UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Georgia
R1, 2:26
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Russia
R1, 3:47
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze each earned $50,000 for their grueling five-round featherweight war that opened the UFC’s 2022 season.
Performance of the Night: Jake Collier and debuting lightweight Viacheslav Borshchev each collected $50,000 performance bonuses for their emphatic first-round stoppage victories.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | $50,000 | $270,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | $50,000 | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | $50,000 | $126,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 |
*Purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures shown reflect contract estimates, historical promotional scales, and officially awarded post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze
Calvin Kattar connected with 144 significant strikes and 157 total strikes against Giga Chikadze, bringing his combined two-fight striking total across 50 minutes of action to 277 significant strikes landed.
Calvin Kattar halted Giga Chikadze’s 9-fight professional winning streak and 7-fight unblemished UFC promotional record with scores of 50-45, 50-45, and 50-44.
Katlyn Chookagian earned her 10th career UFC victory by decision, setting an all-time divisional record for the most decision wins in UFC women’s flyweight history.
Russian debutant Viacheslav Borshchev scored a highlight-reel liver shot knockout in his promotional debut (3:47 of Round 1), earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
With his first-round rear-naked choke submission over Chase Sherman, Jake Collier joined an exclusive club of UFC fighters to earn stoppage wins across three divisions (middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight).
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze served as the official 2022 season opener for the promotion, hosting 10 bouts at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Welterweight veteran Court McGee completed 5 takedowns and racked up 10 minutes and 57 seconds of control time against Ramiz Brahimaj across 15 minutes of action.
Bill Algeo handed debuting Brazilian finisher Joanderson Brito his first defeat in five years via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
Brian Kelleher moved up from bantamweight to featherweight on days’ notice, dropping Kevin Croom and completing 4 takedowns to win on all three scorecards.
TJ Brown completed 6 takedowns and controlled short-notice opponent Charles Rosa on the mat for 7 minutes and 39 seconds to secure a unanimous decision sweep.
Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze combined for 272 significant strikes landed over 25 minutes of high-paced action, winning Fight of the Night honors.
Brandon Royval survived eight completed takedowns from Rogério Bontorin by landing 40 significant strikes and attempting three submissions to edge out a split decision.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze take place?
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze took place on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze?
Calvin Kattar defeated Giga Chikadze via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–44) after five relentless rounds.
Who won the co-main event between Jake Collier and Chase Sherman?
Jake Collier defeated Chase Sherman via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:26 of Round 1 in their heavyweight matchup.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze?
Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze earned Fight of the Night ($50,000 each). Jake Collier and Viacheslav Borshchev each earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses.
How did Brandon Royval defeat Rogério Bontorin?
Brandon Royval edged Rogério Bontorin via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in a three-round flyweight contest.
What was the result of the rematch between Katlyn Chookagian and Jennifer Maia?
Katlyn Chookagian defeated Jennifer Maia via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), repeating her victory from their first meeting.
How did Viacheslav Borshchev finish Dakota Bush?
Promotional debutant Viacheslav Borshchev scored a walk-off TKO (punch to the body) at 3:47 of Round 1.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live on ESPN and ESPN+, with the preliminary card streaming live on ESPN+.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze?
Play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald called the action alongside analysts Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez acting as cage announcer.
How did Court McGee defeat Ramiz Brahimaj?
Court McGee earned a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) behind 5 completed takedowns and nearly 11 minutes of ground control.
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