UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
France
Chile
R1, 3:34
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Poland
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Netherlands
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:59
R2, 2:13
Performance of the Night
R2, 3:06
England
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night ($50,000 each): Chepe Mariscal and Morgan Charrière received $50,000 each for their blistering featherweight battle that went the full three rounds.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Ignacio Bahamondes earned $50,000 for his thunderous first-round head-kick knockout of Christos Giagos, while promotional debutant César Almeida collected $50,000 for his second-round stoppage of Dylan Budka.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Purses for UFC events held in Nevada are no longer publicly released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Alexander Hernandez missed weight (147.5 lb) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Damon Jackson. Undisclosed contractual payouts are marked with (—). Listed amounts reflect official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2
Brendan Allen extended his promotional winning run to seven straight bouts, matching the third-longest active win streak in the UFC middleweight division at the time.
Brendan Allen completed 6 takedowns on Chris Curtis, who had never previously conceded more than two takedowns in any single UFC fight throughout his career.
Brendan Allen (112) and Chris Curtis (124) landed 236 combined significant strikes, marking one of the highest-volume striking main events in UFC middleweight history.
Jean Matsumoto locked in a guillotine choke against Dan Argueta at 4:59 of Round 2, tying the second-latest second-round submission in UFC bantamweight history.
Former GLORY middleweight kickboxing champion César Almeida made an emphatic UFC debut, halting Dylan Budka via second-round TKO to earn Performance of the Night honors.
Ignacio Bahamondes scored his second career UFC head-kick knockout victory by laying out Christos Giagos at 3:34 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 performance award.
Norma Dumont controlled former featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie for 10 minutes and 4 seconds across three rounds, the highest control time recorded on the card.
The card featured three split decisions (Allen vs. Curtis, Jackson vs. Hernandez, and Mariscal vs. Charrière), tying the modern record for split verdicts on a five-fight main card.
Chepe Mariscal and Morgan Charrière engaged in a high-octane 120-significant-strike war over three rounds, collecting consensus Fight of the Night accolades.
Contender Series graduate Jean Matsumoto preserved his pristine professional mixed martial arts record, improving to 15-0 with his late second-round guillotine choke submission.
France’s Nora Cornolle delivered her second consecutive UFC stoppage victory by finishing Melissa Mullins with knees and head kicks at 3:06 of Round 2.
Charlie Campbell landed 100 total strikes (54 significant) while executing 4 takedowns and securing 5:41 of control time to sweep Trevor Peek 30–27 on all scorecards.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 (also recognized as UFC Vegas 90) took place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event rematch between Brendan Allen and Chris Curtis?
Brendan Allen avenged his 2021 loss by defeating Chris Curtis via split decision (48–47, 47–48, 49–46) after five intense, grueling rounds of middleweight action.
What were the official judges’ scorecards for Allen vs. Curtis 2?
Judge Eric Colón scored the bout 48–47 for Allen, Judge Sal D’Amato scored it 48–47 for Curtis, and Judge Ron McCarthy scored it 49–46 in favor of Allen, awarding him the split decision win.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Chepe Mariscal vs. Morgan Charrière won Fight of the Night, while Ignacio Bahamondes and César Almeida collected Performance of the Night awards.
How did Chepe Mariscal defeat Morgan Charrière?
Chepe Mariscal edged Morgan Charrière via split decision (29–28, 27–30, 29–28) in a high-paced, back-and-forth slugfest that took home Fight of the Night honors.
How did Ignacio Bahamondes finish Christos Giagos?
Chile’s Ignacio Bahamondes delivered a sensational highlight-reel knockout, landing a clean left head kick at 3:34 of Round 1 that floored Christos Giagos instantly.
Who won the co-main event between Damon Jackson and Alexander Hernandez?
Damon Jackson defeated Alexander Hernandez via split decision (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) in a catchweight bout after logging 6:18 of ground control time.
Did Alexander Hernandez miss weight for his bout with Damon Jackson?
Yes. Alexander Hernandez weighed in at 147.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title limit. He was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Damon Jackson.
How did César Almeida perform in his UFC promotional debut?
Former kickboxing standout César Almeida impressed in his Octagon debut, withstanding early wrestling pressure to stop Dylan Budka with punches and elbows at 2:13 of Round 2.
What happened in Norma Dumont’s fight against Germaine de Randamie?
Norma Dumont utilized an effective grappling-centric strategy, scoring 6 takedowns and over 10 minutes of control time to defeat former featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Jean Matsumoto defeat Dan Argueta?
Undefeated Brazilian prospect Jean Matsumoto locked in a tight guillotine choke at 4:59 of Round 2, forcing Dan Argueta to submit with just one second remaining in the second round.
What was the result of Alex Morono vs. Court McGee?
Alex Morono captured a hard-fought unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) victory over veteran TUF winner Court McGee in the preliminary card featured bout.
How did Łukasz Brzeski defeat Valter Walker?
Poland’s Łukasz Brzeski handed Valter Walker his first professional defeat, outlanding the Brazilian 58 to 33 in significant strikes to win via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Why did Nora Cornolle and Melissa Mullins fight at a catchweight?
Both fighters missed the bantamweight non-title limit (Cornolle weighed 138.5 lb and Mullins weighed 138 lb). Both camps mutually agreed to proceed at catchweight without purse penalties, and Cornolle won via TKO at 3:06 of Round 2.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2?
The broadcast was anchored by play-by-play commentator John Gooden alongside analysts Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon cage announcer.
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