UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Bulgaria
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:26
R1, 2:36
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Kyrgyzstan
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:51
R2, 3:18
Fight of the Night
R1, 3:03
R2, 4:27
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Flyweights Brandon Royval and Tim Elliott each received $50,000 for their high-paced, back-and-forth submission duel.
Performance of the Night: Gilbert Burns earned $50,000 for his five-round dominant masterclass over former champion Tyron Woodley; Mackenzie Dern collected $50,000 for becoming the first woman in UFC history to finish a fight via kneebar submission.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Official NSAC Disclosed Fighter Purses
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $84,000 | $84,000 | $50,000 | $218,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $46,400 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $9,600 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | $50,000 | $116,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| NC | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| NC | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | $50,000 | $81,000 | |
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | — | $54,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 |
*Official fighter purses disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Total base payroll reached $1,157,000. Brok Weaver forfeited 20% of his purse ($2,400) to Roosevelt Roberts for missing weight. Figures do not include sponsorship revenue or discretionary locker-room bonuses. Total estimated amounts include confirmed official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns was the historic first event held inside the UFC APEX production facility in Las Vegas during the promotional restart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mackenzie Dern entered promotional lore as the first female fighter in UFC history to finish a bout via kneebar submission, submitting Hannah Cifers in 2:36 of Round 1.
Chris Gutierrez finished Vince Morales via leg kicks at 4:27 of Round 2, becoming just the 11th fighter in UFC history to finish an opponent via leg kicks and the only one to do so in 2020.
Gilbert Burns became only the second fighter in UFC history to sweep former champion Tyron Woodley 50-45 (and 50-44 on two scorecards), out-striking him 83 to 28 in significant strikes.
Katlyn Cerminara (Chookagian) completely dominated Antonina Shevchenko, racking up 10:36 of control time and 200 total strikes to sweep three identical 30-25 judges’ scorecards.
Stepping in against former title challenger Tim Elliott, promotional newcomer Brandon Royval scored an arm-triangle choke submission at 3:18 of Round 2 to earn a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Daniel Rodriguez and short-notice newcomer Gabe Green engaged in a relentless stand-up battle, combining for 302 significant strikes over 15 minutes.
Casey Kenney caught veteran Louis Smolka in a guillotine choke, securing the submission victory at 3:03 of Round 1 for his first UFC finish.
Augusto Sakai edged out Sambo world champion Blagoy Ivanov via split decision, extending his promotional winning streak to four straight heavyweight contests.
Roosevelt Roberts capitalized on Brok Weaver’s weight miss, dominating the wrestling exchanges before finishing via rear-naked choke at 3:26 of Round 2.
Jamahal Hill’s initial first-round TKO victory over Klidson Abreu was overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC following a positive test for marijuana metabolites.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission officially released complete disclosed fighter purses totaling $1,157,000 across the 22 competing athletes.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns take place?
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns (also known as UFC on ESPN 9 and UFC Vegas) took place on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at the UFC APEX in Enterprise, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns?
Gilbert Burns defeated former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–44, 50–44) across five dominant rounds, out-landing Woodley 83 to 28 in significant strikes.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Brandon Royval vs. Tim Elliott took home Fight of the Night, while Gilbert Burns and Mackenzie Dern earned Performance of the Night honors.
What historical milestone did Mackenzie Dern achieve against Hannah Cifers?
Mackenzie Dern became the first female fighter in UFC history to win via kneebar submission, forcing Hannah Cifers to tap at 2:36 of Round 1.
How did Chris Gutierrez finish Vince Morales?
Chris Gutierrez finished Vince Morales via TKO (leg kicks) at 4:27 of Round 2, becoming only the 11th fighter in UFC history to score a stoppage via leg kicks.
Why was this event significant for the UFC APEX venue?
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns was the first live UFC event held at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, serving as the promotion’s home venue during the COVID-19 pandemic restart.
Why was Jamahal Hill vs. Klidson Abreu overturned to a No Contest?
Jamahal Hill originally won via first-round TKO (1:51), but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the NSAC after Hill tested positive for marijuana metabolites.
How did Brandon Royval perform in his UFC debut?
In his Octagon debut, Brandon Royval submitted former title challenger Tim Elliott via arm-triangle choke at 3:18 of Round 2, capturing a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus.
Who won the co-main event between Augusto Sakai and Blagoy Ivanov?
Augusto Sakai defeated Blagoy Ivanov via split decision (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round heavyweight clash to remain undefeated in the UFC at 4-0.
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns?
Brok Weaver weighed in at 157.5 lbs, 1.5 pounds over the lightweight limit. He forfeited 20% of his purse ($2,400) to opponent Roosevelt Roberts.
How dominant was Katlyn Cerminara against Antonina Shevchenko?
Katlyn Cerminara (Chookagian) controlled position for 10:36 and landed 200 total strikes, winning a rare lopsided 30–25, 30–25, 30–25 unanimous decision.
Who were the highest-paid fighters on the card according to NSAC reports?
Gilbert Burns earned $218,000 ($84,000 base + $84,000 win bonus + $50,000 performance bonus), followed by Tyron Woodley who received a flat base purse of $200,000.
Was there a crowd in attendance for this event?
No. Due to COVID-19 pandemic safety restrictions, the event was held behind closed doors with no fans in attendance at the UFC APEX.
Who called the fights on commentary?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play caller Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How many stoppage finishes occurred at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns?
The event produced 5 stoppage finishes (2 knockouts and 3 submissions), alongside 5 decision outcomes and 1 No Contest across 11 scheduled bouts.
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