UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Nigeria
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:26
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:06
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
South Africa
Prelims • Final
R3, 2:23
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:20
England
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
China
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Edson Barboza and Sodiq Yusuff combined for 342 significant strikes across five unforgettable championship rounds, earning $50,000 each.
Performance of the Night: Jonathan Martinez disabled Adrian Yañez with devastating leg kicks to secure his second career leg kick TKO finish, and Michel Pereira needed just 66 seconds to blow through Andre Petroski via knockout in his middleweight debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official purse figures are not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). At weigh-ins, Christian Rodriguez weighed 140 lb (4 lb over the bantamweight non-title limit) and was fined a percentage of his purse, which was transferred to Cameron Saaiman. Disclosed amounts reflect verified post-fight performance and fight bonuses ($50,000 each). Undisclosed contractual payments are designated by —.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records & Milestones at UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza
Edson Barboza earned his ninth career Fight of the Night bonus, tying former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar for the second-most in UFC history behind only Nate Diaz (10).
With his headlining war against Sodiq Yusuff, Barboza collected his 12th career UFC post-fight bonus award, solidifying his status among the top 10 bonus earners in company history.
Edson Barboza (164) and Sodiq Yusuff (178) combined for 342 significant strikes over 25 minutes, ranking among the five highest combined strike totals in UFC featherweight history.
Jonathan Martinez joined Edson Barboza and Pedro Rizzo as one of the few fighters in UFC history to record multiple technical knockout finishes via leg kicks inside the Octagon.
Moving up from welterweight, Brazilian showman Michel Pereira recorded his fastest promotional stoppage, knocking out Andre Petroski in just 1:06 of Round 1.
Darren Elkins secured his 18th UFC featherweight victory with a third-round submission of TJ Brown, trailing only Max Holloway for the most wins in division history.
Terrance McKinney logged his fifth career first-round UFC stoppage, stopping newcomer Brendon Marotte in only 20 seconds with a vicious knee and follow-up strikes.
Chris Gutierrez connected on 56 of 81 leg kicks, outstriking Alatengheili 110 to 38 in total significant strikes on his way to a lopsided 30-27 unanimous decision sweep.
Emily Ducote landed a career-high 117 significant strikes over three rounds against Ashley Yoder, controlling the distance to earn a clean unanimous decision.
England’s Melissa Mullins held 8 minutes and 15 seconds of ground control over Irina Alekseeva, capturing a unanimous decision win to remain undefeated at 6-0.
Viviane Araújo racked up 7:03 of top control and scored two takedowns against former title challenger Jennifer Maia to secure a unanimous decision sweep in the co-main event.
After being dropped and heavily damaged in the first round, Barboza mounted a monumental comeback across rounds 2 through 5, sweeping the final four frames on two judges’ scorecards.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza take place?
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza took place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event between Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza?
Edson Barboza defeated Sodiq Yusuff via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–46, 48–46) across five championship rounds in a Fight of the Night thriller.
Who won the co-main event between Jennifer Maia and Viviane Araújo?
Viviane Araújo defeated Jennifer Maia via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) behind over seven minutes of dominant ground control.
What bonuses were awarded at UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Edson Barboza vs. Sodiq Yusuff earned Fight of the Night, while Jonathan Martinez and Michel Pereira each earned Performance of the Night awards.
What record did Edson Barboza tie with his Fight of the Night bonus?
Barboza earned his 9th Fight of the Night bonus, tying former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar for the second-most in UFC history behind only Nate Diaz (10).
How did Jonathan Martinez defeat Adrian Yañez?
Jonathan Martinez battered Yañez’s lead leg with heavy low kicks, scoring two knockdowns before earning a TKO (leg kick) at 2:26 of Round 2.
How fast did Michel Pereira stop Andre Petroski?
Michel Pereira dropped Andre Petroski with a straight right hand and finished the bout via TKO (punches) in just 1:06 of Round 1.
How did Darren Elkins defeat TJ Brown?
Darren Elkins landed 5 takedowns and controlled Brown on the canvas for over eight minutes before securing a rear-naked choke submission at 2:23 of Round 3.
How quickly did Terrance McKinney finish Brendon Marotte?
Terrance McKinney landed a flying knee and follow-up punches to earn a TKO victory in just 20 seconds of Round 1.
Did any fighters miss weight for this event?
Yes. Christian Rodriguez weighed in at 140 pounds (4 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit) and was fined a percentage of his purse, which was given to Cameron Saaiman.
How was UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza broadcast in the United States?
The entire 11-bout card streamed live across the United States on ESPN+.
How many fights were completed on this card?
The event concluded a full 11 bouts, consisting of 5 main card matchups and 6 preliminary card contests.
What was the score for Chris Gutierrez vs. Alatengheili?
Chris Gutierrez swept all three scorecards with scores of 30–27, 30–27, and 30–27, landing 56 leg kicks over 15 minutes.
Who won the bout between Melissa Mullins and Irina Alekseeva?
England’s Melissa Mullins controlled Alekseeva on the canvas for over eight minutes to earn a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
How many significant strikes were landed in the main event?
Barboza and Yusuff landed a combined 342 significant strikes (178 for Yusuff, 164 for Barboza), making it one of the most action-packed five-round bouts in featherweight history.
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