UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 1:01
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:15
Portugal
R2, 1:50
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Russia
R2, 2:37
Performance of the Night
China
Poland
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:55
R3, 5:00
Albania
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:58
Zimbabwe
R3, 5:00
Japan
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill each collected $50,000 for their relentless 25-minute headlining war, which produced 192 combined significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Carlos Diego Ferreira earned $50,000 for his walk-off overhand-right knockout over Michael Johnson at 1:50 of Round 2.
Performance of the Night: Viacheslav Borshchev collected $50,000 after scoring three official knockdowns and finishing Hayisaer Maheshate via second-round TKO.
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 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $54,000 | $54,000 | — | $108,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $105,200 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $20,800 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $31,200 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $12,800 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 |
*Purses and estimated earnings are based on official commission structures, industry estimates, and verified post-fight bonus payouts ($50,000 each). Vanessa Demopoulos missed weight at 117.5 lbs and surrendered 20% of her purse ($5,200) to Karolina Kowalkiewicz. Orion Cosce missed weight at 172.5 lbs and forfeited 20% of his purse ($3,200) to Gilbert Urbina.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
Mackenzie Dern landed a career-high 126 significant strikes and 247 total strikes over five rounds, setting a personal promotional best in an emphatic main event decision.
Dern logged 13 minutes and 12 seconds of top control time across five rounds against Angela Hill, ranking among the highest totals in women’s strawweight five-round history.
Angela Hill extended her record for the most walks to the Octagon by any female athlete in promotional history, completing her 22nd UFC fight.
Carlos Diego Ferreira halted a three-fight skid by scoring an overhand-right knockout over Michael Johnson in Round 2, securing his first UFC knockout win since 2019.
Viacheslav Borshchev scored three official knockdowns against Hayisaer Maheshate, tying the UFC lightweight record for the most knockdowns in a single preliminary bout.
Chase Hooper set a personal UFC career-high by landing 149 significant strikes (217 total strikes) during his dominant 155-pound decision victory over Nick Fiore.
Themba Gorimbo became the first fighter born in Zimbabwe to secure a victory inside the Octagon, outgrappling Takashi Sato with 11 minutes and 15 seconds of ground control.
Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to four consecutive bouts, finishing Edmen Shahbazyan via third-round TKO while securing 6 takedowns.
Brazilian flyweight prospect Natália Silva notched her third straight UFC victory, finishing Victoria Leonardo with a head kick and punches inside three minutes.
Stepping in on short notice for a 120-pound catchweight bout, Lupita Godinez landed 132 significant strikes to defeat former Invicta FC champion Emily Ducote.
TUF 29 finalist Gilbert Urbina scored his first official UFC victory with a front kick to the body and follow-up knees against Orion Cosce at 2:55 of Round 2.
Across the 12 bouts held inside the 25-foot Octagon at the UFC APEX, fighters connected with over 1,400 combined significant strikes.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill take place?
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill (also known as UFC Vegas 73 / UFC on ESPN+ 81) took place on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill?
Mackenzie Dern defeated Angela Hill via unanimous decision (49–43, 49–44, 49–44) after a dominant five-round performance featuring a first-round knockdown and over 13 minutes of control time.
How did Anthony Hernandez defeat Edmen Shahbazyan?
Anthony Hernandez overwhelmed Edmen Shahbazyan with relentless grappling, landing six takedowns before finishing the fight via TKO (elbows and punches) at 1:01 of Round 3.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill?
Four fighters earned $50,000 performance awards: Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill received Fight of the Night, while Carlos Diego Ferreira and Viacheslav Borshchev took home Performance of the Night honours.
How did Carlos Diego Ferreira finish Michael Johnson?
Carlos Diego Ferreira landed a devastating overhand right that knocked out Michael Johnson instantly at 1:50 of Round 2, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Viacheslav Borshchev perform against Hayisaer Maheshate?
Borshchev scored three knockdowns with crisp boxing combinations, stopping Hayisaer Maheshate via TKO (punches) at 2:37 of Round 2 to secure a $50,000 bonus.
What milestone did Angela Hill set at this event?
Angela Hill made her 22nd UFC appearance, continuing her reign as the most active female competitor in promotional history.
How did Joaquin Buckley look in his welterweight debut?
Making his 170-pound division debut, Joaquin Buckley knocked out André Fialho with a thunderous head kick at 4:15 of Round 2.
What history did Themba Gorimbo make at UFC Vegas 73?
Themba Gorimbo became the first fighter from Zimbabwe to win a UFC bout, controlling Takashi Sato for over 11 minutes on the canvas to earn a 30–27 unanimous decision.
Did any fighters miss weight for UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill?
Yes. Vanessa Demopoulos (117.5 lbs) and Orion Cosce (172.5 lbs) missed weight. Both were fined 20% of their individual purses, which went to their respective opponents Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Gilbert Urbina.
How dominant was Chase Hooper against Nick Fiore?
Chase Hooper connected with 149 significant strikes and attempted 10 takedowns, earning a decisive unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) in his second lightweight contest.
How quickly did Natália Silva finish Victoria Leonardo?
Natália Silva finished Victoria Leonardo via TKO (punches and head kick) at 2:58 of Round 1, extending her winning streak to nine consecutive professional bouts.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The broadcast was led by play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill broadcast?
In the United States, the entire event aired and streamed live exclusively on ESPN+.
How many fights took place on the card?
The card featured a total of 12 professional mixed martial arts bouts, comprising 5 main card fights and 7 preliminary card matchups.
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