UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Palestine
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:25
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Canada
R2, 4:50
Poland
R3, 4:36
R1, 0:41
Performance of the Night
Guam
R3, 5:00
R2, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos each collected $50,000 for their ferocious three-round featherweight war that saw 255 combined significant strikes landed.
Performance of the Night: Jim Miller earned $50,000 for locking up a slick first-round armbar submission against Roosevelt Roberts in just 2:25.
Performance of the Night: Short-notice promotional debutant Justin Jaynes collected $50,000 for his explosive 41-second first-round TKO victory over Frank Camacho.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $90,000 | $90,000 | — | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $76,000 | $76,000 | $50,000 | $202,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | $50,000 | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $63,000 | $63,000 | — | $126,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $104,000 | $104,000 | $50,000 | $258,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $73,000 | — | — | $73,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| NC | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| NC | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $53,000 | — | — | $53,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $79,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Official contracted purses reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total disclosed purse was $1,655,000. Frank Camacho weighed in at 158 lbs (2 lbs over the lightweight limit) and forfeited 20% ($5,000) of his $25,000 base purse to Justin Jaynes. Marc-André Barriault was later suspended 9 months and fined $2,100 by the NSAC following a positive ostarine test.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov
Curtis Blaydes landed 14 takedowns against Alexander Volkov, shattering the all-time UFC heavyweight record for most takedowns in a single fight previously held by Cain Velasquez (11 at UFC 155).
Curtis Blaydes amassed 19 minutes and 52 seconds of control time against Alexander Volkov, establishing the highest ground control time ever logged in a five-round UFC heavyweight headliner.
Josh Emmett (127) and Shane Burgos (128) combined for 255 significant strikes, setting the record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round featherweight bout at the time.
Jim Miller made his 35th walk to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov, extending his historic record for the most bouts contested under the UFC promotional banner.
With his first-round armbar submission of Roosevelt Roberts in 2:25, Jim Miller extended his record for the most stoppage victories in UFC lightweight division history.
Taking the bout on just two days’ notice, Justin Jaynes blitzed Frank Camacho with a 41-second knockout in Round 1, recording the fourth-fastest knockout by a debuting lightweight in UFC history.
Gillian Robertson submitted Cortney Casey via third-round rear-naked choke to extend her record for the most submission finishes in UFC women’s flyweight history.
Gillian Robertson controlled Cortney Casey on the canvas for 11 minutes of a 14-minute-and-36-second bout (75.2% control rate) before locking in her fight-ending choke.
Bobby Green out-landed Hall of Famer Clay Guida 85 to 23 in significant strikes (+62 margin) over 15 minutes, securing his third consecutive victory on the preliminary card.
This event served as the third closed-door broadcast held inside the UFC Apex production facility in Enterprise, Nevada during the COVID-19 pandemic protocol era.
Belal Muhammad landed 82 significant strikes and two takedowns against Lyman Good, improving to 8-3 inside the Octagon and establishing his longest winning streak at 170 pounds.
Austin Hubbard forced promotional newcomer Max Rohskopf to verbally request his corner to call off the contest after two grueling rounds, resulting in a rare corner retirement TKO.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov took place on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area.
Who won the main event between Curtis Blaydes and Alexander Volkov?
Curtis Blaydes defeated Alexander Volkov via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 48–46) over five rounds, utilizing a record-breaking wrestling attack.
What promotional record did Curtis Blaydes break in the main event?
Curtis Blaydes landed 14 takedowns against Volkov, breaking Cain Velasquez’s long-standing promotional record (11) for the most takedowns landed in a single UFC heavyweight fight.
What was the result of the co-main event between Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos?
Josh Emmett defeated Shane Burgos via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–27) in a three-round barnburner that earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Josh Emmett vs. Shane Burgos took home Fight of the Night, while Jim Miller and Justin Jaynes earned Performance of the Night honors.
What milestones did Jim Miller achieve at this event?
Jim Miller made his 35th UFC appearance (extending his all-time promotional record at the time) and submitted Roosevelt Roberts via armbar at 2:25 of Round 1 to earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Justin Jaynes perform in his UFC debut?
Stepping in on just two days’ notice to replace Matt Frevola, Justin Jaynes scored a sensational 41-second TKO over Frank Camacho, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Why was Marc-André Barriault vs. Oskar Piechota ruled a No Contest?
Barriault originally won via second-round TKO, but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC after he tested positive for the banned substance ostarine, resulting in a nine-month suspension and fine.
What record did Gillian Robertson set against Cortney Casey?
Gillian Robertson locked in a rear-naked choke at 4:36 of Round 3, securing her fourth submission finish in the UFC women’s flyweight division—the most in division history.
How did Austin Hubbard defeat Max Rohskopf?
Hubbard dominated the striking across the first two rounds, after which Rohskopf verbally requested his corner to halt the fight between rounds 2 and 3, resulting in a TKO by corner retirement.
Who won the welterweight match between Belal Muhammad and Lyman Good?
Belal Muhammad defeated Lyman Good via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after out-landing Good 82 to 81 in significant strikes.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov?
The event took place behind closed doors with zero fans in attendance and no gate receipts due to COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols.
What was the outcome of Bobby Green vs. Clay Guida?
Bobby Green defeated Clay Guida via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27), out-landing Guida 85 to 23 in significant strikes.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov?
Play-by-play caller Brendan Fitzgerald was joined by former champions Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier in the broadcast booth, with Joe Martinez announcing.
Where are official event videos and previews available?
Official previews and video coverage can be accessed on UFC Video Preview and the official UFC Event Page.
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