UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris
United States
Main Card • Final
Netherlands
R2, 3:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
China
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Ecuador
Prelims • Final
R2, 0:18
Performance of the Night
R1, 0:39
Georgia
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:36
Performance of the Night
Italy
R2, 2:05
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Song Yadong and Marlon Vera were awarded $50,000 each for their razor-thin three-round featherweight slugfest, combining for 193 significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Miguel Baeza secured $50,000 for surviving an early storm against Matt Brown before dropping the veteran with a crisp counter left hook early in Round 2.
Performance of the Night: Cortney Casey collected $50,000 after locking in a slick first-round armbar submission from the bottom against Mara Romero Borella.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $400,000 | — | — | $415,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $54,000 | $54,000 | — | $118,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | — | $64,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $105,000 | |
| LOSS | $79,000 | — | — | $99,000 | |
| WIN | $57,000 | $57,000 | — | $124,000 | |
| LOSS | $51,000 | — | — | $61,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $135,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | $50,000 | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $77,500 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $105,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $57,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $31,500 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $17,500 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $31,500 | |
| LOSS | $62,000 | — | — | $82,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $23,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 |
*Official purse amounts are not publicly released by the Florida State Boxing Commission. Figures listed represent attributed estimates derived from previous state commission disclosures, contractual show/win purse structures, promotional compliance payments, and confirmed official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris
Alistair Overeem notched his 24th career knockout across major top-tier MMA promotions (UFC, PRIDE, Strikeforce, DREAM), ranking in the top three all-time across heavyweight combat history.
Overeem survived an early knockdown and heavy follow-up barrage from Walt Harris to deliver a clinical round-two TKO, logging one of the most resilient heavyweight main event comebacks of 2020.
Nate Landwehr and Darren Elkins unleashed 239 combined significant strikes in their blood-soaked duel, setting the 2020 promotional record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round featherweight bout.
Darren Elkins landed 121 significant strikes while absorbing 118 against Landwehr, continuing his storied legacy as one of the most durable, high-paced fighters in UFC featherweight history.
Kevin Holland blitzed Anthony Hernandez with knees to the body and follow-up ground strikes to score a 39-second TKO, marking one of the fastest middleweight stoppages of 2020.
Miguel Baeza preserved his unblemished professional record (9-0), recovering from a first-round knockdown to stop battle-tested veteran Matt Brown in just 18 seconds of Round 2.
Song Yadong maintained his spotless UFC record, improving to 6-0-1 inside the Octagon with a three-round unanimous decision nod over Ecuadorian contender Marlon Vera.
Song Yadong (101) and Marlon Vera (92) combined for 193 significant strikes in their back-and-forth 145-pound clash, securing $50,000 Fight of the Night honors.
Cortney Casey executed just the fifth armbar submission from the bottom guard in UFC women’s flyweight history, tapping Mara Romero Borella in 3:36 to claim a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Dan Ige edged Edson Barboza via split decision to capture his sixth straight UFC featherweight victory, tying champion Alexander Volkanovski for the second-longest active winning streak in the division at the time.
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris marked the historic conclusion of the promotion’s three-event, eight-day residency in Jacksonville, Florida, which reignited live sports during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
Contender Series breakout Rodrigo Nascimento improved to 8-0 professionally, notching his sixth career submission by tapping Don’Tale Mayes via rear-naked choke at 2:05 of round two.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris take place?
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris (also recognized as UFC on ESPN 8) took place on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
Who won the main event between Alistair Overeem and Walt Harris?
Alistair Overeem defeated Walt Harris via TKO (punches) at 3:00 of Round 2, surviving a furious opening round to take control on the ground and earn the stoppage.
Why was Walt Harris’ return so emotional?
This bout marked Walt Harris’ inspirational return to the Octagon following the tragic kidnapping and murder of his stepdaughter, Aniah Blanchard, in late 2019.
Who won the co-main event between Claudia Gadelha and Angela Hill?
Former title challenger Claudia Gadelha edged out Angela Hill via razor-thin split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in their three-round strawweight clash.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris?
Four fighters took home $50,000 performance bonuses: Song Yadong vs. Marlon Vera was named Fight of the Night, while Miguel Baeza and Cortney Casey earned Performance of the Night honors.
How did Dan Ige defeat Edson Barboza?
Dan Ige captured a competitive split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) over Edson Barboza, who was making his official UFC featherweight division debut.
What was the controversy surrounding Song Yadong vs. Marlon Vera?
Song Yadong was awarded a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a thrilling contest that generated significant debate, as many media members and spectators scored the final two rounds for Marlon Vera.
How did Miguel Baeza defeat Matt Brown?
After being dropped in the opening round, prospect Miguel Baeza dropped Matt Brown with a lightning-fast counter left hook and finished him via TKO at 0:18 of Round 2.
How fast did Kevin Holland defeat Anthony Hernandez?
Kevin Holland dismantled Anthony Hernandez in just 39 seconds of Round 1, landing a devastating knee to the solar plexus followed by punches on the ground.
What happened in the fight between Nate Landwehr and Darren Elkins?
Nate Landwehr and Darren Elkins fought an all-out, bloody slugfest that featured 239 combined significant strikes, with Landwehr claiming a unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27).
How did Cortney Casey defeat Mara Romero Borella?
Moving up to the women’s flyweight division, Cortney Casey submitted Mara Romero Borella via armbar at 3:36 of Round 1 directly off her back.
What was the result of Rodrigo Nascimento’s UFC debut?
Brazil’s Rodrigo Nascimento maintained his perfect professional record by submitting Don’Tale Mayes via rear-naked choke at 2:05 of Round 2.
What made this Jacksonville event series unique in sports history?
This event was the final card of the UFC’s historic eight-day, three-event return during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, making the UFC the first major sports organization to resume operations.
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris?
The cageside commentary booth featured Jon Anik, former two-division champion Daniel Cormier, and UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
What was the attendance and gate for UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris?
The event took place behind closed doors without ticketed fans at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena due to coronavirus health protocols, resulting in no official live gate.
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