UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt
United States
Main Card • Final
Puerto Rico
R5, 5:00
R2, 2:58
Performance of the Night
China
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Australia
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
Norway
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 2:07
Spain
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:00
Performance of the Night
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Czechia
R1, 2:18
Colombia
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Heavyweights Jared Vanderaa and Justin Tafa engaged in a punishing, three-round stand-up slugfest that featured 195 combined significant strikes, earning $50,000 each.
Performance of the Night: Former champion Carla Esparza delivered a dominant wrestling clinic against Yan Xiaonan before stopping her with ground-and-pound at 2:58 of Round 2, while Bruno Silva picked up his first UFC victory with a thunderous 60-second knockout of Victor Rodriguez.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). At weigh-ins, Juancamilo Ronderos weighed in at 128.5 lb (2.5 lb over the flyweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to opponent David Dvořák. Disclosed amounts reflect verified post-fight performance and fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) as confirmed by UFC announcements. Undisclosed contractual payments are denoted by —.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records & Milestones at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt
Rob Font connected with 176 significant strikes (145 to the head), setting one of the highest strike totals and differentials in UFC bantamweight main-event history against former champion Cody Garbrandt.
Long-time lightweight top contender and commentator Paul Felder officially announced his retirement from professional mixed martial arts during the live ESPN broadcast.
Inaugural strawweight champion Carla Esparza extended her winning streak to five with a dominant ground-and-pound TKO over top contender Yan Xiaonan, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
Jared Vanderaa (121) and Justin Tafa (74) traded 195 combined significant strikes over three brutal frames without a single takedown attempt, capturing Fight of the Night honors.
Bruno Silva earned his first promotional victory in lightning-fast fashion, knocking out Victor Rodriguez in exactly 1:00 of Round 1 to secure a $50,000 performance bonus.
Veteran heavyweight Ben Rothwell captured his 39th career professional victory and fifth UFC submission, tapping debutant Chris Barnett with a guillotine choke at 2:07 of Round 2.
Czech flyweight standout David Dvořák extended his active professional win streak to 16 consecutive fights, submitting Juancamilo Ronderos with a rear-naked choke in just 2:18.
Damir Ismagulov overcame a first-round knockdown to control Rafael Alves on the canvas for 7:40, improving to 4-0 in the UFC and extending his overall professional winning streak to 18 bouts.
Jack Hermansson dominated the third round against top prospect Edmen Shahbazyan, landing 141 total strikes and logging 7:11 of control time to secure a unanimous 29-27 decision.
Ricardo Ramos showcased high-level offensive wrestling, converting 6 of 13 takedown attempts and landing 53 significant strikes to take a unanimous decision over Bill Algeo.
TUF 11 champion Court McGee shut down Cláudio Silva with over eight minutes of top control, earning two rare 30-26 scorecards from the judges.
The event was contested inside the smaller 25-foot Apex Octagon without live spectators, maintaining the promotion’s operational protocol during the global pandemic era.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt take place?
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt took place on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt?
Rob Font defeated former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt via unanimous decision (48–47, 50–45, 50–45) after landing 176 significant strikes across five rounds.
Who won the co-main event between Yan Xiaonan and Carla Esparza?
Former champion Carla Esparza dominated Yan Xiaonan with wrestling and ground-and-pound, winning via TKO (punches) at 2:58 of Round 2 to earn a $50,000 performance bonus.
What bonuses were awarded at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Jared Vanderaa vs. Justin Tafa earned Fight of the Night, while Carla Esparza and Bruno Silva earned Performance of the Night awards.
Did Paul Felder announce his retirement at this event?
Yes. Top-10 UFC lightweight contender and commentator Paul Felder officially announced his retirement from active MMA competition live on the broadcast during the event.
Why did Jared Vanderaa vs. Justin Tafa win Fight of the Night?
Vanderaa and Tafa engaged in an all-out striking war that featured 195 combined significant strikes over 15 minutes, with Vanderaa taking a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
How fast did Bruno Silva finish Victor Rodriguez?
Bruno Silva knocked down and finished Victor Rodriguez via KO (punches) in exactly 1:00 of Round 1, collecting a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How did Ben Rothwell defeat Chris Barnett?
Ben Rothwell caught debutant Chris Barnett in a tight guillotine choke submission at 2:07 of Round 2, recording his fifth career UFC submission win.
Did any fighters miss weight for this event?
Yes. Short-notice replacement Juancamilo Ronderos weighed in at 128.5 pounds (2.5 pounds over the flyweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to David Dvořák.
How did David Dvořák defeat Juancamilo Ronderos?
David Dvořák locked in a rear-naked choke submission at 2:18 of Round 1 to push his overall professional winning streak to 16 consecutive fights.
What was the result of Norma Dumont vs. Felicia Spencer?
Brazil’s Norma Dumont defeated former title challenger Felicia Spencer via split decision (30–27, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round featherweight matchup.
How did Jack Hermansson defeat Edmen Shahbazyan?
Jack Hermansson utilized dominant ground control (7:11) and heavy ground-and-pound in the third round to win a unanimous decision with three scores of 29–27.
Did Damir Ismagulov remain undefeated in the UFC?
Yes. Damir Ismagulov survived an early knockdown from Rafael Alves to control the final two rounds on the canvas, winning via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event took place behind closed doors at the UFC Apex facility without fans in attendance due to COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols.
How many fights took place on this card?
The event featured a full 12 bouts, consisting of 6 main card matchups and 6 preliminary card contests.
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