UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
R1, 3:45
Performance of the Night
R1, 2:33
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
R1, 3:50
Performance of the Night
Mexico
Iceland
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 1:52
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R2, 1:07
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R1, 0:57
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:03
Performance of the Night
R1, 3:57
Performance of the Night
Wales
R3, 5:00
United States
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:58
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients (Record 9 Bonuses Awarded)
Tom Aspinall
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Arnold Allen
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Paddy Pimblett
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Molly McCann
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Ilia Topuria
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Makwan Amirkhani
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Sergei Pavlovich
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Paul Craig
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Muhammad Mokaev
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: In an unprecedented move, UFC President Dana White awarded an all-time record nine $50,000 performance bonuses ($450,000 total) to every single competitor who secured a finish on the card: Tom Aspinall, Arnold Allen, Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann, Ilia Topuria, Makwan Amirkhani, Sergei Pavlovich, Paul Craig, and Muhammad Mokaev.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $120,000 | — | — | $120,000 | |
| WIN | $64,000 | $64,000 | $50,000 | $178,000 | |
| LOSS | $115,000 | — | — | $115,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $62,000 | $62,000 | — | $124,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | $50,000 | $134,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $58,000 | $58,000 | $50,000 | $166,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 |
*Purses and estimated earnings are compiled from promotional contract baselines, industry reports, and official post-fight bonus payouts. International events held in London are not subject to public commission disclosure. Total estimates include official $50,000 performance bonus awards presented by Dana White to all nine stoppage winners.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC London 2022
UFC President Dana White established an all-time promotional milestone by awarding $50,000 performance bonuses to all nine stoppage winners on the card, totaling $450,000 in Performance of the Night payouts.
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall was voted the consensus 2022 Event of the Year across major combat sports outlets (including MMA Junkie and Cageside Press) for its electric London crowd atmosphere and nine finishes.
The event generated £3,400,000 ($4,500,000 USD) from 17,081 fans, establishing the highest-grossing sporting event gate in the history of The O2 Arena in London at the time.
Molly McCann produced only the second spinning back elbow knockout in UFC women’s history, flatlining Luana Carolina at 1:52 of Round 3 in one of 2022’s most iconic finishes.
In his UFC debut, 21-year-old prodigy Muhammad Mokaev scored the second-fastest submission finish in UFC flyweight history, trapping Cody Durden in a guillotine choke in just 58 seconds.
Paul Craig extended his UFC record for the most triangle choke submissions in promotional history, securing his fourth career triangle choke victory by submitting Nikita Krylov at 3:57 of Round 1.
Tom Aspinall became the first fighter in UFC history to submit former Bellator champion Alexander Volkov, securing a straight armbar victory in just 3:45 of round one.
Stepping up to lightweight, Ilia Topuria survived a punishing head-kick knockdown in Round 1 before knocking out Jai Herbert with a vicious right hand at 1:07 of Round 2.
Makwan Amirkhani recorded the second-fastest anaconda choke submission in modern UFC history, choking out freestyle wrestling standout Mike Grundy unconscious in just 57 seconds.
British athletes went an unblemished 6-0 in stoppage victories on the night (Aspinall, Allen, Pimblett, McCann, Shore, Mokaev), driving an unforgettable home crowd reaction.
Returning from a 28-month hiatus, Sergei Pavlovich notched his third consecutive first-round knockout inside the Octagon, overwhelming Shamil Abdurakhimov in 4:03.
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall marked the promotion’s first live event in Europe and the United Kingdom in three years, ending a COVID-era hiatus dating back to March 2019.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall take place?
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall (also known as UFC London 2022 and UFC Fight Night 204) took place on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at The O2 Arena in London, England, United Kingdom.
Who won the main event between Tom Aspinall and Alexander Volkov?
England’s Tom Aspinall defeated former Bellator champion Alexander Volkov via submission (straight armbar) at 3:45 of Round 1.
Why did UFC London 2022 have a record number of bonuses?
Dana White awarded an all-time UFC record of nine $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses ($450,000 total), rewarding every single fighter who earned a stoppage victory on the night.
Which fighters won post-fight bonuses at UFC London 2022?
The nine bonus recipients were: Tom Aspinall, Arnold Allen, Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann, Ilia Topuria, Makwan Amirkhani, Sergei Pavlovich, Paul Craig, and Muhammad Mokaev.
Who won the co-main event between Arnold Allen and Dan Hooker?
Arnold Allen defeated Dan Hooker via TKO (punches and elbows) at 2:33 of Round 1 in a blistering featherweight contest.
How did Molly McCann finish Luana Carolina?
Molly McCann scored a viral knockout of the year contender, rendering Luana Carolina unconscious with a vicious spinning back elbow at 1:52 of Round 3.
How did Paddy Pimblett win his fight against Kazula Vargas?
After being dropped and taken down early, Paddy Pimblett executed a hip toss, took Vargas’ back, and secured a rear-naked choke submission at 3:50 of Round 1.
How did Ilia Topuria defeat Jai Herbert?
After surviving a head kick in Round 1, Ilia Topuria landed a devastating overhand right that knocked out Jai Herbert cold at 1:07 of Round 2.
How fast did Muhammad Mokaev win his UFC debut?
21-year-old Muhammad Mokaev submitted Cody Durden via guillotine choke in just 58 seconds of Round 1, setting the second-fastest submission in UFC flyweight history.
How did Paul Craig defeat Nikita Krylov?
Scotland’s Paul Craig pulled off his signature comeback from the bottom, locking in a triangle choke submission at 3:57 of Round 1 against Nikita Krylov.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC London 2022?
UFC London drew a capacity crowd of 17,081 fans, generating a venue-record gate of $4,500,000 (£3,400,000) at The O2 Arena.
How did Gunnar Nelson perform in his return to the Octagon?
Returning from a 30-month layoff, Gunnar Nelson dominated Takashi Sato with over 8 minutes of ground control, earning a lopsided unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–26).
How quickly did Makwan Amirkhani submit Mike Grundy?
Makwan Amirkhani trapped Mike Grundy in an anaconda choke directly off a takedown attempt, securing a technical submission in just 57 seconds of Round 1.
Did UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall win Event of the Year?
Yes. The event was widely voted the 2022 MMA Event of the Year by major publications including MMA Junkie, Combat Press, and Cageside Press.
Who were the commentators for UFC London 2022?
The event was called cageside by play-by-play lead John Gooden alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer announcing.
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