UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
United States
Main Card • Final
France
R5, 5:00
R2, 3:17
Brazil
R3, 2:18
Uzbekistan
R1, 3:18
Canada
R1, 4:00
R3, 5:00
Ireland
Prelims • Final
R1, 4:43
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R2, 2:00
R3, 0:22
Performance of the Night
Turkiye
R3, 1:32
Fight of the Night
Sweden
Australia
R2, 0:39
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Ibo Aslan and Anton Turkalj each received $50,000 for their wild, back-and-forth light heavyweight rematch ending in a third-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: Nate Landwehr earned $50,000 for his dramatic comeback knockout against Jamall Emmers at 4:43 of Round 1.
Performance of the Night: Dennis Buzukja claimed $50,000 after scoring his first UFC victory with a blistering 22-second third-round stoppage over Connor Matthews.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter purse figures were not disclosed by the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (NJSACB) or the UFC. Base purses and contractual win bonuses remain undisclosed (indicated by —). Julio Arce missed weight by 1.25 pounds (147.25 lbs) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Herbert Burns. Performance and Fight of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) reflect verified promotional awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
The event featured 8 knockout/TKO finishes, tying the all-time modern UFC record previously shared by UFC 4, UFC on ESPN 42, and UFC 281.
Manon Fiorot improved to 7-0 in the UFC women’s flyweight division, tying former longtime champion Valentina Shevchenko for the longest winning streak in divisional history.
Joaquin Buckley scored a dominant second-round TKO over perennial contender Vicente Luque, extending his unblemished welterweight record to 3-0 with two stoppages.
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman collected his first victory since August 2020, navigating a dramatic technical decision over Bruno Silva.
Uzbek powerhouse Nursulton Ruziboev improved to 2-0 inside the Octagon by landing 12 strikes with 100% accuracy to finish Sedriques Dumas in 3:18 of Round 1.
Turkish light heavyweight Ibo Aslan earned Fight of the Night in his Octagon debut, settling his rivalry with Anton Turkalj via a thunderous 3rd-round standing knockout.
Nate “The Train” Landwehr earned his 4th career UFC post-fight bonus in 8 promotional bouts with a stirring first-round walk-off punch finish against Jamall Emmers.
Long Island prospect Dennis Buzukja broke through with his maiden UFC victory, halting Connor Matthews in just 22 seconds of Round 3 to take home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Former Invicta FC champion Virna Jandiroba controlled Loopy Godinez for 6:35 on the ground, securing her third consecutive victory and cementing top-5 contender status.
Jacob Malkoun delivered one of the rarest finishes of 2024, halting Andre Petroski at 0:39 of Round 2 via a legal soccer kick to the ribs following an errant takedown shot.
Ireland’s Caolán Loughran earned his first UFC win with a 30-26, 30-27, 30-27 shutout of Angel Pacheco, landing 140 significant strikes and logging nearly 5 minutes of control.
Boardwalk Hall hosted the UFC for the 10th time overall and first time since 2018, welcoming 12,198 fans and producing a $2,180,601 gate revenue.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot take place?
The event took place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.
Why is this event also called UFC on ESPN 54 or UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot?
While officially branded across global UFC materials as UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot, the main card was broadcast live in the United States on linear television via ESPN, giving it the official broadcast code of UFC on ESPN 54 (or UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot).
Who won the main event between Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot?
France’s Manon Fiorot defeated Erin Blanchfield via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) across five rounds, outlanding Blanchfield 172 to 130 in significant strikes.
Who won the co-main event between Joaquin Buckley and Vicente Luque?
Joaquin Buckley defeated Vicente Luque via TKO (punches) at 3:17 of Round 2 to improve to 3-0 since dropping down to the welterweight division.
Why was Chris Weidman’s victory changed from a TKO to a Technical Decision?
Weidman was originally declared the winner by third-round TKO. However, video review confirmed an accidental eye poke preceded the finishing sequence. Because the bout passed the middle of Round 3, the NJSACB went to the official scorecards, awarding Weidman a unanimous technical decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at this event?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Ibo Aslan vs. Anton Turkalj won Fight of the Night, while Nate Landwehr and Dennis Buzukja each claimed Performance of the Night honors.
What historical UFC record was tied at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot?
The fight card produced 8 knockout/TKO finishes, tying the all-time UFC modern-era record for the most KO/TKOs on a single card (previously achieved at UFC 4, UFC on ESPN 42, and UFC 281).
What milestone did Manon Fiorot achieve with her victory?
Fiorot extended her winning streak to 7 consecutive fights in the UFC women’s flyweight division, tying former longtime champion Valentina Shevchenko for the longest winning streak in divisional history.
How did Nate Landwehr win his fight against Jamall Emmers?
After being stunned earlier in the round, Nate Landwehr rallied to score a thunderous walk-off knockout via punches at 4:43 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the story behind Ibo Aslan vs. Anton Turkalj?
The bout was a rematch of their 2020 encounter outside the UFC. In his promotional debut, Ibo Aslan avenged his only career defeat by knocking out Turkalj at 1:32 of Round 3 in a Fight of the Night slugfest.
Did any fighter miss weight for this event?
Yes. Julio Arce weighed in at 147.25 pounds (1.25 lbs over the featherweight non-title limit). Arce was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Herbert Burns, before Arce won via second-round TKO.
How did Jacob Malkoun defeat Andre Petroski?
Petroski attempted an awkward takedown that left him injured and face-down on the canvas; Malkoun capitalized with a legal soccer kick to the ribs, forcing the referee stoppage at 0:39 of Round 2.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the Atlantic City event?
The event drew an official crowd of 12,198 spectators producing a live gate of $2,180,601 inside Boardwalk Hall.
Who was on the commentary team for this broadcast?
Play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald called the fights alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
How many fights took place on the card?
The event featured 13 bouts (6 on the main card and 7 on the prelims), resulting in 8 knockouts/TKOs, 4 unanimous decisions, and 1 split decision.
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