UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 1:04
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Haiti
R2, 4:25
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:25
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Canada
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Early Prelims • Final
R2, 3:40
Fight of the Night
R2, 0:49
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Brian Kelleher and Hunter Azure each received $50,000 for their back-and-forth featherweight slugfest, which ended when Kelleher scored a walk-off counter left hook knockout in Round 2.
Performance of the Night: Glover Teixeira collected $50,000 for his punishing five-round performance against Anthony Smith, out-landing his opponent 202 to 87 in total strikes before stopping him in Round 5.
Performance of the Night: Drew Dober took home $50,000 for his sensational second-round standing TKO of Alexander Hernandez, earning his third consecutive knockout finish inside the Octagon.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $162,500 | $162,500 | — | $325,000 | |
| WIN | $115,000 | $115,000 | $50,000 | $280,000 | |
| WIN | $130,000 | $130,000 | — | $260,000 | |
| WIN | $83,000 | $83,000 | $50,000 | $216,000 | |
| LOSS | $130,000 | — | — | $130,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $95,000 | — | — | $95,000 | |
| LOSS | $83,000 | — | — | $83,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | $50,000 | $62,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $46,000 | — | — | $46,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Official purse amounts disclosed and verified by the Florida State Boxing Commission. Disclosed commission payouts totaled $1,175,000 in base show and contractual win bonus money. Estimated totals also include official UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira
Glover Teixeira out-landed Anthony Smith 202 to 87 in total strikes (+115 differential), setting one of the most dominant strike differentials in UFC light heavyweight headliner history.
With his fifth-round TKO over Anthony Smith, Glover Teixeira secured his 11th finish in the 205-pound division, tying Jon Jones for the second-most stoppage victories in UFC light heavyweight history.
At 40 years old, Glover Teixeira extended his divisional winning streak to four consecutive fights, establishing the longest active win streak by any light heavyweight over the age of 40 in UFC history.
Drew Dober tied Dustin Poirier and B.J. Penn for the second-most knockout finishes in UFC lightweight history (6) by stopping top contender Alexander Hernandez in Round 2.
Thiago Moisés needed just 25 seconds of the second round to submit Michael Johnson via an Achilles lock (ankle lock), marking only the second finish of its kind in the UFC since 2007.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski secured his 18th career UFC heavyweight victory by outpointing Philipe Lins, ranking second all-time behind Frank Mir.
Brian Kelleher handed undefeated prospect Hunter Azure his first professional defeat with a highlight-reel second-round walk-off knockout, claiming Fight of the Night honors.
Ricky Simón landed seven takedowns against former title challenger Ray Borg, surpassing 30 completed takedowns in the UFC bantamweight division.
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira was the second of three historic events held over eight days in Jacksonville, Florida, following the return of major sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former interim light heavyweight title challenger Ovince Saint Preux made his UFC heavyweight division debut, narrowly dropping a split decision to veteran Ben Rothwell.
Returning to the UFC after an 18-month hiatus, Chase Sherman landed 51 significant strikes to finish promotional newcomer Ike Villanueva via second-round TKO.
Venezuela’s Omar Morales maintained his unblemished professional MMA record at 10-0 (2-0 in the UFC) with a crisp striking showcase against Gabriel Benítez.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira take place?
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira took place on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
Who won the main event between Anthony Smith and Glover Teixeira?
Glover Teixeira defeated Anthony Smith via TKO (punches) at 1:04 of Round 5 after delivering a relentless striking clinic over the final three rounds.
Who won the co-main event between Ben Rothwell and Ovince Saint Preux?
Ben Rothwell defeated Ovince Saint Preux via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in Saint Preux’s official UFC heavyweight division debut.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Brian Kelleher vs. Hunter Azure won Fight of the Night, while Glover Teixeira and Drew Dober earned Performance of the Night awards.
Why did UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira take place on a Wednesday?
The event was part of the UFC’s historic three-card stretch held across eight days in Jacksonville, Florida, following the promotion’s resumption of live sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What was the official attendance and gate revenue for this event?
Due to health and safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event took place behind closed doors with zero fan attendance and no live gate revenue.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called cageside by play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the official cage announcer.
What memorable injury did Anthony Smith suffer during the fight?
During the fourth round, Anthony Smith told his corner and referee Jason Herzog that his teeth were falling out, famously handing two dislodged teeth directly to the referee between rounds.
How did Thiago Moisés defeat Michael Johnson?
After dropping the first round on the feet, Thiago Moisés dropped down early in the second frame to lock in a rare Achilles lock (ankle lock) submission just 25 seconds into Round 2.
What milestone did Drew Dober achieve by defeating Alexander Hernandez?
Drew Dober secured his sixth career knockout in the UFC lightweight division, tying Dustin Poirier and Hall of Famer B.J. Penn for the second-most knockout finishes in 155-pound history.
How did Brian Kelleher defeat Hunter Azure?
Brian Kelleher absorbed heavy strikes early before landing a picture-perfect counter left hook that knocked Hunter Azure out cold at 3:40 of Round 2, winning Fight of the Night honors.
Which scheduled bout was cancelled on the day of the event?
A middleweight clash between Karl Roberson and Marvin Vettori was scrapped on fight day after Roberson was hospitalized due to medical complications resulting from his weight cut.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira broadcast?
In the United States, the entire 10-bout fight card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+.
What happened to Chase Sherman following his knockout win?
In October 2020, USADA announced that Chase Sherman accepted a nine-month suspension after testing positive for anastrozole from an in-competition sample collected at this event.
How did this victory lead Glover Teixeira to the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship?
This win served as the cornerstone of Teixeira’s historic five-fight win streak, which culminated at UFC 267 in October 2021 when he submitted Jan Błachowicz to become the second-oldest champion in UFC history at age 42.
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