UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 0:38
Performance of the Night
Scotland
Ecuador
R3, 5:00
Australia
R1, 2:58
R3, 0:58
Brazil
R3, 3:53
Performance of the Night
Kyrgyzstan
R2, 4:12
Serbia
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:54
Performance of the Night
R3, 4:49
Canada
England
R2, 4:24
Russia
R3, 5:00
Indonesia
R1, 1:31
Performance of the Night
Argentina
R3, 5:00
Czech Republic
R3, 3:11
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Brendan Allen, Amanda Ribas, Joanderson Brito, and Jeka Saragih each received $50,000 for their individual stoppage victories.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000 | |
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*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Listed values denote official promotional performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC. Lucas Alexander missed the featherweight limit at 148 pounds and forfeited 20% of his purse to Jeka Saragih. Rafael Estevam missed the flyweight limit at 128 pounds and forfeited 20% of his purse to Charles Johnson. Promotional compliance payouts distributed an additional $161,500 across the card.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig
Four fighters (Brendan Allen, Chase Hooper, Payton Talbott, and Jose Johnson) finished their bouts via rear-naked choke, tying the all-time UFC record for the most RNC submissions on a single card.
Brendan Allen became the first middleweight in UFC history to secure four consecutive victories by rear-naked choke, joining Demian Maia and Royce Gracie in elite promotional submission company.
With his third-round stoppage over Paul Craig, Brendan Allen improved to six consecutive victories inside the Octagon, tying for the longest active win streak in the UFC middleweight division at the time.
Joanderson Brito executed a standing ninja choke submission against Jonathan Pearce in Round 2, recording only the sixth official ninja choke finish in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Joanderson Brito secured his fourth consecutive finish inside the Octagon (two knockouts and two submissions), making him one of only three active featherweights with four straight stoppage wins.
Road to UFC finalist Jeka Saragih made national history as the first Indonesian fighter to earn a victory inside the Octagon, knocking out Lucas Alexander in just 91 seconds of Round 1.
Amanda Ribas became the first female fighter in UFC history to record knockout/TKO victories in two separate weight classes after finishing Luana Pinheiro with a spinning wheel kick and punches.
Ailín Pérez completed 10 takedowns against Lucie Pudilová, setting the all-time record for the most takedowns landed in a single UFC women’s bantamweight bout.
Stepping in on short notice, Kyrgyzstan’s Myktybek Orolbai secured seven takedowns and 7:25 of control time before submitting Uroš Medić with a rare neck crank in his promotional debut.
Chase Hooper needed only 2:58 to tap fellow submission grappler Jordan Leavitt via rear-naked choke, marking Hooper’s second career first-round submission victory at 155 pounds.
Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner Payton Talbott remained unbeaten at 7-0 by outlanding Nick Aguirre and scoring his first career UFC submission in Round 3.
Fighters on the 14-bout card accumulated a combined 86 minutes and 47 seconds of ground control time, marking one of the highest grappling control percentages recorded at the UFC Apex.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig take place?
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig took place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Metropolitan Area).
Who won the main event between Brendan Allen and Paul Craig?
Brendan Allen defeated Paul Craig via submission (rear-naked choke) at 0:38 of Round 3 in their five-round middleweight main event clash.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig?
Undefeated welterweight prospect Michael Morales defeated Australian veteran Jake Matthews via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig?
Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night awards: Brendan Allen, Amanda Ribas, Joanderson Brito, and Jeka Saragih. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What historical submission record was tied at this event?
Four fighters (Brendan Allen, Chase Hooper, Payton Talbott, and Jose Johnson) finished their fights via rear-naked choke, tying the all-time UFC record for the most RNC finishes on a single event card.
How did Joanderson Brito finish Jonathan Pearce?
Joanderson Brito locked in a rare standing ninja choke submission to force Jonathan Pearce to tap out at 3:54 of Round 2, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What milestone did Jeka Saragih achieve in his UFC debut?
Jeka Saragih became the first Indonesian fighter in UFC history to secure a victory inside the Octagon, knocking out Lucas Alexander with a clean straight right hand at 1:31 of Round 1.
Why was Trey Ogden vs. Nikolas Motta ruled a No Contest?
Referee Mike Beltran mistakenly stopped the bout at 3:11 of Round 3 believing Nikolas Motta was rendered unconscious by Trey Ogden’s arm-triangle choke. Upon instant video replay review by officials, Motta was confirmed to be conscious and communicating, causing the result to be changed from a technical submission to a No Contest.
How did Amanda Ribas defeat Luana Pinheiro?
Amanda Ribas hurt Luana Pinheiro with a stunning spinning wheel kick before following up with unanswered punches to score a TKO stoppage at 3:53 of Round 3.
How did Myktybek Orolbai perform in his short-notice debut?
Stepping in on four days’ notice, Kyrgyzstan’s Myktybek Orolbai landed seven takedowns and accumulated over seven minutes of control time before submitting striker Uroš Medić via neck crank at 4:12 of Round 2.
What record did Ailín Pérez set against Lucie Pudilová?
Argentina’s Ailín Pérez landed 10 takedowns across 15 minutes, setting a new promotional record for the most takedowns completed in a UFC women’s bantamweight fight.
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig?
Yes. Lucas Alexander weighed in at 148 pounds (2 pounds over the featherweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Jeka Saragih. Rafael Estevam weighed in at 128 pounds (2 pounds over the flyweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Charles Johnson.
Who won the lightweight fight between Chase Hooper and Jordan Leavitt?
Chase Hooper defeated Jordan Leavitt via rear-naked choke submission at 2:58 of Round 1 after reversing position on the ground.
How was UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig broadcast in the United States?
The entire 14-bout card, including the eight preliminary bouts and six-fight main card, was streamed exclusively live on ESPN+ across the United States.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast featured play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Dominick Cruz and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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