UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 0:17
Performance of the Night
Mexico
R1, 3:57
Scotland
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Democratic Republic of Congo
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R2, 2:34
Performance of the Night
Mongolia
R2, 1:58
France
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Czech Republic
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Bryan Barberena and Ohio’s own Matt Brown each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth welterweight war, combining for 192 significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Curtis Blaydes ($50,000) for knocking out Chris Daukaus in just 17 seconds of round two in the heavyweight headliner.
Performance of the Night: Chris Gutiérrez ($50,000) for his spectacular second-round spinning backfist knockout over Batgerel Danaa.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Official Payroll Breakdown
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $131,000 | $131,000 | $50,000 | $312,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $43,000 | $43,000 | — | $86,000 | |
| LOSS | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $61,000 | $61,000 | $50,000 | $172,000 | |
| LOSS | $105,000 | — | $50,000 | $155,000 | |
| WIN | $51,000 | $51,000 | — | $102,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $115,000 | $115,000 | — | $230,000 | |
| LOSS | $53,000 | — | — | $53,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $44,000 | $44,000 | — | $88,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | $50,000 | $122,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $44,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Official purse figures disclosed by the Ohio Athletic Commission. Disclosed fighter payroll totaled $1,717,000 and excludes discretionary locker room bonuses, compliance payouts, or commercial sponsorships. Total estimated compensation includes official $50,000 performance and Fight of the Night bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus set an all-time promotional benchmark as the highest-grossing live gate for a non-PPV UFC Fight Night on U.S. soil at the time, generating $1,921,988.24.
Neil Magny defeated Max Griffin via split decision to earn his 19th career UFC welterweight victory, tying UFC Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre for the most wins in divisional history.
Drawing 18,630 fans, the event set the largest attendance for any combat sports event in Columbus, Ohio history, surpassing the marks set at UFC 68 and UFC 96.
Heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes scored the first stoppage of his career achieved entirely via standing punches without attempting a single takedown across the bout.
Chris Gutiérrez landed a thunderous spinning back fist on Batgerel Danaa at 2:34 of Round 2, securing only the eighth spinning backfist knockout in modern UFC history.
Marc Diakiese completed 11 of 12 takedown attempts against Viacheslav Borshchev, setting a personal best and logging 12 minutes and 24 seconds of ground control time.
New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France handed previously unbeaten Dagestani contender Askar Askarov the first defeat of his professional MMA career via unanimous decision.
Mexican contender Alexa Grasso secured the first submission victory of her Octagon career, forcing veteran Joanne Wood to tap out to a rear-naked choke at 3:57 of round one.
Bryan Barberena (111) and Matt Brown (81) combined for 192 significant strikes in an instant classic, capturing Fight of the Night honors before Brown’s home-state crowd.
Middleweight prospect Aliaskhab Khizriev made a victorious promotional debut by submitting Denis Tiuliulin in round two to keep his unblemished professional record intact.
Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann utilized four takedowns and over 10 minutes of control time to snap Karol Rosa’s four-fight UFC winning streak.
France’s Manon Fiorot extended her winning streak to four straight inside the Octagon by outstriking former title challenger Jennifer Maia by an 83 to 37 significant strike margin.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus take place?
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus took place on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Who won the main event between Curtis Blaydes and Chris Daukaus?
Curtis Blaydes defeated Chris Daukaus via TKO (punches) at 0:17 of Round 2 after dropping him with a devastating right hand to open the second round.
What promotional record did the UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus live gate break?
The event generated $1,921,988.24 in live gate receipts with an attendance of 18,630 fans, setting the record for the highest-grossing non-PPV UFC Fight Night on U.S. soil at the time.
What historical UFC record did Neil Magny tie at this event?
With his split decision win over Max Griffin, Neil Magny earned his 19th UFC welterweight victory, tying Hall of Famer Georges St-Pierre for the most wins in UFC welterweight history.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus?
Four fighters earned $50,000 bonus checks: Bryan Barberena vs. Matt Brown won Fight of the Night, while Curtis Blaydes and Chris Gutiérrez took home Performance of the Night honors.
Who won the Fight of the Night between Matt Brown and Bryan Barberena?
Bryan Barberena defeated Ohio native Matt Brown via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in an all-out, phone-booth slugfest that landed 192 combined significant strikes.
How did Chris Gutiérrez defeat Batgerel Danaa?
Chris Gutiérrez scored a highlight-reel knockout via spinning back fist and follow-up elbows at 2:34 of Round 2, marking only the eighth spinning backfist KO in UFC history.
How did Alexa Grasso defeat Joanne Wood in the co-main event?
Alexa Grasso took Joanne Wood down, secured back mount, and locked in a rear-naked choke submission at 3:57 of Round 1 to earn her first career UFC submission win.
Did Kai Kara-France defeat Askar Askarov?
Yes. Entering as a notable betting underdog, Kai Kara-France stuffed 12 takedowns and outstruck Askar Askarov to win a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), handing Askarov his first career defeat.
How many takedowns did Marc Diakiese land against Viacheslav Borshchev?
Marc Diakiese completed 11 of 12 takedowns and racked up 12 minutes and 24 seconds of control time in a dominant unanimous decision sweep (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Who won the women’s flyweight fight between Manon Fiorot and Jennifer Maia?
France’s Manon Fiorot outstruck former title challenger Jennifer Maia by an 83 to 37 margin to cruise to a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) victory.
How did Aliaskhab Khizriev perform in his UFC debut?
Undefeated prospect Aliaskhab Khizriev submitted Denis Tiuliulin via rear-naked choke at 1:58 of Round 2 to improve his professional record to 14-0.
What was the total disclosed fighter payroll for the event?
The Ohio Athletic Commission disclosed a total fighter purse payroll of $1,717,000, led by Curtis Blaydes ($262,000 base + win) and Neil Magny ($230,000 base + win).
Who called the broadcast for UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Daukaus?
The cageside commentary desk featured play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
Both the preliminary card (4:00 PM EDT) and main card (7:00 PM EDT) aired live on television across ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.
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