UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang
China
Main Card • Final
R1, 0:42
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 4:51
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
United States
R3, 5:00
Japan
Prelims • Final
R2, 4:39
South Korea
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:00
Russia
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Mongolia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Alatengheili and Batgerel Danaa earned $50,000 each for their blistering three-round bantamweight slugfest on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Zhang Weili claimed $50,000 for her historic 42-second TKO victory over Jéssica Andrade to capture the strawweight title.
Performance of the Night: Li Jingliang earned $50,000 for his dramatic third-round technical knockout of top-15 contender Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
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*Official fighter purses were not publicly disclosed by the regulatory body for this international event in China. Wu Yanan was fined 30% of her fight purse for missing weight (129 lbs), which was forfeited to Mizuki Inoue. Officially verified post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) distributed by the UFC are included above.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang
Zhang Weili made history by knocking out Jéssica Andrade in 42 seconds, becoming the first Chinese and first East Asian champion in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.
Zhang’s 42-second TKO victory stands as the second-fastest title fight knockout in UFC strawweight division history.
Li Jingliang snapped Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos’ seven-fight UFC winning streak, scoring three official knockdowns before finishing the Brazilian at 4:51 of Round 3.
Karol Rosa (171) and Lara Procópio (165) combined for 336 significant strikes, setting an all-time three-round UFC women’s bantamweight record for combined significant strikes.
The card marked the UFC’s first trip to Shenzhen, China, packing the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Arena with an official crowd of 10,302 spectators.
Tibetan prospect Sumudaerji dismantled veteran Andre Soukhamthath with 93 significant strikes, earning rare 30-26, 30-26, and 30-25 scores from the judging panel.
South Korea’s Da Woon Jung survived an early striking blitz from undefeated M-1 champion Khadis Ibragimov to secure a rare standing guillotine choke at 2:00 of Round 3.
Invicta FC veteran Mizuki Inoue stepped in on short notice at flyweight against Wu Yanan (who missed weight by 3 lbs), earning a gritty split decision victory in her UFC debut.
Anthony Hernandez notched his first promotional victory by locking in an anaconda choke at 4:39 of Round 2 against South Korea’s Jun Yong Park.
Kazakhstan standout Damir Ismagulov extended his professional winning streak to 14 consecutive bouts (3-0 in the UFC) with a striking sweep over Thiago Moisés.
Debuting Mongolian warrior Batgerel Danaa and Chinese wrestler Alatengheili threw 388 total strikes across 15 furious minutes to earn Fight of the Night honors.
Chinese competitors delivered an electric display in Shenzhen, with Zhang Weili, Li Jingliang, and Song Kenan securing major victories across the marquee bouts.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang take place?
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang took place on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
Who won the main event between Jéssica Andrade and Zhang Weili?
Zhang Weili defeated Jéssica Andrade via TKO (knees and punches) at just 42 seconds of Round 1 to become the new UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion.
What historic milestone did Zhang Weili achieve by winning this fight?
Zhang Weili became the first Chinese champion and first East Asian champion in UFC history.
Who won the co-main event between Li Jingliang and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos?
Li Jingliang scored three knockdowns and defeated Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via TKO (punches) at 4:51 of Round 3.
Who won the official post-fight bonuses at UFC Shenzhen?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Alatengheili vs. Batgerel Danaa earned Fight of the Night, while Zhang Weili and Li Jingliang were awarded Performance of the Night.
What striking record was set in the Karol Rosa vs. Lara Procópio fight?
Karol Rosa (171) and Lara Procópio (165) combined for 336 significant strikes, setting a three-round record for the most combined significant strikes in a women’s bantamweight fight.
Did any fighter miss weight at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang?
Yes. Wu Yanan weighed in at 129 lbs, 3 pounds over the non-title flyweight limit, and was fined 30% of her purse, which went to her opponent, Mizuki Inoue.
What was the official attendance for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,302 spectators at the Shenzhen Universiade Sports Centre Arena.
How was UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang broadcast in the United States?
Due to the time zone difference with China, the main card was streamed live early morning on ESPN+ at 6:00 AM EDT, with preliminary action airing on ESPN at 3:00 AM EDT.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Shenzhen?
The broadcast was anchored by play-by-play voice Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentator Michael Bisping, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
How did Da Woon Jung defeat Khadis Ibragimov?
Da Woon Jung weathered an aggressive striking start from Khadis Ibragimov before locking in a standing guillotine choke to force the tap at 2:00 of Round 3.
Who won the flyweight bout between Kai Kara-France and Mark De La Rosa?
Kai Kara-France landed 91 significant strikes and scored a knockdown to defeat Mark De La Rosa via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
How did Anthony Hernandez defeat Jun Yong Park?
Anthony Hernandez took down Jun Yong Park six times before securing an anaconda choke submission at 4:39 of Round 2.
What was the result of Song Kenan vs. Derrick Krantz?
Song Kenan edged Derrick Krantz via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round welterweight contest.
Was this the first UFC title fight to take place in China?
Yes. UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang was the first UFC world championship title fight ever hosted in mainland China.
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