UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2
China
Main Card • Final
Cameroon
R1, 0:45
Performance of the Night
United States
Netherlands
R1, 4:21
Russia
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:07
Performance of the Night
Germany
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 4:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:41
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 4:05
Wales
R2, 2:07
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Alex Morono and Song Kenan earned $50,000 each for their action-packed, three-round welterweight brawl.
Performance of the Night: Francis Ngannou took home $50,000 for his devastating 45-second TKO of Curtis Blaydes, while fan favorite Li Jingliang earned $50,000 for his dramatic third-round body kick knockout over David Zawada.
Reported Payouts & Estimated Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $800,000 | — | — | $800,000 | |
| WIN | $105,000 | $105,000 | $50,000 | $260,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | $50,000 | $102,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $9,600 | $12,000 | — | $21,600 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,400 | — | — | $12,400 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses are estimates compiled based on previous athletic commission disclosures, contract precedents, and official bonus awards. Regulatory authorities in China do not publicly report official fighter payouts. Rashad Coulter was fined 20% of his base purse ($2,400) for missing the 206-pound light heavyweight limit, which was awarded to Hu Yaozong.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2
Francis Ngannou scored the fastest stoppage victory of his UFC career up to that point, dropping and finishing surging top-three contender Curtis Blaydes in just 45 seconds of Round 1.
This event marked the UFC’s first-ever live showcase in Beijing, China, and the promotion’s second event held in Mainland China following UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum in Shanghai.
Future UFC champion Zhang Weili secured her first submission finish inside the Octagon, tapping former top-ranked contender Jessica Aguilar with a first-round armbar.
Yan Xiaonan set an early strawweight promotional benchmark by connecting on 150 significant strikes across 15 minutes in a dominant unanimous decision over Syuri Kondo.
Home athletes went 6-3 on the night, with victories scored by Song Yadong, Li Jingliang, Wu Yanan, Zhang Weili, Liu Pingyuan, and Yan Xiaonan.
Alistair Overeem delivered his 44th career MMA stoppage, becoming the first fighter to defeat Russian prospect Sergei Pavlovich by handing him a first-round TKO loss in his promotional debut.
Li Jingliang scored the latest non-five-round stoppage of his career, crumbling David Zawada with a front body kick at 4:07 of Round 3 to claim Performance of the Night honors.
Alex Morono and Song Kenan combined for 159 significant strikes and 367 total strikes over three rounds, earning a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus in a featured preliminary clash.
Future middleweight star Kevin Holland notched his first victory inside the Octagon by submitting Welsh power-puncher John Phillips via rear-naked choke in Round 3.
Returning to the UFC roster after a hiatus, former flyweight Louis Smolka moved up to bantamweight and secured a second-round armbar submission over Sumudaerji.
A passionate sellout crowd of 10,302 spectators filled Beijing’s Cadillac Arena, continuing the rapid expansion of mixed martial arts fandom across the Asia-Pacific region.
Francis Ngannou became the only heavyweight in UFC history to record multiple first- or second-round stoppage victories over Curtis Blaydes, replicating his 2016 triumph.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 (also known as UFC Fight Night 141) took place on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing, China.
Who won the main event between Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes?
Francis Ngannou defeated Curtis Blaydes via TKO (punches) in just 45 seconds of Round 1, snapping Blaydes’ five-fight winning streak.
What happened in the first fight between Ngannou and Blaydes?
Their first matchup took place at UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos in April 2016, where Ngannou defeated Blaydes via second-round TKO due to a doctor stoppage caused by severe eye swelling.
Who won the co-main event between Alistair Overeem and Sergei Pavlovich?
Alistair Overeem defeated previously undefeated promotional debutant Sergei Pavlovich via TKO (punches) at 4:21 of Round 1 after taking the fight to the mat and landing ground-and-pound.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Beijing?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Alex Morono vs. Song Kenan won Fight of the Night, while Francis Ngannou and Li Jingliang secured Performance of the Night awards.
How did Zhang Weili win her fight against Jessica Aguilar?
Zhang Weili dominated former top-ranked strawweight Jessica Aguilar with sharp elbows from guard before securing a triangle-armbar submission at 3:41 of Round 1.
How did Li Jingliang defeat David Zawada?
After a competitive stand-up battle, Li Jingliang landed a brutal front body kick that folded David Zawada, sealing a TKO stoppage at 4:07 of Round 3 in front of an erupting Beijing crowd.
Who did Song Yadong defeat on this card?
Bantamweight prodigy Song Yadong defeated short-notice promotional newcomer Vince Morales via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), demonstrating sharp striking and tactical takedowns.
How did Kevin Holland earn his first UFC win?
Kevin Holland utilized his wrestling advantage to take down heavy-hitting Welshman John Phillips five times before locking in a rear-naked choke at 4:05 of Round 3.
What striking record was set in the Yan Xiaonan vs. Syuri Kondo fight?
Yan Xiaonan threw 331 significant strikes and landed 150 of them over three rounds, putting on one of the highest-volume striking displays in strawweight history on her way to a 30-27 unanimous decision win.
Did any fighters miss weight for UFC Fight Night 141?
Yes. Rashad Coulter weighed in at 208 lbs, two pounds over the 206-pound light heavyweight non-title limit. He was fined 20% of his purse, which was awarded to opponent Hu Yaozong.
What was the official attendance for UFC Beijing?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,302 spectators at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing, China.
Where was the event broadcast in the United States?
The entire 12-bout fight card streamed live exclusively on UFC Fight Pass in North America, beginning with early prelims at 3:15 AM EST and the main card at 6:30 AM EST.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play lead John Gooden alongside former title challenger Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How many Chinese fighters won their bouts at UFC Beijing?
Six Chinese fighters secured victories: Francis Ngannou and Alistair Overeem won their heavyweight co-features, while Chinese fighters Song Yadong, Li Jingliang, Wu Yanan, Zhang Weili, Liu Pingyuan, and Yan Xiaonan thrilled the home crowd with wins.
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