UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov
United Kingdom
Main Card • Final
Russia
R4, 1:38
Performance of the Night
Brazil
Poland
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
France
R3, 5:00
United States
R3, 4:59
Germany
Prelims • Final
R1, 3:58
Wales
R1, 2:12
Sweden
Scotland
R1, 0:39
Canada
R3, 4:59
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:29
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jan Blachowicz and Jimi Manuwa each received $50,000 for their high-action, three-round light heavyweight co-main event rematch.
Performance of the Night: Alexander Volkov earned $50,000 for his fourth-round knockout victory over former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum.
Performance of the Night: Paul Craig secured $50,000 for his historic, buzzer-beating triangle choke submission over Magomed Ankalaev with just one second remaining in Round 3.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | $50,000+ | |
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*Purses for UFC events held in the United Kingdom are not publicly disclosed by athletic commission records. Disclosed performance bonuses ($50,000 each) were officially confirmed by the promotion for Alexander Volkov, Paul Craig, Jan Blachowicz, and Jimi Manuwa.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov
Paul Craig submitted Magomed Ankalaev at exactly 4:59 of Round 3 with just one second remaining, setting the record for the latest submission finish in a three-round fight in UFC history.
Leon Edwards knocked out Peter Sobotta at 4:59 of Round 3, tying the record for the latest finish in a three-round welterweight fight in UFC history.
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov became the only event in promotional history to feature two separate bouts ending at precisely 4:59 of the third round (Paul Craig and Leon Edwards).
Paul Craig’s miracle triangle choke handed top light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev his first and only defeat across his entire professional mixed martial arts career.
Danny Henry caught Hakeem Dawodu in a technical guillotine choke in just 39 seconds of Round 1, recording the fastest submission in UFC London history.
Alexander Volkov became the first fighter to knock out former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum in a European UFC main event, extending his promotional record to 4-0.
Celebrating the UFC’s 10th anniversary at The O2 Arena in London, the card produced an electric sellout crowd of 16,274 spectators generating a massive $2,028,000 live gate.
Jan Blachowicz out-landed Jimi Manuwa 97 to 37 in significant strikes to avenge his 2015 loss, securing a memorable unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honors.
Seven of the ten bouts on the card concluded inside the distance (4 submissions and 3 KO/TKOs), making it one of the highest finish-rate European cards of 2018.
Tom Duquesnoy connected on a perfect 31 of 31 leg kicks against Terrion Ware, logging one of the highest 100% leg-kick accuracy totals over three rounds in bantamweight history.
Russian Sambo heavyweight Dmitry Sosnovskiy kept his unblemished professional record intact at 11-0, scoring a second-round submission over English veteran Mark Godbeer.
British and Scottish competitors scored prominent stoppage victories on home soil, including Leon Edwards, Danny Roberts, Danny Henry, and Paul Craig.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov (also known as UFC Fight Night 127) took place on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at The O2 Arena in London, England.
Who won the main event between Fabricio Werdum and Alexander Volkov?
Alexander Volkov defeated former UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum via KO (punches) at 1:38 of Round 4 in their headline clash.
What historical record did Paul Craig set against Magomed Ankalaev?
Paul Craig locked in a triangle choke at 4:59 of Round 3 (with just one second remaining), setting the UFC record for the latest submission finish in a three-round fight. It remains the only defeat of Magomed Ankalaev’s MMA career.
What was unique about Leon Edwards’ win over Peter Sobotta?
Leon Edwards secured a TKO via punches at 4:59 of Round 3, tying the record for the latest stoppage in a three-round UFC welterweight bout and creating an unprecedented card with two 4:59 finishes.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Jan Blachowicz vs. Jimi Manuwa won Fight of the Night, while Alexander Volkov and Paul Craig earned Performance of the Night honors.
Who won the co-main event between Jan Blachowicz and Jimi Manuwa?
Jan Blachowicz defeated Jimi Manuwa via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round slugfest, avenging his previous 2015 loss to Manuwa.
How fast did Danny Henry defeat Hakeem Dawodu?
Scotland’s Danny Henry stunned top prospect Hakeem Dawodu, rocking him early and locking in a technical guillotine choke at just 39 seconds of Round 1.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC London 2018?
The event drew a sellout attendance of 16,274 fans to The O2 Arena, generating a live gate of $2,028,000.
How was the event broadcast in the United States and the UK?
In the United States, the entire event streamed live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass, while in the United Kingdom it aired live on BT Sport 2.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC London 2018?
The broadcast was called by John Gooden and Dan Hardy, with legendary Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters.
Who won the bantamweight fight between Tom Duquesnoy and Terrion Ware?
French standout Tom Duquesnoy defeated Terrion Ware via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) after landing 31 out of 31 leg kicks across three rounds.
How did Danny Roberts finish Oliver Enkamp?
Danny Roberts landed a vicious left hook that knocked out Oliver Enkamp on his feet, ending the contest via KO at 2:12 of Round 1.
What was the result of Kajan Johnson vs. Stevie Ray?
Canada’s Kajan Johnson edged Scotland’s Stevie Ray via split decision (29–28, 29–28, 28–29) in a tightly contested lightweight preliminary bout.
Did Dmitry Sosnovskiy stay undefeated at UFC Fight Night 127?
Yes. Heavyweight newcomer Dmitry Sosnovskiy improved to 11-0 by submitting Mark Godbeer with a rear-naked choke at 4:29 of Round 2.
How many fights ended in a finish at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov?
Out of 10 bouts on the card, 7 finished inside the distance (3 knockouts and 4 submissions), delivering an exceptional 70% finish rate.
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