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For the second time in their 25 year history, UFC stopped off in China for UFC Fight Night.
This time, taking place in Beijing, the card was stacked with local Chinese talent most of whom made their UFC debut on previous occasions when UFC made the journey out to Asia.
There were a couple of huge fights on offer, however, with the card being headlined by the likes of Curtis Blaydes and Francis Ngannou in what was their long-awaited rematch.
This time, Blaydes was in a much better condition than he had been last time when the two faced each other in a fight. On that occasion, Ngannou had come out on top, but this time the odds were considerably different.
In the Undercard, other than a couple of fights, each of the fights involved local Chinese talent. Of the fights of note, undefeated fighter, Lauren Mueller came in against Wu Yanan as a late replacement to fight her.
In this article, we will be talking about all the results from the Preliminary Card from the night.
#1 Louis Smolka vs. Su Mudaerji
In the first fight of the night, Louis Smolka took on Sumudaerji in what was considered to be an uneven bout.
With Smolka going into it as the odds-on favourite, it was only a while into the first round when he took his opponent down to the ground with his relentless offence.
He managed to find the back of Mudaerji and almost choked him out but instead battered him with punches relentlessly to close of the first round.
The second round was relatively an open and shut case for Smolka. The two fighters go ground again, and yet again, Smolka managed to get the advantage.
After a bit of struggle, it looked like Mudaerji would be able to get away with it, but instead, Smolka cinched in the Armbar and Mudaerji had to tap out.
Results: Louis Smolka vs. Su Mudaerji via Submission (Armbar, 2nd Round, 2 minutes and 7 seconds)
#2 Kevin Holland vs. John Phillips
In one of the only bouts not involving local Chinese talent, Kevin Holland faced off against John Phillips. Holland came into this fight after a disappointing defeat in his debut fight in the UFC, and a win here would have really turned things around for him.
Holland ended up throwing some big shots at Phillips in the first round, and it looked like they might hurt him. Holland could not go in for the finish, as despite being hurt, it looked like Phillips could knock him out.
They both stayed in the fight, with Phillips getting in some hard shots, but Holland held his own and actually dominated towards the end.
The second round was more of the same, but for Phillips. Phillips dropped Holland and it was only a matter of time before he took advantage against him.
Holland got back and was dazed in the second round, but by the time it was over, it was obviously Phillips who was dominating heading into the third.
The third round was all about Holland as he kept Phillips on the ground each time he got up. He was unable to get a footing as Holland's offence was too much for Phillips. He ended up having to tap out when Holland locked in the Rear Naked Choke on him.
Results: Kevin Hollands defeated John Phillips via Submission (Rear Naked Choke, 3rd Round, 4 minutes and 5 seconds)
#3 Yan Xiaonan vs. Syuri Kondo
Xiaonan and Kondo went at it early on in their fight. Both fighters were looking for the early finish, but it was Xiaonan who dominated proceedings early, with strike after strike pushing her opponent further and further back.
The proceedings only seemed to favour Xiaonan in round one, as she landed several significant shots which thoroughly inconvenienced her opponent.
The second round is more of the same, with Kondo being the one to advance, but the consistent attacks from Xiaonan making it impossible for her to achieve anything of note throughout the entire time. Xiaonan's continuous strikes make her the obvious favourite as the head into the third round.
The third round had Xiaonan hitting Kondo with continuous shots, combinations of low kicks and heavy shots. Kondo never looked for a moment as if worn down and she ended the fight showing fantastic staying power if nothing else.
Results: Yan Xiaonan defeated Syuri Kondo via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
#4 Liu Pingyuan vs. Martin Day
From the very beginning of the fight, it was about Liu Pingyuan putting Martin Day into situation after situation where Day had to scramble to get out from.
After a near escape from a Guillotine Choke, Day became far more active on his feet, looking to land significant blows all over Pingyuan. Towards the end of the 1st round, Day almost got a D'Arce choke but was forced to let go once it became evident it was not happening.
The second round saw Pingyuan a bit slower, something that Day took advantage of. The moment Day had a chance to work on Pingyuan, he was doing a fantastic job, landing shot after shot.
A Superman punch from him shook Pingyuan, and a big right from him closed out the round. It looked as if Pingyuan hardly had anything left in him at the end.
Things only got worse, as Pingyuan revealed to his corner during the break that he had a broken hand.
He still came out attempting to strike but instead took down Day. From Armbar to Body Triangle, Pingyuan tried everything, but Day was somehow able to last out the round.
Results: Liu Pingyuan defeated Martin Day via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
#5. Weili Zhang vs. Jessica Aguilar
In the fifth fight of the night, Aguilar was cut open by Zhang early on. The blood splattered everywhere, as Aguilar looked to gain momentum, but could not get off her back while Zhang battered her.
After a few more strikes, Zhang hooked Aguilar's arm and that was about all that was needed to get her to tap out.
Result: Weili Zhang defeated Jessica Aguilar via Submission (Armbar, 1st Round, 3 minutes and 41 seconds)
#6 Hu Yaozong vs. Rashad Coulter
Hu Yaozong faced Rashad Coulter in the sixth fight of the night. Dominating Yaozong throughout the first round, Coulter made a definitive impression in this fight.
Yaozong fought back in the latter stages of the fight, but for the most part, it was all about Coulter as he dominated his opponent. Coulter defended a takedown and hit Yaozong with a knee which left him bleeding.
The second round was a bit more even. Coulter still stole the show for the most part, but there can be no denying that Yaozong had better momentum as far as this fight was concerned.
Yaozong's came alive in the ending moments of the second round. The final round saw Yaozong face Coulter with a second wind somehow.
Yaozong's opening flurry in the third round gained him some chance at least of winning the fight.
Results: Rashad Coulter defeated Hu Yaozong via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
#7 Wu Yanan vs. Lauren Mueller
Mueller looked to continue her undefeated streak in the UFC and looked like she would be able to do better.
She even knocked Yanan down but was unable to do follow up, because the moment she dove in, Mueller locked in a submission and an Armbar.
That was all that was required, as Mueller's undefeated streak came to a crashing halt.
Results: Wu Yanan defeated Lauren Mueller via Submission (Armbar, 1st Round, 4 minutes)
#8 Kenan Song vs. Alex Morono
While the fight started off calmly enough, Alex Morono soon took the initiative against Kenan Song. Morono defended the clinch, and then threw some rights which rocked his opponent completely.
Song only manages to get in a few kicks to the body, but Morono keeps up the pressure with continuous punches which left Song rocked.
The second round saw Morono open up song with a couple of kicks and wild punches. It was almost over for him, but it was not enough to end proceedings.
Song was labouring with a broken nose but got in one last shot to close the round.
The third round was more even, but Morono continued to take advantage of the exhausted Song to establish his dominance. Song tried to get a finish, knowing that if the fight went to decision, then he would lose it.
The end came for the round, as the Morono was able to hold out long enough for it to not matter.
Results: Alex Morono defeated Kenan Song via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
