UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:47
Performance of the Night
Poland
R2, 4:31
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Sweden
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Canada
Cameroon
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:18
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Stephen Thompson earned $50,000 for his 25-minute striking clinic in the welterweight main event.
Performance of the Night: Rob Font received $50,000 for his explosive first-round TKO of top contender Marlon Moraes.
Performance of the Night: Marcin Tybura earned $50,000 for his second-round ground-and-pound stoppage of Greg Hardy.
Performance of the Night: Jimmy Flick claimed $50,000 for his sensational first-round flying triangle choke submission over Cody Durden.
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 | — | |
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*Official individual fighter fight purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) due to commission policy updates in 2020. Official post-fight Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded by the UFC are verified and listed above.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal
Jimmy Flick executed only the third flying triangle choke submission in modern UFC history, joining Pablo Garza (UFC 129) and Tim Gorman in promotional lore.
Deron Winn landed 12 takedowns against Antônio Arroyo, setting the highest takedown mark ever recorded in a 195-pound catchweight bout and tying the third-most in any three-round UFC contest.
Taila Santos grounded Gillian Robertson for 12 minutes and 48 seconds, capturing 85.3% of the 15-minute bout and setting a divisional three-round control benchmark.
Stephen Thompson connected with 171 significant strikes on Geoff Neal, registering the second-highest output of his UFC career across five rounds.
Stephen Thompson halted Geoff Neal’s five-fight unbeaten promotional streak, dealing the heavy-handed Fortis MMA contender his first defeat inside the Octagon.
Marcin Tybura completed a perfect 4-0 campaign in 2020 by stopping Greg Hardy, becoming only the second UFC heavyweight since 2010 to win four bouts in a calendar year.
Former UFC and WEC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis notched his 11th Octagon win in his promotional farewell before departing for free agency.
Two-time featherweight champion and Hall of Famer José Aldo secured his first career UFC bantamweight victory, defeating top contender Marlon Vera via unanimous decision.
Rob Font dismantled former title challenger Marlon Moraes with punches in 3:47, making him the only fighter aside from Henry Cejudo to finish Moraes inside the first frame.
Cameroonian middleweight Tafon Nchukwi dominated Jamie Pickett with 120 significant strikes, earning rare 30-25 and 30-26 scorecards in a promotional debut.
Pannie Kianzad completed a flawless 3-0 sweep in 2020 by out-striking Sijara Eubanks 92 to 49 in significant strikes, cementing her top-ten women’s bantamweight status.
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal served as the promotion’s final event of 2020, closing out a historic pandemic season with 12 completed bouts at the UFC APEX.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal take place?
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal took place on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal?
Stephen Thompson defeated Geoff Neal via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) over five rounds in their welterweight headliner.
What was the original main event scheduled for this event?
A welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev was originally scheduled to headline the card, but it was canceled after Edwards suffered severe symptoms of COVID-19, elevating Thompson vs. Neal to the main event.
Who won the co-main event between José Aldo and Marlon Vera?
Former two-time featherweight champion José Aldo defeated Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their bantamweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal?
Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Stephen Thompson, Rob Font, Marcin Tybura, and Jimmy Flick. No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded.
How did Jimmy Flick finish Cody Durden?
Jimmy Flick scored a rare flying triangle choke submission at 3:18 of Round 1, marking only the third finish of its kind in UFC history.
What record did Deron Winn establish in his fight with Antônio Arroyo?
Deron Winn completed 12 takedowns against Antônio Arroyo, setting a record for the most takedowns in a single 195-pound catchweight bout in promotional history.
What was the live gate and attendance for the event?
Due to safety restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the event took place behind closed doors at the UFC APEX with zero public attendance and no live gate revenue.
How was UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal broadcast?
The main card was streamed exclusively live on ESPN+ in the United States, while the preliminary card was simulcast on ESPN and ESPN+.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The event was called by play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping. Joe Martinez was the official Octagon announcer.
How did Rob Font defeat Marlon Moraes?
Rob Font knocked down Marlon Moraes with a stiff jab and finished him with ground-and-pound punches and elbows at 3:47 of Round 1 to secure a $50,000 bonus.
What milestone did Marcin Tybura achieve at this event?
By defeating Greg Hardy via second-round TKO, Marcin Tybura concluded 2020 with a flawless 4-0 record inside the Octagon for the calendar year.
Was this Anthony Pettis’ final fight inside the Octagon?
Yes. Former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis fulfilled his UFC contractual obligations by defeating Alex Morono via unanimous decision before testing free agency.
How dominant was Taila Santos against Gillian Robertson?
Taila Santos controlled Gillian Robertson for 12 minutes and 48 seconds on the ground, securing a lopsided unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 29–28).
Why were there catchweight bouts on the card?
Short-notice substitutions prompted two catchweight fights: Deron Winn vs. Antônio Arroyo took place at 195 lbs, while Christos Giagos vs. Carlton Minus took place at 160 lbs.
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