UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Poland
R1, 3:08
Performance of the Night
R3, 3:09
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Italy
R1, 4:02
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:37
Performance of the Night
R3, 0:16
England
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Georgia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:42
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Scott Holtzman and Jim Miller each collected $50,000 for their three-round lightweight war.
Performance of the Night: Jan Błachowicz earned $50,000 for his walk-off right hook knockout of Corey Anderson in round 1, securing the next light heavyweight title shot.
Performance of the Night: Daniel Rodriguez pocketed $50,000 for an explosive second-round standing guillotine choke submission victory over veteran Tim Means in his promotional debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Bonus Breakdown
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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*Disclosed fighter purses and contractual salaries are not publicly released by the New Mexico Athletic Commission. The figures above reflect official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC. Ray Borg was fined 30% of his purse for missing weight (128 lbs), with the forfeiture transferred directly to Rogério Bontorin.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2
UFC Fight Night 167 marked the first time in UFC history that two separate bouts concluded via disqualification on the same fight card (Brok Weaver def. Kazula Vargas & Diego Sanchez def. Michel Pereira).
Jim Miller made his 34th walk to the Octagon, tying Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone for the most appearances in Ultimate Fighting Championship history at the time.
Jim Miller earned his seventh career Fight of the Night honor for his clash with Scott Holtzman, moving into a tie for second-most in UFC history behind Nate Diaz and Edson Barboza.
Merab Dvalishvili executed 12 takedowns against Casey Kenney, cementing the fourth-highest single-fight takedown total in UFC bantamweight divisional history.
Jan Błachowicz earned his fifth career post-fight bonus and solidified the light heavyweight division’s top contender status, avenging his 2015 loss to Corey Anderson in just 3:08.
Ray Borg completed 10 takedowns over Rogério Bontorin, the second-most takedowns landed in a three-round flyweight contest in UFC history.
The Ultimate Fighter 1 winner Diego Sanchez secured his 19th UFC victory, becoming one of only two fighters to compete inside the Octagon across four different decades.
Promotional newcomer Daniel Rodriguez became one of the rare UFC debutants to finish a ranked-level veteran via standing guillotine choke, stopping Tim Means on short notice.
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 marked the promotion’s first ever visit to Rio Rancho, New Mexico, drawing 6,449 fans to the Santa Ana Star Center.
New Mexico native John Dodson collected his 10th UFC victory and 5th knockout finish, tying him for third-most stoppage wins in divisional history.
Lando Vannata established a personal promotional high with 99 significant strikes landed in a three-round lightweight showcase against Yancy Medeiros.
The event produced a unique unified MMA regulatory precedent with two separate intentional grounded-knee fouls resulting in disqualification rulings by officiating referees.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 took place on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Who won the main event between Jan Błachowicz and Corey Anderson?
Jan Błachowicz defeated Corey Anderson via KO (punch) at 3:08 of Round 1, successfully avenging his 2015 loss to Anderson and earning a UFC Light Heavyweight title opportunity.
How did Jan Błachowicz knock out Corey Anderson?
Błachowicz timed an incoming low kick from Anderson and countered with a thunderous right hook to the chin, dropping Anderson instantly before landing a follow-up hammerfist to prompt the stoppage.
What happened in the co-main event between Diego Sanchez and Michel Pereira?
Diego Sanchez was awarded a victory by disqualification (illegal knee) at 3:09 of Round 3 after Michel Pereira landed an intentional knee to Sanchez’s forehead while Sanchez was grounded.
Why was Michel Pereira disqualified against Diego Sanchez?
Pereira threw a knee that connected flush with Sanchez’s head while Sanchez was seated against the cage. The blow opened a deep laceration, and referee Jason Herzog disqualified Pereira under the Unified Rules of MMA when Sanchez was unable to continue.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Scott Holtzman vs. Jim Miller earned Fight of the Night, while Jan Błachowicz and Daniel Rodriguez earned Performance of the Night honors.
How many disqualifications occurred at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2?
The event featured two disqualifications: Brok Weaver defeated Kazula Vargas via first-round DQ, and Diego Sanchez defeated Michel Pereira via third-round DQ. This was the first card in UFC history with multiple disqualifications.
What historic UFC milestone did Jim Miller reach at this event?
Jim Miller made his 34th Octagon appearance, tying Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone for the most bouts in UFC history at the time, and secured his 7th career Fight of the Night bonus award.
Who did Daniel Rodriguez defeat in his UFC debut?
Promotional newcomer Daniel Rodriguez stepped in on short notice and defeated veteran Tim Means via second-round submission (guillotine choke) at 3:37 of Round 2, winning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Did Ray Borg miss weight for his bout against Rogério Bontorin?
Yes. Ray Borg weighed in at 128 lbs, two pounds over the non-title flyweight limit. He was fined 30% of his purse, which was awarded to Bontorin, and the fight proceeded at a catchweight.
How many takedowns did Merab Dvalishvili land against Casey Kenney?
Merab Dvalishvili landed 12 takedowns on 24 attempts over three rounds, controlling Casey Kenney for nearly six minutes en route to a dominant unanimous decision (30–27, 30–25, 29–28).
What was the live gate and attendance at the Santa Ana Star Center?
The event drew an official attendance of 6,449 fans and generated a live gate of $596,820 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Who called the fights on the broadcast commentary team?
The commentary booth featured play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentator and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
How was UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 broadcast?
The entire 13-fight card was streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States, with the preliminary card kicking off at 5:00 PM EST and the main card beginning at 8:00 PM EST.
What did this victory mean for Jan Błachowicz’s title aspirations?
With UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones watching cage-side, Błachowicz called out Jones immediately after the knockout. Blachowicz went on to fight for the vacant title later that year at UFC 253, defeating Dominick Reyes to become champion.
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