The American mixed style fighter (MMA) Stipe Miocic defended the belt of the champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the heavyweight division (up to 120 kilograms) at the show in Dallas UFC 211. This is reported by the correspondent of "Tapes. RU". Miochich knocked out Brazilian Junior Dos Santos in the first round. This victory was for the American 17th in his career and the second defense of the champion title. Also on his account, two defeats, one of which in December 2014, he dealt Dos Santos.

For the Brazilian, this fight was the 23rd in his career, he scored 18 wins and suffered five defeats. Russian Gadzhimurad Antigulov, also speaking at the tournament, defeated the Dane Joachim Christensen with a stifling reception in the first round. For the Russian fighter, the bout became the second in the UFC. In November 2016, he "guillotine" in the first round defeated the Brazilian Marcos Rogerio de Lima. On the account of Antigulov 24 fights, in 20 bouts he won, lost in four.

Original title: UFC heavyweight champion defends his belt.