In the main event of UFC 211, Stipe Miocic got his revenge on Junior dos Santos in short order and successfully defended his heavyweight title.
The main event of UFC 211 in front of a raucous crowd at the American Airlines Center in Dallas saw reigning UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic take on the last man to defeat him, former champion Junior dos Santos. Saturday’s rematch was decidedly less dramatic, as Miocic didn’t even need three minutes to avenge his loss and become the fifth UFC heavyweight champion to win consecutive title defenses.
It was a feeling out process in the early stages of round 1. Both men exchanged leg kicks and then just missed on winging hooks. Stipe was the aggressor and tagged Junior a few times, but Junior’s leg kicks had an effect on Miocic’s movement and his stance. A hard right hand caught Junior against the fence. Miocic was timing dos Santos with the Brazilian’s back against the cage. Sensing his vulnerability, he measured up the former champion and decked him with a right hand, then got the TKO finish with a series of left hands on the ground. Another early finish by Miocic and the quickest loss of dos Santos’ UFC career.
Official result: Stipe Miocic def. Junior dos Santos by TKO (punches) at 2:22 of round 1 to remain the UFC heavyweight champion
Stay tuned for more UFC 211 post-fight coverage on Bloody Elbow, including the press conference, highlights, bonuses, interviews, and more.
