UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland
United States
Main Card • Final
R4, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Brazil
R2, 3:20
R2, 1:44
Russia
R1, 0:54
Performance of the Night
Australia
Georgia
R2, 4:06
Performance of the Night
Norway
R2, 2:45
R3, 3:26
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Democratic Republic of the Congo
R3, 5:00
Israel
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R2, 1:14
Argentina
R2, 4:06
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland each earned $50,000 for their breathtaking, high-volume striking war that headlined the event.
Performance of the Night: Sergei Pavlovich collected $50,000 for demolishing top-ranked Tai Tuivasa in just 54 seconds of the first round.
Performance of the Night: Roman Dolidze secured $50,000 for his innovative calf-slicer reversal to ground-and-pound TKO against Jack Hermansson.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $350,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | $200,000 | — | $400,000 | |
| LOSS | $130,000 | — | — | $130,000 | |
| WIN | $150,000 | $150,000 | $50,000 | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $60,000 | — | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $22,000 | $22,000 | — | $30,800 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $63,200 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
Former Champion
*Official fighter purses were not publicly disclosed by the Florida State Boxing Commission. Payout totals reflect attributed contract estimates and reporting from specialist sources. Philip Rowe was fined 30% of his purse for weighing in at 173.5 lbs (2.5 lbs over the welterweight non-title limit), with the fine forfeited directly to opponent Niko Price. Figures include official UFC post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded to Stephen Thompson, Kevin Holland, Sergei Pavlovich, and Roman Dolidze.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland
With 8 knockout or technical knockout finishes across the 14 bouts, the event tied the all-time UFC promotional record for the most KO/TKO finishes on a single fight card.
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos officially became the first fighter in UFC history to surpass 8 total hours of cumulative fight time inside the Octagon.
Stephen Thompson (163) and Kevin Holland (119) combined for 282 significant strikes landed over four rounds, establishing a new record for a non-title welterweight main event.
Stephen Thompson connected with 103 significant strikes to the head of Kevin Holland, recording one of the highest individual four-round head-striking outputs in UFC history.
Sergei Pavlovich flattened Tai Tuivasa in 54 seconds to notch his fifth straight first-round knockout, the second-longest opening-round KO streak in modern UFC history.
Pavlovich’s 54-second blitz over No. 4-ranked Tai Tuivasa marked the fastest finish over a top-five ranked heavyweight contender in the entire 2022 UFC calendar year.
Roman Dolidze secured his third consecutive stoppage victory in just five months (June to December 2022), becoming the fastest middleweight to achieve three straight finishes in the modern era.
Roman Dolidze executed one of the most innovative ground finishes in promotional history, trapping Jack Hermansson’s leg in a calf-slicer to immobilize him before raining down fight-ending punches.
Angela Hill landed 182 significant strikes in her three-round battle against Emily Ducote, setting a new UFC strawweight record for significant strikes in a 15-minute contest.
With her 15-minute unanimous decision victory, Angela Hill further extended her all-time record for the most total fight time in UFC women’s strawweight history.
UFC Hall of Famer Clay Guida competed in his 34th promotional lightweight appearance, defeating Scott Holtzman via split decision to extend his division longevity record.
Six of the seven main card fights concluded inside the distance, making UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland one of the highest-percentage finish main cards of the modern ESPN era.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland take place?
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland took place on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Amway Center (now Kia Center) in Orlando, Florida.
Who won the main event between Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland?
Stephen Thompson defeated Kevin Holland via TKO (corner stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 4 after Holland’s corner halted the bout due to a broken hand suffered during the fight.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland?
Former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos defeated Bryan Barberena via submission (neck crank) at 3:20 of Round 2 in a featured welterweight bout.
What historic octagon fight time record did Rafael dos Anjos achieve?
Rafael dos Anjos became the first fighter in UFC history to surpass 8 hours of total cage time, extending a record recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest total fight time in promotional history.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Stephen Thompson vs. Kevin Holland earned Fight of the Night, while Sergei Pavlovich and Roman Dolidze collected Performance of the Night honors.
How did Sergei Pavlovich defeat Tai Tuivasa?
Sergei Pavlovich blitzed No. 4-ranked Tai Tuivasa with devastating power punches to secure a first-round knockout in just 54 seconds, marking his fifth consecutive first-round KO.
How did Roman Dolidze finish Jack Hermansson?
Roman Dolidze trapped Jack Hermansson in an unorthodox calf-slicer leg lock from the bottom, reversed to take top control while keeping the leg immobilized, and delivered unanswered ground-and-pound punches for a TKO at 4:06 of Round 2.
Did UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland set a knockout record?
Yes. The event produced 8 knockouts/TKOs, tying the all-time UFC record for the most knockout finishes at a single event in promotional history.
Why was Philip Rowe vs. Niko Price held at catchweight?
Philip Rowe weighed in at 173.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the welterweight non-title limit. He was fined 30% of his purse, which went to opponent Niko Price, and went on to win by third-round TKO.
What striking record did Angela Hill set against Emily Ducote?
Angela Hill landed 182 significant strikes across three rounds, establishing a new record for the most significant strikes landed in a three-round women’s strawweight contest in UFC history.
Who won the lightweight fight between Clay Guida and Scott Holtzman?
Clay Guida defeated Scott Holtzman via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in his 34th career UFC lightweight bout.
What was the attendance for UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland?
The event drew an announced sellout crowd of 17,065 fans at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Gate revenue figures were not officially released by the state athletic commission.
How did Matheus Nicolau defeat Matt Schnell?
Flyweight contender Matheus Nicolau dropped Matt Schnell twice before finishing him via second-round KO (punches) at 1:44 of Round 2.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland?
Play-by-play announcer Jon Anik called the fights alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping, with Bruce Buffer serving as Octagon cage announcer.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland broadcast?
The entire 14-fight card was broadcast live across the United States on ESPN and simulcast digitally on ESPN+ in both English and Spanish.
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