UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns
United States
Main Card • Final
Nigeria
R3, 0:34
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:17
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R2, 1:53
Performance of the Night
Palestine
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:18
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded at this event.
Performance of the Night: Kamaru Usman earned $50,000 for his brilliant third-round TKO of Gilbert Burns to break Georges St-Pierre’s welterweight record.
Performance of the Night: Julian Marquez earned $50,000 for his dramatic third-round anaconda choke submission over Maki Pitolo.
Performance of the Night: Anthony Hernandez received $50,000 for pulling off a massive upset by submitting BJJ legend Rodolfo Vieira via second-round guillotine choke.
Performance of the Night: Polyana Viana collected $50,000 for locking in a slick first-round armbar submission against Mallory Martin.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Disclosed Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for this closed-door pandemic-era event. Confirmed official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) are included for Kamaru Usman, Julian Marquez, Anthony Hernandez, and Polyana Viana.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 258
Kamaru Usman secured his 13th consecutive UFC victory at welterweight, surpassing Georges St-Pierre’s legendary record (12) for the longest winning streak in division history.
Entering as a +365 betting underdog, Anthony Hernandez shocked multiple-time ADCC and IBJJF World Champion Rodolfo Vieira, tapping him via second-round guillotine choke.
Rodolfo Vieira suffered the first submission loss of his entire combat sports career (grappling and MMA combined) after exhausting his gas tank against Anthony Hernandez.
Kamaru Usman defended his undisputed title for the third time, overcoming an early Round 1 knockdown scare to outstrike Gilbert Burns 83-45 in significant strikes before stopping him at 0:34 of Round 3.
Returning from a 31-month injury layoff, Julian Marquez submitted Maki Pitolo via anaconda choke at 4:17 of Round 3, claiming Performance of the Night honors.
Polyana Viana collected her second straight first-round armbar submission in the UFC, forcing Mallory Martin to tap at 3:18 of Round 1 to secure the fastest finish of the night.
Alexa Grasso improved to 2-0 since moving up to 125 pounds, using sharp counter-boxing and grappling control to defeat Maycee Barber via unanimous decision.
Chris Gutierrez battered Andre Ewell’s lead leg across three rounds, landing 32 significant leg kicks to earn lopsided scorecards of 30-26, 29-28, and 29-27 in a 140-pound catchweight bout.
Stepping up to featherweight on short notice, Ricky Simón racked up 8 minutes and 14 seconds of control time while landing six takedowns against Brian Kelleher.
Belal Muhammad pressured Dhiego Lima for 15 straight minutes, landing 129 significant strikes to sweep all three scorecards (30-27 x3) for his fourth consecutive win.
UFC 258 was contested behind closed doors at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas under strict COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols with zero fan attendance.
The 10-bout card featured international fighters from eight sovereign nations and territories: Nigeria, Brazil, Mexico, United States, Palestine, China, Spain, and Canada.
When and where did UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns take place?
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns took place on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Meta APEX (UFC Apex) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns?
Kamaru Usman defeated Gilbert Burns via TKO (punches) at 0:34 of Round 3 to successfully defend his UFC Welterweight Championship for the third time.
What historical UFC record did Kamaru Usman break at UFC 258?
With his victory over Burns, Kamaru Usman earned his 13th consecutive UFC win at welterweight, breaking the all-time division record previously held by UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre (12).
Why was Anthony Hernandez’s win over Rodolfo Vieira considered a major upset?
Hernandez entered as a heavy +365 underdog against multiple-time ADCC and IBJJF World Champion Rodolfo Vieira. Hernandez weathered an early storm and shockingly submitted Vieira with a guillotine choke at 1:53 of Round 2, handing Vieira the first submission loss of his combat sports career.
Who won the co-main event between Alexa Grasso and Maycee Barber?
Alexa Grasso defeated Maycee Barber via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round women’s flyweight co-featured bout.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 258?
No Fight of the Night was awarded. Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Kamaru Usman, Julian Marquez, Anthony Hernandez, and Polyana Viana.
What viral moment occurred during Julian Marquez’s post-fight interview?
After submitting Maki Pitolo with a third-round anaconda choke in his first fight in 31 months, Julian Marquez used his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan to publicly ask pop star Miley Cyrus to be his Valentine, sparking a viral social media exchange.
Why was there no live attendance at UFC 258?
Due to ongoing public health restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event took place behind closed doors at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas with zero ticket-buying spectators.
How fast was Polyana Viana’s submission victory over Mallory Martin?
Polyana Viana locked in an armbar from the bottom, forcing Mallory Martin to tap at 3:18 of Round 1 to secure the fastest finish of the evening.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 258?
The pay-per-view broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How did Kelvin Gastelum perform against Ian Heinisch?
Kelvin Gastelum snapped a three-fight losing skid by landing six takedowns and controlling Heinisch for nearly seven minutes to earn a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
Why did Ricky Simón and Brian Kelleher fight at featherweight?
After multiple cancellations due to COVID-19 protocols in previous months, the bantamweight contenders agreed to fight up at 145-pound featherweight on short notice, where Simón dominated with six takedowns to win 30-27 across all cards.
What weight did Chris Gutierrez and Andre Ewell compete at?
The matchup was contested at a 140-pound catchweight, where Gutierrez battered Ewell’s lead leg with 32 significant leg kicks to win a unanimous decision (30–26, 29–28, 29–27).
Had Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns trained together prior to UFC 258?
Yes. Usman and Burns were longtime training partners at Sanford MMA in South Florida under coach Henri Hooft before Usman relocated his camp to Denver, Colorado, under Trevor Wittman ahead of the title bout.
Where was UFC 258 broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live on Pay-Per-View exclusively on ESPN+, with preliminary bouts telecast on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.
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