UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland
United States
Main Card • Final
Italy
R5, 5:00
England
R3, 5:00
Nigeria
R2, 2:07
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R1, 4:48
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Poland
R2, 1:22
Performance of the Night
Canada
R3, 5:00
Chile
Germany
R1, 3:02
Cape Verde
Wales
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 0:26
Hong Kong
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($50,000 each): Julian Marquez and Sam Alvey earned $50,000 each for their wild, heavy-hitting middleweight war that Marquez ended via second-round technical submission.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Mackenzie Dern took home $50,000 for her flawless first-round armbar submission over Nina Nunes, and Mateusz Gamrot secured $50,000 with a crisp, devastating second-round knockout of veteran Scott Holtzman.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $53,000 | $53,000 | — | $106,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | — | $31,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | $50,000 | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | $50,000 | $126,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $102,000 | — | — | $102,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $68,000 | $68,000 | — | $138,400 | |
| LOSS | $9,600 | — | — | $9,600 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates reflect baseline contract estimations based on Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) filings and verified media disclosures. Ignacio Bahamondes missed weight at 156.75 pounds and was fined 20% of his purse ($2,400), which was awarded directly to John Makdessi. Four official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) were distributed by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland
Marvin Vettori landed 11 takedowns on Kevin Holland, breaking the previous record for the most takedowns landed in a single UFC middleweight bout.
Vettori amassed 20 minutes and 1 second of ground control time across five rounds, establishing the all-time control time record in a UFC middleweight contest.
Kevin Holland stepped in on nine days’ notice to headline his second UFC main event in just 21 days (following UFC on ESPN 21), setting the modern record for the shortest gap between UFC main event appearances.
Mackenzie Dern submitted Nina Nunes via first-round armbar (4:48), extending her record for the most submission victories in UFC women’s strawweight history.
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland marked the promotional debut of Venum as the UFC’s official global outfitting partner, concluding the promotion’s previous six-year partnership with Reebok.
Arnold Allen outpointed Sodiq Yusuff to improve to 8-0 in the UFC, trailing only Alexander Volkanovski for the longest active win streak in the featherweight division at the time.
Daniel Rodriguez landed a career-high 128 significant strikes (outlanding Mike Perry 145 to 65 overall), producing a 30-26 shutout scorecard.
Former KSW multi-division champion Mateusz Gamrot secured his first UFC victory and first promotional stoppage with a clinical second-round knockout over Scott Holtzman.
Jarjis Danho returned from an extensive promotional absence to land a walk-off, one-punch knockout on Yorgan De Castro at 3:02 of Round 1.
Welsh bantamweight prospect Jack Shore completed six takedowns and logged 5:17 of control time to edge Hunter Azure via split decision, keeping his unblemished 14-0 record intact.
South Korea’s Da Woon Jung converted 8 of 9 takedown attempts and registered 12:04 of top control, earning dominant 30-26 scorecards over powerhouse William Knight.
Dropping down from middleweight to 170 pounds, Impa Kasanganay secured his first career UFC submission by tapping Sasha Palatnikov with a rear-naked choke in just 26 seconds of Round 2.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland take place?
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland took place on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland?
Marvin Vettori defeated Kevin Holland via unanimous decision (50–44, 50–44, 50–44) after dominating the fight on the canvas with 11 takedowns and over 20 minutes of control time.
What historical UFC record did Marvin Vettori set in this fight?
Vettori landed 11 takedowns, breaking the record for the most takedowns landed in a single fight in UFC middleweight history, while setting the divisional record with 20:01 of control time.
Who won the featherweight co-main event between Arnold Allen and Sodiq Yusuff?
England’s Arnold Allen defeated Sodiq Yusuff via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after scoring a knockdown in Round 1 and controlling over five minutes of the bout.
Who received post-fight bonus awards at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus awards: Julian Marquez vs. Sam Alvey earned Fight of the Night, while Mackenzie Dern (armbar) and Mateusz Gamrot (KO) earned Performance of the Night honors.
What milestone did Mackenzie Dern achieve with her armbar finish?
Mackenzie Dern extended her all-time record for the most submission finishes in UFC women’s strawweight history (4) by submitting Nina Nunes at 4:48 of Round 1.
Why was Kevin Holland fighting on such short notice?
Holland stepped in on just nine days’ notice to replace an injured Darren Till, making his second UFC headline appearance in only 21 days, which tied the record for the shortest turnaround between main events in modern UFC history.
Why was this event historically significant for UFC apparel?
This event was the first event to feature Venum as the UFC’s official global outfitting partner, following the expiration of the promotion’s long-term agreement with Reebok.
How did Daniel Rodriguez perform against Mike Perry?
Daniel Rodriguez out-struck Mike Perry 128 to 61 in significant strikes, landing a clean 28 of 28 leg kicks on his way to a dominant unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26).
How did Mateusz Gamrot win his fight against Scott Holtzman?
Poland’s Mateusz Gamrot earned his first UFC win by dropping Scott Holtzman with a clean two-punch combination and finishing him via KO at 1:22 of Round 2.
How did Jarjis Danho defeat Yorgan De Castro?
Returning after a five-year hiatus, heavyweight Jarjis Danho landed a crushing overhand right behind the ear to score a clean walk-off KO at 3:02 of Round 1.
How did Da Woon Jung defeat William Knight?
South Korea’s Da Woon Jung relied on a wrestling-heavy game plan, landing 8 takedowns and controlling William Knight for over 12 minutes to win 30–26, 30–26, 30–27.
Did Jack Shore maintain his undefeated record?
Yes. Jack Shore completed 6 takedowns to defeat Hunter Azure via split decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27), improving his record to 14-0.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland broadcast?
The main card aired live on ABC and ESPN+, with preliminary bouts broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+.
What other names is this event known by?
This event is also documented across television listings and databases as UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland, UFC on ABC 2, and UFC Vegas 23.
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