The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale Full Fight Card, Date & Details
The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale
United States
Main Card • Final
R1, 2:28
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
TUF 22 Tournament Title
Ireland
R2, 2:54
Fight of the Night
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Japan
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Poland
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:28
R3, 5:00
Spain
Official Event Results
Tournament Final
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Tony Ferguson and Edson Barboza each earned $50,000 for their breathless, blood-soaked lightweight thriller.
Performance of the Night: Frankie Edgar collected $50,000 for his lightning-quick first-round knockout of three-time world title challenger Chad Mendes.
Performance of the Night: Tony Ferguson received a second $50,000 check for his masterful second-round D’Arce choke submission, earning $100,000 in total performance bonuses.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Breakdown
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $180,000 | $180,000 | $50,000 | $410,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $44,000 | — | $50,000 | $94,000 | |
| LOSS | $82,000 | — | — | $82,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| WIN | $34,000 | $34,000 | — | $68,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $31,000 | $21,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $34,000 | — | — | $34,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). These figures do not include sponsor pay, discretionary locker-room bonuses, or Reebok athlete outfitting payouts. Tony Ferguson earned two distinct $50,000 performance checks (Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night), totaling $100,000 in promotional bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale
Tony Ferguson captured both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors on the same card, becoming one of the rare fighters in promotional history to double-dip post-fight bonus awards.
Frankie Edgar became the first competitor in mixed martial arts history to knock out three-time world title challenger Chad Mendes with a single-shot punch combination in the opening frame.
Jiu-jitsu standout Ryan Hall captured The Ultimate Fighter 22 tournament crown, executing a dominant grappling showcase over Artem Lobov to earn unanimous 30-26, 30-26, 30-27 scorecards.
Tony Ferguson extended his UFC lightweight winning streak to 7 straight victories with his second-round submission of Edson Barboza, establishing the longest active win streak in the 155-pound division at the time.
With his second-round stoppage of Edson Barboza, Tony Ferguson secured his third career D’Arce choke submission inside the Octagon, solidifying his status as the division’s premier choke technician.
Evan Dunham overwhelmed lightweight stalwart Joe Lauzon, landing 127 significant strikes (out of 147 total strikes) across three rounds to secure one of the highest strike differentials in veteran history.
Entering the contest, Joe Lauzon stood as the all-time UFC post-fight bonus record holder with 13 career awards, cementing his legacy in premier action fights.
The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale served as the pivotal center card of the UFC’s historic three-night Las Vegas stand, sandwiched between UFC Fight Night 80 and the blockbuster UFC 194.
The intimate venue at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan drew an electric sellout crowd of 1,800 fans, producing a live gate of $450,000 for the championship finale.
Japanese veteran Tatsuya Kawajiri recorded 6 takedowns over promotional newcomer Jason Knight, dominating top control to secure a clean unanimous decision sweep.
Geane Herrera registered his maiden UFC stoppage victory, dropping Joby Sanchez and unleashing a barrage of ground strikes to force a referee intervention at 4:28 of Round 2.
Chris Gruetzemacher delivered a sustained high-volume striking assault against Abner Lloveras, landing 39 leg kicks out of 103 total significant strikes in his Octagon debut victory.
When and where did The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale take place?
The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale took place on Friday, December 11, 2015, at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Frankie Edgar and Chad Mendes?
Frankie Edgar defeated Chad Mendes via knockout (punch) at 2:28 of Round 1 in their featherweight main event clash.
Who won The Ultimate Fighter Season 22 lightweight tournament?
Ryan Hall won the TUF 22 lightweight championship by defeating Artem Lobov via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–27).
How did Tony Ferguson defeat Edson Barboza?
Tony Ferguson defeated Edson Barboza via submission (D’Arce choke) at 2:54 of Round 2 in an all-action contest that earned both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night honors.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale?
Three fighters earned $50,000 bonuses: Tony Ferguson vs. Edson Barboza won Fight of the Night, while Frankie Edgar and Tony Ferguson earned Performance of the Night honors. Ferguson took home $100,000 in total bonuses.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew a capacity crowd of 1,800 fans, generating an official live gate of $450,000 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan.
Who won the fight between Evan Dunham and Joe Lauzon?
Evan Dunham defeated Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 30–26) by landing 127 significant strikes over three rounds.
Who were the commentators for The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale?
The event was called by cage-side commentators Jon Anik and Brian Stann, with Bruce Buffer serving as Octagon announcer.
Who did Tatsuya Kawajiri fight at the event?
Tatsuya Kawajiri defeated short-notice promotional newcomer Jason Knight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), relying on 6 takedowns and smothering top control.
Who won the TUF 22 lightweight semifinal rematch between Julian Erosa and Marcin Wrzosek?
Julian Erosa defeated Marcin Wrzosek via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a back-and-forth three-round battle.
How did Geane Herrera finish Joby Sanchez?
Geane Herrera defeated Joby Sanchez via TKO (punches) at 4:28 of Round 2, securing his first career victory inside the Octagon.
Who won the welterweight matchup between Ryan LaFlare and Mike Pierce?
Ryan LaFlare defeated Mike Pierce via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) after outlanding Pierce across three rounds.
What was the result of Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Konstantin Erokhin?
Gabriel Gonzaga defeated Konstantin Erokhin via unanimous decision (30–28, 30–27, 30–27) in a cautious heavyweight encounter.
Why did Ryan Hall fight Artem Lobov instead of Saul Rogers?
Saul Rogers won his semifinal bout on the show but was removed from the finale due to visa and legal documentation issues. Semifinalist Ryan Hall was selected as his replacement to fight Artem Lobov for the six-figure UFC contract.
How did this event fit into the UFC’s historic December 2015 fight weekend?
The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale was the second of three UFC cards in consecutive days in Las Vegas, taking place between UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant (Dec 10) and the mega-event UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor (Dec 12).
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