UFC 211 Results: Two Title Fights & A Welterweight Title Challenger Is Set

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Main Card (10pm EST., Pay-Per-View)

Stipe Miocic def. #4 Junior Dos Santos by TKO via strikes (2:22, R1) to retain the UFC Heavyweight Title

Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. #3 Jessica Andrade by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-45) to retain the UFC Women’s Strawweight Title

#3 Demian Maia def. #5 Jorge Masvidal by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

#2 Frankie Edgar def. #7 Yair Rodriguez by TKO via doctor stoppage (5:00, R2)

David Branch def. #9 Krzysztof Jotko by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Preliminary Card (8pm EST., FX)

#3 Eddie Alvarez fought #9 Dustin Poirier to a no contest via accidental illegal knee strikes (4:12, R2)

Jason Knight def. Chas Skelly by TKO via strikes (0:39, R3)

Chase Sherman def. Rashad Coulter by TKO via elbow strike (3:36, R2)

James Vick def. Marco Polo Reyes by TKO via strikes (2:39, R1)

Preliminary Card (6:30pm EST., UFC Fight Pass)

Cortney Casey def. #12 Jessica Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Enrique Barzola def. Gabriel Benitez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Gadzhimurad Antigulov def. Joachim Christensen by submission via rear naked choke (2:21, R1)


Round By Round Recap

Joachim Christensen vs. Gadzhimurad Antigulov

Round One: The round begins with Antigulov charging at Christensen while throwing strikes, Antigulov scores a takedown on Christensen and he gets the half guard. Antigulov transitions to back control on Christensen, Christensen tried standing up and Antigulov keeps him on the ground. Antigulov locks in the rear naked choke and a tap out follows.

Official Result: Gadzhimurad Antigulov def. Joachim Christensen by submission via rear naked choke (2:21, R1)

Gabriel Benitez vs. Enrique Barzola

Round One: The round begins with Benitez attacking Barzola with a few kicks, Barzola eats more kicks as he looks for the takedown. Benitez then cracks Barzola with a straight left to the jaw, Benitez nails Barzola with another kick to the midsection. Barzola scores a takedown and Benitez scrambles back to his feet after a short time, Barzola scores another takedown and Benitez pops right back up. Barzola attacks Benitez with a head kick before eating a few lefts, Benitez also attacks Barzola with leg kicks. Barzola charges at Benitez while throwing a punching combination, Barzola scores a takedown on Benitez again and Benitez pops back up. The fighters follow each other around the cage while throwing combinations, Benitez catches Barzola with more kicks to the midsection and leg. Barzola scores one more takedown on Benitez as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Benitez

Round Two: The round begins with Benitez attacking Barzola with more kicks, Barzola comes forward while attempting a head kick on Benitez. Barzola charges forward before scoring a takedown on Benitez, Benitez scrambles back to his feet and Barzola holds him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Benitez nails Barzola with a left to the midsection, Barzola scores another takedown on Benitez and he gets the half guard. Benitez scrambles to his feet and he avoids a choke from Barzola, Barzola score another takedown on a swinging Benitez. Benitez gets back to his feet with Barzola holding onto him, the fighters separate and Barzola swings at Benitez. Barzola gets another takedown on Benitez and Benitez pops right back up again, Benitez nails Barzola with some lefts and a kick to the midsection. Barzola holds Benitez against the cage wall as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barzola (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)

Round Three: The round begins with Barzola cracking Benitez with a right, Benitez goes back to attacking Barzola with a variety of kicks. Barzola scores a takedown on Benitez and he gets the half guard, Barzola scrambles to get back control on Benitez. Barzola goes for the rear naked choke and Benitez escapes with a brief scramble, Benitez scrambles a second time to get the fight standing. Benitez attacks Barzola with some lefts and a head kick, Barzola attacks Benitez with punching combinations of his own. Barzola starts hunting for more takedowns against Benitez, Barzola attempts a head kick of his own against Benitez. Barzola scores a takedown again on Benitez and he gets the full guard, Benitez scrambles to his feet with Barzola holding onto him. Barzola catches Benitez with a knee strike to the midsection, Barzola eats a kick before catching Benitez with a counter right. Benitez drops Barzola with a left just before the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barzola (Final Score: 29-28 for Barzola)

Official Result: Enrique Barzola def. Gabriel Benitez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

#12 Jessica Aguilar vs. Cortney Casey

Round One: The round begins with Casey attacking Aguilar with a punching combination, Aguilar drops Casey with leg kicks and gets top position on the ground. Aguilar attacks Casey with ground and pound, Aguilar stands up and kicks away at the legs of a downed Casey. Casey scrambles to her feet and she rocks Aguilar with a punching combination, Casey starts attacking Aguilar with leg kicks. Casey then nails Aguilar with a knee strike, Aguilar scores a takedown on Casey and she immediately postures up. Aguilar again kicks away at the legs of a downed Casey, Casey drags Aguilar back on top of her while securing the full guard. The referee stands up the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Casey attacking Aguilar with a high kick. Casey again attacks Aguilar with a multiple punch combination, Casey catches Aguilar with multiple uppercuts. Casey then levels Aguilar with a knee strike to the face, Casey catches Aguilar with another head kick as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Casey

Round Two: The round begins with Casey nailing Aguilar with a punching combo followed by a knee strike, Aguilar trips up Casey to get her on the ground. Casey attacks a standing Aguilar with a plethora of up kicks, the referee stands up both fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Casey nailing Aguilar with punching combinations, Casey nails Aguilar with a front kick followed by a right hook. Aguilar tries attacking Casey with punching combinations of her own, Aguilar scores a takedown on Casey and she immediately postures up. Casey goes right back to attacking Aguilar with a ton of up kick, Aguilar kicks away at the legs of a downed Casey. Aguilar starts attacking Casey with some ground and pound as she gets the half guard, Aguilar lands a few strikes as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Casey (Overall Score: 20-18 for Casey)

Round Three: The round begins with Casey jabbing away at Aguilar, Casey charges forward by throwing a punching combination followed by a head kick. Aguilar then cracks a swinging Casey with a counter overhand right, Casey grabs Aguilar and she holds her against the cage wall for a short time. Casey nails Aguilar with an uppercut followed by a series of elbow strikes, Casey again holds Aguilar up against the cage wall. The fighters exchange a series of knee strikes while in the clinch, Aguilar eats more punches while looking for the takedown. Aguilar scores a takedown and Casey pops right back up to her feet, Casey nails an incoming Aguilar with a short right hook. The fighters clinch and exchange some more knee strikes, the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Casey (Final Score: 30-27 for Casey)

Official Result: Cortney Casey def. #12 Jessica Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

The action continues on Page Two...

Marco Polo Reyes vs. James Vick

Round One: The round begins with Reyes attacking Vick with some leg kicks, Vick nails an incoming Reyes with a front kick to the midsection. Vick then hits Reyes with a side kick to the midsection as well, Vick then pops Reyes with a straight right. Reyes nails a swinging Vick with a counter left to the face, Vick grabs Reyes and he nails him with a knee strike. Vick then cracks Reyes with a spinning heel kick to the midsection, Vick drops Reyes with a two punch combo and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.

Official Result: James Vick def. Marco Polo Reyes by TKO via strikes (2:39, R1)

Chase Sherman vs. Rashad Coulter

Round One: The round begins with Sherman jabbing away at Coulter, Sherman also attempts a high kick against Coulter. Coulter cracks a swinging Sherman with a counter right hook, Sherman starts attacking Coulter with some leg kicks. Coulter then cracks Sherman with a right to the upper body, Sherman starts nailing Coulter with punching combinations. Coulter comes forward and he cracks Sherman with a right, Sherman responds by nailing Coulter with a left hook. Coulter recovers and he nails Sherman with a two punch combination, Coulter comes forward and he cracks Sherman with a few rights, Coulter hits a swinging Sherman with a counter right. Sherman continues his leg kick attack against Coulter, Sherman then cracks Coulter with a head kick as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sherman

Round Two: The round begins with Sherman attacking Coulter with a front kick to the face, Coulter responds by cracking Sherman with a counter right. Sherman attacks Coulter with a ton of leg kicks before dropping him with a right, Sherman pounces on a downed Coulter with a ton of strikes. Coulter scrambles back to his feet with Sherman holding onto him, Coulter comes forward while swinging wildly at Sherman. Coulter then cracks Sherman with a four punch combination, Sherman responds by nailing Coulter with a combination of his own. Coulter then cracks Sherman with a right before eating a knee strike, Sherman eats a two punch combo after nailing Coulter with an elbow strike. Sherman drops Coulter with a standing elbow strike and the referee jumps in.

Official Result: Chase Sherman def. Rashad Coulter by TKO via elbow strike (3:36, R2)

Chas Skelly vs. Jason Knight

Round One: The round begins with Knight attacking Skelly with a right hook, Knight then cracks Skelly with a multiple punch combination. Knight follows that up by nailing Skelly with a front kick to the midsection, Skelly responds by popping Knight with a left hook. Skelly scores a takedown on Knight and he gets the open guard, Knight stats hunting for the submission while on his back. Knight attacks Skelly with some elbow strikes while on his back, Knight scrambles to his feet and Skelly drags him back to the ground. Knight goes for an omaplata and the fighters scramble until Knight gets top position, Knight backs away and both fighters stand up. Skelly starts peppering Knight with a series of jabs, Knight scores a takedown on Skelly as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Knight

Round Two: The round begins with Knight attacking Skelly with a variety of kicks, Skelly also starts attacking Knight with leg kicks. Knight drops a kicking Skelly with a right and he allows him to stand up, Skelly pops a swinging Knight with a few punches. Knight starts catches Skelly with a series of counter right hooks, Knight eats an uppercut before catching Skelly with a multiple punch combination. Skelly starts looking for the takedown against Knight, Knight continues nailing Skelly with counter strikes. Knight then cracks Skelly with a kick to the midsection, Skelly looks for a takedown as Knight nails him with elbow strikes. Knight holds Skelly against the cage wall while landing a knee strike followed by an elbow strike, Knight scores a takedown on Skelly and he gets side control. The fighters scramble to their feet and exchange blows as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Knight (Overall Score: 20-18 for Knight)

Round Three: The round begins with Skelly catching Knight with a short left, Knight drops a swinging Skelly with a counter uppercut. Knight pounces on a downed Skelly with strikes until the referee jumps in.

Official Result: Jason Knight def. Chas Skelly by TKO via strikes (0:39, R3)

The fights resume on Page Three...

#3 Eddie Alvarez vs. #9 Dustin Poirier

Round One: The round begins with Poirier attacking Alvarez with a high kick, Poirier then nails Alvarez with a kick to the midsection. Poirier also starts attacking Alvarez with some leg kicks as well, Alvarez starts attacking Poirier with some left hooks. Alvarez starts nailing Poirier with some leg kicks of his own, Poirier nails a swinging Alvarez with a counter left. Alvarez backs up Poirier with a multiple strike combination, Poirier catches a swinging Alvarez with a right hook. Poirier backs up Alvarez after nailing him with a straight left, Alvarez comes forward and he nails Poirier with a right hook. Poirier backs up Alvarez with punches followed by a high kick as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Poirier

Round Two: The round begins with Alvarez attacking Poirier with a right hook, Alvarez backs up Poirier after landing a multiple punch combination. Alvarez pushes Poirier against the cage wall while looking for a takedown, Alvarez lands a left before separating from Poirier. Poirier dances around Alvarez while peppering him with jabs, Poirier then hits Alvarez with an uppercut followed by a left. Poirier rocks a swinging Alvarez with a counter strike combination, Poirier pounces on a rocked Alvarez with a ton of strikes before going for and failing at a front choke. Alvarez rocks Poirier with a counter strike combination, Alvarez works the body of Poirier with a plethora of punches. Poirier looks for the front choke on Alvarez and Alvarez escapes again, Alvarez scores a takedown on Poirier. Alvarez nails Poirier with illegal knee strikes to the head and the referee halts the fight, the doctors call the fight because Poirier is to hurt to continue.

Official Result: #3 Eddie Alvarez fought #9 Dustin Poirier to a no contest via accidental illegal knee strikes (4:12, R2)

#9 Krzysztof Jotko vs. David Branch

Round One: The round begins with Branch attacking Jotko with a high kick, Branch starts popping Jotko with a few rights. Jotko nails a kicking Branch with a counter left hook, Branch scores a takedown on Jotko and he gets the open guard. Branch starts attacking Jotko with some ground and pound, Jotko scrambles to his feet with Branch holding onto him. Branch attacks Jotko with a few knee strikes while they are grappling, Jotko scores a takedown on Branch and both fighters get right back to their feet. Jotko grabs Branch and he holds him against the cage wall, Branch spins Jotko into the cage wall while landing a few strikes. Branch nails Jotko with a knee strike as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Branch

Round Two: The round begins with Branch attacking Jotko with a few kicks, Jotko nails Branch with an uppercut before putting him against the cage wall. Jotko cracks Branch with a spinning back fist as they separate, Branch accidentally kicks Jotko low and the fight is halted. The fight resumes with Branch jabbing away at Jotko, Jotko nails an incoming Branch with an uppercut. Branch catches Jotko with a few leg kicks as well, Jotko backs up Branch after cracking him with a few lefts. Branch scores a takedown on Jotko and Jotko gets right back to his feet, Jotko catches a swinging Branch with a counter left. Branch comes forward while swinging wildly against Jotko, the referee separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Jotko attacking Branch with a high kick, Branch scores a takedown and Jotko gets right back up again. Jotko pops Branch with a left as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jotko (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)

Round Three: The round begins with Branch attacking Jotko with a high kick, Jotko hits an incoming Branch with a counter right hook. Branch starts peppering Jotko with a bunch of jabs, Jotko decides to attack Branch with a high kick of his own. Branch looks for a takedown and Jotko nails him with a left hook, the fighters clinch and Branch puts Jotko against the cage wall. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity, the action resumes with Branch nailing Jotko with a left. Branch scores a takedown on Jotko and he gets the open guard, Jotko gets to his feet and he holds Branch against the cage wall. Branch spins Jotko and he is back against the cage wall again, the referee again separates the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Jotko hitting Branch with a knee strike, the fighters exchange punches until Jotko nails Branch with a hook. Branch holds Jotko against the cage wall as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Branch (Final Score: 29-28 for Branch)

Official Result: David Branch def. #9 Krzysztof Jotko by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

#2 Frankie Edgar vs. #7 Yair Rodriguez

Round One: The round begins with Rodriguez and Edgar swinging away at each other, Rodriguez nails an incoming Edgar with a front kick to the face. Edgar rocks Rodriguez with a punching combination before looking for the takedown, Edgar scores a takedown on Rodriguez and he gets the open guard. Edgar starts attacking Rodriguez with some ground and pound, Rodriguez does his best to attack Edgar with strikes while on the ground. Edgar continues attacking Rodriguez with a lot of ground and pound until the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Edgar

Round Two: The round begins with Rodriguez attacking Edgar with a front kick, Edgar starts attacking Rodriguez with punching combinations. Edgar scores a takedown on Rodriguez and Rodriguez rolls for a knee bar, Edgar escapes and he gains top position again. Edgar goes back to attacking Rodriguez with ground and pound while gaining full mount, Edgar transitions to back control on Rodriguez. Rodriguez scrambles and Edgar winds up in his full guard, Edgar attacks Rodriguez with more ground and pound until the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Edgar (Overall Score: 20-18 for Edgar)

After round two, the referee called the fight on the advice of the doctor due to an eye injury on Rodriguez.

Official Result: #2 Frankie Edgar def. #7 Yair Rodriguez by TKO via doctor stoppage (5:00, R2)

Final fights are on Page Four...

#3 Demian Maia vs. #5 Jorge Masvidal

Round One: The round begins with Maia looking for the takedown and Masvidal cracks him with a plethora of punches, Maia drags Masvidal to the ground and Masvidal gets back up. Maia drags Masvidal back to the ground and Masvidal gets up with Maia on his back, Maia starts peppering Masvidal with short range strikes. Maia hunts for the rear naked choke while popping Masvidal with more strikes, Masvidal falls to the ground and he gets top position on Maia. Masvidal attacks Maia with a ton of ground and pound as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Maia

Round Two: The round begins with Masvidal attacking Maia with a high kick, Maia starts hunting for the takedown against Masvidal. Masvidal starts attacking Maia with a variety of kicks, Masvidal cracks Maia with an uppercut during a takedown attempt. Masvidal also cracks Maia with a series of leg kicks as well, Masvidal cracks Maia with a knee strike to the head after stuffing his takedown. Maia pulls guard in an attempt to drag Masvidal to the ground, Masvidal catches Maia in an anaconda choke for a few moments. Maia maintains top position and he has the half guard on Masvidal, Masvidal finds a way to stand up with Maia holding onto him. Maia drags Masvidal back to the ground and he maintains back control, Maia attacks Masvidal with ground and pound as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Masvidal (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)

Round Three: The round begins with Masvidal attacking Maia with a high kick, Masvidal also goes back to attacking Maia with leg kicks. Masvidal lands more kicks while peppering Maia with punches, Masvidal then attacks Maia with a leaping knee strike. Masvidal continues nailing Maia with high kick attempts, Maia scores a takedown on Masvidal and he gets back control. Maia starts attacking Masvidal with some ground and pound as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Masvidal (Final Score: 29-28 for Masvidal)

Official Result: #3 Demian Maia def. #5 Jorge Masvidal by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

UFC Women’s Strawweight Title Fight: Joanna Jedrzejczyk (Champion) vs. #3 Jessica Andrade

Round One: The round begins with Jedrzejczyk attacking Andrade with leg kicks, Andrade starts attacking Jedrzejczyk with kicks of her own. Jedrzejczyk cracks Andrade with a straight right to the chin, Andrade charges at Jedrzejczyk while landing a punching combination. Andrade attacks Jedrzejczyk with a plethora of strikes while eating a knee to the midsection, Andrade scores a takedown on Jedrzejczyk and she gets the half guard. Jedrzejczyk scrambles to her feet and the two fighters clinch, Jedrzejczyk nails Andrade with a knee strike to the rib cage. Jedrzejczyk cracks Andrade with an elbow strike before separating, Jedrzejczyk cracks an incoming Andrade with a head kick. Jedrzejczyk stays at range while picking Andrade apart with strikes, Jedrzejczyk nails Andrade with a knee strike followed by a right. Andrade grabs Jedrzejczyk and she scores a takedown, Jedrzejczyk gets right back up and lands an elbow strike as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk

Round Two: The round begins with Jedrzejczyk attacking Andrade with leg kicks, Andrade catches a swinging Jedrzejczyk with a counter left. Andrade attacks Jedrzejczyk with a few jumping front kicks that miss badly, Andrade eats a front kick before popping Jedrzejczyk with a few lefts. Jedrzejczyk dances around Andrade while peppering her with strikes, Andrade charges at Jedrzejczyk while throwing a combination. Andrade catches Jedrzejczyk with a right hook to the midsection, Jedrzejczyk then pops Andrade with punching combinations. Andrade comes forward to crack Jedrzejczyk with a three punch combination, Andrade scores a takedown and Jedrzejczyk pops right back up. Jedrzejczyk nails a kicking Andrade with a head kick of her own, Jedrzejczyk picks apart Andrade with jabs. Andrade scores a brief takedown on Jedrzejczyk after eating a head kick and the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk (Overall Score: 20-18 for Jedrzejczyk)

Round Three: The round begins with Andrade and Jedrzejczyk exchanging leg kicks, Andrade catches a kicking Jedrzejczyk with a counter right. Jedrzejczyk nails Andrade with a kick to the midsection, Jedrzejczyk nails Andrade with a head kick as well. Andrade charges at Jedrzejczyk and she holds her against the cage wall, Jedrzejczyk separates from Andrade and Jedrzejczyk kicks away at her. Jedrzejczyk attacks Andrade with another head kick, Jedrzejczyk picks apart Andrade with strikes from the outside. Andrade continues charging at Jedrzejczyk while throwing combinations, Andrade nails Jedrzejczyk with a kick to the midsection. Jedrzejczyk pops an incoming Andrade with a two punch combination, Jedrzejczyk catches a charging Andrade with a counter left hook. The fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk (Overall Score: 30-27 for Jedrzejczyk)

Round Four: The round begins with Jedrzejczyk attacking Andrade with leg kicks, Jedrzejczyk backs up Andrade by landing a head kick. Jedrzejczyk also attacks Andrade with a front kick to the head, Jedrzejczyk also attacks Andrade with punching combinations. Jedrzejczyk attacks Andrade with more high kicks, Andrade charges forward and she eats a kick to the midsection from Jedrzejczyk. Andrade holds Jedrzejczyk against the cage wall while looking for a takedown, Jedrzejczyk cracks Andrade with a standing elbow strike to the head. Jedrzejczyk attacks Andrade with knee strikes while in the cinch, Andrade nearly gets the takedown on Jedrzejczyk. Jedrzejczyk continues assaulting Andrade with a variety of kicks, Jedrzejczyk nails Andrade with another head kick. Jedrzejczyk nails Andrade with a knee strike and punches as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk (Overall Score: 40-36 for Jedrzejczyk)

Round Five: The round begins with Andrade throwing wildly while charging at Jedrzejczyk, Jedrzejczyk nails Andrade with a jump kick to the midsection. Jedrzejczyk cracks Andrade with a series of jabs as well, Andrade continues charging at Jedrzejczyk while throwing lefts. Jedrzejczyk catches a swinging Andrade with a counter strike combination, Andrade grabs Jedrzejczyk and she holds her against the cage wall. Jedrzejczyk separates from Andrade after landing an elbow strike, Andrade catches Jedrzejczyk with a series of rights. Jedrzejczyk nails a swinging Andrade with a counter right hook, Jedrzejczyk nails an incoming Andrade with a right followed by an elbow strike. Jedrzejczyk catches a forthcoming Andrade with a multiple punch combination, Jedrzejczyk nails Andrade with a few more rights. Jedrzejczyk holds Andrade against the cage wall as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Jedrzejczyk (Final Score: 50-45 for Jedrzejczyk)

Official Result: Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. #3 Jessica Andrade by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-45) to retain the UFC Women’s Strawweight Title

UFC Heavyweight Title Fight: Stipe Miocic (Champion) vs. #4 Junior Dos Santos

Round One: The round begins with Miocic attacking Dos Santos with leg kicks, the fighters pepper each other with jabs. The fighters also start trading some leg kicks, Miocic attacks a backing Dos Santos with a punching combination. Miocic eats some kicks before nailing Dos Santos with a few rights, Miocic chases Dos Santos while landing a few rights. Miocic rocks a moving Dos Santos with a pair of hooks to the face, Miocic drops Dos Santos with a right and he pounces on him with more strikes until the referee jumps in.

Official Result: Stipe Miocic def. #4 Junior Dos Santos by TKO via strikes (2:22, R1) to retain the UFC Heavyweight Title

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