A packed house of 18,287 fans witnessed UFC history as the recent Fight Night event shattered financial records, generating $3,841,751.94 to become the highest-grossing North American Fight Night in UFC history.
The main card opened with a grueling battle between light heavyweights Alonzo Menifield and Julius Walker. Despite Walker's persistent wrestling attempts, Menifield's superior striking proved decisive as he repeatedly landed impactful shots that visibly affected his opponent. As both fighters battled fatigue in the final round, Menifield secured a split decision victory, maintaining his top 15 ranking while Walker suffered defeat in his organizational debut.
The hometown crowd in Vancouver, Washington erupted when Ricky Simón delivered what might be considered a knockout of the year candidate. After initial difficulties securing takedowns, Simón connected with a devastating right hand late in the first round that rendered Javid Basharat unconscious. This emphatic victory ended Simón's three-fight losing streak in spectacular fashion.
According to Statbet analysis, fighters coming off multiple consecutive losses typically have only a 32% chance of winning by knockout, making Simón's performance even more remarkable.
Featherweight prospect Jean Silva continued his impressive UFC campaign, improving to 4-0 with another stoppage victory. The charismatic 28-year-old fighter, known for his infectious smile during competition, floored Melsik Baghdasaryan with a powerful right hand near the end of the first round. After a brief pause thinking the fight was over, Silva delivered the finishing blows to secure the stoppage.
With all four of his UFC victories coming via stoppage and riding a 12-fight winning streak overall, Silva is rapidly establishing himself as a serious contender in the featherweight division and appears ready for higher-ranked opposition.
The sold-out event demonstrated the continued growth of the UFC, setting a new benchmark for Fight Night events across North America.
