UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie
United Arab Emirates
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
South Korea
Brazil
R1, 4:55
Performance of the Night
Australia
R1, 2:01
Performance of the Night
Lithuania
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Georgia
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Poland
Canada
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Wales
France
R3, 5:00
Russia
R2, 4:58
R1, 0:51
Philippines
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Guram Kutateladze and Mateusz Gamrot each earned $50,000 for their high-paced, technical lightweight war on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Jéssica Andrade collected $50,000 for her destructive first-round stoppage of top contender Katlyn Cerminara to become a three-division UFC victor.
Performance of the Night: Jimmy Crute picked up $50,000 for his explosive first-round knockout over Modestas Bukauskas in just 2:01 of the opening round.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $220,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | $50,000 | $126,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Disclosed purses are not publicly released by local athletic regulatory bodies in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Figures reflect verified promotional payout estimates, contractual base and win structures, and official UFC post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie
JunYong Park landed 258 ground strikes against John Phillips, breaking Matt Riddle’s 11-year-old UFC record of 251 ground strikes set at UFC 124 in 2010.
Jéssica Andrade became the first female fighter in UFC history to record promotional victories in three distinct weight divisions: bantamweight, strawweight, and flyweight.
Joe Martinez became the first announcer since 1996 to introduce three consecutive UFC events (UFC on ESPN 16, UFC Fight Night 179, and UFC Fight Night 180), creating the longest streak without Bruce Buffer.
Brian Ortega returned from a 679-day layoff to pitch a flawless 50-45 sweep across all three judges’ scorecards against Chan Sung Jung, earning an undisputed featherweight title shot.
Guram Kutateladze and Mateusz Gamrot produced the only preliminary card matchup in 2020 where two athletes making their UFC debuts simultaneously collected Fight of the Night honors.
Said Nurmagomedov stopped Mark Striegl via TKO in just 51 seconds of round one, securing one of the ten fastest knockout victories in UFC bantamweight history.
Jimmy Crute knocked out Modestas Bukauskas in 2:01 of round one, banking his fourth first-round stoppage inside the Octagon and maintaining an 80% UFC finish rate.
Gillian Robertson accrued 9 minutes and 34 seconds of ground control time across 15 minutes against Poliana Botelho, solidifying a top-5 mark in division control history.
This event served as the final non-PPV fight card of the UFC’s five-event ‘Return to Fight Island’ international bubble series held at du Forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
Stepping in on under two weeks’ notice, James Krause outstruck Cláudio Silva to hand the Brazilian his first loss in 14 fights dating back to 2007.
Moving up to featherweight on short notice, Jonathan Martinez landed 73 significant strikes without absorbing a single takedown to upset veteran Thomas Almeida.
Chan Sung Jung went the full 25-minute championship distance for the first time in his professional career without a stoppage occurring on either side.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie take place?
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie took place on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the du Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Who won the main event between Brian Ortega and Chan Sung Jung?
Brian Ortega defeated Chan Sung Jung via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) after five dominant rounds in their featherweight title eliminator.
What was at stake in the Brian Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie main event?
The bout served as an official featherweight title eliminator, with the victory earning Brian Ortega a title shot against UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie?
Former strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade defeated Katlyn Cerminara via TKO (punches to the body) at 4:55 of Round 1 in her women’s flyweight debut.
What UFC record did Jéssica Andrade set at this event?
Jéssica Andrade became the first female fighter in UFC history to win bouts in three different weight divisions: bantamweight, strawweight, and flyweight.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Guram Kutateladze vs. Mateusz Gamrot (Fight of the Night), Jéssica Andrade (Performance of the Night), and Jimmy Crute (Performance of the Night).
What UFC record did JunYong Park break against John Phillips?
South Korea’s JunYong Park landed 258 ground strikes across three rounds, breaking Matt Riddle’s 11-year-old UFC record (251) for the most ground strikes in a single three-round bout.
Who called the fights and announced the cage at this event?
The event was called by cage-side commentators John Gooden, Daniel Cormier, and Dan Hardy, with Joe Martinez introducing fighters inside the Octagon.
What was the live gate and attendance for the event?
Due to health protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic on Yas Island, the event was held behind closed doors with 0 fans in attendance and a live gate of $0.
Which bout won Fight of the Night honors?
The preliminary lightweight war between promotional debutants Guram Kutateladze and Mateusz Gamrot was awarded Fight of the Night, with Kutateladze winning a razor-thin split decision.
What was the quickest finish of the event?
Said Nurmagomedov landed a thunderous series of punches to knock out Mark Striegl in just 51 seconds of Round 1 in their bantamweight matchup.
How did Jimmy Crute defeat Modestas Bukauskas?
Jimmy Crute landed a devastating right hook followed by ground strikes to finish Modestas Bukauskas via knockout at 2:01 of Round 1, securing a Performance of the Night bonus.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The entire 11-fight card—both preliminary and main cards—streamed exclusively live on ESPN+ in the United States.
Who won the welterweight clash between James Krause and Cláudio Silva?
James Krause stepped in on short notice to defeat Cláudio Silva via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), halting Silva’s 14-fight winning streak.
Who won the featherweight bout between Jonathan Martinez and Thomas Almeida?
Jonathan Martinez earned a sweep on the scorecards, defeating Thomas Almeida via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) after outlanding Almeida 73 to 64 in significant strikes.
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