UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan
United States
Main Card • Final
China
R5, 5:00
Brazil
Jamaica
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Guam
Nigeria
R1, 0:30
R3, 5:00
Russia
Prelims • Final
R2, 4:28
Fight of the Night
Albania
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:08
Performance of the Night
Canada
R1, 4:17
Performance of the Night
Poland
R1, 4:15
Performance of the Night
Lithuania
Argentina
R1, 1:04
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Daniel Santos and John Castañeda each earned $50,000 for their back-and-forth 140-pound catchweight war, which culminated in Santos’s dramatic second-round knockout finish.
Performance of the Night: Joaquim Silva, Brendan Allen, Chelsea Chandler, and Guido Cannetti each received $50,000 for their respective stoppage victories inside the UFC Apex.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $26,000 | $26,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | $50,000 | $114,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | $50,000 | $146,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $50,000 | $106,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 |
*Purses are industry-reported contract estimates compiled from previous regulatory filings, as the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) no longer publicly discloses fighter salary paperwork. Total estimated earnings incorporate official UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each) and estimated contractual win bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan marked the first modern UFC card at the Apex completely closed to both general ticket holders and credentialed media, attended privately by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Sodiq Yusuff’s 30-second guillotine choke over Don Shainis registered as the second-fastest submission in UFC featherweight history, behind only Chas Skelly’s 19-second finish at UFC Fight Night 94.
At 42 years and 286 days old, Argentina’s Guido Cannetti became the oldest fighter in UFC history to record a submission victory in the bantamweight division.
Jesse Ronson dropped to 0-5 (1 NC) across his two separate UFC stints spanning eight years, joining rare promotional company with a winless skid of six or more appearances.
Yan Xiaonan completed the full 25-minute distance in her first career UFC main event, landing 113 significant strikes to secure her seventh career promotional victory.
Brendan Allen secured his third career UFC victory via rear-naked choke, handing veteran Krzysztof Jotko his first submission defeat inside the Octagon in over six years.
Chelsea Chandler became one of the few women in modern promotional history to score a first-round TKO in her UFC debut, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus at 4:15 of round 1.
Daniel Santos overcame a lopsided opening round where he was dropped and outstruck to roar back and deliver a devastating second-round knockout of John Castañeda.
Joaquim Silva scored his fourth career promotional knockout and third UFC post-fight bonus courtesy of a flying knee and flurry against Jesse Ronson.
Raoni Barcelos outstruck Trevin Jones 119 to 15 and accumulated over 7 minutes of control time, earning a rare 30-25 scorecard from judge Sal D’Amato.
Randy Brown extended his UFC welterweight winning streak to four consecutive bouts by outpointing 37-fight veteran Francisco Trinaldo across 15 minutes.
Mike Davis secured 9 takedowns and over 8 minutes of control time against Viacheslav Borshchev, sweeping two 30-26 scorecards in a grappling masterclass.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan take place?
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan took place on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise (Las Vegas), Nevada.
Who won the main event between Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan?
Yan Xiaonan defeated Mackenzie Dern via majority decision (48–47, 48–47, 47–47) after five hard-fought rounds in their women’s strawweight headliner.
Why was UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan closed to the public and media?
The event was held behind closed doors with no tickets sold to fans and media barred from cageside. Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan rented out the Apex for a private viewing experience.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan?
Randy Brown defeated veteran Francisco Trinaldo via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round welterweight co-main event clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan?
Six fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Daniel Santos vs. John Castañeda earned Fight of the Night, while Joaquim Silva, Brendan Allen, Chelsea Chandler, and Guido Cannetti earned Performance of the Night.
How fast was Sodiq Yusuff’s submission over Don Shainis?
Sodiq Yusuff submitted promotional newcomer Don Shainis via guillotine choke in just 30 seconds of Round 1, marking the second-fastest submission in UFC featherweight history.
What record did Guido Cannetti set at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan?
At 42 years and 286 days old, Guido Cannetti became the oldest fighter in UFC history to earn a submission victory in the bantamweight division by tapping Randy Costa in 64 seconds.
How did Brendan Allen defeat Krzysztof Jotko?
Brendan Allen secured a first-round rear-naked choke submission at 4:17 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus and halting Jotko’s winning run.
How did Daniel Santos defeat John Castañeda?
After being dropped and heavily damaged in round 1, Daniel Santos rallied back in round 2 to finish Castañeda via knockout (knee and punches) at 4:28, earning Fight of the Night honors.
How did Joaquim Silva finish Jesse Ronson?
Joaquim Silva landed a highlight-reel flying knee followed by punches to stop Jesse Ronson via TKO at 3:08 of Round 2, receiving a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Did Chelsea Chandler win her UFC debut at this event?
Yes. Cesar Gracie protégé Chelsea Chandler stopped Julija Stoliarenko via TKO (punches from mount) at 4:15 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus in her promotional debut.
Who was on the commentary and announcing team for UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan?
The broadcast team featured lead play-by-play announcer Jon Anik alongside color analysts Paul Felder and former champion Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Who won the heavyweight bout between Ilir Latifi and Aleksei Oleinik?
Ilir Latifi defeated 78-fight veteran Aleksei Oleinik via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), relying on heavy top control across all three rounds.
What was the score in the Raoni Barcelos vs. Trevin Jones fight?
Raoni Barcelos dominated Trevin Jones to win via unanimous decision (30–25, 30–27, 30–27), snapping a two-fight losing skid with 119 total strikes landed.
Who won the lightweight bout between Mike Davis and Viacheslav Borshchev?
Mike Davis defeated Viacheslav Borshchev via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–26, 30–26) by executing 9 takedowns and racking up over 8 minutes of ground control.
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