UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
England
R1, 1:13
Performance of the Night
Poland
Lithuania
R1, 1:55
R3, 5:00
United States
Scotland
R2, 4:40
Performance of the Night
Brazil
France
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Australia
Peru
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 4:57
Fight of the Night
Spain
R2, 4:26
Democratic Republic of the Congo
R3, 5:00
Uzbekistan
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Sweden
R3, 5:00
Israel
R3, 5:00
Ireland
R1, 3:26
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jonny Parsons and Danny Roberts each earned $50,000 for their wild, high-octane welterweight slugfest that concluded with Parsons’ second-round TKO at 4:57.
Performance of the Night: Tom Aspinall collected $50,000 for his sensational return from a serious knee injury, blasting Marcin Tybura with an elbow and punches in just 73 seconds of the main event.
Performance of the Night: Paul Craig received $50,000 for his triumphant middleweight debut, putting away Brazilian submission specialist André Muniz with vicious ground-and-pound elbows in the second round.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $250,000 | $250,000 | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $275,000 | — | — | $275,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | $50,000 | $95,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Official fighter purses were not publicly disclosed by a regulatory athletic commission due to the event taking place in London, England under UFC international self-regulation. Disclosed and estimated purse totals reflect contractual baselines published by authoritative industry databases, standard promotional tiers, and verified post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura
Tom Aspinall’s 73-second finish reduced his UFC average fight time to an astonishing 2 minutes and 19 seconds, cementing the shortest average fight duration in UFC history across all weight divisions (minimum 5 fights).
Tom Aspinall maintained a flawless 100% stoppage rate in all six of his UFC victories, with each of his six promotional wins occurring by first-round knockout or submission.
Makhmud Muradov landed 13 takedowns against Bryan Barberena, setting the modern UFC middleweight record for the most takedowns completed in a three-round fight.
Paul Craig successfully downshifted to 185 pounds to become one of the select few competitors in modern UFC history to register stoppage victories by strikes in both the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions.
With his 73-second destruction of Marcin Tybura, Tom Aspinall secured his fifth Performance of the Night bonus in just six promotional victories, maintaining one of the highest bonus-per-win rates in heavyweight history.
The card featured three notable undefeated records falling on a single evening, as Shauna Bannon (5-0), Yanal Ashmouz (7-0), and Daniel Bárez (UFC debut) all suffered their first career or promotional blemishes.
Aspinall’s 1:13 stoppage of Marcin Tybura goes down as one of the fastest headlining heavyweight knockouts in European UFC history and the fastest stoppage on British soil since 2019.
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura marked the UFC’s 15th historic visit to London and its 13th event staged at The O2 Arena, drawing 15,078 spectators and producing a massive $2,500,000 live gate.
Jafel Filho’s opening-round arm-triangle submission victory over Daniel Bárez at 3:26 was only the tenth arm-triangle submission finish in the entire history of the UFC men’s 125-pound flyweight division.
Lerone Murphy dominated Josh Culibao to improve his UFC featherweight record to 5-0-1, securing his sixth consecutive bout without defeat under the UFC banner.
Promotional newcomer Jonny Parsons notched two knockdowns and stopped veteran Danny Roberts with three seconds remaining in the second round, securing Fight of the Night in his Octagon debut.
Daniel Marcos edged Davey Grant via split decision to become the first Peruvian fighter in UFC bantamweight history to win his first two promotional appearances while remaining undefeated at 15-0.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura take place?
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura took place on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at The O2 Arena in London, England, United Kingdom.
Who won the main event between Tom Aspinall and Marcin Tybura?
Tom Aspinall defeated Marcin Tybura via TKO (elbow and punches) at 1:13 of Round 1 in their heavyweight headliner, marking a successful return from a year-long injury layoff.
Who won the co-main event between Molly McCann and Julija Stoliarenko?
Julija Stoliarenko defeated fan-favorite Molly McCann via submission (armbar) at 1:55 of Round 1 in their women’s flyweight co-main event.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura?
Four fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Jonny Parsons vs. Danny Roberts received Fight of the Night, while Tom Aspinall and Paul Craig earned Performance of the Night honors.
How did Paul Craig perform in his middleweight divisional debut?
Scotland’s Paul Craig made a sensational 185-pound debut, stopping Brazilian grappling ace André Muniz via TKO (elbows) at 4:40 of Round 2, which earned him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the official attendance and gate revenue for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 15,078 fans at The O2 Arena in London, generating a gate of $2,500,000 USD.
What record did Makhmud Muradov set against Bryan Barberena?
Makhmud Muradov landed 13 takedowns against Bryan Barberena, setting the modern UFC middleweight record for the most takedowns landed in a three-round fight.
Who won the featured featherweight fight between Nathaniel Wood and Andre Fili?
Nathaniel Wood defeated Andre Fili via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in an all-action featherweight showcase featuring knockdowns from both men.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC London?
The cage-side broadcast was called by Michael Bisping, Paul Felder, and play-by-play commentator John Gooden, while legendary announcer Bruce Buffer introduced the fighters inside the Octagon.
What UFC record does Tom Aspinall hold following this fight?
Tom Aspinall established the shortest average fight time in UFC history at 2 minutes and 19 seconds across all divisions for fighters with at least five promotional bouts.
How did the Daniel Marcos vs. Davey Grant fight conclude?
Peru’s Daniel Marcos kept his unbeaten professional record intact, defeating British bantamweight Davey Grant via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 29–28).
Which undefeated records were broken at UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura?
Three fighters lost their unblemished records in London: Shauna Bannon (lost to Bruna Brasil), Yanal Ashmouz (lost to Chris Duncan), and Daniel Bárez (lost to Jafel Filho).
How did Jafel Filho defeat Daniel Bárez?
After being dropped early, Brazil’s Jafel Filho rallied to submit Spanish newcomer Daniel Bárez via arm-triangle choke at 3:26 of Round 1.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura broadcast?
In the United States, the entire main card and preliminary card streamed live on ESPN+, with the early preliminary bouts airing on UFC Fight Pass.
What did Tom Aspinall accomplish in his next fight after beating Tybura?
Following this victory, Tom Aspinall stepped in on two weeks’ notice at UFC 295 in November 2023, knocking out Sergei Pavlovich in 69 seconds to capture the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship.
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