UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo
United States
Main Card • Final
Mexico
R5, 5:00
Brazil
R2, 4:19
Performance of the Night
Serbia
R2, 3:12
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:28
Canada
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Australia
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:02
Venezuela
R3, 5:00
Japan
R2, 4:19
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:33
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Duško Todorović and Jordan Wright each earned $50,000 for their frantic middleweight battle, which culminated in Todorović’s second-round ground-and-pound TKO.
Performance of the Night: Jonathan Martinez took home $50,000 after landing vicious leg kicks that forced a second-round stoppage of veteran Cub Swanson.
Performance of the Night: Tatsuro Taira collected $50,000 for maintaining his undefeated streak via an exquisite second-round transition into an armbar finish against C.J. Vergara.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $68,000 | $68,000 | $50,000 | $186,000 | |
| WIN | $88,000 | $88,000 | — | $176,000 | |
| LOSS | $140,000 | — | — | $140,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | $50,000 | $122,000 | |
| WIN | $56,000 | $56,000 | — | $112,000 | |
| WIN | $54,000 | $54,000 | — | $108,000 | |
| WIN | $21,000 | $21,000 | $50,000 | $92,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $66,000 | — | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $62,000 | — | — | $62,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $27,000 | $27,000 | — | $54,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $13,000 | $13,000 | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 |
*Purses reflect reported contract estimates and market payouts, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) no longer publicly discloses fighter salary paperwork. C.J. Vergara was fined 30% of his purse for missing weight at 129 pounds, with the penalty transferred to Tatsuro Taira. Total estimated amounts include officially awarded post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo
Jonathan Martinez became only the second fighter in UFC history to record multiple knockout/TKO victories via leg kicks, joining Brazilian striker Edson Barboza.
Alexa Grasso made history as the very first Mexican-born female fighter to headline an official UFC event, cementing her position as the face of Mexican women’s MMA.
With her 50–45, 49–46, 49–46 unanimous decision win, Alexa Grasso improved to 4-0 at 125 pounds, earning her immediate title shot against Valentina Shevchenko.
Hall of Famer Cub Swanson made his promotional bantamweight debut after competing in 33 consecutive bouts at featherweight across the UFC and WEC.
Japanese prodigy Tatsuro Taira preserved his undefeated record (12-0) and earned his first career UFC post-fight bonus ($50,000) via a second-round armbar submission.
40-year-old veteran Raphael Assunção earned his 12th career UFC bantamweight victory, tying him for the third-most wins in division history behind T.J. Dillashaw and Aljamain Sterling.
Jacob Malkoun put on a dominant grappling clinic, securing 9 takedowns and over 7:30 of ground control to sweep all scorecards (30–27 x3) against Nick Maximov.
Pete Rodriguez secured his maiden UFC victory in rapid fashion, knocking out Mike Jackson with a crushing knee and punches at just 1:33 of the opening round.
Duško Todorović and Jordan Wright went to war in a back-and-forth middleweight brawl featuring multiple momentum swings before Todorović scored a 2nd-round TKO.
Joanderson Brito earned his second consecutive first-round stoppage inside the Octagon, tapping Lucas Alexander via rear-naked choke in just 2:02.
Alonzo Menifield delivered his second consecutive first-round KO, finishing veteran Misha Cirkunov in just 1:28 of Round 1.
C.J. Vergara missed the flyweight limit by 3 pounds at 129 lbs, forfeiting 30% of his purse before suffering an armbar submission to Tatsuro Taira.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo take place?
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo (also known as UFC Vegas 62) took place on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araújo?
Alexa Grasso defeated Viviane Araújo via unanimous decision (50–45, 49–46, 49–46) after five rounds of technical boxing and distance control.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo?
Jonathan Martinez defeated UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson via TKO (leg kick) at 4:19 of Round 2 in Swanson’s bantamweight debut.
What historic record did Jonathan Martinez achieve with his finish of Cub Swanson?
Jonathan Martinez became only the second fighter in UFC history to record multiple career TKO/KO finishes via leg kicks, joining legendary striker Edson Barboza.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo?
Four fighters received $50,000 performance bonuses: Duško Todorović vs. Jordan Wright (Fight of the Night), Jonathan Martinez (Performance of the Night), and Tatsuro Taira (Performance of the Night).
What historical milestone did Alexa Grasso set as a headliner?
Alexa Grasso became the first Mexican-born female fighter to headline an official UFC event in promotional history.
What championship fight did Alexa Grasso earn following this win?
With her fourth consecutive flyweight win, Grasso earned an undisputed title shot against long-reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 285, where Grasso captured the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship.
How did Tatsuro Taira win his fight against C.J. Vergara?
Undefeated Japanese prospect Tatsuro Taira secured an armbar submission at 4:19 of Round 2, moving to 12-0 in his professional career and earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Did any fighter miss weight at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo?
Yes. C.J. Vergara weighed in at 129 pounds, 3 pounds over the flyweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Vergara was fined 30% of his fight purse.
Why did Duško Todorović vs. Jordan Wright win Fight of the Night?
Wright controlled the opening round with ground grappling, but Todorović rallied with unrelenting punches and elbows to secure a dramatic TKO stoppage at 3:12 of Round 2 in a wild slugfest.
How did Raphael Assunção perform against Victor Henry?
Entering as a +275 betting underdog, veteran Raphael Assunção utilized veteran wrestling and striking to sweep all three scorecards (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), snapping a four-fight losing skid.
How quickly did Alonzo Menifield defeat Misha Cirkunov?
Alonzo Menifield scored a lightning-fast knockout via punches in just 1 minute and 28 seconds of Round 1.
How did Pete Rodriguez defeat Mike Jackson?
Pete Rodriguez knocked out Mike Jackson with a flush knee and follow-up punches at 1:33 of Round 1 in their welterweight matchup.
Who was on the broadcast team for UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo?
The broadcast booth featured play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Dominick Cruz and Paul Felder. The in-cage announcer was Joe Martinez.
How dominant was Jacob Malkoun against Nick Maximov?
Jacob Malkoun landed 9 takedowns on 13 attempts and racked up 7 minutes and 37 seconds of control time, earning a 30–27 unanimous decision victory.
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