Main card
Light Heavyweight Championship: Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier via knockout (head kick and punches) 3:01, R3 to become the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
Welterweight Championship: Tyron Woodley def. Demain Maia via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) to retain the UFC Welterweight Championship
Women’s Featherweight Championship: Cristiane Justino def. Tonya Evinger via TKO (knee and punches) 1:56, R3 to become the new UFC Women’s Featehrweight Champion
Welterweight: Robbie Lawler def. Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight: Volkan Oezdemir def. Jimi Manuwa via knockout (punches) 0:22, R1
Prelims
Featherweight: Ricardo Lamas def. Jason Knight via TKO (Punches) 4:34, R1
Catchweight (140 lbs): Aljamain Sterling def. Renan Barao via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-28)
Featherweight: Brian Ortega def. Renato Moicano via submission (guillotine choke) 2:59, R3
Featherweight: Calvin Kattar def. Andre Fili via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Early prelims
Women’s Strawweight: Aleksandra Albu def. Kailin Curran via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight: Jarred Brooks def. Eric Shelton via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Lightweight: Drew Dober def. Josh Burkman via knockout (punch) 3:04, R1
UFC 214 will host three title fights for the first time in the history of the organisation. Join The Roar from 12pm AEST for live round-by-round action of this huge UFC card.
Former light heavyweight champion and first-ranked Jon Jones will get a chance to win back the belt he never lost against bitter rival and current champion Daniel Cormier, who has revenge on his mind.
Top contender Demain Maia will finally get a shot at welterweight gold against champion Tyron Woodley and a new women’s featherweight champion will be crowned as Cristiane Justino and Tonya Evinger face off.
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones do not like each other.
Almost coming to blows in the lead up to this bout – and actually coming to blows in the lead up to their first fight – the Cormier-Jones rivalry may the most personal in UFC history.
Since his loss against Jon Jones in 2015 – his first professional mixed martial arts loss – Daniel Cormier has been on an absolute tear.
Beating the now-retired Anthony Johnson for the vacant title, Daniel Cormier has since gone on to defend the belt twice, once against second-ranked Alexander Gustafsson and then again against Johnson, who he submitted for a second time.
Cormier also holds a dominant win over all-time great and former middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who he defeated at UFC 200 after Jon Jones was pulled from the card following a positive-drug test.
With his only loss coming at the hands of Jon Jones back in early 2015, Cormier is desperate to get that one back and prove that he deserves to be the light heavyweight champion.
Jon Jones was once on the path of becoming the greatest MMA fighter of all time, however his actions outside of the cage have put his future in doubt on more than one occasion.
After being stripped of the title due to a cocaine-fuelled hit-and-run which saw him hit the car of a pregnant woman, Jones finally returned to fight ninth-ranked Ovince Saint-Preux for the interim title.
Despite a lacklustre performance, Jones won the belt, but it wasn’t long before he was stripped of it again, this time for an anti-doping violation prior to UFC 200.
Now, after serving his suspension, Jones is finally back, but this may be his last chance to prove that he can represent the UFC as a champion.
Since knocking out Robbie Lawler in the first round to win the welterweight championship, Tyron Woodley has proven himself to be both dangerous on the feet and on the ground.
After an incredible draw against second-ranked Stephen Thompson at UFC 205 in New York, Woodley took the win in the second fight hurting Thompson late to steal the last round and then the win.
Now he can finally move on from Thompson and focus on the next challenge.
Demian Maia has been around the MMA scene for a long time, but now the former middleweight looks much better than ever.
Maia is now riding a seven-fight win streak, with three of those coming via submission.
Maia is regarded as the best Brazilian Ji-Jitsu practitioner in MMA, and with submission wins over former top contenders Carlos Condit, Matt Brown and Neil Magny, the ground is not a good place to be with him.
Maia will be looking to do what he can to get the fight to the ground and submit Woodley for his first UFC title win in a long career with the company.
‘Cyborg’ is widely regarded as the most dangerous woman in MMA, and now the former Strikeforce champion finally has a chance to win the elusive UFC title.
Unbeaten since her MMA debut in 2005, Justino is riding a 17-fight win streak with the majority of those coming via vicious knockouts.
Since joining the UFC last year, Cyborg has destroyed both Leslie Smith and Lina Lasberg in convincing fashion, making herself look unstoppable.
Just one win away from holding a he most prestigious belt in women’s MMA, Cyborg needs to get through another former Invicta champion.
Tonya Evinger may have only just signed with the UFC last month, but her title shot was earned long before she stepped into the octagon.
The former Invicta bantamweight champion is riding a nine-fight win streak, with the majority of her wins coming via knockout or submission.
Evinger vacated her Invicta title to chase UFC gold and take on the task of fighting Cyborg, something not many women are brave enough to do.
Predictions
Daniel Cormier has remained consistent and active while Jon Jones has been out of action and didn’t look the same against Ovince Saint Preux. This Cormier’s best chance to get one over the champion.
Tyron Woodley may the strongest and most athletic welterweight, but his submission skills are nowhere near the level of Demain Maia’s. However, If Woodley can utilise his wrestling skills in the clinch and stay on his feet, he has a good chance of taking Maia out and defending his title.
Cristiane Justino’s speed and power should be able to overwhelm Tonya Evinger. Expect Cyborg to win the belt in quick and convincing fashion.
Daniel Cormier to defeat Jon Jones via unanimous decision
Tyron Woodley to defeat Demain Maia via TKO in round four
Cristiane Justino to defeat Tonya Evinger via TKO in round one
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Main card Light Heavyweight Championship: Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier via knockout (head kick and punches) 3:01, R3 to become the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Welterweight Championship: Tyron Woodley def. Demain Maia via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46) to retain the UFC Welterweight Championship Women’s Featherweight Championship: Cristiane Justino def. Tonya Evinger via TKO (knee and punches) 1:56, R3 to become the new UFC Women’s Featehrweight Champion Welterweight: Robbie Lawler def. Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Light Heavyweight: Volkan Oezdemir def. Jimi Manuwa via knockout (punches) 0:22, R1 Prelims Featherweight: Ricardo Lamas def. Jason Knight via TKO (Punches) 4:34, R1 Catchweight (140 lbs): Aljamain Sterling def. Renan Barao via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-28) Featherweight: Brian Ortega def. Renato Moicano via submission (guillotine choke) 2:59, R3 Featherweight: Calvin Kattar def. Andre Fili via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Early prelims Women’s Strawweight: Aleksandra Albu def. Kailin Curran via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Flyweight: Jarred Brooks def. Eric Shelton via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Lightweight: Drew Dober def. Josh Burkman via knockout (punch) 3:04, R1
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Here are the full results from this event
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THE OFFICIAL DECISION: Jon Jones def. Daniel Cormier via knockout (head kick and punches) 3:01, R3 to become the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
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(C) Daniel Cormier vs #1 Jon Jones – ROUND 3/5 Third round is underway. Cormier takes the middle of the cage. Both men have a high guard. Jones rips to the body and lands a shot. Inside leg kicks land for Jones. Right hand lands for Cormier. Jones lands some kicks. Cormier misses with an overhand. They clinch and Cormier lands an uppercut followed by a left hook. Jab lands for Cormier. Jones misses with a hook. Both men look a lot more patient, although that could be because they are tired. Cormier is unable to land on Jones on the fence, Jones did well to circle away. Jones lands a straight to the body. Body punch lands for Cormier but he misses the hook as Jones circles. Jones lands a head kick and Cormier is hurt badly. Jones swarms Cormier and Cormier can't recover. Jones has him on the ground against the fence and lands more shots before the referee mercifully stop the fight.
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(C) Daniel Cormier vs #1 Jon Jones – ROUND 2/5 Round two is underway. Knee to the body lands for Jones, it caught Cormier's attention. Right hand over the top lands for Jones. Some good leg kicks land for Cormier who is closing the distance and looking to land to the body. Cormier lands a leg kick that nearly drops Jones. They bump heads and the fight has been stopped. We are back. Cormier misses with a body shot, Jones does land his shot. Left look and right overhand lands for Cormier. Jones lands a to the body. Inside leg kick lands for Cormier followed by two good punches. Left hand lands for Jones followed by a kick to the body. Jones just grazes Cormier with an elbow followed by a good body punch. Right hand lands for Cormier after the left hook and Jones is forced to retreat. Cormier lands two good shots on Jones and some more on the clinch. Cormier is talking to Jones now, taunting him. Cormier lands more shots and they clinch. Jones trips Cormier and Cormier is able to get right back up to his feet. Two hard punches land for Cormier as he continues to push forward. Jones lands a good punch to the to the body. One-two lands for Cormier and he is really forcing Jones to back up. Cormier lands an overhand and that is time. My score: 10-9 Cormier Overall score: 20-18 Cormier
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(C) Daniel Cormier vs #1 Jon Jones – ROUND 1/5 Round one is underway. They touch gloves. Jones pushes forward early with punches and kicks. Both men are throwing hard shots early. Cormier knocks Jones' mouthguard out and the referee stops it so he can put it back in. Jones gets a takedown for a split second but Cormier transitions well and gets back up to his feet. Jones is using his reach well. Cormier lands a leg kick. Jones pushes Cormier off. Jones goes to the body before looking for oblique kicks. Cormier is moving forward. Inside leg kick lands for Cormier. They clinch and Jones lands a knee to the body. Overhand misses for Jones. Jones misses with an elbow. Cormier land a shot and lands a leg kick. Jones lands an overhand. Left hand misses for Jones. Elbow just misses for Jones who lands one from over the top. A hard leg kick lands for Cormier. Cormier lands a left hook. Leg kick lands for Cormier. Overhand misses for Jones. Right hand lands for Jones. Body kick lands for Cormier followed by shots and Jones is stunned. Jones clinched and Cormier lands some knees before they break. Cormier lands two more punches. Time. My score: 10-9 Cormier Overall score: 10-9 Cormier
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Now, after serving his suspension, Jones is finally back, but this may be his last chance to prove that he can represent the UFC as a champion.
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Despite a lacklustre performance, Jones won the belt, but it wasn’t long before he was stripped of it again, this time for an anti-doping violation prior to UFC 200.
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After being stripped of the title due to a cocaine-fuelled hit-and-run which saw him hit the car of a pregnant woman, Jones finally returned to fight ninth-ranked Ovince Saint-Preux for the interim title.
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Jon Jones was once on the path of becoming the greatest MMA fighter of all time, however his actions outside of the cage have put his future in doubt on more than one occasion.
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With his only loss coming at the hands of Jon Jones back in early 2015, Cormier is desperate to get that one back and prove that he deserves to be the light heavyweight champion.
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Cormier also holds a dominant win over all-time great and former middleweight champion Anderson Silva, who he defeated at UFC 200 after Jon Jones was pulled from the card following a positive-drug test.
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Beating the now-retired Anthony Johnson for the vacant title, Daniel Cormier has since gone on to defend the belt twice, once against second-ranked Alexander Gustafsson and then again against Johnson, who he submitted for a second time.
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Since his loss against Jon Jones in 2015 – his first professional mixed martial arts loss – Daniel Cormier has been on an absolute tear.
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Almost coming to blows in the lead up to this bout – and actually coming to blows in the lead up to their first fight – the Cormier-Jones rivalry may the most personal in UFC history.
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Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones do not like each other.
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Light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and #1 Jon Jones face each other for the second time in a massive grudge match
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It’s time for the main event!
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It looks like the close rounds went towards Tyron Woodley, which was probably the correct decision to make