UFC Vegas 46: Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze live results and highlights.
The UFC resumes action after a lengthy break for the holidays with UFC Vegas 46, which features a featherweight brawl between top contenders Calvin Kattar and Giga Chikadze.
Kattar returns after a year-long absence following his lopsided defeat to Max Holloway on Fight Island. Before his loss to Holloway, he had earned wins over the likes of Dan Ige, Jeremy Stephens, and Ricardo Lamas.
Kattar faces a tough challenge in Chikadze; a Georgian dynamo who has dominated his opposition in the octagon. This will be Chikadze’s second-straight main event after knocking out Edson Barboza in his last appearance.
The co-main event will feature a heavyweight matchup between Chase Sherman and Jake Collier. Former flyweight title challengers Jennifer Maia and Katlyn Chookagian square off for another potential title shot.
Former LFA champion Brandon Royval makes his flyweight return against Rogerio Bontorin, while former Dana White’s Contender Series standouts Joseph Holmes, Joanderson Brito, and Viacheslav Borshchev make their debuts.
UFC Vegas 46 Main Card (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT)
Calvin Kattar vs. Giga Chikadze
OFFICIAL RESULT: Calvin Kattar defeated Giga Chikadze via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-44)
Highlights:
No word's necessary!
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
What a performance by @CalvinKattar 👏 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/w4cLRMnGBt
THAT's HOW YOU MAKE A STATEMENT 💥
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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SPINNING ELBOW 💥
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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Educated elbows from @CalvinKattar 💥 pic.twitter.com/fGsYuz3eXr
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
Emptying what's left in the gas tank ⛽️
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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The output for both men is RIDICULOUS 👏
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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The balance of @Giga_Chikadze 🤯 pic.twitter.com/LnuahQDAFU
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
Jake Collier vs. Chase Sherman
OFFICIAL RESULT: Jake Collier defeated Chase Sherman via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1 – 2:26
Highlights:
VICIOUS ground and pound from @JakeCollier88 💥
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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Letting the hands fly early 👊
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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Brandon Royval vs. Rogerio Bontorin
OFFICIAL RESULT: Brandon Royval defeated Rogerio Bontorin via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Highlights:
Secures the split decision 🔒
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
It's back in the win column for @BrandonRoyval at #UFCVegas46!
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NON. STOP. ACTION.
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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No signs of slowing down at the start of the 3rd! 🚂 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/YlH7b1aK3D
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
Some MAJOR exchanges in this RD 💥 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/oE1qiGP7T3
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
EXPLOSIVE in the first 🧨 #UFCVegas46 is LIVE on @ESPN & E+! pic.twitter.com/SB7KtEKFDu
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
Katlyn Chookagian vs. Jennifer Maia
OFFICIAL RESULT: Katlyn Chookagian defeated Jennifer Maia via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Highlights:
Crisp 1-2 slip for @BlondeFighter #UFCVegas46 👊 pic.twitter.com/etyX3NdcTK
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
Dakota Bush vs. Viacheslav Borshchev
OFFICIAL RESULT: Viacheslav Borshchev defeated Dakota Bush via TKO, Round 1, 3:47
Highlights:
WHAT. A. DEBUT. 👏 👏 👏 @ViacheslavBors1 makes quite the impression at #UFCVegas46!
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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Slava Claus got the MOVES 🕺 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/VRSrbPG8i0
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
Bill Algeo vs. Joanderson Brito
OFFICIAL RESULT: Bill Algeo defeated Joanderson Brito via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Highlights:
Ending the fight with a salute to the crowd.
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
How did you score it? 📝
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Brito finding his range in round 2️⃣
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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Started the round SWINGING 👊
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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Looks like someone is fired up for his UFC debut 🔥
— UFC (@ufc) January 16, 2022
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UFC Vegas 46 Preliminary Card (ESPN+, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT)
Jamie Pickett vs. Joseph Holmes
OFFICIAL RESULT: Jamie Pickett defeated Joseph Holmes via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Highlights:
High kick city for @JamiePickettMMA🦵 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/awvBz9pKcq
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
Some BIG shots to start the round 😳 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/FVROVsfaif
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
A flurry from the Nightwolf late in RD 1 💥
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
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Straight POWER from @UglyMan_Joe 😤 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/eGaSv1SnX5
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
Court McGee vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
OFFICIAL RESULT: Court McGee defeated Ramiz Brahimaj via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
Highlights:
SAVED BY THE BELL 🔔
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
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Brian Kelleher vs. Kevin Croom
OFFICIAL RESULT: Brian Kelleher defeated Kevin Croom via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Highlights:
Turned the tables to lock in the W 🙌
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
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Hammering 'til the final bell! 🔨 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/FK0IIdgrwM
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
Relentless pressure coming from @BrianBoom135 in the 3rd 💢 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/VPmpbobKCh
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
We HEARD that one from @BrianBoom135 😳🔊 #UFCVegas46 pic.twitter.com/Wiajanbvqd
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
These guys wasting absolutely NO time ⏱
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
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TJ Brown vs. Charles Rosa
OFFICIAL RESULT: TJ Brown defeated Charles Rosa via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Highlights:
TJ Brown takes home the first victory of 2022 💥
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
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Textbook by TJ Brown 📗
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
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Ended the round swingin' on the ground 👊
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
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The first person to make the walk to the Octagon in 2022: @CharlesRosaMMA!
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2022
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