UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
France
R2, 4:13
Performance of the Night
Russia
R2, 3:19
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 4:40
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
England
R3, 5:00
Ghana
R2, 0:28
Poland
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:16
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:33
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Dan Ige, Roman Kopylov, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Allan Nascimento each earned $50,000 performance bonuses for their emphatic stoppage finishes.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | — | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | $50,000 | $114,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | $50,000 | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 |
*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures shown represent reported contract baselines, industry estimates, and verified post-fight bonus payouts ($50,000 each for Performance of the Night).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov
Sean Strickland became only the second fighter in modern UFC history to headline back-to-back UFC events in consecutive months (28-day gap following UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland on Dec 17, 2022).
Strickland stepped in on just five days’ notice to replace an injured Kelvin Gastelum, moving up an entire weight division to light heavyweight to defeat Nassourdine Imavov across 25 minutes.
Sean Strickland set a light heavyweight division promotional high for a 2023 headliner by landing 182 significant strikes while attempting 405 total strikes.
Dan Ige snapped a three-fight losing streak with a crushing walk-off left hook knockout against Damon Jackson at 4:13 of Round 2, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Bantamweight standout Umar Nurmagomedov scored his first knockout finish inside the Octagon, freezing veteran Raoni Barcelos with a body kick and left hook combination at 4:40 of Round 1.
Roman Kopylov delivered his second straight UFC stoppage win, breaking down Punahele Soriano with heavy body kicks to secure a TKO at 3:19 of Round 2 and a $50,000 award.
Raquel Pennington earned her fifth consecutive victory in the women’s bantamweight division, edging top-contender Ketlen Vieira via split decision to earn a title shot.
Polish lightweight Mateusz Rębecki dominated promotional newcomer Nick Fiore across 15 minutes, racking up 8 minutes and 27 seconds of ground control to sweep 30-26 on the scorecards.
Allan Nascimento locked up a rare standing rear-naked choke against Carlos Hernandez, forcing a tap at 3:16 of Round 1 to claim Performance of the Night honors.
Featherweight Dan Argueta held Nick Aguirre to just 14 significant strikes while amassing 10 minutes and 14 seconds of control time across a three-round 30-27 shutout.
Returning to the Octagon just eight weeks after his previous victory, Charles Johnson overwhelmed returning veteran Jimmy Flick with elbows and punches at 4:33 of Round 1.
Javid Basharat outlanded Mateus Mendonça 95 to 29 in significant strikes across three rounds to preserve his unblemished professional mixed martial arts record.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov took place on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov?
Sean Strickland defeated Nassourdine Imavov via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) across five rounds in their light heavyweight main event clash.
Who won the co-main event between Dan Ige and Damon Jackson?
Dan Ige defeated Damon Jackson via KO (punch) at 4:13 of Round 2, snapping a three-fight losing streak with an emphatic walk-off left hook finish.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Dan Ige, Roman Kopylov, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Allan Nascimento. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Why was the main event fought at light heavyweight instead of middleweight?
The fight was originally scheduled as a middleweight bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Nassourdine Imavov. Gastelum withdrew during fight week due to a mouth injury, and Sean Strickland stepped in on five days’ notice. To accommodate the short turnaround, the bout was contested at 205 pounds.
How quickly did Sean Strickland return after his previous fight?
Sean Strickland returned just 28 days after headlining UFC Fight Night 216 against Jared Cannonier on December 17, 2022, becoming only the second modern UFC fighter to headline consecutive promotional events.
How did Umar Nurmagomedov defeat Raoni Barcelos?
Umar Nurmagomedov scored his first UFC knockout victory, stopping Raoni Barcelos via KO (body kick and punch) at 4:40 of Round 1 to improve to 16-0.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The entire 11-bout fight card, including both the preliminary bouts and the main card, streamed live across the United States on ESPN+.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for the card?
The broadcast booth was called by play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
What submission did Allan Nascimento execute?
Allan Nascimento executed a rare standing rear-naked choke submission against Carlos Hernandez at 3:16 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
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