The UFC opened 2020 with a Heavyweight headliner as Curtis Blaydes faced former Champion Junior dos Santos. The event marked the promotion’s debut in Raleigh, North Carolina, the first UFC event in the state since 2018. The card saw several late changes, including Frankie Edgar being pulled to fill another bout and Angela Hill stepping in after an injury replacement.
Canceled Fights
5 fights canceledFrankie EdgarCANCELEDCory SandhagenReason: Edgar Rebooked
Bevon LewisCANCELEDAlen AmedovskiReason: Amedovski Withdrew
Brianna FortinoCANCELEDHannah CifersReason: Van Buren Withdrew
Josh EmmettCANCELEDArnold AllenReason: Emmett Injured
Nik LentzCANCELEDNad NarimaniReason: Narimani Injured
Referees
4 fights
KM
4 fights
WS
2 fights
LC
2 fights