UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez
United States
Main Card • Final
China
R5, 5:00
R3, 0:56
Performance of the Night
Morocco
R1, 1:44
Performance of the Night
Australia
R1, 4:02
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Prelims • Final
France
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:59
Performance of the Night
R2, 1:01
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Switzerland
Japan
R2, 0:55
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Khalil Rountree Jr. earned a $50,000 bonus for his devastating third-round standing knockout of former title challenger Anthony Smith in the co-main event.
Performance of the Night: Nasrat Haqparast collected $50,000 for his explosive 104-second knockout blitz against Jamie Mullarkey.
Performance of the Night: Tim Elliott secured $50,000 after stepping up on just five days’ notice to put away Sumudaerji via technical submission arm-triangle choke in Round 1.
Performance of the Night: HyunSung Park captured $50,000 by landing two knockdowns and finishing Shannon Ross with vicious knees and punches at 3:59 of Round 2.
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $110,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $260,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $100,000 | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $86,000 | $86,000 | $50,000 | $222,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $49,000 | $49,000 | — | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $32,400 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $21,600 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Disclosed and estimated fighter purses are compiled from NSAC baseline records, standard promotional tiers, and verified contract disclosures. Because Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) purse reporting is no longer routinely made public for non-championship Apex events, earnings are based on official disclosed contract history, promotional compliance payouts, and verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each). Luana Santos was fined 20% of her purse ($2,400) for missing weight at 139 lbs, with the penalty awarded directly to opponent Stephanie Egger.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez
Khalil Rountree Jr. scored his 14th career knockdown in UFC light heavyweight competition, tying Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell and Maurício “Shogun” Rua for the most knockdowns in 205-pound division history.
With his third-round standing stoppage of Anthony Smith, Rountree tied Magomed Ankalaev and Dustin Jacoby for the third-most knockouts in UFC light heavyweight history, trailing only Chuck Liddell (9) and Maurício Rua (8).
Khalil Rountree Jr. extended his light heavyweight winning streak to five consecutive bouts, establishing the longest active winning streak in the UFC’s 205-pound division at the close of 2023.
Song Yadong secured his 10th career victory in the UFC bantamweight division, tying Rob Font and former champion Frankie Edgar for the fourth-most victories in 135-pound promotional history.
Taking the fight on just five days’ notice and moving up a weight class to 135 pounds, former flyweight title challenger Tim Elliott secured his first career UFC technical submission via arm-triangle choke at 4:02 of Round 1.
Nasrat Haqparast registered his second consecutive first-round KO/TKO stoppage inside the Octagon, blowing through Jamie Mullarkey with two knockdowns in 1:44 to claim Performance of the Night.
Undefeated Japanese standout Tatsuro Taira improved his career record to 15-0 and 5-0 under the UFC banner, notching his third stoppage finish in the promotion with a second-round TKO over Carlos Hernandez.
Inaugural Road to UFC flyweight tournament winner HyunSung Park extended his undefeated professional record to 9-0 with two knockdowns and a second-round stoppage of Shannon Ross, capturing his second straight $50k bonus.
Steve Garcia secured his third consecutive knockout victory inside the Octagon with a vicious elbow finish over Melquizael Costa, matching one of the longest active knockout streaks on the UFC roster.
André Muniz posted a personal promotional-best 11 completed takedowns and logged 9 minutes and 34 seconds of control time to edge JunYong Park by split decision, snapping Park’s four-fight win streak.
Chris Gutiérrez landed 76 significant leg kicks over 25 minutes against Song Yadong, ranking among the highest single-fight leg kick totals in 5-round UFC bantamweight history.
Originally planned as the promotion’s second historic visit to Shanghai, China, the card was successfully shifted mid-November to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, producing 11 completed bouts and four Performance of the Night bonuses.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez take place?
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez took place on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Metropolitan Area).
Who won the main event between Song Yadong and Chris Gutiérrez?
Song Yadong defeated Chris Gutiérrez via unanimous decision (50–44, 50–45, 50–45) over five rounds, controlling the grappling exchanges and landing 160 total strikes.
Who won the co-main event between Khalil Rountree Jr. and Anthony Smith?
Khalil Rountree Jr. defeated former light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith via TKO (punches) at 0:56 of Round 3, extending his divisional winning streak to five fights.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Khalil Rountree Jr., Nasrat Haqparast, Tim Elliott, and HyunSung Park. No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded.
Why was UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez moved from Shanghai to Las Vegas?
The event was originally scheduled to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, but in mid-November 2023, the UFC relocated the card to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas due to undisclosed logistical factors.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Vegas 83?
Play-by-play caller John Gooden was joined cageside by analysts Paul Felder and Laura Sanko, with veteran announcer Joe Martinez introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
What historical UFC record did Khalil Rountree Jr. tie at this event?
Khalil Rountree Jr. scored his 14th career knockdown in the UFC light heavyweight division, tying Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell and Maurício “Shogun” Rua for the all-time division record.
How did Tim Elliott win on five days’ notice at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez?
Stepping in on short notice and moving up to bantamweight (135 lbs), Tim Elliott submitted Chinese contender Sumudaerji with an arm-triangle choke technical submission at 4:02 of Round 1.
Did any fighter miss weight at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez?
Yes. Luana Santos weighed in at 139 pounds, three pounds over the non-title bantamweight limit. She was fined 20% of her purse, which was forfeited to opponent Stephanie Egger before Santos won via unanimous decision.
What was Tatsuro Taira’s record after UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez?
Tatsuro Taira improved his unblemished professional record to 15-0 (5-0 in the UFC) after stopping Carlos Hernandez with ground-and-pound punches at 0:55 of Round 2.
How did Steve Garcia defeat Melquizael Costa?
After defending heavy early pressure, Steve Garcia rallied to knock out Melquizael Costa with vicious elbows on the mat at 1:01 of Round 2, marking his third consecutive knockout finish in the UFC.
Who won the middleweight bout between André Muniz and JunYong Park?
André Muniz defeated JunYong Park via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28), relying on 11 completed takedowns and over nine minutes of ground control to break Park’s four-fight win streak.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez broadcast?
In the United States, the entire 11-bout fight card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+, with radio coverage simulcast on SiriusXM Fight Nation.
How much control time did Song Yadong accumulate against Chris Gutiérrez?
Song Yadong racked up 11 minutes and 1 second of control time while landing 160 total strikes and completing two takedowns across the 25-minute headliner.
What was the impact of this win for Song Yadong’s division standing?
The win cemented Song Yadong’s spot at #7 in the UFC bantamweight rankings, earning his second consecutive main-event victory of 2023 and setting up a featured showdown with former champion Petr Yan at UFC 299.
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