UFC 209

The event was originally scheduled to take place on February 11 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-continues-to-map-out-early-2017-with-events-in-anaheim-denver-brooklyn-las-vegas|title=UFC continues to map out early 2017 with events in Anaheim, Denver, Brooklyn, Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-11-09|access-date=2016-11-15}} However, due to a lack of suitable headliners for the original UFC 208 (scheduled for Anaheim, California), that event was postponed to July 29 and an originally scheduled UFC 209 to be held in Brooklyn was renamed as the new UFC 208. Therefore, this event was also renamed from UFC 210 to UFC 209. This was the fourth UFC event held in the venue.

A number of fans, including longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan, had expressed hope that UFC 209 would feature Nick and/or Nate Diaz on the card or be held in or near their hometown of Stockton, California. 209 is the telephone area code for Stockton: the brothers have long expressed pride in being from "the 209", and Nate Diaz had even once yelled "209! 209!" at Clay Guida during their fight as trash talk.{{Cite web|url=https://talksport.com/sport/mma/117465/nate-diaz-209-stockton-ufc-fight/|title=Nate Diaz once confused opponent during a fight by repeatedly yelling '209'|date=November 2019}} Rogan even went so far as to say that a Diaz-based UFC 209 could break the company's pay-per-view buy record. Ultimately, the UFC could not come to financial terms with either Diaz brother, and the Stockton Arena was deemed too small for a major pay-per-view event.{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattconnolly/2017/02/24/joe-rogan-ufc-209-with-nick-and-nate-diaz-would-have-broken-pay-per-view-record/#354940cb72a8|title = Joe Rogan: Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz on UFC 209 Would Break UFC PPV Record|website = Forbes}}

A UFC Welterweight Championship rematch between current champion Tyron Woodley and five-time kickboxing world champion Stephen Thompson headlined this event.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/01/welterweight-champ-tyron-woodley-rematch-with-stephen-thompson-set-for-ufc-209|title=Welterweight champ Tyron Woodley rematch with Stephen Thompson headlines UFC 209|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2017-01-09|access-date=2017-01-10}} The pairing met recently at UFC 205, as Woodley retained his title after the fight ended in a majority draw.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/11/13/13612694/ufc-205-results-tyron-woodley-retains-title-in-wild-draw-with-stephen|title=UFC 205 results: Tyron Woodley retains title in wild draw with Stephen Thompson|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2016-11-13|access-date=2017-01-10}}

An interim UFC Lightweight Championship bout between undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov and The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos welterweight winner Tony Ferguson was expected to take place at the co-main event.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/1/12/14259356/khabib-nurmagomedov-vs-tony-ferguson-official-for-ufc-209|title=Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson official for UFC 209|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2017-01-12|access-date=2017-01-12}} The pairing was originally booked for The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale and later UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans. However, the bout was cancelled both times due to Nurmagomedov being injured{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/30/9645620/edson-barboza-steps-in-for-khabib-nurmagomedov-to-face-tony-ferguson|title=Edson Barboza steps in for Khabib Nurmagomedov to face Tony Ferguson at TUF Finale|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2015-10-30|access-date=2017-01-14}} and Ferguson pulling out due to a lung issue.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-tony-ferguson-out-rashad-evans-vs-glover-teixeira-set-as-new-main-event-040516|title=Tony Ferguson out; Rashad Evans vs. Glover Teixeira set as new main event|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2016-04-05|access-date=2017-01-14}} Once again the bout suffered a cancellation, as Nurmagomedov had medical issues related to his weight cut and the doctors opted to pull him from the event on weigh-in day.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/3/14805818/ufc-releases-statement-on-khabib-nurmagomedov|title=UFC releases statement on Khabib Nurmagomedov|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2017-03-03|access-date=2017-03-03}}

Igor Pokrajac was expected to face Ed Herman at the event. However, Pokrajac pulled out of the fight in early February citing an injury, and was replaced by Gadzhimurad Antigulov.{{cite news|url=http://mmadna.nl/igor-pokrajac-out-gadzimurad-antigulov-in-tegen-ed-herman-tijdens-ufc-209/|title=Igor Pokrajac out, Gadzimurad Antigulov against Ed Herman at UFC 209|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2017-02-07|access-date=2017-02-16|language=nl}} Then, on February 20, Herman revealed that he was injured and also unable to compete at the event.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ed-Herman-Reveals-Injury-Gadzhimurad-Antigulov-in-Need-for-New-Opponent-for-UFC-209-on-March-9-117677|title=Ed Herman reveals injury, Gadzhimurad Antigulov in need for new opponent for UFC 209 on March 9|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jordan Breen|date=2017-02-20|access-date=2017-02-20}} In turn, promotion officials elected to remove Antigulov from the card and he will be rescheduled for a future event.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-209-Lineup-Finalized-with-Addition-of-Two-New-Bouts-117783|title=UFC 209 lineup finalized with addition of two new bouts|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2017-02-23|access-date=2017-02-23}}

Todd Duffee was expected to face Mark Godbeer at the event. However, Duffee pulled out of the fight in mid-February for undisclosed reasons.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/mark-godbeer-says-opponent-todd-duffee-out-of-ufc-209-matchup|title=Mark Godbeer says opponent Todd Duffee out of UFC 209 matchup|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-02-16|access-date=2017-02-16}} He was replaced by promotional newcomer Daniel Spitz.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/2/17/14651974/daniel-spitz-replaces-todd-duffee-at-ufc-209|title=Daniel Spitz replaces Todd Duffee at UFC 209|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2017-02-17|access-date=2017-02-19}}

A heavyweight bout between Marcin Tybura and Luis Henrique, initially scheduled for UFC 208, was moved to this event. The pairing was initially delayed as Henrique was unable to gain medical clearance by the NYSAC after a recent corrective eye surgery.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmarocks.pl/marcin-tybura/marcin-tybura-%E2%80%8Fufc-209|title=Marcin Tybura vs. Luis Henrique at UFC 209|publisher=mmarocks.pl|author=Tomasz Nowosielski|date=2017-02-16|access-date=2017-02-16|language=pl}}

{{MMAevent}}

{{MMAevent card|Main Card}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Welterweight

|Tyron Woodley (c)

|def.

|Stephen Thompson

|Decision (majority) (48–47, 47–47, 48–47)

|5

|5:00

|For the UFC Welterweight Championship.

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Lightweight

|David Teymur

|def.

|Lando Vannata

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Middleweight

|Dan Kelly

|def.

|Rashad Evans

|Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Women's Strawweight

|Cynthia Calvillo

|def.

|Amanda Cooper

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|1

|3:19

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Heavyweight

|Alistair Overeem

|def.

|Mark Hunt

|KO (knees)

|3

|1:44

|

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Heavyweight

|Marcin Tybura

|def.

|Luis Henrique

|TKO (punches)

|3

|3:46

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Featherweight

|Darren Elkins

|def.

|Mirsad Bektić

|KO (punches)

|3

|3:19

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Iuri Alcântara

|def.

|Luke Sanders

|Submission (kneebar)

|2

|3:13

|Sanders was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal knee to a downed opponent.

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Heavyweight

|Mark Godbeer

|def.

|Daniel Spitz

|Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent card|Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)|header=no}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Light Heavyweight

|Tyson Pedro

|def.

|Paul Craig

|TKO (elbows)

|1

|4:10

|

}}

{{MMAevent bout

|Bantamweight

|Albert Morales

|def.

|Andre Soukhamthath

|Decision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)

|3

|5:00

|

}}

{{MMAevent end|notes=yes}}

{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/event/UFC-209|title=UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2|publisher=Ultimate Fighting Championship|access-date=2016-12-01}}

The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-209-Bonuses-Teymur-Vannata-Elkins-Alcantara-Capture-3650K-Awards-118201|title=UFC 209 Bonuses: Teymur, Vannata, Elkins, Alcantara capture $50K awards|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|access-date=2017-03-05|date=2017-03-05}}

• Fight of the Night: David Teymur vs. Lando Vannata
• Performance of the Night: Darren Elkins and Iuri Alcântara

The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. The total disclosed payout for the event was $3,057,000.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/ufc-209-salaries-alistair-overeem-and-mark-hunt-earn-flat-750000-fight-purses|title=UFC 209 salaries: Alistair Overeem and Mark Hunt earn flat $750,000 fight purses|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-03-06|access-date=2017-03-06}}

• Tyron Woodley: $500,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Stephen Thompson: $380,000
• David Teymur: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) def. Lando Vannata: $25,000
• Dan Kelly: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus) def. Rashad Evans: $150,000
• Cynthia Calvillo: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Amanda Cooper: $17,000
• Alistair Overeem: $750,000 (no win bonus) def. Mark Hunt: $750,000
• Marcin Tybura: $72,000 (includes $36,000 win bonus) def. Luis Henrique: $16,000
• Darren Elkins: $92,000 (includes $46,000 win bonus) def. Mirsad Bektić: $21,000
• Iuri Alcântara: $68,000 (includes $24,000 win bonus) def. Luke Sanders: $12,000
• Mark Godbeer: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. Daniel Spitz: $12,000
• Tyson Pedro: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. Paul Craig: $12,000
• Albert Morales: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Andre Soukhamthath: $10,000

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