UFC 199 took place at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
UFC 199 is now in the books.
While this was the first time the organization has held an event at the venue, it was the fifth time that UFC has hosted an event in Los Angeles County.
The Forum in Inglewood, California
The event ended with Michael Bisping scoring a massive upset over Luke Rockhold, earning the middleweight championship after a decade of abortive title runs.
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“The Count” did what few outside of his camp believed possible, and not only defeated, but knocked Luke Rockhold out cold en route to winning the middleweight title on Saturday night in Los Angeles.
Bisping’s victory is not only the biggest of his storied career, but will serve to bolster the legacy of a fighter who repeatedly failed to capitalize in other fights that could have propelled him to a title shot.
Nevertheless, Bisping stepped up on short notice to face Rockhold, and absolutely made the most of the opportunity.
With having a previous victory over the brash Brit, Rockhold came into the bout overconfident and paid the ultimate price.
Bisping’s performance at UFC 199 marked a definitive moment in a career that came to prominence after winning The Ultimate Fighter, and now stands as the reigning king of the UFC’s middleweight division.
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The win also avenges a 2014 loss that Bisping suffered to the now-former champion.
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Co-Main Event: Cruz vs. Faber
Unlike the main event, the co-main event of the night went to script.
Dominick Cruz outpointed Urijah Faber, getting the better of the exchanges for nearly all of their 25-minute contest, to retain his bantamweight title.
It was a classic Cruz performance the rest of the way en route to a unanimous decision win.
Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber
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UFC 199 Main Card Results
- Michael Bisping def. Luke Rockhold via KO (strikes) Rd 1
- Dominick Cruz def. Urijah Faber via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
- Max Holloway def. Ricardo Lamas via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Dan Henderson def. Hector Lombard via KO (elbow) Rd 2
- Dustin Poirier def. Bobby Green via KO Rd 1
Preliminary Card Highlights
Brian Ortega defeats Clay Guida
Guida knocks down Ortega with a left early but he rises right back up.
Ortega finds groove in second and third and connects with counters, eventually knocking out Guida with a knee in the final round.
They said it: Brian Ortega: “I don’t know why I tend to be a slow starter, I have to pull the inner me out. I’m really emotional right now, I’ve been going through a lot lately.
Beneil Dariush defeats James Vick
Dariush knocks Vick down with a big left hook and mounts for some ground and pound but Vick survives only to get knocked out minutes later.
They said it: Beneil Dariush: “That win was about a lot of things. It was about being redeemed. I had been feeling stagnant and I’ve been praying for something to change and God gave me that something. I hope it’s not anger; I hope it’s spirit. I train with a lot of spirit and hopefully that’s just transitioning into the Octagon as well.
Jessica Andrade defeats Jessica Penne
Andrade maintains Octagon control through all of Round 1, connecting on bursts of combos and eventually knocks Penne down as the bell sounds.
Andrade's onslaught continued in the second and she earns a TKO win.
They said it: Jessica Andrade: “I felt great. I think I am in the proper weight class now, I feel strong and confident and I am sure that 115-pounds is the place for me. I guess that a win over Jessica Penne should put me in the top-10. I felt very strong and I feel that this was my best fight in the UFC. I was very focused during this camp because I knew my opponent was very tough. I was supposed to fight Carla Esparza on the May 29 card, but she didn’t want to fight me.
Alex Caceres defeats Cole Miller
Caceres stuns Miller early and continues to connect throughout Round 1.
Caceres avoids Miller's clinches and takedown attempts, throwing him to the ground three times, while continuously landing shots in the second.
Miller almost finishes the fight with an armbar in Round 3 but Caceres holds on for the unanimous decision win.
They said it: Alex Caceres: “I want to be a hero for the future; for my children and my children’s children. To do that, I have to embrace my dreams. We’re given a new opportunity every day and it is our responsibility to take it. I know a lot of people thought I was crazy for taking the fight on short notice, but it’s not short notice when you train every day. This is my job and I love it. I don’t care who, when or where I fight next, but I hope it’s soon and I’m going to enjoy it.”
Cole Miller: “Guys not going to the ground with me is a product of what I’ve already done and accomplished. They respect and fear my ground game so they all just stand and bang with me - that’s what Max Holloway did and it’s what Alex did tonight.
Sean Strickland defeats Tom Breese
Strickland tags Breese a few times to start Round 2.
The two continue exchanging on the feet for all three rounds, without much damage done to either fighter.
Strickland takes it with a split decision.
They said it: Sean Strickland: “This is my 18th or 19th fight and I like to take things one fight at a time, but every time I get out there I get more and more confident. My skills improve each time out and I just want to continue to build off of that. Whatever the UFC has in store for me, I’m ready for it.”
Tom Breese: “I thought I landed the cleaner, harder shots. I have to go back and watch it again.
Henrique da Silva defeats Jonathan Wilson
Round 1 is back and forth with Silva landing kicks and clinch work and Wilson connecting with punches.
Silva connects on a big uppercut and gets Wilson against the fence but he survives and later knocks Silva down with a barrage of left hooks.
Silva flips positions and ends the fight with a TKO.
They said it: Henrique da Silva: “I got knocked down in the second, but I was able to get full guard and was able to sweep him. From there, I just started pounding until the fight was over. We were both tired, so I knew it was going to end before the bell. Whoever I fight next, I want to get a proper knockout while we’re standing up.
Kevin Casey vs Elvis Mutapcic ruled a draw
Casey earns takedowns and maintains control in top position for much of Round 1, without inflicting any damage.
Casey gets his second takedown in Round 2.
Mutapcic is active in the third in the clinch and the fight ends in a split draw.
They said it: Elvis Mutapcic: “I knew he was going to be motivated. Muhammed Ali is the greatest of all time and that’s his father-in-law. I feel like Kevin had a little more to prove because he married into the family and he was going to want to make a statement. I knew it was going to be rough at first and that I’d have to pick it up in the second. I was a little too eager and he did a good job of not giving me any space. He did a lot of damage in the first, but he didn’t do any in the second or third. I’d like to get back in there as soon as possible, I feel like I’m a better fighter when I stay active. I want CM Punk, he’s sitting on his butt and taking my money and I don’t feel like he’s done anything to deserve to be signed by the UFC.
Polo Reyes defeats “Maestro” Dong Hyun Kim
Kim and Reyes exchange blows on the feet for all of Round 1, earning loud applause from The Forum fans throughout.
Much of the same in Round 2, with each fighter barely surviving at multiple points.
Full Results
Check out the quick results below for a synopsis of UFC 199:
UFC 199 Main Card
- Michael Bisping def. Luke Rockhold, TKO (Round 1, 3:36)
- Dominick Cruz def. Urijah Faber, unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
- Max Holloway def. Ricardo Lamas, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Dan Henderson def. Hector Lombard, knockout (Round 2, 1:27)
- Dustin Poirier def. Bobby Green, knockout (Round 1, 2:53)
Prelims on Fox Sports 1
- Brian Ortega def. Clay Guida, TKO (Round 3, 4:40)
- Beneil Dariush def. James Vick, knockout (Round 1, 4:16)
- Jessica Andrade def. Jessica Penne, TKO (Round 2, 2:56)
- Alex Caceres def. Cole Miller, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Prelims on UFC Fight Pass
- Sean Strickland def. Tom Breese, split-decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
- Luiz Henrique da Silva def. Jonathan Wilson, TKO (Round 2, 4:11)
- Kevin Casey vs. Elvis Mutapcic-Split-Draw (28-29, 29-28, 28-28)
- Polo Reyes def. Dong Hyun Kim via KO
Fighter Payouts
The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the California State Athletic Commission.
| Fighter | Payout |
|---|---|
| Michael Bisping | $250,000 (no win bonus) |
| Dominick Cruz | $350,000 (no win bonus) |
| Max Holloway | $150,000 ($75,000 win bonus) |
| Dan Henderson | $800,000 ($200,000 win bonus) |
| Dustin Poirier | $110,000 ($55,000 win bonus) |
| Brian Ortega | $46,000 ($23,000 win bonus) |
| Beneil Dariush | $62,000 ($31,000 win bonus) |
| Jéssica Andrade | $40,000 ($20,000 win bonus) |
| Alex Caceres | $48,000 ($24,000 win bonus) |
| Sean Strickland | $46,000 ($23,000 win bonus) |
| Luis Henrique da Silva | $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus) |
| Kevin Casey | $15,000 |
| Polo Reyes | $24,000 ($12,000 win bonus) |
Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold face off during the UFC 199 weigh-in.