UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 1:37
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Azerbaijan
R3, 0:38
Fight of the Night
R2, 4:45
Performance of the Night
Sweden
R3, 5:00
United Arab Emirates
R1, 0:49
Haiti
R2, 1:37
Zimbabwe
R1, 3:13
Colombia
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Nazim Sadykhov and Evan Elder each earned $50,000 for their dramatic lightweight clash, which concluded via a doctor stoppage due to a cut above Elder’s eye in the third round.
Performance of the Night: Erin Blanchfield secured a $50,000 bonus for her second-round submission of former champion Jéssica Andrade in the main event. Mayra Bueno Silva collected $50,000 for her slick second-round kneebar submission over Lina Länsberg.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $175,000 | — | — | $175,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $125,000 | — | — | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | $50,000 | $62,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $95,000 | — | — | $95,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses for UFC Apex events in Nevada are no longer publicly released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). The payout amounts shown are estimated from verified fighter contract benchmarks, previous commission disclosures, and official post-fight performance bonus figures ($50,000 awarded to Erin Blanchfield, Mayra Bueno Silva, Nazim Sadykhov, and Evan Elder).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield
At 23 years and 289 days old, Erin Blanchfield became the youngest fighter in promotional history to headline and win a UFC women’s flyweight main event.
Blanchfield tied Montana De La Rosa and Gillian Robertson for the most submission finishes in UFC women’s flyweight history with her second-round choke of Jéssica Andrade.
William Knight landed just 8 total strikes across 15 minutes against Marcin Prachnio, setting the modern benchmark for the fewest strikes in a three-round 205-pound distance fight.
Marcin Prachnio connected on 63 significant leg kicks against William Knight, accounting for over 79% of his total significant strikes in a dominant unanimous decision.
Mayra Bueno Silva scored only the third kneebar finish in UFC women’s bantamweight history, forcing Lina Länsberg to verbally submit with 15 seconds remaining in round 2.
Philipe Lins recorded the fastest 205-pound finish of early 2023, overwhelming former interim title challenger Ovince Saint Preux with heavy punches in just 49 seconds.
Lightweight stalwart Jim Miller made his 41st walk to the Octagon, extending his undisputed promotional record for the most fights in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.
Contender Series graduate Nazim Sadykhov secured Fight of the Night honors in his promotional debut, winning via third-round doctor stoppage over Evan Elder.
Clayton Carpenter submitted Juancamilo Ronderos via rear-naked choke at 3:13 of Round 1, logging the fastest flyweight debut submission finish of 2023.
Former strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade stepped up on one week’s notice to headline the event, fighting for the second time in 28 days following her UFC 283 victory.
Jamall Emmers swept the judges’ scorecards (30–27 x3) to hand Russian featherweight Khusein Askhabov the first defeat of his 24-fight professional career.
Zac Pauga amassed 8 minutes and 40 seconds of control time against Jordan Wright, setting the standard for grappling control on the main card.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield take place?
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield (also recognized as UFC Vegas 69) took place on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Jéssica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield?
Erin Blanchfield defeated former UFC Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade via second-round submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:37 in their women’s flyweight headliner.
Why did Jéssica Andrade fight on short notice at this event?
Erin Blanchfield was originally scheduled to fight Taila Santos, but Santos was forced to withdraw one week prior after her cornermen were denied entry visas to the United States. Jéssica Andrade stepped in on just seven days’ notice.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield?
Zac Pauga defeated Jordan Wright via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) in a three-round light heavyweight co-main event.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Evan Elder received Fight of the Night, while Erin Blanchfield and Mayra Bueno Silva captured Performance of the Night honors.
How did Mayra Bueno Silva win her fight against Lina Länsberg?
Mayra Bueno Silva secured a rare kneebar submission at 4:45 of Round 2, forcing veteran Lina Länsberg to verbally tap out with only 15 seconds remaining in the second stanza.
Why was William Knight vs. Marcin Prachnio notable?
William Knight landed only 8 total strikes across the entire 15-minute fight, while Marcin Prachnio landed 79 strikes (including 63 leg kicks) to cruise to a dominant 30–27 unanimous decision victory.
Who won the featured lightweight bout between Jim Miller and Alexander Hernandez?
Alexander Hernandez defeated Jim Miller via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) after outlanding Miller 108 to 67 in significant strikes.
Why was Nazim Sadykhov vs. Evan Elder stopped in the third round?
The cageside physician stopped the fight at 0:38 of Round 3 due to a severe cut over Evan Elder’s right eyebrow caused by a legal head kick from Sadykhov, awarding Sadykhov the TKO victory.
How fast was Philipe Lins’ knockout of Ovince Saint Preux?
Philipe Lins overwhelmed Ovince Saint Preux with a furious barrage of punches to earn a knockout at just 49 seconds of Round 1.
Did Jamall Emmers defeat undefeated prospect Khusein Askhabov?
Yes. Jamall Emmers dismantled Khusein Askhabov via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), handing Askhabov the first defeat of his 24-fight career.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield?
The broadcast desk was manned by play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez introducing the fighters.
How did Clayton Carpenter perform in his UFC debut?
Flyweight newcomer Clayton Carpenter scored a rear-naked choke submission at 3:13 of Round 1 against Juancamilo Ronderos to keep his undefeated professional record intact.
Who won the heavyweight contest between Jamal Pogues and Josh Parisian?
Contender Series graduate Jamal Pogues won his official promotional debut via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) over Josh Parisian.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield broadcast?
The entire 11-bout card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and on UFC Fight Pass in select international territories.
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