UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett
| Industry | Mixed martial arts promotion |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts events |
| Website | www |
UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett—also referred to as UFC on ESPN 37 or UFC Austin—was a mixed martial arts event organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It took place on June 18, 2022, at the Moody Center located in Austin, Texas, United States.
Background
This occasion represented the UFC's inaugural event at Austin’s newly inaugurated Moody Center, which succeeded the former venue, the Frank Erwin Center.
The headline bout showcased a featherweight clash between prominent fighters Calvin Kattar and Josh Emmett.
Among significant middleweight contests was a matchup between Phil Hawes and Deron Winn, a fight that faced several postponements due to injuries sustained by Winn. Additionally, the middleweight pairing of Roman Dolidze versus Kyle Daukaus was rescheduled after being initially canceled because of COVID-19 related issues.
A middleweight encounter initially planned between Julian Marquez and Wellington Turman underwent changes when Turman withdrew due to an orbital injury, with Gregory Rodrigues stepping in as his replacement.
A lightweight bout featuring seasoned competitor Joe Lauzon against former UFC Lightweight Championship contender Donald Cerrone was postponed multiple times and ultimately removed from the card on the day of the event owing to Lauzon experiencing leg cramps.
During the official weigh-ins, bantamweight Tony Kelley failed to make weight by 1.5 pounds. Consequently, their fight proceeded at catchweight, and Kelley was penalized with a 20% fine of his purse, which was awarded to his opponent Adrian Yañez.
Results
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Bonus awards
A $50,000 bonus was granted to the following fighters:
- Fight of the Night: Josh Emmett vs. Calvin Kattar
- Performance of the Night: Kevin Holland, Joaquin Buckley, Gregory Rodrigues, Adrian Yañez, Jeremiah Wells, Ricardo Ramos, Cody Stamann, Phil Hawes, Roman Dolidze