UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad
United States
Main Card • Final
England
R2, 0:18
Palestine
R1, 1:11
Performance of the Night
Canada
R1, 0:22
Performance of the Night
R2, 3:03
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Portugal
R1, 4:37
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:31
Argentina
R2, 3:09
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:16
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Ryan Spann ($50,000) for stopping Misha Cirkunov with punches in just 71 seconds of Round 1.
Performance of the Night: Dan Ige ($50,000) for his blistering 22-second one-punch walk-off knockout over Gavin Tucker.
Performance of the Night: Davey Grant ($50,000) for his dramatic second-round one-punch comeback knockout of Jonathan Martinez.
Performance of the Night: Matthew Semelsberger ($50,000) for scoring a lightning-fast 16-second knockout against Jason Witt.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | $110,000 | — | — | $115,000 | |
| NC | $80,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | $50,000 | $131,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $55,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | $50,000 | $165,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $28,500 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | $50,000 | $119,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $29,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $53,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $23,500 | |
| NC | $65,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| NC | $45,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $165,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $44,500 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $145,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $75,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $65,000 | |
| LOSS | $53,000 | — | — | $59,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $31,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $77,500 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $21,500 |
*Purses reflect reported contract baselines, promotional compliance payouts, and verified $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses. In bouts ruled a No Contest (Edwards vs. Muhammad and Anders vs. Stewart), both fighters received their contractual show purses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad became only the second event in UFC history to feature two separate No Contest outcomes on the same card, joining UFC 159 in 2013.
Matthew Semelsberger recorded the seventh-fastest knockout in UFC welterweight history, flattening Jason Witt with a single right hand in just 16 seconds of Round 1.
Dan Ige landed a flush overhand right to knock out Gavin Tucker in just 22 seconds, marking the sixth-fastest knockout in UFC featherweight division history.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Rani Yahya extended his promotional record with his 9th submission in combined UFC/WEC bantamweight history, choking out Ray Rodriguez.
Ryan Spann dropped Misha Cirkunov twice in the opening 71 seconds to score his fifth first-round stoppage under the UFC banner, earning Performance of the Night honors.
British bantamweight Davey Grant earned his third consecutive knockout victory by halting Jonathan Martinez at 3:03 of round two with a booming left hook.
Angela Hill earned her 10th career UFC strawweight victory, tying former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk for the second-most wins in divisional history at the time.
Despite the unfortunate accidental eye poke resulting in a No Contest, Leon Edwards preserved his nine-fight promotional unbeaten streak dating back to May 2016.
Charles Jourdain overcame an early striking deficit to score two knockdowns in the final round, stopping Marcelo Rojo with punches at 4:31 of Round 3.
Returning to the Octagon after nearly three years away, Matheus Nicolau edged out former Rizin champion Manel Kape via split decision to earn his fourth UFC victory.
Former Invicta FC champion Jinh Yu Frey earned her maiden UFC victory by amassing 9 minutes and 33 seconds of mat control to sweep Gloria de Paula on the scorecards.
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad served as one of the final headlining events held entirely behind closed doors before the promotion returned to full arena capacity crowds.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad take place?
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad took place on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Why did the main event between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad end in a No Contest?
At 0:18 of Round 2, an accidental eye poke by Leon Edwards severely injured Belal Muhammad’s right eye, rendering him unable to continue. Referee Herb Dean ruled the bout an accidental No Contest.
Did Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad fight a rematch after this event?
Yes. The two rematched over three years later in the main event of UFC 304 on July 27, 2024, in Manchester, England, where Belal Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards via unanimous decision to become the UFC Welterweight Champion.
Why were there two No Contest results on this fight card?
In addition to the main event eye poke, the middleweight clash between Eryk Anders and Darren Stewart ended in a No Contest after Anders landed an accidental illegal knee to a downed Stewart at 4:37 of Round 1.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad?
No Fight of the Night was awarded. Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Ryan Spann, Dan Ige, Davey Grant, and Matthew Semelsberger.
Who won the co-main event between Ryan Spann and Misha Cirkunov?
Ryan Spann defeated Misha Cirkunov via TKO (punches) at 1:11 of Round 1 after dropping him with a crisp counter right hand.
How fast was Dan Ige’s knockout of Gavin Tucker?
Dan Ige scored a stunning walk-off one-punch knockout in just 22 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 performance bonus.
What was the fastest finish on the entire fight card?
Welterweight Matthew Semelsberger scored the fastest finish of the night, knocking out Jason Witt with a thunderous overhand right in just 16 seconds of Round 1.
How did Davey Grant defeat Jonathan Martinez?
After being dropped in the first round, Davey Grant rallied back to knock out Jonathan Martinez with a devastating left hook at 3:03 of Round 2.
Who won the flyweight bout between Matheus Nicolau and Manel Kape?
Matheus Nicolau defeated Manel Kape via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in an ultra-competitive three-round striking and grappling showcase.
What historic submission milestone did Rani Yahya achieve?
By submitting Ray Rodriguez via arm-triangle choke at 3:09 of Round 2, Rani Yahya secured his 9th combined UFC/WEC bantamweight submission, extending his all-time divisional record.
Who won the rematch between Angela Hill and Ashley Yoder?
Angela Hill defeated Ashley Yoder via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), outstriking Yoder on the feet across all three rounds to sweep the scorecards.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The broadcast desk was manned by play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez introducing the fighters inside the Octagon.
Was an audience in attendance at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad?
No. Due to COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols in Nevada, the event was held behind closed doors with zero paying fans in attendance inside the UFC APEX facility.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The entire 13-bout card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+, with the preliminary card beginning at 5:00 PM EST and the main card starting at 8:00 PM EST.
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