UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green
United States
Main Card • Final
Russia
R1, 3:23
Brazil
R2, 1:29
Performance of the Night
Canada
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
South Korea
Armenia
R2, 1:57
Performance of the Night
Spain
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Chile
R3, 1:40
China
R3, 5:00
Hong Kong
R1, 2:11
France
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R1, 2:02
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Priscila Cachoeira and Ji Yeon Kim each received $50,000 for their relentless, three-round standup brawl that produced 272 combined significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Wellington Turman earned $50,000 for his slick second-round armbar submission victory over Misha Cirkunov in the co-main event.
Performance of the Night: Arman Tsarukyan collected $50,000 for his vicious ground-and-pound elbow stoppage of Joel Álvarez at 1:57 of Round 2.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Disclosed Earnings
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*Purses and contractual win bonuses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for this UFC Apex event. Rongzhu weighed in at 160 lbs (4 lbs over the lightweight non-title limit) and was fined 40% of his purse, which was forfeited directly to Ignacio Bahamondes. Confirmed official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) are documented for Priscila Cachoeira, Ji Yeon Kim, Wellington Turman, and Arman Tsarukyan.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green
Islam Makhachev achieved his 10th consecutive UFC victory, joining Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson as the only fighters in promotional lightweight division history to record a double-digit winning streak.
Makhachev secured his undisputed lightweight title shot by grounding Bobby Green and forcing a stoppage via punches from mount in just 3 minutes and 23 seconds of Round 1.
Priscila Cachoeira (102) and Ji Yeon Kim (170) combined for 272 landed significant strikes, establishing a three-round promotional record for the UFC women’s flyweight division.
Ramona Pascual made history as the very first mixed martial artist representing Hong Kong to step inside the Octagon, competing against Josiane Nunes.
Arman Tsarukyan dismantled elite finisher Joel Álvarez with slicing ground elbows and punches to claim Performance of the Night honors at 1:57 of Round 2.
Wellington Turman collected his first $50,000 performance bonus inside the Octagon, submitting former light heavyweight title challenger Misha Cirkunov via armbar at 1:29 of Round 2.
Bobby Green completed an extraordinary two-week turnaround, stepping up on 10 days’ notice to headline against Makhachev just 14 days after defeating Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 271.
Terrance McKinney secured his second consecutive early UFC finish, submitting Farès Ziam with a rear-naked choke in just 2 minutes and 11 seconds of Round 1.
Ramiz Brahimaj maintained his flawless 100% career finishing record (all via submission), forcing Micheal Gillmore to tap via rear-naked choke at 2:02 of Round 1.
Chile’s Ignacio Bahamondes earned his second consecutive stoppage inside the Octagon, tapping out Rongzhu via brabo choke at 1:40 of Round 3.
Armenian kickboxer Armen Petrosyan landed 127 significant strikes in his promotional debut to capture a gritty split decision victory over Gregory Rodrigues.
The 11-bout card showcased an international roster representing Russia, United States, Brazil, Canada, South Korea, Armenia, Spain, Chile, and Hong Kong.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green take place?
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green (also known as UFC Vegas 49) took place on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the Meta APEX (UFC Apex) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green?
Islam Makhachev defeated Bobby Green via TKO (punches from mount) at 3:23 of Round 1 in their 160-pound catchweight main event, securing his 10th consecutive UFC win.
Why did Bobby Green fight Islam Makhachev on short notice?
Makhachev was originally scheduled to face top contender Beneil Dariush. When Dariush suffered a broken fibula in training, Bobby Green stepped in on just 10 days’ notice, competing only two weeks after his win at UFC 271.
Who won the co-main event between Wellington Turman and Misha Cirkunov?
Wellington Turman defeated Misha Cirkunov via submission (armbar) at 1:29 of Round 2, catching Cirkunov from the bottom to earn Performance of the Night honors.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Vegas 49?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonus awards: Priscila Cachoeira vs. Ji Yeon Kim won Fight of the Night, while Wellington Turman and Arman Tsarukyan were awarded Performance of the Night.
How did Arman Tsarukyan defeat Joel Álvarez?
Tsarukyan utilized elite wrestling to ground Álvarez, landing a slicing elbow that opened a massive cut before finishing the bout via ground-and-pound TKO at 1:57 of Round 2.
What striking record was set in Priscila Cachoeira vs. Ji Yeon Kim?
The flyweight clash featured 272 combined significant strikes (170 by Kim, 102 by Cachoeira), setting an all-time record for a three-round women’s flyweight fight in UFC history.
Why was Ramona Pascual’s debut historic?
Ramona Pascual made history as the first female fighter representing Hong Kong to compete inside the Octagon, stepping in on short notice against Josiane Nunes.
How did Terrance McKinney win his fight against Farès Ziam?
Terrance McKinney landed quick strikes, secured back mount, and submitted Farès Ziam via rear-naked choke at 2:11 of Round 1.
Who called the fights for UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green?
The commentary desk featured play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Paul Felder and UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How did Ignacio Bahamondes defeat Rongzhu?
Bahamondes picked Rongzhu apart on the feet with 126 significant strikes before locking in a tight brabo choke submission at 1:40 of Round 3.
What is Ramiz Brahimaj’s finishing record after defeating Micheal Gillmore?
With his first-round rear-naked choke submission of Micheal Gillmore at 2:02, Ramiz Brahimaj improved to 10-4 in MMA, maintaining a 100% submission finishing rate across all 10 of his career victories.
How did Armen Petrosyan perform in his UFC debut?
Contender Series alumnus Armen Petrosyan used superior leg and body kicks to outpoint Gregory Rodrigues, winning a split decision (29–28, 28–29, 30–27).
Did Islam Makhachev receive a UFC title shot after this victory?
Yes. Following this dominant win, Dana White confirmed that Islam Makhachev would challenge for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship, which he went on to win against Charles Oliveira at UFC 280.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green broadcast in the United States?
The entire 11-bout card streamed live exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States.
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