UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Nigeria
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Italy
Mexico
R3, 2:26
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
England
R5, 5:00
Palestine
R3, 5:00
Scotland
R1, 1:59
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Canada
Early Prelims • Final
Sweden
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:07
R3, 5:00
France
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brad Riddell and Drew Dober each took home $50,000 for their back-and-forth lightweight war, combining for 162 significant strikes over 15 brutal minutes.
Performance of the Night: Brandon Moreno collected $50,000 for his historic third-round rear-naked choke submission over Deiveson Figueiredo to capture the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Performance of the Night: Paul Craig earned $50,000 after dislocating Jamahal Hill’s arm via armbar and finishing the fight with elbows and punches at 1:59 of Round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $350,000 | — | — | $350,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $210,000 | — | — | $210,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | $50,000 | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $87,000 | — | $50,000 | $137,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | — | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $51,000 | — | — | $51,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $55,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $43,000 | — | — | $43,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $36,800 | |
| LOSS | $37,000 | — | — | $46,200 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 |
*Official fighter purses disclosed by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADOG), totaling $3,233,000. Disclosed figures do not include pay-per-view dividends or discretionary locker room bonuses. Total estimated amounts incorporate official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) and a 20% fine ($9,200) forfeited by Steven Peterson to Chase Hooper for missing weight.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 263
UFC 263 tied the all-time promotional record with 11 decision outcomes on a single fight card, matching UFC Fight Night cards in 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2019.
With 11 bouts going the distance—including two 25-minute championship bouts and a 5-round featured fight—UFC 263 set the all-time record for the longest total cage time in UFC history at 3 hours, 19 minutes, and 32 seconds.
Brandon Moreno submitted Deiveson Figueiredo via third-round rear-naked choke to become the very first Mexican-born champion in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.
Terrance McKinney knocked out Matt Frevola in just 7 seconds of Round 1, breaking the all-time record for the fastest knockout in UFC lightweight division history.
Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz made promotional history as the very first non-title, non-main event bout scheduled for five rounds in UFC history.
Paul Craig scored his sixth submission finish at 205 pounds by dislocating Jamahal Hill’s arm via armbar, extending his record for the most triangle/armbar submissions in UFC light heavyweight history.
Israel Adesanya defended his undisputed middleweight championship by winning all five rounds on all three official scorecards (50-45 x 3), improving to 10-0 in UFC middleweight competition.
Movsar Evloev improved his undefeated record to 15-0 (5-0 in UFC), landing a card-high 9 takedowns against Hakeem Dawodu across 15 dominant minutes.
Belal Muhammad defended 20 of 21 takedown attempts (95.2%) from ADCC legend Demian Maia, handing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu icon a decisive unanimous decision defeat.
Brad Riddell (89) and Drew Dober (73) combined for 162 significant strikes in their three-round lightweight war, capturing Fight of the Night honors.
UFC 263 drew a sold-out crowd of 17,208 spectators producing a live gate of $4.2 million, establishing the highest-grossing combat sports event in Gila River Arena history.
After absorbing 24 minutes of punishment, Nate Diaz stunned Leon Edwards with a clean left straight in the final minute of Round 5, authoring one of the most iconic near-comebacks in UFC history.
When and where did UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 take place?
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 took place on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Who won the main event between Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori?
Israel Adesanya defeated Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45), sweeping all five rounds to successfully defend his UFC Middleweight Championship.
How did Brandon Moreno make history at UFC 263?
Brandon Moreno submitted Deiveson Figueiredo via third-round rear-naked choke at 2:26 of Round 3, becoming the first Mexican-born champion in UFC history.
Who won the 5-round non-title fight between Leon Edwards and Nate Diaz?
Leon Edwards defeated Nate Diaz via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46), controlling four rounds before surviving a dramatic late rally from Diaz in the final minute.
Who won the official post-fight bonus awards at UFC 263?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Brad Riddell vs. Drew Dober (Fight of the Night), Brandon Moreno (Performance of the Night), and Paul Craig (Performance of the Night).
How fast was Terrance McKinney’s knockout of Matt Frevola?
Terrance McKinney scored a knockout in just 7 seconds of Round 1, breaking the record for the fastest knockout in UFC lightweight division history.
How did Paul Craig defeat Jamahal Hill?
Paul Craig locked in a deep armbar that dislocated Jamahal Hill’s elbow, then rained down elbows and punches from the bottom to force a referee stoppage at 1:59 of Round 1.
Who won the welterweight clash between Demian Maia and Belal Muhammad?
Belal Muhammad defeated Demian Maia via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) after defending 20 of Maia’s 21 takedown attempts.
Which bout won Fight of the Night honors at UFC 263?
Brad Riddell vs. Drew Dober earned Fight of the Night after a 15-minute striking slugfest that ended in a unanimous decision victory for Riddell.
What historical UFC record did the fight card break?
UFC 263 set the all-time UFC record for the longest total fight time (3 hours, 19 minutes, and 32 seconds) and tied the record for the most decision results on a single event (11).
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 263?
The event drew a capacity crowd of 17,208 fans generating a total live gate of $4,200,000 at the Gila River Arena.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 263 generate?
UFC 263 generated an estimated 600,000 pay-per-view buys worldwide, making it one of the most successful PPV events of 2021.
Who was the highest-paid fighter at UFC 263?
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya was the highest-paid fighter on the card with an officially disclosed purse of $500,000, followed by Marvin Vettori ($350,000) and Nate Diaz ($250,000).
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC 263?
The broadcast was called by Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Paul Felder (who replaced Daniel Cormier), with legendary announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the athletes inside the Octagon.
Did any fighters miss weight at the official weigh-ins?
Steven Peterson weighed in at 148.5 pounds (2.5 lbs over the featherweight non-title limit) for his bout against Chase Hooper. Peterson was fined 20% of his purse ($9,200), which was awarded to Hooper, and won the catchweight contest via unanimous decision.
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