UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar
United Arab Emirates
Main Card • Final
United States
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
China
R1, 4:25
Performance of the Night
Argentina
Italy
R1, 2:12
Performance of the Night
R1, 4:48
Serbia
Prelims • Final
Panama
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Australia
Russia
R3, 5:00
Germany
R3, 5:00
Canada
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar each received $50,000 for their record-setting five-round featherweight masterclass.
Performance of the Night: Li Jingliang and Alessio Di Chirico each collected $50,000 performance bonuses for their emphatic first-round knockout victories.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $250,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $450,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | $50,000 | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $130,000 | $130,000 | — | $260,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | — | $90,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Disclosed purses are not publicly released by international athletic commissions in Abu Dhabi. Figures shown represent reported contract baselines, industry estimates, and officially confirmed $50,000 post-fight bonus awards.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar
Max Holloway shattered his own all-time UFC single-fight record by landing 445 significant strikes out of 744 attempts against Calvin Kattar.
Holloway connected on 447 total strikes from 746 attempts, establishing the highest single-fight total strike volume in promotional history.
In the fourth round, Holloway landed an astonishing 141 significant strikes, setting the all-time UFC record for the most significant strikes landed in a single frame.
Two judges scored the main event 50-43 and one judge scored it 50-42, tying the widest scoring margin in modern UFC history.
Holloway outlanded Kattar by 312 significant strikes (445 to 133), recording the largest striking differential ever seen inside the Octagon.
Max Holloway connected with 274 significant strikes to Calvin Kattar’s head alone, setting another promotional all-time record.
The event marked the first time mixed martial arts aired live on ABC network television and the UFC’s first return to network TV since December 2018.
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar served as the grand opening sports event for the newly constructed Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
The card welcomed 2,000 ticketed fans inside Etihad Arena, marking the first time live spectators attended a UFC event since UFC 248 in March 2020.
During the fifth round, Holloway famously shouted to the commentary team that he was the best boxer in the UFC while slipping a four-punch combination from Kattar.
Li Jingliang snapped Santiago Ponzinibbio’s seven-fight winning streak with a highlight-reel 4:25 first-round KO as a +250 underdog, taking home a $50,000 bonus.
Alessio Di Chirico snapped a three-fight skid by knocking out 2020 breakout star Joaquin Buckley with a 2:12 head kick in Round 1, earning Performance of the Night.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar take place?
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar took place on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Who won the main event between Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar?
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway defeated Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision (50–42, 50–43, 50–43) in one of the most dominant performances in UFC history.
How many significant strikes did Max Holloway land against Calvin Kattar?
Max Holloway landed an all-time UFC record of 445 significant strikes (and 447 total strikes) from 744 attempts across the 25-minute contest.
Who won the co-main event between Carlos Condit and Matt Brown?
Former interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit defeated Matt Brown via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in their long-awaited veteran clash.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar?
Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar was awarded Fight of the Night ($50,000 each). Li Jingliang and Alessio Di Chirico each earned $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses.
Why was this event historically significant for UFC television broadcasts?
This event marked the first-ever live UFC broadcast on ABC and represented the promotion’s return to American network television for the first time since December 2018.
How did Li Jingliang defeat Santiago Ponzinibbio?
China’s Li Jingliang scored a huge upset, knocking out returning contender Santiago Ponzinibbio with a left hook at 4:25 of Round 1.
Were live spectators allowed at this event?
Yes. A limited crowd of 2,000 ticketed spectators attended the inaugural event at Etihad Arena, marking the first UFC event with live fans since March 2020.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the broadcast?
The event was called by play-by-play commentator Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official cage announcer.
How did Alessio Di Chirico defeat Joaquin Buckley?
Italy’s Alessio Di Chirico landed a devastating right head kick to knock out Joaquin Buckley at 2:12 of Round 1, snapping a three-fight losing streak.
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