After a 2017 full of mediocre cards, UFC 214 made it to the airwaves completely intact as the stacked card that was promised and fight fans deserved. Three title fights, a redo for the women’s featherweight division, and two fights that likely decided the next contenders at welterweight and light heavyweight. Oh yeah, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier.
Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier to become the new, undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion
Daniel Cormier looked better than he did in the first fight, landing heavy shots against Jon Jones but it just wasn’t enough. Jones ended him, then called out Brock Lesnar. This is our full recap. Make Brock/Jones, Dana.
Tyron Woodley def. Demian Maia via unanimous decision
It was the fight that was expected. Maia went for takedowns, Woodley defended, few strikes were thrown, and boos rained down on both men. Tyron Woodley has defended his title three times now and no one likes it. Still, you have to respect Woodley’s incredible defense and serious firepower.
There’s a reason @TWooodley‘s takedown defense is ?#UFC214 pic.twitter.com/7SmLMzud8K
— #UFC214 (@ufc) July 30, 2017
BIG shot by @TWooodley sends Maia to the canvas here in round 2!!! #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/Fraups6FLN
— #UFC214 (@ufc) July 30, 2017
Cris Cyborg def. Tonya Evinger via TKO (round 3)
As expected, Cris Cyborg methodically picked apart Tony Evinger. Here’s the full write-up with highlights. Nasty.
Robbie Lawler def. Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision
As expected, this was pure violence and one of the best fights of the year. Do it again, please. Here’s our full recap.
Comeback win for @Ruthless_RL!! #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/OmYAEVNDQg
— UFC (@ufc) July 30, 2017
Volkan Oezdemir def. Jimi Manuwa via KO (round 1)
Welp, there goes Manuwa’s title shot and want to fight an elite boxer. What a KO! Check out the replay here.
FXX Prelims
Ricardo Lamas def. Jason Knight via TKO (round 1)
TOTAL CARNAGE!
Ricardo Lamas ends Jason Knight’s streak and puts on a show with brutal strikes! #UFC214 https://t.co/w92nfpTdb6
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 30, 2017
Aljamain Sterling def. Renan Barão via unanimous decison
Brian Ortega def. Renato Moicano via guillotine choke submission (round 3)
That’s a UFC record fourth straight third round finish by Brian Ortega! #UFC214 https://t.co/3XDwM75XBH
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 30, 2017
These two are EXCHANGING here in round 2!! Fun fight between @MoicanoRenato and @BrianTCity! #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/bG2K9DzOUc
— #UFC214 (@ufc) July 30, 2017
Calvin Kattar def. Andre Fili via unanimous decision
BIg right from @CalvinKattar but Fili eats it! #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/RH9a3ky4gC
— #UFC214 (@ufc) July 30, 2017
On short notice, Calvin Kattar comes into #UFC214 and puts on an impressive show, defeating Andre Fili by decision! https://t.co/KXk9TFNMsK
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) July 30, 2017
Fight Pass Prelims
Aleksandra Albu def. Kailin Curran via unanimous decision
WOW!! @KailinCurran lands a beautiful combo in the third! #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/FmbXh4jHK8
— #UFC214 (@ufc) July 29, 2017
Jarred Brooks def. Eric Shelton via split-decision
Quick hands from @Showtime1MMA knocks Brooks to the canvas here in round 3! pic.twitter.com/EHikhpoiD7
— #UFC214 (@ufc) July 29, 2017
Drew Dober def. Josh Burkman via KO (round 1)
OHHHHHHHHH THAT’S IT!!! @DrewDober lands the left hand and Burkman goes OUT!! What a way to kick off #UFC214! pic.twitter.com/iAwcwVKFVs
— #UFC214 (@ufc)
