UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori
United States
Main Card • Final
Italy
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Norway
R2, 3:37
Haiti
Mexico
R1, 4:06
Performance of the Night
Georgia
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 0:22
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R2, 2:15
R1, 2:38
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Marvin Vettori and Jack Hermansson each received $50,000 for their high-paced 5-round middleweight war that set a promotional division record for combined significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Gabriel Benitez collected $50,000 for his vicious first-round liver knee and elbow finish against Justin Jaynes.
Performance of the Night: Jordan Leavitt earned $50,000 for his stunning 22-second slam knockout of veteran Matt Wiman in his official UFC debut.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $22,000* | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $88,000* | — | — | $88,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | — | $33,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 |
*Purses represent estimated figures compiled from contractual baselines and standard UFC pay scales, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) ceased public purse disclosures in 2020. Ovince Saint Preux missed weight at 207.5 lbs and was fined 20% of his purse ($22,000), which was awarded to Jamahal Hill. Performance bonuses ($50,000 each) are officially verified UFC awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori
Marvin Vettori and Jack Hermansson landed a combined 286 significant strikes across five rounds, breaking the all-time UFC middleweight fight record.
Marvin Vettori made history as the first fighter born and representing Italy to headline a UFC card, earning a unanimous decision victory.
Jordan Leavitt scored only the 12th knockout via slam in the promotion’s history, dropping Matt Wiman to the canvas in his promotional debut.
Leavitt’s 22-second slam finish became the third-fastest slam knockout ever recorded inside the Octagon, behind only Josh Koscheck (18s) and Gerald Harris.
Jordan Leavitt’s 22-second stoppage set a modern benchmark for one of the fastest finishes by any fighter making their UFC lightweight divisional debut.
Marvin Vettori landed 143 significant head strikes against Hermansson, marking the second-highest single-fight middleweight head strike total in UFC history.
Future featherweight world champion Ilia Topuria showcased his elite boxing with a violent first-round KO of Damon Jackson, improving to an unblemished 10-0.
Future light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill scored his first promotional stoppage over a ranked former title challenger, finishing Ovince Saint Preux via second-round TKO.
Gabriel Benitez delivered one of only five midsection knee strike stoppage finishes in the UFC during the entire 2020 calendar year.
Jake Collier secured his first heavyweight victory, joining a rare fraternity of fighters to compete and win bouts across three UFC divisions (Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight).
Roman Dolidze successfully maintained his undefeated professional MMA record, sweeping multiple scorecards against John Allan to move to 8-0.
Following multiple fight-week COVID-19 cancellations, the event featured only eight total bouts, tying the record for the fewest fights on a single UFC event in 2020.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori take place?
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori took place on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise (Las Vegas), Nevada.
Who won the main event between Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori?
Marvin Vettori defeated Jack Hermansson via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 46–49) after five high-intensity rounds.
What striking record was set in the main event?
Hermansson and Vettori combined for 286 significant strikes landed, setting the all-time record for the most combined significant strikes in UFC middleweight history.
Why was Marvin Vettori’s appearance historic for Italian MMA?
Marvin Vettori became the first Italian fighter in history to headline a UFC event, capping the milestone with a Fight of the Night-winning performance.
Who won the co-main event between Jamahal Hill and Ovince Saint Preux?
Future UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill defeated Ovince Saint Preux via TKO (punches) at 3:37 of Round 2 in a catchweight (207.5 lb) bout.
How did Jordan Leavitt knock out Matt Wiman?
Jordan Leavitt scored a rare slam knockout just 22 seconds into Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in his UFC debut.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Marvin Vettori vs. Jack Hermansson (Fight of the Night), while Gabriel Benitez and Jordan Leavitt earned Performance of the Night awards.
How did Ilia Topuria perform at this event?
Ilia Topuria knocked out veteran Damon Jackson with a devastating right hand at 2:38 of Round 1, improving his unblemished record to 10-0.
Why did UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori only have 8 fights?
Multiple scheduled matchups—including bouts involving Movsar Evloev, Nate Landwehr, Montana De La Rosa, and Taila Santos—were cancelled during fight week due to positive COVID-19 tests and protocol removals.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the broadcast?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Dominick Cruz and Paul Felder. The iconic Bruce Buffer served as the Octagon announcer.
How did Gabriel Benitez defeat Justin Jaynes?
Gabriel Benitez stopped Justin Jaynes with a pinpoint knee to the liver followed by ground elbows at 4:06 of Round 1.
Who won the heavyweight bout between Jake Collier and Gian Villante?
Jake Collier defeated Gian Villante via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), landing 123 significant strikes over three rounds.
What was the result of the Roman Dolidze vs. John Allan fight?
Roman Dolidze defeated John Allan via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 29–28) after accumulating over seven minutes of control time and three submission attempts.
What was the live gate and attendance for the event?
The event was held behind closed doors with zero public attendance at the UFC Apex facility due to COVID-19 pandemic safety precautions.
Why was Ovince Saint Preux fined 20% of his purse?
Saint Preux weighed in at 207.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the light heavyweight non-title limit. He forfeited 20% of his purse to opponent Jamahal Hill.
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