UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 2:08
Fight of the Night
R1, 3:44
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:50
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:07
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:41
England
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Dustin Poirier and Anthony Pettis each earned $50,000 for their bloody, action-packed lightweight main event war that concluded in the third round.
Performance of the Night: Matt Brown collected $50,000 for his walk-off standing elbow knockout of Diego Sanchez in the co-main event.
Performance of the Night: Raphael Assunção earned $50,000 for his thunderous third-round one-punch knockout of Matthew Lopez.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $135,000 | — | $50,000 | $185,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $95,000 | — | — | $95,000 | |
| WIN | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $39,000 | $39,000 | — | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $68,000 | — | — | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | $53,600 | $163,600 | |
| LOSS | $26,400 | — | — | $22,800 | |
| WIN | $57,000 | $57,000 | — | $114,000 | |
| LOSS | $62,000 | — | — | $62,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | — | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $41,000 | — | — | $41,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | — | $21,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses reported officially to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (VDPOR). Total disclosed payroll was $1,935,600. Matthew Lopez forfeited 20% of his purse ($3,600) to Raphael Assunção for missing weight. Figures do not include discretionary locker-room bonuses or Reebok outfitting pay.
Historic Promotional Records & Milestones
Promotional Benchmarks Established at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis
Dustin Poirier earned his first UFC main event stoppage victory, taking down former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis five times before forcing a third-round submission finish.
With his thunderous walk-off elbow knockout of Diego Sanchez, Matt Brown tied UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes for the most finishes in UFC welterweight history (11).
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski halted a devastating five-fight losing streak, landing 92 significant strikes to defeat Junior Albini via unanimous decision.
Clay Guida tied his career-best mark for the fastest finish inside the Octagon, overwhelming fellow veteran Joe Lauzon with an onslaught of strikes in only 1:07 of Round 1.
Tatiana Suarez returned from an 18-month injury layoff to hand Viviane Pereira her first professional defeat, landing four takedowns and earning a rare 30-26 scorecard.
Making his official UFC debut following a contract-winning performance on DWCS, Karl Roberson secured a first-round rear-naked choke over Darren Stewart in 3:41.
Sean Strickland vs. Court McGee was initially declared a majority draw in the cage before athletic commission officials corrected an addition error, awarding Strickland a unanimous decision.
Former WSOF bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes registered his first promotional victory, edging two-time title challenger John Dodson via split decision.
UFC Fight Night 120 represented the promotion’s first-ever live event held in the Hampton Roads / Norfolk metropolitan area of Virginia, drawing 8,442 fans.
Andrei Arlovski collected the highest disclosed base salary on the card ($250,000), pacing the Virginia athletic commission’s $1,935,600 total payroll.
Raphael Assunção scored only his third career UFC knockout, stopping Matthew Lopez with a clean right hook to earn a Performance of the Night bonus.
The Norfolk event produced six stoppage victories, including four finishes inside the very first round across preliminary and main card bouts.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis take place?
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis took place on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Virginia.
Who won the main event between Dustin Poirier and Anthony Pettis?
Dustin Poirier defeated former champion Anthony Pettis via TKO (submission to body triangle) at 2:08 of Round 3 following an intense, bloody battle.
How did Dustin Poirier finish Anthony Pettis?
During a ground transition in Round 3, Poirier maintained a tight body triangle as Pettis attempted to spin out. Pettis suffered a broken or displaced rib during the turn and tapped out immediately.
What happened in the co-main event between Matt Brown and Diego Sanchez?
Matt Brown caught a body kick from Diego Sanchez, backed him against the fence, and delivered a devastating walk-off elbow knockout at 3:44 of Round 1.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night 120?
Four fighters took home $50,000 bonuses: Dustin Poirier vs. Anthony Pettis (Fight of the Night), Matt Brown (Performance of the Night), and Raphael Assunção (Performance of the Night).
Why was the decision in Sean Strickland vs. Court McGee overturned?
The bout was originally read in the Octagon as a majority draw (30–27, 29–29, 29–29). However, athletic commission officials immediately detected a scorecard addition error and corrected the final result to a unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) for Strickland.
What record did Matt Brown tie with his win over Diego Sanchez?
With his knockout of Sanchez, Matt Brown tied Matt Hughes for the most finishes in UFC welterweight history (11).
How did Clay Guida defeat Joe Lauzon?
Clay Guida dropped Joe Lauzon with an uppercut early in the opening frame and finished the fight with ferocious ground-and-pound punches and elbows at 1:07 of Round 1.
Did Andrei Arlovski snap his losing streak at this event?
Yes. Former champion Andrei Arlovski snapped a five-fight losing streak by out-striking Junior Albini to earn a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 30–27, 30–27).
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC Norfolk?
The event drew a crowd of 8,442 fans to the Ted Constant Convocation Center, producing a live gate of $642,070.
Who called the fights on the broadcast commentary team?
The television broadcast was called by play-by-play lead Jon Anik and color analyst Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How did Tatiana Suarez perform in her return after an 18-month layoff?
Suarez looked dominant, landing 4 takedowns and out-landing Viviane Pereira 144 to 69 in total strikes to win a shutout unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26).
Did any fighters miss weight for UFC Fight Night 120?
Yes. Matthew Lopez weighed in at 138.5 lbs (2.5 lbs over the bantamweight limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Raphael Assunção.
Who won the bantamweight clash between Marlon Moraes and John Dodson?
Marlon Moraes earned his first UFC win, edging John Dodson via split decision (30–27, 27–30, 30–27) in a three-round battle.
What network broadcast UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis?
The main card and preliminary card aired live on Fox Sports 1, while early preliminary bouts were streamed exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
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