backdrop of earlier career-defining losses, such as the 2013 knockout defeat to Cain Velasquez at UFC 166, which had ended his initial title run, but dos Santos' resilience positioned him as a credible challenger once more.[18] Promoters billed the UFC 211 clash as a stylistic showdown between dos Santos' elite boxing and knockout striking—evidenced by his career average of 4.89 significant strikes landed per minute—and Miocic's wrestling pedigree combined with improved power punching, where he averaged 5.03 significant strikes per minute and boasted a 0.58 knockdown rate per 15 minutes.[14] UFC marketing emphasized the rivalry's history, framing it as a quest for title redemption in a potential slugfest reminiscent of their 2014 war, with Miocic aiming to extend his defenses and dos Santos seeking to reclaim greatness in the heavyweight division.[16][19]Co-Main Event and Card Changes
The co-main event of UFC 211 was a women's strawweight title bout between champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk and challenger Jéssica Andrade. Jędrzejczyk entered the fight with a perfect professional record of 13-0 and had established herself as one of the division's most dominant champions since capturing the belt from Carla Esparza via second-round TKO at UFC 185 in January 2015.[20] She had since made four successful defenses, showcasing her elite Muay Thai striking and cardio in unanimous decision victories over Valerie Letourneau at UFC 193, Claudia Gadelha at UFC 196, and Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 205, as well as a third-round TKO (punches) of Jessica Penne at UFC Fight Night 69 in June 2015. These performances highlighted Jędrzejczyk's technical precision and ability to outpoint opponents over five rounds, positioning her as a pound-for-pound elite fighter heading into UFC 211.[21] Jéssica Andrade, a former bantamweight contender, had transitioned to strawweight in 2016 and quickly emerged as a top threat with her explosive power-punching and grappling. She notched three consecutive wins in the division, including a second-round TKO of Jessica Penne at UFC 199 via ground-and-pound, a first-round guillotine choke submission of Joanne Calderwood at UFC 203, and a unanimous decision over Angela Hill at UFC on FOX 23.[22] Andrade's aggressive style and knockout power were viewed as a unique challenge to Jędrzejczyk's reign, with analysts noting her ability to close distance and land heavy shots could exploit any openings in the champion's footwork.[21] The matchup generated significant hype as a clash of technical mastery versus raw power, with Jędrzejczyk favored but Andrade positioned as a dangerous underdog capable of ending the champion's undefeated streak.[23] Leading up to the event, the UFC 211 card experienced multiple adjustments due to injuries and other issues, altering the original lineup but preserving much of its star power. In the flyweight division, Henry Cejudo vs. Sergio Pettis was scrapped days before the event after Cejudo suffered a hand injury during training camp; no replacement opponent was found for Pettis, but the main card vacancy was filled by promoting the middleweight bout between David Branch and Krzysztof Jotko.[24] The welterweight bout featured Demian Maia against Jorge Masvidal, a high-stakes contender matchup.[25] These alterations tested the UFC's ability to maintain event appeal amid disruptions, yet the substitutions kept the card's competitive depth intact by featuring established veterans and potential title eliminators. The focus on star-driven matchups helped sustain fan interest and pay-per-view viability despite the loss of the flyweight attraction.[26]Fight Results
Main Card Outcomes
In the main event, Stipe Miocic defended his UFC Heavyweight Championship against Junior dos Santos with a dominant performance, securing a TKO victory via punches at 2:22 of the first round after landing a series of heavy strikes that dropped dos Santos and prompted referee Herb Dean to intervene.[3] This win marked Miocic's second successful title defense.[1] The co-main event featured Joanna Jędrzejczyk defending her UFC Women's Strawweight Championship against Jéssica Andrade in a five-round bout that showcased Jędrzejczyk's striking precision and volume. Jędrzejczyk outlanded Andrade significantly, including 225 significant strikes to Andrade's 83, en route to a unanimous decision victory with scores of 50-45, 50-44, and 50-45.[3][27] This marked her fifth consecutive title defense.[28] In a welterweight title eliminator, Demian Maia earned a hard-fought split decision over Jorge Masvidal after three rounds, with judges scoring it 29-28 twice for Maia and 28-29 once for Masvidal. Maia's grappling advantage was key, as he achieved four takedowns and controlled over eight minutes of the fight on the ground, though Masvidal countered with effective striking when standing.[3][29] Frankie Edgar claimed a TKO win over Yair Rodríguez in their featherweight clash via doctor stoppage at 5:00 of the second round, after Edgar's relentless ground-and-pound strikes caused severe swelling around Rodríguez's left eye, impairing his vision and leading the physician to halt the bout before the third round began.[3][30] Edgar dominated the fight with superior wrestling and top control.[31] The lightweight opener between Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier was ruled a no contest at 4:12 of the second round due to multiple illegal knees delivered by Alvarez while Poirier was in a grounded position, opening a deep cut above Poirier's eye that required medical attention.[3][32] Referee Herb Dean paused the action, and after consultation, deemed the fouls unintentional but sufficient to end the bout without a winner.[33]Preliminary Card Outcomes
The preliminary card for UFC 211 featured seven bouts across multiple weight classes, primarily broadcast on FX and UFC Fight Pass, showcasing a mix of finishes and decisions that highlighted emerging talents and veterans in the Octagon.[3]| Weight Class | Result | Method | Round/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleweight | David Branch def. Krzysztof Jotko | Split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) | 3 rounds |
| Featherweight | Jason Knight def. Chas Skelly | TKO (punches) | 3 / 0:39 |
| Heavyweight | Chase Sherman def. Rashad Coulter | TKO (elbow) | 2 / 3:36 |
| Lightweight | James Vick def. Polo Reyes | TKO (punches) | 1 / 2:39 |
| Strawweight | Cortney Casey def. Jessica Aguilar | Unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) | 3 rounds |
| Featherweight | Enrique Barzola def. Gabriel Benítez | Unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) | 3 rounds |
| Light Heavyweight | Gadzhimurad Antigulov def. Joachim Christensen | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 / 2:21 |