UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 4:20
Performance of the Night
Germany
R3, 5:00
Kazakhstan
Ecuador
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
France
R1, 4:48
Uzbekistan
R1, 1:17
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Russia
R1, 0:55
R1, 2:54
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 3:17
Fight of the Night
Georgia
R3, 5:00
Croatia
Moldova
R3, 5:00
Bulgaria
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Elves Brener and Guram Kutateladze each earned $50,000 for their dramatic, bloody lightweight war, highlighted by Brener’s third-round comeback knockout.
Performance of the Night: Sean Strickland collected $50,000 for his relentless pace and second-round TKO stoppage over Abus Magomedov in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Nursulton Ruziboev secured a $50,000 bonus for his explosive promotional debut, knocking out Brunno Ferreira in only 77 seconds.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official contracted base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for this UFC Apex event. Confirmed amounts reflect official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov
Nursulton Ruziboev made promotional history by becoming the first fighter representing Uzbekistan to earn an official UFC Performance of the Night bonus award following his 77-second knockout of Brunno Ferreira.
Elves Brener vs. Guram Kutateladze was formally nominated for 2023 Fight of the Year and Comeback of the Year after Brener overcame severe lacerations to score a dramatic third-round TKO.
Grant Dawson recorded 12 minutes and 24 seconds of control time against Damir Ismagulov, registering one of the highest single-fight control-time percentages (82.6%) in three-round lightweight history.
Rinat Fakhretdinov registered the fastest submission finish in the UFC welterweight division in 2023 by choking out returning challenger Kevin Lee with a guillotine in just 55 seconds.
This event marked the 76th full fight card staged inside the UFC Apex production facility in Enterprise, Nevada since the venue opened for UFC events in May 2020.
Elves Brener’s third-round stoppage over Guram Kutateladze represented one of the most lopsided betting upsets of 2023, with Brener closing as high as a +500 underdog against a -700 favorite.
Ecuadorian standout Michael Morales preserved his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record, improving to 15-0 with a sweeping unanimous decision over veteran Max Griffin.
Joanderson Brito secured his third consecutive first-round finish inside the Octagon by stopping Westin Wilson via TKO in just 2 minutes and 54 seconds.
Benoît Saint Denis halted Ismael Bonfim’s 13-fight professional winning streak with a decisive first-round rear-naked choke submission.
Sean Strickland’s main-event TKO over Abus Magomedov directly propelled him to his first UFC title shot at UFC 293, where he defeated Israel Adesanya to become UFC Middleweight Champion.
Sean Strickland landed 80 of his 81 total significant strikes directly to the head of Abus Magomedov in under two full rounds, maintaining his standing among the top volume strikers in UFC history.
Alexandr Romanov bounced back from consecutive defeats by cleanly sweeping all three judges’ scorecards (30–27 x3) while nearly doubling Blagoy Ivanov in significant strikes.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov took place on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area.
Who won the main event between Sean Strickland and Abus Magomedov?
Sean Strickland defeated Abus Magomedov via TKO (punches) at 4:20 of Round 2 after withstanding an aggressive opening round.
Who won the co-main event between Grant Dawson and Damir Ismagulov?
Grant Dawson defeated Damir Ismagulov via dominant unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26), amassing over 12 minutes of control time.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonus awards at this event?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Elves Brener vs. Guram Kutateladze received Fight of the Night, while Sean Strickland and Nursulton Ruziboev earned Performance of the Night honors.
How did Nursulton Ruziboev perform in his UFC debut?
Nursulton Ruziboev scored a highlight-reel KO (punches) in only 1:17 of Round 1 against Brunno Ferreira, taking the fight on short notice and becoming the first Uzbek fighter to receive a UFC Performance of the Night bonus.
What happened in Kevin Lee’s UFC return against Rinat Fakhretdinov?
Rinat Fakhretdinov dropped Kevin Lee with an overhand right and secured a technical submission (guillotine choke) at 0:55 of Round 1, spoiling Lee’s promotional return.
Why was Elves Brener vs. Guram Kutateladze considered one of the best fights of 2023?
Brener entered as a heavy +500 underdog and sustained massive cuts to his forehead before staging a stunning third-round rally to finish Kutateladze via TKO at 3:17, earning Fight of the Night.
How did Benoît Saint Denis defeat Ismael Bonfim?
France’s Benoît Saint Denis pressured Bonfim with heavy kicks before locking in a rear-naked choke submission at 4:48 of Round 1.
Did Michael Morales remain undefeated at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov?
Yes. Ecuador’s Michael Morales improved to 15-0 in his career with a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) over seasoned veteran Max Griffin.
How did this victory lead to Sean Strickland’s title fight against Israel Adesanya?
Following his stoppage of Magomedov and with Dricus du Plessis unable to make a rapid turnaround, Strickland accepted the title bout against Israel Adesanya on short notice for UFC 293, going on to win the championship.
How did Joanderson Brito defeat Westin Wilson?
Joanderson Brito overwhelmed debutant Westin Wilson with relentless pressure, scoring a TKO via punches at 2:54 of Round 1.
Who won the women’s featherweight match between Karol Rosa and Yana Santos?
Karol Rosa edged out Yana Santos via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28) in a competitive three-round battle.
How did Alexandr Romanov win his heavyweight bout against Blagoy Ivanov?
Moldova’s Alexandr Romanov utilized superior striking volume and leg kicks to win a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) over Blagoy Ivanov.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play caller Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Laura Sanko, with Joe Martinez serving as the official cage announcer.
Where are the official judges’ scorecards and event highlights available?
Official judges’ scorecards can be reviewed on UFC.com’s official scorecards archive, and full event coverage is accessible via UFC Video.
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