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UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer
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PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateJune 6, 2020 (2020-06-06)
VenueUFC Apex
CityEnterprise, Nevada, United States
AttendanceNone (behind closed doors)[1]
Event chronology
UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on June 6, 2020 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.[2][3] It was originally planned to take place on May 9 at Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.[4] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed (see section below).[5] On April 21, the UFC confirmed that UFC 249 would be moved to May 9 and UFC 250 was pushed back to June 6.[6][7] In late May, the promotion confirmed the event would take place in Las Vegas.[3]

Background

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A UFC Bantamweight Championship bout between the current champion Henry Cejudo (also former UFC Flyweight Champion and 2008 Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling) and former WEC and two-time UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo was expected to serve as the initial event headliner.[8] However, Aldo pulled out on April 8 due to visa issues as the event was expected to be moved to the United States (see section below). Former two-time bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz replaced Aldo.[9]

A UFC Women's Featherweight Championship bout between the current champion Amanda Nunes (also the current UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion) and former Invicta FC Featherweight Champion Felicia Spencer was expected to serve as the co-headliner.[10] Nunes announced on April 20 that she would not compete at a new proposed event for May 9 due to her desire to have a full training camp.[11]

COVID-19 pandemic

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The event was originally expected to take place at Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil.[4] On April 7, it was announced that the venue will be used as a field hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic and would not be able to host the fight card.[12]

Due to the event being expected to be relocated to the United States, several changes were made due to fighters being unable to compete due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic:[13]

UFC president Dana White announced on April 9 that starting with UFC 249, all future events were indefinitely postponed.[19] It was confirmed that this event was cancelled on April 20, though the UFC was still targeting a new event for the same date (not expected to be the original UFC 250).[20] The UFC moved the previously mentioned UFC Bantamweight Championship bout between Cejudo and Cruz, as well as a heavyweight bout between former UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabrício Werdum and Aleksei Oleinik to the new UFC 249 date.[21]

On May 10, it was confirmed that UFC 250 was going to take place on June 6 in the United States, with the previously mentioned UFC Women's Featherweight Championship bout between Nunes and Spencer expected to headline the event.[2] This event also featured fighters that were pulled from other events previously cancelled.[3]

A bantamweight bout between former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt and Raphael Assunção was scheduled for Columbus, Ohio on March 28, at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik.[22] However, Garbrandt pulled out on March 12 due to kidney issues.[23] The pairing was rescheduled for this event.[24]

On June 4, Ian Heinisch was removed from his scheduled bout with Gerald Meerschaert after a cornerman tested positive for COVID-19.[25] He was then expected to be replaced by promotional newcomer Anthony Ivy.[26] However, Heinisch's cornerman was retested and cleared, allowing the original pairing to stay intact.[27]

Results

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Main card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Women's Featherweight Amanda Nunes (c) def. Felicia Spencer Decision (unanimous) (50–44, 50–44, 50–45) 5 5:00 [a]
Bantamweight Cody Garbrandt def. Raphael Assunção KO (punch) 2 4:59
Bantamweight Aljamain Sterling def. Cory Sandhagen Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:28 [b]
Welterweight Neil Magny def. Anthony Rocco Martin Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) 3 5:00
Bantamweight Sean O'Malley def. Eddie Wineland KO (punch) 1 1:54
Preliminary Card (ESPN / ESPN+)
Featherweight Alex Caceres def. Chase Hooper Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Ian Heinisch def. Gerald Meerschaert TKO (punches) 1 1:14
Featherweight Cody Stamann def. Brian Kelleher Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) 3 5:00
Middleweight Maki Pitolo def. Charles Byrd TKO (punches) 2 1:10
Early Preliminary Card (ESPN / ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass)
Flyweight Alex Perez def. Jussier Formiga TKO (leg kicks) 1 4:06
Light Heavyweight Devin Clark def. Alonzo Menifield Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) 3 5:00
Catchweight (150 lb) Herbert Burns def. Evan Dunham Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 1:20
  1. ^ For the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship.
  2. ^ UFC Bantamweight title eliminator.

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Bonus awards

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The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[29]

  • Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
  • Performance of the Night: Cody Garbrandt, Aljamain Sterling, Sean O'Malley and Alex Perez

Reported payout

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The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses. The total disclosed payout for the event was $2,293,000.[30]

  • Amanda Nunes: $500,000 (includes $150,000 win bonus) def. Felicia Spencer: $125,000
  • Cody Garbrandt: $260,000 (includes $130,000 win bonus) def. Raphael Assunção: $79,000
  • Aljamain Sterling: $152,000 (includes $76,000 win bonus) def. Cory Sandhagen: $80,000
  • Neil Magny: $158,000 (includes $79,000 win bonus) def. Anthony Rocco Martin: $48,000
  • Sean O'Malley: $80,000 (includes $40,000 win bonus) def. Eddie Wineland: $46,000
  • Alex Caceres: $116,000 (includes $58,000 win bonus) def. Chase Hooper: $27,000
  • Ian Heinisch: $80,000 (includes $40,000 win bonus) def. Gerald Meerschaert: $33,000
  • Cody Stamann: $72,000 (includes $36,000 win bonus) def. Brian Kelleher: $33,000
  • Maki Pitolo: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Charles Byrd: $12,000
  • Alex Perez: $80,000 (includes $40,000 win bonus) def. Jussier Formiga: $98,000
  • Devin Clark: $96,000 (includes $48,000 win bonus) def. Alonzo Menifield: $14,000
  • Herbert Burns: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. Evan Dunham: $60,000

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UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that took place on June 6, 2020, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.[1] The event marked the promotion's inaugural pay-per-view at the Apex facility and was held entirely behind closed doors with no attendance due to restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Originally scheduled for May 9, 2020, in Brazil with Henry Cejudo vs. José Aldo as the main event and a different card, UFC 250 was postponed and relocated amid the global health crisis, utilizing the secure Apex environment as an early pandemic response.[3] The main event featured two-division champion Amanda Nunes defending her UFC Women's Featherweight Championship against Felicia Spencer in a five-round bout, with Nunes securing a unanimous decision victory to extend her reign.[1] In the co-main event, former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt returned from a layoff to face Raphael Assunção, earning a second-round knockout win.[4] The main card also showcased high-profile bantamweight contenders Aljamain Sterling and Cory Sandhagen in a pivotal matchup, where Sterling claimed a first-round submission victory.[1] Additional notable bouts included welterweight veteran Neil Magny defeating Anthony Rocco Martin by unanimous decision and rising star Sean O'Malley knocking out Eddie Wineland in the first round, as part of the event's 12-fight lineup.[4] Broadcast on ESPN+ pay-per-view following ESPN prelims, UFC 250 was one of the UFC's early events after the initial lockdown.[5]

Background

Announcement and scheduling

UFC 250 was initially scheduled for May 9, 2020, at the Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil, continuing the Ultimate Fighting Championship's strategy of hosting pay-per-view events in key international markets to engage global fanbases.[6] The first major bout announcement came on February 20, 2020, when UFC president Dana White revealed a light heavyweight trilogy fight between Brazilian veterans Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira for the card.[7] Shortly after, on February 24, 2020, White confirmed the main event as a bantamweight championship bout featuring defending champion Henry Cejudo against former featherweight titleholder Jose Aldo, marking Aldo's return to the UFC after a stint in boxing.[3] On March 5, 2020, the co-main event was set as a women's featherweight title defense by two-division champion Amanda Nunes against undefeated challenger Felicia Spencer, positioning Nunes for her first defense of the 145-pound belt she won in 2018.[8] Additional key matchups announced in the lead-up included a women's bantamweight bout between Ketlen Vieira and Marion Reneau.[9] Subsequent changes to the main event occurred, with Cejudo's original opponent Aldo withdrawing due to visa issues related to travel restrictions, leading to further revisions in the lineup.[10] The COVID-19 pandemic ultimately forced the postponement of the São Paulo event to a later date and location.

COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the planning and execution of UFC 250, which was originally scheduled for May 9, 2020, at the Ginasio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil. In April 2020, the UFC announced the postponement of the event due to escalating restrictions in Brazil, including government-mandated quarantines, bans on large gatherings, and the conversion of the planned venue into a field hospital to handle the virus outbreak.[11][12] These measures, combined with international travel bans imposed by multiple countries, prevented several fighters from participating and forced the promotion to relocate the card entirely.[13] Following the postponement, UFC 250 was rescheduled for June 6, 2020, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, marking one of the promotion's first events in a controlled, fanless environment as a precursor to the later "Fight Island" series. This shift occurred amid broader global shutdowns that had halted most sports leagues, with the UFC adapting by prioritizing domestic venues to minimize logistical challenges. On May 5, 2020, the UFC confirmed the new date and main event, emphasizing the need to navigate ongoing pandemic uncertainties.[14][15] To facilitate the event's return to Las Vegas, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) approved stringent COVID-19 protocols on May 27, 2020, including mandatory testing for all fighters, coaches, and staff upon arrival and daily thereafter, along with quarantine measures for positive cases and social distancing in non-essential areas. These guidelines ensured no reported infections during the event and set a template for subsequent UFC cards in secure "bubble" settings.[16][2] The pandemic's key impacts on UFC 250 included the elimination of international travel, which led to multiple fighter withdrawals, such as former champion Jose Aldo, who was unable to secure a U.S. visa amid border closures and flight suspensions. This reshuffling affected the card's composition, highlighting the broader challenges UFC faced in maintaining roster integrity during the crisis.[10][17]

Event details

Venue and production

UFC 250 took place at the UFC Apex, the event arena within the UFC's Las Vegas campus in Enterprise, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas. The campus includes the 30,000-square-foot UFC Performance Institute, opened in 2017 primarily for fighter training, while the Apex itself—providing production and event space—opened in 2019.[18][19] As of the event in 2020, the Apex featured a compact arena with a capacity for around 300 spectators in normal circumstances, but was repurposed for intimate, controlled productions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with no audience present. This marked the venue's inaugural use for a numbered pay-per-view event, allowing for streamlined operations in a secure, enclosed environment. The full campus spans over 130,000 square feet.[20] The event was conducted entirely behind closed doors with no live audience to mitigate health risks, featuring enhanced sanitation protocols such as frequent surface disinfection throughout the facility and mandatory temperature screenings for all entrants at hotel check-ins and the venue. Daily COVID-19 testing was required for fighters, coaches, staff, and limited media personnel, utilizing oropharyngeal swab tests administered by medical teams in protective gear, with results processed on-site to ensure rapid clearance. Production involved a reduced crew of essential personnel only, minimizing on-site numbers to under 100 individuals total, including social distancing measures like spaced seating for the handful of approved reporters positioned 25-30 feet from the Octagon.[16][21] The 12-bout card was structured into a main card of five fights, a preliminary card of five bouts, and an early preliminary card of two matchups, designed to facilitate broadcast pacing across ESPN and ESPN+ platforms while maintaining the event's flow in the contained setting. As one of the UFC's initial pandemic-era productions following the resumption of live events, UFC 250's model of isolated venue operations and rigorous health safeguards directly influenced subsequent "bubble" formats, including the inaugural Fight Island series later that summer.[1][16]

Broadcasting and attendance

The main card of UFC 250 was broadcast on ESPN+ pay-per-view starting at 10 p.m. ET, while the preliminary card aired on ESPN and ESPN Deportes beginning at 8 p.m. ET, and the early preliminary card was available on UFC Fight Pass from 6 p.m. ET.[22][23] This distribution aligned with UFC's standard ESPN partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing domestic streaming to reach U.S. audiences amid international travel restrictions.[24] Play-by-play commentary was handled by Jon Anik, with color analysis provided by Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, marking a return to the trio's collaborative booth dynamic for major events.[25] Without a live audience, the broadcast relied on arena ambiance for audio, amplifying the natural sounds of strikes and movements in the otherwise silent UFC APEX facility, which created an intimate yet unconventional viewing experience.[21] This shift highlighted the raw intensity of the fights but lacked the typical crowd energy that influences broadcast pacing and excitement.[26] UFC 250 took place with zero spectators in attendance due to COVID-19 health protocols enforced in Nevada, continuing the promotion's fanless format established earlier in the year.[26] The absence of ticket sales significantly impacted traditional revenue streams, forcing greater reliance on broadcasting rights and pay-per-view purchases.[21] Viewership figures reflected this adaptation, with the preliminary card drawing 775,000 viewers on ESPN and the full event generating an estimated 85,000 pay-per-view buys, underscoring UFC's pivot to streamlined, domestic production during the pandemic.[27][28]

Fight card

Main card

In the main event, Amanda Nunes retained her UFC Women's Featherweight Championship against Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision after five rounds, with scorecards reading 50-44, 50-44, and 50-45.[1] Nunes dominated the fight with superior striking volume, landing over 170 significant strikes while controlling the pace on the feet and limiting Spencer's grappling attempts, showcasing her versatility as a two-division champion.[29] In the co-main event, Cody Garbrandt knocked out Raphael Assunção with a punch at 4:59 of the second round in their bantamweight matchup.[1] The knockout marked a career revival for Garbrandt, who absorbed early pressure before landing a counter right hand that dropped Assunção, ending his three-fight losing skid decisively.[30] Aljamain Sterling submitted Cory Sandhagen via rear-naked choke at 1:28 of the first round in a bantamweight bout.[1] Sterling capitalized on an early scramble to take the back and lock in the choke, securing a quick upset finish against the favored Sandhagen and bolstering his case for a title opportunity.[31] Neil Magny defeated Anthony Rocco Martin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) in a welterweight contest that went the full three rounds.[1] Magny overcame a competitive first round by ramping up his output in the later frames, utilizing his reach and wrestling to outpoint Martin and extend his win streak.[32] Opening the main card, Sean O'Malley knocked out Eddie Wineland with a punch at 1:54 of the first round in a bantamweight fight.[1] O'Malley's signature striking precision shone through as he feinted and delivered a left hand that rendered Wineland unconscious, reinforcing his status as a rising prospect in the division.[33]

Preliminary card

The preliminary card of UFC 250 featured four bouts broadcast on ESPN, showcasing a mix of featherweight and middleweight action.[34] Opening the prelims, Maki Pitolo defeated Charles Byrd via TKO (punches) at 1:10 of Round 2 in a middleweight bout. Pitolo turned the tide after a competitive first round, landing heavy body shots that set up a ground-and-pound finish, marking his first UFC win and leading to Byrd's post-fight retirement announcement.[34][35] Cody Stamann outpointed Brian Kelleher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a bantamweight matchup. Stamann controlled the fight with consistent pressure and takedowns, securing an emotional victory dedicated to his late brother who passed away shortly before the event.[34][36] In the middleweight bout, Ian Heinisch defeated Gerald Meerschaert via TKO (punches) at 1:14 of Round 1. Heinisch, returning from a two-fight skid, overwhelmed Meerschaert with aggressive striking from the outset, landing a counter right hand that dropped his opponent and followed with ground-and-pound to prompt the referee stoppage.[34][5] Closing the prelims, Alex Caceres outpointed Chase Hooper via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a featherweight bout. Caceres, leveraging his extensive Octagon experience against the 20-year-old prospect, rocked Hooper with a left hook in the first round and maintained control through superior footwork, takedown defense, and volume striking over three rounds.[34][5]

Early preliminary card

The early preliminary card of UFC 250 consisted of three bouts that opened the event on June 6, 2020, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. These fights showcased a mix of quick finishes and a competitive decision, highlighting the division's depth in the lightweight, light heavyweight, and flyweight classes.[1] In the lightweight opener, Herbert Burns submitted Evan Dunham via rear-naked choke at 1:20 of Round 1. In a swift debut performance for Burns in the division, he capitalized on an early takedown to secure the choke, forcing the tap from the veteran Dunham and extending his winning streak.[37][38] Devin Clark outpointed Alonzo Menifield via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in a light heavyweight bout. Clark utilized his wrestling prowess to control the action on the ground for much of the three rounds, neutralizing Menifield's power punching and handing the unbeaten prospect his first professional loss.[39][40] Closing the early prelims, Alex Perez defeated Jussier Formiga via TKO (leg kicks) at 4:06 of Round 1 in a flyweight matchup. Perez dismantled Formiga with a barrage of precise leg kicks that compromised his mobility and led to the stoppage by referee Keith Peterson, marking Perez's first finish by strikes in the UFC at the time.[41][42]

Results

Main card

In the main event, Amanda Nunes retained her UFC Women's Featherweight Championship against Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision after five rounds, with scorecards reading 50-44, 50-44, and 50-45.[1] Nunes dominated the fight with superior striking volume, landing over 170 significant strikes while controlling the pace on the feet and limiting Spencer's grappling attempts, showcasing her versatility as a two-division champion.[29] The co-main event saw Aljamain Sterling submit Cory Sandhagen via rear-naked choke at 1:28 of the first round in a bantamweight bout.[1] Sterling capitalized on an early scramble to take the back and lock in the choke, securing a quick upset finish against the favored Sandhagen and bolstering his case for a title opportunity.[31] Cody Garbrandt knocked out Raphael Assunção with a punch at 4:59 of the second round in their bantamweight matchup.[1] The knockout marked a career revival for Garbrandt, who absorbed early pressure before landing a counter right hand that dropped Assunção, ending his three-fight losing skid decisively.[30] Neil Magny defeated Anthony Rocco Martin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) in a welterweight contest that went the full three rounds.[1] Magny overcame a competitive first round by ramping up his output in the later frames, utilizing his reach and wrestling to outpoint Martin and extend his win streak.[32] Opening the main card, Sean O'Malley knocked out Eddie Wineland with a punch at 1:54 of the first round in a bantamweight fight.[1] O'Malley's signature striking precision shone through as he feinted and delivered a left hand that rendered Wineland unconscious, reinforcing his status as a rising prospect in the division.[33]

Preliminary card

The preliminary card of UFC 250 featured three bouts broadcast on ESPN, showcasing a mix of featherweight and middleweight action.[34] In the featherweight bout opener, Alex Caceres outpointed Chase Hooper via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Caceres, leveraging his extensive Octagon experience against the 20-year-old prospect, rocked Hooper with a left hook in the first round and maintained control through superior footwork, takedown defense, and volume striking over three rounds.[34][5] The middleweight bout saw Ian Heinisch defeat Gerald Meerschaert via TKO (punches) at 1:14 of Round 1. Heinisch, returning from a two-fight skid, overwhelmed Meerschaert with aggressive striking from the outset, landing a counter right hand that dropped his opponent and followed with ground-and-pound to prompt the referee stoppage.[34][5] Closing the prelims, Cody Stamann defeated Brian Kelleher via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a featherweight bout. Stamann controlled the action with effective wrestling and striking, securing the victory in an emotional performance dedicated to his late brother, who had passed away shortly before the event.[1][36]

Early preliminary card

The early preliminary card of UFC 250 consisted of three bouts that opened the event on June 6, 2020, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. These fights showcased a mix of quick finishes and a competitive decision, highlighting the division's depth in the flyweight, light heavyweight, and lightweight classes.[1] In the flyweight opener, Alex Perez defeated Jussier Formiga via TKO (leg kicks) at 4:06 of Round 1. Perez dismantled Formiga with a barrage of precise leg kicks that compromised his mobility and led to the stoppage by referee Keith Peterson, marking Perez's first finish by strikes in the UFC at the time.[41][42] The light heavyweight bout saw Devin Clark outpoint Alonzo Menifield via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). Clark utilized his wrestling prowess to control the action on the ground for much of the three rounds, neutralizing Menifield's power punching and handing the unbeaten prospect his first professional loss.[39][40] Closing the early prelims, Herbert Burns submitted Evan Dunham via rear-naked choke at 1:20 of Round 1 in a lightweight matchup. In a swift debut performance for Burns in the division, he capitalized on an early takedown to secure the choke, forcing the tap from the veteran Dunham and extending his winning streak.[37][38]

Post-event

Bonus awards

At UFC 250, four fighters received Performance of the Night bonuses for their standout individual efforts, each earning $50,000 as per the UFC's standard policy of rewarding exceptional finishes or dominant performances.[43][44] Cody Garbrandt was awarded $50,000 for his second-round knockout of Raphael Assunção via a powerful haymaker at the buzzer, marking a highlight-reel finish in the bantamweight division.[43] Aljamain Sterling earned $50,000 for submitting Cory Sandhagen with a rear-naked choke in the first round, showcasing his grappling prowess in a key bantamweight bout.[43] Sean O'Malley secured $50,000 for a first-round TKO of Eddie Wineland with a precise straight right hand, continuing his streak of bonus-winning performances.[43] Alex Perez received $50,000 for a first-round TKO victory over Jussier Formiga, achieved through relentless leg kicks that forced a referee stoppage.[43] No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded, as the event featured multiple early finishes but lacked a single three-round bout that stood out as the most competitive or exciting under UFC tradition.[44] The total bonus pool distributed was $200,000, announced immediately after the event by UFC president Dana White during the post-fight press conference, aligning with the organization's unchanged criteria for discretionary performance incentives focused on impactful victories.[43][44]

Reported payouts

The reported fighter payouts for UFC 250, as disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, totaled $2,194,000 for the 24 combatants on the card.[45] This figure represents base show money plus win bonuses where applicable, but excludes potential pay-per-view revenue shares, sponsorship earnings, or other undisclosed incentives.[46] Among the highest earners, Amanda Nunes received $450,000, comprising a $350,000 show purse and $100,000 win bonus for her main event victory over Felicia Spencer, who earned $125,000 as her show money with no win bonus.[46] Cody Garbrandt led the co-main event billing with $260,000 ($130,000 show + $130,000 win bonus) against Raphael Assunção's $79,000 show purse.[46] Other notable payouts included Aljamain Sterling at $152,000 ($76,000 show + $76,000 win bonus), Neil Magny at $158,000 ($79,000 show + $79,000 win bonus), and Sean O'Malley at $80,000 ($40,000 show + $40,000 win bonus).[46] The overall payroll was lower than many comparable pay-per-view events, attributable in part to the absence of live gate revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions that resulted in zero spectators at the UFC Apex venue.[45] These figures, filed post-event with the commission, provide a snapshot of guaranteed compensation but do not reflect long-term contractual adjustments or additional performance-based earnings beyond win bonuses.[46]

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