UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R3, 1:49
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Lebanon
Georgia
R1, 3:51
Performance of the Night
China
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 1:26
Jamaica
Moldova
R1, 4:48
Performance of the Night
R3, 2:22
Uruguay
R3, 2:03
R1, 2:43
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Raoni Barcelos and Khalid Taha each earned $50,000 for their relentless three-round bantamweight war.
Performance of the Night: Giga Chikadze took home $50,000 for his lightning-fast first-round head kick TKO over Jamey Simmons.
Performance of the Night: Alexandr Romanov secured $50,000 for his rare, crushing first-round forearm choke technical submission victory against Marcos Rogerio de Lima.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Bonus Disclosures
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for this card pursuant to commission disclosure policies. The UFC officially awarded four $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses ($200,000 total) to Raoni Barcelos, Khalid Taha, Giga Chikadze, and Alexandr Romanov.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira
Glover Teixeira notched his 12th stoppage victory in the UFC light heavyweight division, breaking a tie with Jon Jones (10) and Ovince Saint Preux (11) for the most finishes in divisional history.
By submitting Thiago Santos, Teixeira earned his 6th submission victory at 205 pounds, breaking a tie with Ovince Saint Preux (5) for the most submissions in UFC light heavyweight history.
At 41 years of age, Glover Teixeira became the oldest light heavyweight in promotional history to build a 5-fight winning streak inside the Octagon, leading directly to his championship coronation.
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski extended his all-time promotional record by competing in his 33rd UFC heavyweight bout, defeating Tanner Boser via unanimous decision.
Andrei Arlovski logged his 19th career victory in the UFC heavyweight division, solidifying his rank as the undisputed win leader in the history of the weight class.
Alexandr Romanov secured a rare forearm choke submission against Marcos Rogerio de Lima at 4:48 of Round 1, marking only the second forearm choke finish in modern UFC history.
Yan Xiaonan defeated former title challenger Claudia Gadelha to extend her UFC record to 6-0, tying champion Zhang Weili for the longest active winning streak in women’s strawweight history.
Darren Elkins landed 7 takedowns against Eduardo Garagorri, becoming only the third featherweight in UFC history to surpass 50 career takedowns inside the Octagon.
Giga Chikadze notched his fourth UFC victory of the 2020 calendar year, becoming one of only two athletes in the promotion to go 4-0 during the COVID-19 pandemic season.
Raoni Barcelos and Khalid Taha combined for 169 significant strikes landed in a breathless 15-minute contest, capturing Fight of the Night honors.
Max Griffin delivered a vicious third-round standing elbow that partially severed Ramiz Brahimaj’s ear, resulting in one of the most talked-about referee/doctor stoppages in UFC history.
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira marked the 13th event in the UFC APEX pandemic residency series, executing flawless health protocols behind closed doors.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira take place?
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira took place on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira?
Glover Teixeira defeated Thiago Santos via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:49 of Round 3 after surviving early knockdowns from Santos.
Who won the co-main event between Andrei Arlovski and Tanner Boser?
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Andrei Arlovski defeated Tanner Boser via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round tactical co-main event bout.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Raoni Barcelos vs. Khalid Taha took home Fight of the Night, while Giga Chikadze and Alexandr Romanov earned Performance of the Night awards.
What UFC records did Glover Teixeira set at this event?
With his finish of Thiago Santos, Glover Teixeira took sole possession of the records for most finishes (12) and most submissions (6) in UFC light heavyweight division history.
Did Yan Xiaonan defeat Claudia Gadelha?
Yes. Yan Xiaonan defeated former title challenger Claudia Gadelha via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), improving to a perfect 6-0 inside the Octagon.
What rare submission did Alexandr Romanov perform against Marcos Rogerio de Lima?
Alexandr Romanov submitted Marcos Rogerio de Lima with a rare forearm choke (technical submission) at 4:48 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Why was the Max Griffin vs. Ramiz Brahimaj fight stopped?
The bout was waved off via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 2:03 of Round 3 after a hard elbow from Max Griffin caused a severe laceration and partial tear to Ramiz Brahimaj’s left ear.
Why was the Ian Heinisch vs. Brendan Allen fight removed from the card?
The middleweight clash was canceled just hours before the event began after Ian Heinisch tested positive for COVID-19, reducing the card to 10 total bouts.
What was the attendance and gate for UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira?
The event was held behind closed doors (0 attendance, $0 gate) at the UFC APEX due to health and safety regulations enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who called the fights and announced the fighters at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color commentator and former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters as the official cage announcer.
How did Giga Chikadze defeat Jamey Simmons?
Giga Chikadze delivered a thunderous head kick followed by punches to finish promotional newcomer Jamey Simmons via TKO at 3:51 of the first round.
How did Darren Elkins snap his losing streak at this event?
Darren Elkins landed 7 takedowns and locked in a rear-naked choke at 2:22 of Round 3 to submit Eduardo Garagorri, snapping a four-fight skid.
What did this victory mean for Glover Teixeira’s championship aspirations?
This fifth consecutive victory cemented Glover Teixeira as the undisputed number one contender, setting up his title fight at UFC 267 where he defeated Jan Błachowicz to become the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion at age 42.
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