The $30 million toe in the water

The UFC's latest foray into the Chinese market has delivered a night of thrilling action, but what does it mean for the promotion's long-term plans?

According to the UFC, the event was a major success, with a reported $30 million in revenue generated from ticket sales and sponsorships.

While the numbers are impressive, the real question is whether the event has done enough to put the UFC firmly on the map in China.

Why 4,000 unsold units became the prize

The main event between Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo was a closely contested affair, with both fighters giving it their all.

However, it was Song who emerged victorious, submitting Figueiredo in the second round with a slick guillotine choke.

The win is a major boost for Song, who is now back in the bantamweight title picture.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

The event also saw a number of other notable performances , including Alonzo Menifield's first-round knockout of Zhang Mingyang.

Menifield's win is a crucial one, as it puts him back in the mix for a title shot in the light heavyweight division .

However, the real question is whether the UFC's decision to hold the event in Shanghai has been a success.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

One of the most intriguing aspects of the event was the no contest between Alex Perez and Su Mudaerji.

The bout was declared a no contest after Perez was kicked in the groin and could not continue.

The incident raises questions about the safety of fighters in the UFC,and whether the promotion is doing enough to protect its athletes.

Tehran's two-track response

The event also saw a number of other notable performances, including Sergey Pavlovich's first-round knockout of Antonio Teixeira.

Pavlovich's win is a major boost for his career, and puts him firmly back in the mix for a title shot in the heavyweight division.

However, the real question is whether the UFC's decision to hold the event in Shanghai has been a success.

A familiar pattern from the 2019 crash

The event also saw a number of other notable performances, including Kyoji Horiguchi's first-round knockout of Darrick Minner.

Horiguchi's win is a major boost for his career, and puts him firmly back in the mix for a title shot in the bantamweight division.

However, the real question is whether the UFC's decision to hold the event in Shanghai has been a success.