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UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson

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UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson
The poster for UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson
PromotionUltimate Fighting Championship
DateDecember 17, 2016 (2016-12-17)
VenueGolden 1 Center
CitySacramento, California
Attendance10,525[1]
Total gate$1,238,992[1]
Event chronology
UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey

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]

Background

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After 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

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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

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Bonus awards

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The 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

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The 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

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Staff (2016-10-12). "Paige VanZant headlines UFC on FOX 22 against Michelle Waterson". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
  4. ^ Staff (2016-10-24). "Retirement awaits: UFC-WEC vet Urijah Faber says next fight will be his last". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-24.
  5. ^ Brian Martin (2016-10-17). "James Moontasri vs. Alex Morono added to UFC on Fox 22". whittierdailynews.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  6. ^ Staff (2016-11-21). "Cole Miller vs. Mizuto Hirota joins UFC on FOX 22 lineup". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
  7. ^ Audience Analysis: Fox Scores Best UFC Viewership Figure Since April '13 – Austin Karp, Sports Business Daily, 23 December 2016
  8. ^ "UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Staff (2016-12-18). "UFC on FOX 22 salaries: Urijah Faber ($320K), Sage Northcutt ($60K) earn top payouts". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-18.