UFC 252 - Miocic vs. Cormier
UFC 252 - Miocic vs. Cormier took place on August 15, 2020 in Las Vegas, USA, headlined by Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 11-fight card below.
Fight Results
11 of 11 fights completed — 6 Decision (Unanimous) · 4 KO/TKO · 1 Submission
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier | Stipe Miocic | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 (5:00) |
| Sean O'Malley vs Marlon Vera | Marlon Vera | KO/TKO | R1 (4:40) |
| Junior Dos Santos vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik | Jairzinho Rozenstruik | KO/TKO | R2 (3:47) |
| Herbert Burns vs Daniel Pineda | Daniel Pineda | KO/TKO | R2 (4:37) |
| John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili | Merab Dvalishvili | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Jim Miller vs Vinc Pichel | Vinc Pichel | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Felice Herrig vs Virna Jandiroba | Virna Jandiroba | Submission | R1 (1:44) |
| Tj Brown vs Danny Chavez | Danny Chavez | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Ashley Yoder vs Livinha Souza | Livinha Souza | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Chris Daukaus vs Parker Porter | Chris Daukaus | KO/TKO | R1 (4:28) |
| Kai Kamaka III vs Tony Kelley | Kai Kamaka III | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 5:05 AM UTC
Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier
Heavyweight
Stipe Miocic
49.9% · 2.00
VS
Daniel Cormier
50.1% · 2.00
Winner: Stipe Miocic · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Stipe Miocic: 0:00 · Daniel Cormier: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Stipe Miocic edged the striking 20-14 in significant strikes; Daniel Cormier landed a takedown.
Round 2: Daniel Cormier edged the striking 26-24 in significant strikes; Stipe Miocic scored a knockdown.
Round 3: Stipe Miocic edged the striking 28-16 in significant strikes.
Round 4: Daniel Cormier edged the striking 30-16 in significant strikes.
Round 5: Stipe Miocic edged the striking 27-19 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Stipe Miocic winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 4:40 AM UTC
Sean O'Malley vs Marlon Vera
Bantamweight
Sean O'Malley
70% · 1.43
VS
Marlon Vera
30% · 3.33
Winner: Marlon Vera · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:40)
Fight Statistics
Control — Sean O'Malley: 0:00 · Marlon Vera: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Marlon Vera edged the striking 18-10 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:40 with Marlon Vera winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:10 AM UTC
Junior Dos Santos vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Heavyweight
Junior Dos Santos
45.7% · 2.19
VS
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
54.3% · 1.84
Winner: Jairzinho Rozenstruik · KO/TKO · Round 2 (3:47)
Fight Statistics
Control — Junior Dos Santos: 0:00 · Jairzinho Rozenstruik: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jairzinho Rozenstruik edged the striking 18-13 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Jairzinho Rozenstruik edged the striking 24-11 in significant strikes; Jairzinho Rozenstruik scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 2 at 3:47 with Jairzinho Rozenstruik winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:45 AM UTC
Herbert Burns vs Daniel Pineda
Featherweight
Herbert Burns
70.1% · 1.43
VS
Daniel Pineda
29.9% · 3.34
Winner: Daniel Pineda · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:37)
Fight Statistics
Control — Herbert Burns: 0:00 · Daniel Pineda: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Daniel Pineda edged the striking 24-4 in significant strikes; Herbert Burns landed a takedown.
Round 2: Daniel Pineda edged the striking 33-6 in significant strikes; Herbert Burns landed 2 takedowns.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:37 with Daniel Pineda winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:00 AM UTC
John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili
Featherweight
John Dodson
30.4% · 3.29
VS
Merab Dvalishvili
69.6% · 1.44
Winner: Merab Dvalishvili · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — John Dodson: 0:00 · Merab Dvalishvili: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Merab Dvalishvili edged the striking 26-5 in significant strikes.
Round 2: John Dodson edged the striking 12-9 in significant strikes; Merab Dvalishvili landed a takedown.
Round 3: Merab Dvalishvili edged the striking 15-10 in significant strikes; Merab Dvalishvili landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Merab Dvalishvili winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:20 AM UTC
Jim Miller vs Vinc Pichel
Lightweight
Jim Miller
46.7% · 2.14
VS
Vinc Pichel
53.3% · 1.88
Winner: Vinc Pichel · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jim Miller: 0:00 · Vinc Pichel: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Vinc Pichel edged the striking 12-11 in significant strikes; Jim Miller landed a takedown; Jim Miller hunted a submission (1).
Round 2: Vinc Pichel edged the striking 12-2 in significant strikes; Jim Miller landed a takedown.
Round 3: Vinc Pichel edged the striking 17-1 in significant strikes; Vinc Pichel landed 2 takedowns; Jim Miller hunted a submission (1).
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Vinc Pichel winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:05 AM UTC
Felice Herrig vs Virna Jandiroba
Strawweight
Felice Herrig
28.8% · 3.47
VS
Virna Jandiroba
71.2% · 1.40
Winner: Virna Jandiroba · Submission · Round 1 (1:44)
Fight Statistics
Control — Felice Herrig: 0:00 · Virna Jandiroba: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Virna Jandiroba edged the striking 4-1 in significant strikes; Virna Jandiroba landed a takedown; Virna Jandiroba hunted a submission (2).
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:44 with Virna Jandiroba winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 1:35 AM UTC
Tj Brown vs Danny Chavez
Featherweight
Tj Brown
56.9% · 1.76
VS
Danny Chavez
43.1% · 2.32
Winner: Danny Chavez · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tj Brown: 0:00 · Danny Chavez: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Danny Chavez edged the striking 17-12 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Danny Chavez edged the striking 20-12 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Tj Brown edged the striking 19-12 in significant strikes; Danny Chavez landed 4 takedowns.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Danny Chavez winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 1:00 AM UTC
Ashley Yoder vs Livinha Souza
Strawweight
Ashley Yoder
37.9% · 2.64
VS
Livinha Souza
62.1% · 1.61
Winner: Livinha Souza · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ashley Yoder: 0:00 · Livinha Souza: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Livinha Souza edged the striking 10-6 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Livinha Souza edged the striking 13-6 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Livinha Souza edged the striking 23-20 in significant strikes; Livinha Souza landed a takedown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Livinha Souza winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:40 AM UTC
Chris Daukaus vs Parker Porter
Heavyweight
Chris Daukaus
51.4% · 1.95
VS
Parker Porter
48.6% · 2.06
Winner: Chris Daukaus · KO/TKO · Round 1 (4:28)
Fight Statistics
Control — Chris Daukaus: 0:00 · Parker Porter: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Chris Daukaus edged the striking 37-17 in significant strikes; Chris Daukaus scored 2 knockdowns.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:28 with Chris Daukaus winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:00 AM UTC
Kai Kamaka III vs Tony Kelley
Featherweight
Kai Kamaka III
68.8% · 1.45
VS
Tony Kelley
31.2% · 3.21
Winner: Kai Kamaka III · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kai Kamaka III: 0:00 · Tony Kelley: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Kai Kamaka III edged the striking 43-24 in significant strikes; Kai Kamaka III landed 3 takedowns.
Round 2: Tony Kelley edged the striking 43-32 in significant strikes; Kai Kamaka III landed 2 takedowns.
Round 3: Tony Kelley edged the striking 47-39 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Kai Kamaka III winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier | 49.9% (2.00) | 50.1% (2.00) |
| Sean O'Malley vs Marlon Vera | 70% (1.43) | 30% (3.33) |
| Junior Dos Santos vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik | 45.7% (2.19) | 54.3% (1.84) |
| Herbert Burns vs Daniel Pineda | 70.1% (1.43) | 29.9% (3.34) |
| John Dodson vs Merab Dvalishvili | 30.4% (3.29) | 69.6% (1.44) |
| Jim Miller vs Vinc Pichel | 46.7% (2.14) | 53.3% (1.88) |
| Felice Herrig vs Virna Jandiroba | 28.8% (3.47) | 71.2% (1.40) |
| Tj Brown vs Danny Chavez | 56.9% (1.76) | 43.1% (2.32) |
| Ashley Yoder vs Livinha Souza | 37.9% (2.64) | 62.1% (1.61) |
| Chris Daukaus vs Parker Porter | 51.4% (1.95) | 48.6% (2.06) |
| Kai Kamaka III vs Tony Kelley | 68.8% (1.45) | 31.2% (3.21) |
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
UFC Apex
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles