UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 0:26
Brazil
R1, 4:29
Performance of the Night
Scotland
R2, 4:56
Performance of the Night
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 0:57
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Bobby Green and Lando Vannata were awarded $50,000 each for their blistering lightweight rematch, running back their 2017 classic.
Performance of the Night: Vicente Luque earned $50,000 for his walk-off second-round knockout of Randy Brown via knee and punches.
Performance of the Night: Jennifer Maia secured $50,000 for locking up a first-round armbar submission against top contender Joanne Calderwood.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000* | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| DRAW | — | — | — | — | |
| DRAW | — | — | — | — |
*The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) ceased publicly disclosing individual fighter base salaries and contract purses in 2020. Frankie Saenz weighed in at 140.5 lbs, missing the bantamweight non-title limit by 4.5 lbs, and was fined 20% of his purse which was awarded to opponent Jonathan Martinez. Figures shown in the Performance Bonus column represent verified official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses awarded by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan
Derek Brunson derailed the hype of 22-year-old rising star Edmen Shahbazyan (11-0), handing the phenom the first loss of his professional career with a dominant 3rd-round TKO.
Derek Brunson collected his 14th career victory inside the UFC middleweight division, matching legendary former champion Anderson Silva for the third-most wins in 185-pound history.
Brunson recorded his 8th knockout victory in the UFC middleweight division, placing him second all-time in promotional division history behind only Anderson Silva (11).
Jennifer Maia secured a shot at reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko by submitting #3 ranked contender Joanne Calderwood with a sensational first-round armbar at 4:29.
Joanne Calderwood famously risked her already-secured UFC championship shot by taking a stay-busy fight during the pandemic, resulting in one of 2020’s biggest division-altering upsets.
Vicente Luque knocked out Randy Brown with a knee and punches, notching his 13th stoppage inside the Octagon at welterweight and maintaining one of the highest finishing rates in UFC history.
With his second-round stoppage over Brown, Luque passed UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes for sole possession of second place on the all-time UFC welterweight finish leaderboard.
Following their historic split draw at UFC 216 in 2017, Bobby Green and Lando Vannata combined for 169 significant strikes, capturing Fight of the Night honors in their second meeting.
Bobby Green landed 115 significant strikes over 15 minutes, surpassing the 1,000-significant-strike milestone in his UFC career and cementing his place among the division’s volume elites.
Chris Gutierrez and Cody Durden fought to an exceedingly rare unanimous draw, with all three judges submitting identical 28-28 scorecards after a fast-paced 15-minute contest.
Stepping in on short notice during pandemic travel restrictions, Nate Maness made a successful promotional debut by outpointing previously undefeated Johnny Munoz Jr. via unanimous decision.
Despite three high-profile fight scratches during fight week, the streamlined eight-bout card produced four highlight-reel finishes and four $50,000 post-fight bonus recipients.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan take place?
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan took place on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at the UFC APEX facility in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas metropolitan area).
Who won the main event between Derek Brunson and Edmen Shahbazyan?
Derek Brunson defeated previously undefeated contender Edmen Shahbazyan via TKO (punches) at 0:26 of Round 3, derailing Shahbazyan’s momentum with veteran wrestling and brutal ground-and-pound.
Who won the co-main event between Jennifer Maia and Joanne Calderwood?
Jennifer Maia defeated Joanne Calderwood (Wood) via armbar submission at 4:29 of Round 1, immediately earning a UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship title shot against Valentina Shevchenko.
Why did Joanne Calderwood fight Jennifer Maia instead of waiting for a title fight?
Calderwood was already scheduled to challenge champion Valentina Shevchenko, but when Shevchenko was sidelined with an injury, Calderwood elected to take a stay-busy fight on short notice rather than sit out, ultimately losing her title shot to Maia.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan?
Four fighters took home $50,000 performance bonuses: Bobby Green vs. Lando Vannata was named Fight of the Night, while Vicente Luque and Jennifer Maia received Performance of the Night awards.
How did Vicente Luque defeat Randy Brown?
Vicente Luque landed a devastating knee to the head as Randy Brown rose along the fence, following up with hammerfists to secure a knockout victory at 4:56 of Round 2.
What happened in the rematch between Bobby Green and Lando Vannata?
Three years after their 2017 split draw, Bobby Green outstruck and outwrestled Lando Vannata to claim a definitive unanimous decision victory (30–26, 30–27, 30–27), earning Fight of the Night honors.
Why did UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan only feature 8 bouts?
Multiple scheduled fights fell through due to pandemic protocols and medical emergencies: Holly Holm vs. Irene Aldana was postponed due to COVID-19, Gerald Meerschaert tested positive on fight day cancelling his bout against Ed Herman, and Trevin Giles fainted backstage right before his walkout against Kevin Holland.
How did Jonathan Martinez defeat Frankie Saenz?
Jonathan Martinez dropped Frankie Saenz three times before stopping him via TKO (knee and punches) at 0:57 of Round 3 in a catchweight bout after Saenz missed weight by 4.5 lbs.
What was the result of Chris Gutierrez vs. Cody Durden?
The bantamweight bout resulted in an exceedingly rare unanimous draw (28–28, 28–28, 28–28) after Durden took a dominant 10-8 opening round before Gutierrez rallied across rounds two and three.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
Due to health and safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held behind closed doors at the UFC APEX with 0 spectators in attendance and a $0 live gate.
Who was on the broadcast commentary team for UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan?
The broadcast featured play-by-play caller Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Dominick Cruz and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer introducing the athletes inside the Octagon.
Did Nate Maness make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Nate Maness made his promotional debut on short notice, defeating fellow undefeated promotional newcomer Johnny Munoz Jr. via unanimous decision (29–27, 27–29, 29–27).
How did Jamall Emmers perform against Vince Cachero?
Jamall Emmers dominated newcomer Vince Cachero across all three rounds, landing 103 significant strikes and securing 5 takedowns to win a clean sweep unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
What did the victory over Edmen Shahbazyan mean for Derek Brunson’s career?
The win extended Brunson’s win streak to three and ignited a remarkable five-fight winning run, firmly re-establishing him as an elite top-five middleweight contender in the UFC.
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