UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson (also known as UFC on Fox 22) was a mixed martial arts event promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship and held on December 17, 2016, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.[2]
| UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | ||||
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 The poster for UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | ||||
| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |||
| Date | December 17, 2016 | |||
| Venue | Golden 1 Center | |||
| City | Sacramento, California | |||
| Attendance | 10,525[1] | |||
| Total gate | $1,238,992[1] | |||
| Event chronology | ||||
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Background
editAfter previously contesting four events in Sacramento at Sleep Train Arena, this was the first for the promotion at the newly built venue.[2]
A women's bout between Paige VanZant and former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Michelle Waterson served as the event headliner.[3]
The event featured the final fight of former WEC Featherweight Champion and UFC Bantamweight Championship title challenger Urijah Faber, as he faced Brad Pickett, until he made a comeback in 2019. [4]
As a result of the cancellation of UFC Fight Night: Lamas vs. Penn, bouts between James Moontasri vs. Alex Morono and Cole Miller vs. Mizuto Hirota were rescheduled for this event.[5][6]
The event was televised on Fox, averaging 3.2 million viewers.[7]
Results
edit| Main Card (Fox) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
| Women's Strawweight | Michelle Waterson | def. | Paige VanZant | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 3:21 | |
| Welterweight | Mickey Gall | def. | Sage Northcutt | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:40 | |
| Bantamweight | Urijah Faber | def. | Brad Pickett | Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–26) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Alan Jouban | def. | Mike Perry | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Preliminary Card (Fox Sports 1) | |||||||
| Light Heavyweight | Paul Craig | def. | Henrique da Silva | Submission (armbar) | 2 | 1:59 | |
| Featherweight | Mizuto Hirota | def. | Cole Miller | Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Colby Covington | def. | Bryan Barberena | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Alex Morono | def. | James Moontasri | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Lightweight | Josh Emmett | def. | Scott Holtzman | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Women's Bantamweight | Leslie Smith | def. | Irene Aldana | Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass) | |||||||
| Bantamweight | Eddie Wineland | def. | Takeya Mizugaki | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:04 | |
| Flyweight | Hector Sandoval | def. | Fredy Serrano | Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Welterweight | Sultan Aliev | def. | Bojan Veličković | Decision (split) (28–29, 30–27, 30–27) | 3 | 5:00 | |
Bonus awards
editThe following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:[9]
- Fight of the Night: Leslie Smith vs. Irene Aldana
- Performance of the Night: Michelle Waterson and Paul Craig
Reported payout
editThe following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the California State Athletic Commission. The total fighter payout for the event was $1,084,000. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.[10]
- Michelle Waterson: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Paige VanZant: $43,000
- Mickey Gall: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Sage Northcutt: $60,000
- Urijah Faber: $320,000 (includes $160,000 win bonus) def. Brad Pickett: $40,000
- Alan Jouban: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus) def. Mike Perry: $14,000
- Paul Craig: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Luis Henrique da Silva: $14,000
- Mizuto Hirota: $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus) def. Cole Miller: $33,000
- Colby Covington: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus) def. Bryan Barberena: $20,000
- Alex Morono: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. James Moontasri: $16,000
- Josh Emmett: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) def. Scott Holtzman: $17,000
- Leslie Smith: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Irene Aldana: $12,000
- Eddie Wineland: $58,000 (includes $29,000 win bonus) def. Takeya Mizugaki: $39,000
- Hector Sandoval: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus) def. Fredy Serrano: $12,000
- Sultan Aliev: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Bojan Veličković: $12,000
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Staff (2017-01-29). "UFC on FOX 22 draws attendance of 10,525 for $1,238,992 gate". venuestoday.com. Archived from the original on 2017-04-30. Retrieved 2017-01-29.
- ^ a b Andy Furillo (2016-08-19). "Timing up with tonight's UFC 202, Golden 1 Center may see local fighters". sacbee.com. Retrieved 2016-08-19.
- ^ Staff (2016-10-12). "Paige VanZant headlines UFC on FOX 22 against Michelle Waterson". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ^ Staff (2016-10-24). "Retirement awaits: UFC-WEC vet Urijah Faber says next fight will be his last". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-24.
- ^ Brian Martin (2016-10-17). "James Moontasri vs. Alex Morono added to UFC on Fox 22". whittierdailynews.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
- ^ Staff (2016-11-21). "Cole Miller vs. Mizuto Hirota joins UFC on FOX 22 lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ^ Audience Analysis: Fox Scores Best UFC Viewership Figure Since April '13 – Austin Karp, Sports Business Daily, 23 December 2016
- ^ "UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
- ^ Staff (2016-12-17). "UFC on FOX 22 bonuses: Leslie Smith vs. Irene Aldana nabs 'Fight of the Night' honors". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ Staff (2016-12-18). "UFC on FOX 22 salaries: Urijah Faber ($320K), Sage Northcutt ($60K) earn top payouts". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-18.