UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R1, 3:08
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 3:35
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:35
R3, 5:00
Guam
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R1, 1:35
Performance of the Night
R1, 3:42
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Nigeria
R3, 5:00
Australia
Senegal
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:21
Mongolia
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Not awarded.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Sergei Pavlovich earned $50,000 for his historic first-round knockout over Curtis Blaydes; Bruno Silva picked up $50,000 for his explosive co-main event TKO over Brad Tavares; Christos Giagos earned $50,000 for a devastating 95-second walk-off knockout of Ricky Glenn; and Montel Jackson took home $50,000 for becoming the first fighter to knock out BJJ master Rani Yahya in the UFC.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $160,000 | — | — | $160,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| NC | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| NC | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $34,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | $50,000 | $134,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | $50,000 | $126,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $12,800 | $16,000 | — | $28,800 | |
| LOSS | $19,200 | — | — | $19,200 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates reflect baseline contract estimations based on Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) filings and verified media disclosures. William Gomis forfeited 20% of his purse ($3,200) to Francis Marshall for missing weight at 147 pounds. Four official Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) were awarded by the promotion.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes
Sergei Pavlovich became the first fighter in modern UFC history to secure six consecutive first-round knockout victories, finishing Curtis Blaydes in 3:08.
Pavlovich stuffed the lone takedown attempt by Curtis Blaydes, who entered the bout as the all-time UFC heavyweight takedown leader (62 career takedowns).
TUF 30 winner Mohammed Usman logged an overwhelming 12 minutes and 3 seconds of ground control time, completely grounding debutant Junior Tafa across three rounds.
Jeremiah Wells overcame two knockdowns from Matthew Semelsberger by registering 11:12 of ground control and landing six takedowns to win a split decision.
Montel Jackson became the first fighter in UFC history to stop ADCC world champion Rani Yahya via strikes, dropping him with punches at 3:42 of Round 1.
Christos Giagos secured the fastest stoppage of his promotional career, starching Ricky Glenn with a clean left hook at 1:35 of Round 1 to earn a Performance of the Night bonus.
Bruno Silva rallied after early technical striking exchanges to drop 23-fight UFC veteran Brad Tavares with a counter knee and punch at 3:35 of Round 1.
The lightweight feature between King Green and Jared Gordon concluded in a rare accidental clash of heads No Contest at 4:35 of the opening frame.
Karol Rosa (194 strikes) and Norma Dumont (123 strikes) combined for 317 total strikes over three rounds, setting one of the highest strike tallies in women’s featherweight history.
After being dropped in the first round, Brady Hiestand rallied to stop Danaa Batgerel with punches at 4:21 of Round 3, marking one of the latest finishes in bantamweight history.
With Pavlovich’s victory, five consecutive heavyweight headliners inside the 25-foot UFC Apex Octagon ended via first-round stoppage.
France’s William Gomis extended his professional winning streak to 10 straight fights by out-pointing Francis Marshall in a competitive catchweight bout.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes take place?
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes took place on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes?
Sergei Pavlovich defeated Curtis Blaydes via TKO (punches) at 3:08 of Round 1, extending his record-breaking streak of first-round knockouts.
What historical UFC record did Sergei Pavlovich break at this event?
Pavlovich became the first fighter in modern UFC history to secure six consecutive first-round knockout victories, finishing all six opponents in under three and a half minutes.
How did Bruno Silva win the co-main event against Brad Tavares?
Bruno Silva knocked out Brad Tavares via TKO (knee and punch) at 3:35 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who won post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Sergei Pavlovich, Bruno Silva, Christos Giagos, and Montel Jackson. Fight of the Night was not awarded.
Why was King Green vs. Jared Gordon ruled a No Contest?
The bout was declared a No Contest at 4:35 of Round 1 after review confirmed Green knocked down Gordon via an accidental clash of heads rather than a legal strike.
How did Montel Jackson defeat Rani Yahya?
Montel Jackson dropped Rani Yahya with an uppercut and finished him with ground strikes at 3:42 of Round 1, becoming the first fighter to knock out Yahya in the UFC.
How fast was Christos Giagos’ knockout over Ricky Glenn?
Christos Giagos knocked out Ricky Glenn with a thunderous left hook in just 1:35 of Round 1, picking up a Performance of the Night award.
How did Jeremiah Wells defeat Matthew Semelsberger?
Despite being knocked down twice, Jeremiah Wells utilized relentless grappling (6 takedowns and 11:12 of control time) to edge out a split decision (30–27, 28–29, 30–27).
What was Mohammed Usman’s strategy against Junior Tafa?
Mohammed Usman neutralized Junior Tafa’s kickboxing by holding him down for 12 minutes and 3 seconds of control time, earning a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Who won the all-Brazilian featherweight battle between Dumont and Rosa?
Norma Dumont defeated Karol Rosa via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after utilizing superior clinch control and positional grappling.
Did William Gomis miss weight for his bout against Francis Marshall?
Yes. Gomis weighed in at 147 pounds, one pound over the featherweight non-title limit. He was fined 20% of his purse, and won the catchweight contest via split decision.
How did Brady Hiestand defeat Batgerel Danaa?
After being dropped in the opening frame, Hiestand dominated the third round with wrestling and finished Batgerel with ground-and-pound at 4:21 of Round 3.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes broadcast?
The entire event was streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States and across international UFC broadcasting partners.
What other names is this event known by?
The event is also documented across broadcast networks as UFC Fight Night 222, UFC on ESPN+ 80, and UFC Vegas 71.
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