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UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta

April 7, 2018PAST
Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

After a chaotic week of cancellations, Khabib Nurmagomedov competed for the vacant Lightweight Championship against Al Iaquinta, who stepped in on just 24 hours’ notice. The bout marked the beginning of Khabib’s championship reign and…

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Event Rating
6.67/10
(3 ratings)

Fight Rating

Joe Lauzon
vs.
Chris Gruetzemacher
—/10
(0 ratings)
Zabit Magomedsharipov
vs.
Kyle Bochniak
—/10
(0 ratings)
Renato Moicano
vs.
Calvin Kattar
—/10
(0 ratings)
Rose Namajunas
vs.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
—/10
(0 ratings)
Khabib Nurmagomedov
vs.
Al Iaquinta
—/10
(0 ratings)
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
vs.
Felice Herrig
—/10
(0 ratings)
Evan Dunham
vs.
Olivier Aubin-Mercier
—/10
(0 ratings)
Bec Rawlings
vs.
Ashlee Evans-Smith
—/10
(0 ratings)
Devin Clark
vs.
Mike Rodriguez
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

2KOs
0SUBs
7DECs
22%
Finish Rate (2 of 9 fights)
15:33
Avg Fight Time
Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
0:53
17,026Sold Out
Attendance
$3,007,108Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$150,000 in bonuses awarded.

Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Kyle Bochniak
Fight Of The Night
$50,000
Each
Chris Gruetzemacher
Performance Of The Night
$50,000
Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Performance Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

1,421
Significant Strikes
32:58
Control Time
20
Takedowns
1
Knockdowns
2:20:00
Fight Time
1
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

1 Fighter missed weight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov154.5
vs
Al Iaquinta⚠155.2
Rose Namajunas114.2
vs
Joanna Jedrzejczyk114.0
Renato Moicano145.6
vs
Calvin Kattar145.4

Broadcast Team

Jon Anik
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Jimmy Smith
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Dan Miragliotta
3 fights
Keith Peterson
2 fights
Todd Anderson
2 fights
RH
Rob Hinds
2 fights

Canceled Fights

7 fights canceled on this card.
Al IaquintaCANCELEDPaul FelderReason: Iaquinta Rescheduled to Main Event
Mairbek TaisumovCANCELEDEvan DunhamReason: Taisumov Visa Issues
Tony FergusonCANCELEDKhabib NurmagomedovReason: Ferguson Torn Knee Ligament
Michael ChiesaCANCELEDAnthony PettisReason: Chiesa Facial Cuts From Bus Attack
Brandon MorenoCANCELEDRay BorgReason: Borg Eye Injury From Bus Attack
Artem LobovCANCELEDAlex CaceresReason: Lobov Involved in Pre-Fight Bus A...
Max HollowayCANCELEDKhabib NurmagomedovReason: Holloway Weight Cut Deemed Unsafe...