UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fan Bonus 1st
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fan Bonus 2nd
R1, 2:36
Performance of the Night
Fan Bonus 3rd
R2, 4:47
Fight of the Night
R2, 3:09
Prelims • Final
R1, 0:45
Performance of the Night
New Zealand
R2, 1:32
Ireland
R3, 5:00
South Africa
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:42
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$30k Fan Bonus
Title Bout
$20k Fan Bonus
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight & Fan Bonus Recipients
Bryan Barberena
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Robbie Lawler
+$50k (Fight of the Night)
Alex Pereira
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Jalin Turner
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Julija Stoliarenko
+$50k (Performance of the Night)
Israel Adesanya
+$30k (Fan Bonus 1st Place)
Alexander Volkanovski
+$20k (Fan Bonus 2nd Place)
Alex Pereira
+$10k (Fan Bonus 3rd Place)
Fight of the Night: Bryan Barberena and Robbie Lawler each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth welterweight war that featured 228 combined significant strikes in under two rounds.
Performance of the Night: Alex Pereira collected $50,000 for his statement first-round knockout over Sean Strickland.
Performance of the Night: Jalin Turner secured $50,000 for his 45-second guillotine choke submission victory against Brad Riddell.
Performance of the Night: Julija Stoliarenko earned $50,000 for snapping an armbar submission against Jessica-Rose Clark in just 42 seconds of Round 1.
Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night: Israel Adesanya won 1st Place ($30,000 in bitcoin), Alexander Volkanovski captured 2nd Place ($20,000 in bitcoin), and Alex Pereira claimed 3rd Place ($10,000 in bitcoin) via fan voting.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | — | — | $30,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $20,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $60,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| NC | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $50,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official contracted base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures reflect verified official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each) and Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night awards ($30,000 for Adesanya, $20,000 for Volkanovski, and $10,000 for Pereira).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 276
Jim Miller submitted Donald Cerrone via second-round guillotine choke to claim his 24th career UFC victory, breaking his tie with Donald Cerrone and Andrei Arlovski to become the winningest fighter in promotional history.
Jim Miller stepped into the Octagon for the 40th time at UFC 276, becoming the first athlete in UFC history to reach 40 promotional bouts.
Alexander Volkanovski swept all three scorecards (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) against Max Holloway, improving to 12-0 at 145 pounds and recording the second-longest winning streak in UFC featherweight history.
Julija Stoliarenko scored an armbar submission of Jessica-Rose Clark in just 42 seconds, registering the second-fastest submission finish in UFC women’s bantamweight history behind Ronda Rousey (14 seconds at UFC 184).
Headlining the 10th annual International Fight Week, UFC 276 drew a sellout crowd of 19,649 fans for a live gate of $10,409,553.70, ranking among the highest gates in T-Mobile Arena combat history.
Israel Adesanya defended his middleweight championship for the fifth time, moving to 12-0 in the UFC middleweight division—second only to Anderson Silva’s historic 13-fight division win streak.
Alex Pereira became the first middleweight to knock out Sean Strickland inside the Octagon, clinching a title shot against Israel Adesanya in just his third UFC appearance.
Jalin Turner needed only 45 seconds to submit Brad Riddell with a guillotine choke, extending his lightweight finish streak to five straight bouts—the longest active stoppage streak in the division at the time.
Bryan Barberena and Robbie Lawler engaged in a wild two-round brawl featuring 228 landed significant strikes (over 11.5 per minute) before Barberena secured the standing TKO finish.
Immediately following his co-featured preliminary contest, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone laid down his hat and gloves in the Octagon, officially retiring with 23 UFC wins, 18 post-fight bonuses, and eventual Hall of Fame enshrinement.
Israel Adesanya ($30k), Alexander Volkanovski ($20k), and Alex Pereira ($10k) took top honors in the Crypto.com Fan Bonus of the Night, marking the first time two defending champions and a rising contender swept the fan vote.
Former UFC women’s flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye laid down her gloves inside the Octagon after 16 promotional appearances, concluding a nine-year career under the UFC banner.
When and where did UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier take place?
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier took place on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, headlining the UFC’s 10th annual International Fight Week.
Who won the main event between Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier?
Israel Adesanya defeated Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 50–45) after five rounds to defend his UFC Middleweight Championship for the fifth consecutive time.
What was the outcome of Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3?
Alexander Volkanovski retained the UFC Featherweight Championship in dominant fashion, defeating Max Holloway via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45) in their trilogy encounter.
How did Alex Pereira defeat Sean Strickland?
Alex Pereira landed his signature left hook followed by a clean right hand to finish Sean Strickland via KO (punches) at 2:36 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus and clinching his middleweight title shot.
How did Bryan Barberena finish Robbie Lawler?
After a grueling, phone-booth exchange of punches and elbows, Bryan Barberena hurt former champion Robbie Lawler against the fence and secured a TKO (punches) stoppage at 4:47 of Round 2.
Why was Pedro Munhoz vs. Sean O’Malley ruled a No Contest?
The bantamweight contest ended in a No Contest at 3:09 of Round 2 after an accidental eye poke from Sean O’Malley rendered Pedro Munhoz unable to continue due to impaired vision.
What historical record did Jim Miller set by defeating Donald Cerrone?
By submitting Donald Cerrone via guillotine choke in Round 2, Jim Miller earned his 24th career UFC win, becoming the winningest fighter in UFC history while also becoming the first athlete to reach 40 Octagon bouts.
Did Donald Cerrone retire after UFC 276?
Yes. Following his bout against Jim Miller, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone officially announced his retirement inside the Octagon, leaving behind a legacy that includes 38 UFC bouts and eventual induction into the UFC Hall of Fame.
How fast was Jalin Turner’s victory over Brad Riddell?
Jalin Turner caught Brad Riddell in a tight guillotine choke to win via submission in just 45 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What made Julija Stoliarenko’s win over Jessica-Rose Clark historic?
Julija Stoliarenko locked in an armbar submission at 0:42 of Round 1, registering the second-fastest submission in UFC women’s bantamweight history and claiming a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Who did Ian Machado Garry defeat at UFC 276?
Ireland’s Ian Machado Garry preserved his undefeated record by defeating Gabe Green via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
What was the result of Dricus du Plessis vs. Brad Tavares?
South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis defeated Brad Tavares via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after a high-output, three-round middleweight battle.
What was the official attendance and gate revenue for UFC 276?
UFC 276 welcomed a capacity crowd of 19,649 fans at T-Mobile Arena, generating an official live gate of $10,409,553.70.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 276?
The event was called by lead commentator Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer serving as Octagon announcer.
Where are official event highlights and judges’ scorecards available?
Official judges’ scorecards are accessible on UFC.com’s official scorecards hub, and full video coverage can be viewed on UFC Video.
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