UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 0:15
England
Norway
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:46
Performance of the Night
Russia
R1, 1:07
Performance of the Night
Sweden
R1, 3:52
Performance of the Night
Switzerland
R3, 5:00
Scotland
Prelims • Final
Slovakia
R3, 5:00
Wales
Democratic Republic of the Congo
R3, 5:00
Denmark
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:10
Performance of the Night
Finland
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
Germany
R3, 5:00
Brazil
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Paddy Pimblett earned a $50,000 bonus for his second-round submission victory over Jordan Leavitt via rear-naked choke.
Performance of the Night: Nikita Krylov took home $50,000 after blitzing three-time title challenger Alexander Gustafsson with punches in just 67 seconds.
Performance of the Night: Molly McCann captured $50,000 for her sensational first-round knockout of Hannah Goldy, set up by a highlight-reel spinning back elbow.
Performance of the Night: Jonathan Pearce received $50,000 for his relentless pace and dominant second-round TKO victory over Makwan Amirkhani.
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $160,000 | $160,000 | — | $320,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | $50,000 | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $95,000 | $95,000 | — | $190,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $106,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| 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 Performance of the Night).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall
Molly McCann became the first fighter in UFC history to record two knockout finishes stemming from spinning back elbows, duplicating her March 2022 stoppage by finishing Hannah Goldy in Round 1.
Muhammad Mokaev completed 12 takedowns against Charles Johnson, setting the all-time UFC flyweight record for the most takedowns landed in a single bout.
Marc Diakiese established a new modern promotional record for control time in a three-round lightweight fight, controlling Damir Hadžović for 13 minutes and 35 seconds of the 15-minute contest.
Curtis Blaydes’ 15-second injury stoppage of Tom Aspinall goes down as the third-fastest knockout/TKO finish in UFC heavyweight main event history.
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall generated a live gate of $4,320,679 across 17,813 spectators, setting the record for the highest-grossing Fight Night event in UFC history up to that date.
Curtis Blaydes earned his 12th UFC heavyweight victory, moving into the top-five all-time in promotional division history behind Andrei Arlovski, Derrick Lewis, Frank Mir, and Stefan Struve.
Nikita Krylov notched his 11th career first-round stoppage under the Zuffa banner by knocking out Hall of Fame inductee Alexander Gustafsson in just 1:07 of Round 1.
Paddy Pimblett moved to 3-0 in the UFC with a 100% finish rate, claiming his third consecutive $50,000 performance bonus with a second-round rear-naked choke of Jordan Leavitt.
Jonathan Pearce extended his promotional winning streak to four consecutive fights, securing his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus with a dominant TKO over Makwan Amirkhani.
Making his UFC featherweight debut, former Cage Warriors bantamweight champion Nathaniel Wood battered Charles Rosa, connecting on 31 of 35 leg kicks on his way to a lopsided 30-26 unanimous decision.
Volkan Oezdemir neutralized submission specialist Paul Craig completely, denying all 15 of Craig’s takedown attempts across three rounds to snap Craig’s six-fight unbeaten streak.
Jack Hermansson utilized constant movement and out-landed Chris Curtis 100 to 43 in significant strikes, handing Curtis his first defeat inside the Octagon and snapping his eight-fight MMA win streak.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall take place?
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall took place on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at The O2 Arena in London, England, United Kingdom.
How did the main event between Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall end?
The fight ended in just 15 seconds of Round 1 when Tom Aspinall suffered a freak right knee injury (torn MCL and meniscus) after landing an outside leg kick, resulting in a TKO victory for Curtis Blaydes.
Who won the co-main event between Jack Hermansson and Chris Curtis?
Jack Hermansson defeated Chris Curtis via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) over three rounds in their middleweight showdown.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall?
Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night awards: Paddy Pimblett, Nikita Krylov, Molly McCann, and Jonathan Pearce. No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded.
What historical UFC record did Molly McCann set at this event?
Molly McCann became the first fighter in UFC history to record two knockout finishes with spinning back elbows, having previously knocked out Luana Carolina in March 2022 before stopping Hannah Goldy at 3:52 of Round 1.
What promotional record did Muhammad Mokaev break against Charles Johnson?
Muhammad Mokaev completed 12 takedowns against Charles Johnson, establishing the record for the most takedowns in a three-round UFC flyweight bout.
How did Paddy Pimblett defeat Jordan Leavitt?
Paddy Pimblett defeated Jordan Leavitt via rear-naked choke submission at 2:46 of Round 2, following a vicious collar-tie knee that stunned Leavitt against the fence.
How quickly did Nikita Krylov stop Alexander Gustafsson?
Nikita Krylov knocked out Alexander Gustafsson with punches in just 1 minute and 7 seconds of Round 1, scoring two knockdowns in the opening 67 seconds.
What was the official attendance and gate revenue for UFC Fight Night 208?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 17,813 fans producing a live gate of $4,320,679 USD at The O2 Arena in London.
How much control time did Marc Diakiese log against Damir Hadžović?
Marc Diakiese recorded 13 minutes and 35 seconds of control time along with 8 completed takedowns in his dominant 30-26 unanimous decision win.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall broadcast?
In the United States, the entire 14-bout card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+, with the main card kicking off at 2:00 PM EDT following preliminary action.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC London?
Play-by-play commentator John Gooden was joined by former champion Michael Bisping and retired contender Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
Who won the featured light heavyweight fight between Volkan Oezdemir and Paul Craig?
Volkan Oezdemir won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), successfully defending all 15 of Paul Craig’s takedown attempts across three rounds.
How did Nathaniel Wood perform in his UFC featherweight debut?
Nathaniel Wood put on a striking clinic in his move up to 145 pounds, out-landing veteran Charles Rosa 97 to 51 in significant strikes to earn a unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–27).
Did Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall fight a rematch after this event?
Yes. Following Aspinall’s recovery and interim heavyweight title victory, the two rematched at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024, in Manchester, England, where Tom Aspinall knocked out Curtis Blaydes in exactly 60 seconds to retain the interim belt.
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