UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | November 24, 2018 |
| Headquarters | Beijing , China |
Area served | International |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2—also referred to as UFC Fight Night 141—was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on November 24, 2018. The event took place at the Cadillac Arena located in Beijing, China.
Background
This occasion represented the UFC's inaugural event in Beijing, following their earlier appearance in Mainland China at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum held in November 2017.
The headline bout showcased a heavyweight rematch between former UFC Heavyweight Championship contender Francis Ngannou and Curtis Blaydes. Their initial encounter occurred in April 2016 during UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos, where Ngannou secured a TKO victory in the second round.
The fight card experienced multiple alterations due to injuries: Shana Dobson withdrew and was substituted by Lauren Mueller to face Wu Yanan. Due to a knee injury, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos pulled out, with David Zawada stepping in against Li Jingliang. Furthermore, promotional debutant Vince Morales replaced the injured Frankie Saenz to compete against Song Yadong.
During the weigh-ins, Rashad Coulter failed to make the light heavyweight limit by 2 pounds, resulting in a 20% fine of his fight purse, which was awarded to his opponent Hu Yaozong.
Bonus awards
$50,000 bonuses were granted to fighters as follows:
- Fight of the Night: Alex Morono vs. Kenan Song
- Performance of the Night: Francis Ngannou and Li Jingliang