UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 2:34
Performance of the Night
R2, 4:28
Performance of the Night
Japan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:28
Prelims • Final
R1, 4:35
R3, 4:10
China
R1, 0:44
Performance of the Night
Canada
R2, 2:29
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Anthony Smith earned $50,000 for his slick first-round triangle choke finish of Devin Clark.
Performance of the Night: Miguel Baeza collected $50,000 for his comeback second-round arm-triangle submission victory over Takashi Sato.
Performance of the Night: Su Mudaerji pocketed $50,000 for an explosive 44-second first-round knockout over Malcolm Gordon.
Performance of the Night: Nate Maness received $50,000 for overcoming early adversity to submit Luke Sanders via rear-naked choke in Round 2.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | — | —* | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | —* | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) did not publicly release official fighter purse amounts for this event due to privacy policy changes. Four fighters earned official $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses. *Norma Dumont missed weight by 3.5 lbs (weighing in at 139.5 lbs) and was fined 30% of her purse, which was forfeited to Ashlee Evans-Smith.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark
Su Mudaerji knocked out Malcolm Gordon in just 44 seconds of Round 1, tying the third-fastest knockout finish in UFC flyweight division history.
Anthony Smith recorded the very first triangle choke submission finish in the UFC for the entire 2020 calendar year by tapping Devin Clark in Round 1.
The card generated 7 finishes across 10 bouts (3 KO/TKOs and 4 submissions), achieving a 70% stoppage rate that ranked among the top five cards of 2020.
Su Mudaerji made promotional history by becoming the first Tibetan-born fighter to score a knockout victory inside the Octagon.
Parker Porter (126) and Josh Parisian (114) landed 240 combined significant strikes, establishing one of the highest striking outputs for a 3-round UFC heavyweight bout.
Across 10 bouts, the athletes combined for 854 significant strikes (9.1 strikes landed per minute), placing in the top percentile of all 2020 UFC fight nights.
Undefeated welterweight Miguel Baeza captured his second consecutive $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in as many UFC appearances.
Following Curtis Blaydes’ COVID-19 removal on the eve of the event, Smith vs. Clark was elevated from a 3-round co-feature to a 5-round main event with under 36 hours notice.
Gina Mazany outlanded Rachael Ostovich 41 to 12 in significant strikes in Round 3, a differential wider than 96.2% of all recorded rounds in UFC history.
Anthony Smith went 1-for-1 on takedowns while transitioning seamlessly to a submission from his back, finishing the fight in 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
Gina Mazany scored one of the few body-kick technical knockouts in UFC women’s flyweight history, finishing Ostovich at 4:10 of the final frame.
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark represented the promotion’s 18th closed-door event held inside the UFC Apex facility during the pandemic era.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark take place?
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark took place on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Anthony Smith and Devin Clark?
Anthony Smith defeated Devin Clark via submission (triangle choke) at 2:34 of Round 1 in their light heavyweight headliner.
Why was the original main event changed to Smith vs. Clark?
The event was originally scheduled to be headlined by heavyweights Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis, but Blaydes tested positive for COVID-19 the day before the fight, promoting Smith vs. Clark to the main event.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark?
Undefeated welterweight Miguel Baeza defeated Takashi Sato via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:28 of Round 2.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Anthony Smith, Miguel Baeza, Su Mudaerji, and Nate Maness. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What was the fastest finish of the night?
Su Mudaerji scored the fastest finish on the card, knocking out Malcolm Gordon in just 44 seconds of Round 1.
Who won the heavyweight fight between Parker Porter and Josh Parisian?
Parker Porter defeated Josh Parisian via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 29–28) after a high-output, three-round battle.
Did Norma Dumont miss weight for her fight against Ashlee Evans-Smith?
Yes. Norma Dumont weighed in at 139.5 lbs, 3.5 pounds over the bantamweight non-title limit. She was fined 30% of her purse, which was forfeited to Ashlee Evans-Smith, and the bout proceeded at a catchweight.
How did Jonathan Pearce defeat Kai Kamaka III?
Jonathan Pearce defeated Kai Kamaka III via TKO (punches) at 4:28 of Round 2 after grounding Kamaka and unloading unanswered ground strikes.
What was the live gate and attendance for the event?
Due to safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event took place behind closed doors with 0 fans in attendance and a $0 live gate.
How was UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark broadcast?
The main card aired live on ESPN2 and was simulcast on ESPN+ in the United States, while the preliminary bouts streamed exclusively on ESPN+.
Who won the catchweight fight between Nate Maness and Luke Sanders?
Nate Maness rallied back to submit Luke Sanders via rear-naked choke at 2:29 of Round 2, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Gina Mazany defeat Rachael Ostovich?
Gina Mazany landed punishing body kicks that visibly hurt Rachael Ostovich, finishing her with follow-up punches on the canvas for a TKO at 4:10 of Round 3.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Clark?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How many fights finished inside the distance at this event?
Out of 10 fights on the card, 7 ended inside the distance (3 knockouts/TKOs and 4 submissions), yielding an impressive 70% finish rate.
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