UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson
| 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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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
[edit]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
[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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[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.
