UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum
China
Main Card • Final
United States
R1, 2:30
Performance of the Night
United Kingdom
R1, 2:57
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Canada
R2, 3:22
Russia
Prelims • Final
R3, 4:30
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 0:15
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:16
Performance of the Night
India
R1, 1:24
R3, 5:00
Philippines
R3, 5:00
France
R2, 2:33
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Performance of the Night: Kelvin Gastelum earned $50,000 for his thunderous first-round knockout over former middleweight champion Michael Bisping.
Performance of the Night: Li Jingliang pocketed $50,000 for electrifying the Shanghai crowd with a first-round TKO victory over Zak Ottow.
Performance of the Night: Zabit Magomedsharipov took home $50,000 for his virtuoso wrestling display capped by a third-round anaconda choke submission over Sheymon Moraes.
Performance of the Night: 19-year-old promotional newcomer Song Yadong captured $50,000 for his scintillating first-round guillotine choke submission of Bharat Kandare.
Fight of the Night: None awarded (UFC officials opted to award four individual Performance of the Night bonuses instead).
Reported Payouts & Estimated Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOSS | $250,000 | — | — | $250,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $29,000 | $29,000 | $50,000 | $108,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $19,000 | $19,000 | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $11,000 | $11,000 | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $18,000* | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $12,000* | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses are industry-reported contract estimates as the UFC does not publicly disclose official fighter purse figures for international events held in mainland China. Disclosed totals include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) verified by the promotion. Rolando Dy missed weight at 148 pounds and forfeited 20% of his purse to opponent Wuliji Buren.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum
UFC Fight Night 122 made history as the promotion’s first live event ever held in mainland China, drawing a sellout crowd of 15,128 fans to the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.
Just 21 days after losing his middleweight title at UFC 217 in New York City, Michael Bisping stepped in on short notice to headline in Shanghai, marking the fastest turnaround between main events by a former UFC champion.
The main event clash marked the 39th and final professional mixed martial arts contest for UFC Hall of Famer and former undisputed middleweight champion Michael Bisping.
Local Chinese competitors went 5-3 across the card, highlighted by dynamic finishes from Li Jingliang, Song Kenan, and Song Yadong, and debut decision victories by Wang Guan and Yan Xiaonan.
Song Kenan finished Bobby Nash in just 15 seconds of the opening round, securing one of the fastest knockout debuts in UFC welterweight history.
At just 19 years old, future bantamweight title contender Song Yadong made a stunning promotional debut by submitting Bharat Kandare via guillotine choke in the first round to capture Performance of the Night.
Yan Xiaonan defeated Kailin Curran by unanimous decision, becoming the first Chinese female fighter in history to win a bout inside the UFC Octagon.
Featherweight sensation Zabit Magomedsharipov completed 11 takedowns against Sheymon Moraes before submitting him via third-round anaconda choke, setting his UFC career high for takedowns.
With no qualifying contest selected for Fight of the Night, the UFC awarded four individual Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) to Gastelum, Li, Magomedsharipov, and Song Yadong.
Li Jingliang earned his fourth consecutive victory in the welterweight division with a first-round TKO over Zak Ottow, solidifying his status as China’s premier male MMA superstar.
Super Fight League champion Bharat Kandare made history as the first Indian-born fighter to step into the Octagon, facing Song Yadong in a featured preliminary bout.
Dominican welterweight Alex Garcia handed international Sanda legend Muslim Salikhov a submission defeat in his UFC debut, scoring a second-round rear-naked choke as a +180 betting underdog.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum take place?
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum took place on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China.
Who won the main event between Kelvin Gastelum and Michael Bisping?
Kelvin Gastelum defeated former middleweight champion Michael Bisping via first-round knockout (punch) at 2:30 of Round 1, earning Performance of the Night honors.
Why did Michael Bisping fight Kelvin Gastelum on short notice?
Gastelum was originally scheduled to headline against Anderson Silva, but after Silva was flagged for a USADA violation on October 26, Bisping stepped in on short notice just 21 days after losing his title to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 217.
Was UFC Fight Night 122 the final fight of Michael Bisping’s career?
Yes. Following the first-round knockout loss, Michael Bisping officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in May 2018 and was subsequently inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2019.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum?
Four fighters were awarded $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Kelvin Gastelum, Li Jingliang, Zabit Magomedsharipov, and Song Yadong. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Was UFC Fight Night 122 the UFC’s first event in mainland China?
Yes. While the UFC had previously held events in Macau, UFC Fight Night 122 was the promotion’s inaugural live event in mainland China, attracting 15,128 spectators to Shanghai’s Mercedes-Benz Arena.
How did Chinese fighters perform on the UFC Shanghai fight card?
Local Chinese athletes compiled an impressive 5-3 collective record, featuring stoppage victories by Li Jingliang, Song Kenan, and Song Yadong, and decision wins by Wang Guan and Yan Xiaonan.
Did Song Yadong make his UFC debut at this event?
Yes. At only 19 years old, future perennial bantamweight contender Song Yadong made his promotional debut on short notice, submitting India’s Bharat Kandare via guillotine choke in the first round.
What milestone did Yan Xiaonan achieve at UFC Fight Night 122?
Yan Xiaonan defeated Kailin Curran by unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28), becoming the first Chinese female fighter in history to win a UFC bout.
How fast was Song Kenan’s knockout of Bobby Nash?
Song Kenan finished Bobby Nash with a lightning-quick right hand and follow-up ground strikes in just 15 seconds of Round 1, recording one of the quickest debut knockouts in welterweight history.
How did Zabit Magomedsharipov defeat Sheymon Moraes?
Zabit put on a wrestling and grappling clinic, landing 11 takedowns across three rounds before locking in a fight-ending anaconda choke submission at 4:30 of Round 3.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night 122?
The English broadcast was called by play-by-play voice John Gooden alongside color analyst Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer and Dan Hardy conducting post-fight interviews.
Who was Bharat Kandare and why was his appearance notable?
Bharat Kandare became the first Indian-born fighter to compete in the UFC, facing Song Yadong in a featherweight preliminary contest.
What happened in Muslim Salikhov’s UFC debut against Alex Garcia?
International Sanda world champion Muslim Salikhov was taken down three times by veteran Alex Garcia, who secured a rear-naked choke submission at 3:22 of Round 2 to pull off the betting upset.
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