UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R3, 4:26
Performance of the Night
Switzerland
R3, 5:00
Ireland
R1, 2:40
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 3:10
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
France
R1, 4:11
England
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Early Prelims • Final
South Africa
R2, 0:14
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Scotland
R3, 5:00
Germany
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Nasrat Haqparast and Thibault Gouti each earned $50,000 for their high-paced, technical three-round slugfest on the preliminary card.
Performance of the Night: Main event winner Anthony Smith collected $50,000 for rallying to submit former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir in round 3, while debutant Don Madge secured $50,000 for his spectacular head kick knockout over Te Edwards.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | $50,000 | $190,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $135,000 | |
| WIN | $45,600 | $57,000 | — | $117,600 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $99,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $89,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $81,500 | |
| WIN | $36,000 | $36,000 | — | $77,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | — | $74,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $73,500 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | $50,000 | $71,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $69,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $52,000 | |
| LOSS | $43,400 | — | — | $48,400 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | — | $43,000 | |
| LOSS | $31,000 | — | — | $41,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $31,500 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $27,500 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $15,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $13,500 |
*Purses are compiled from disclosed reports, regulatory figures, and industry estimates as the local athletic commission does not publicly publish exact payroll figures. Michael Johnson forfeited 20% of his original base purse ($11,400) to Artem Lobov after weighing in 1 pound over the featherweight limit. Estimated totals include base purses, win bonuses, official post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each), and UFC Athlete Outfitting pay (Reebok).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith
UFC Fight Night 138 marked the promotion’s historic first-ever event held in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, hosted at the newly constructed Avenir Centre in Moncton.
Anthony Smith finished former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir via third-round rear-naked choke, securing his third consecutive finish of 2018 and punching his ticket to face Jon Jones at UFC 235.
South African newcomer Don Madge produced one of the cleanest head kick knockouts of 2018, finishing Te Edwards in just 14 seconds of round 2 in his promotional debut.
Sean Strickland stopped Canadian veteran Nordine Taleb via second-round TKO in what marked his final welterweight appearance before his motorcycle accident and championship middleweight resurgence.
Calvin Kattar became the first fighter to stop former Cage Warriors featherweight champion Chris Fishgold via strikes, securing a TKO finish at 4:11 of Round 1.
Nasrat Haqparast connected with 124 significant strikes against Thibault Gouti in their three-round lightweight war, capturing Fight of the Night honors with a 30-26, 29-27 clinic.
Stevie Ray dismantled Jessin Ayari’s mobility by landing 46 significant leg kicks out of 56 attempts (82.1% accuracy), accounting for over 61% of his total significant strikes.
Andre Soukhamthath recorded two official knockdowns against promotional newcomer Jonathan Martinez, setting his personal career best for knockdowns in a single UFC fight.
Canadian light heavyweight Misha Cirkunov snapped a two-fight losing streak with a first-round arm-triangle submission over Patrick Cummins, his fourth career submission win inside the Octagon.
Michael Johnson saved the co-main event on just 10 days’ notice after Zubaira Tukhugov was pulled following the UFC 229 melee, outpointing Artem Lobov across three rounds.
The telecast featured an international commentary trio pairing American play-by-play caller Brendan Fitzgerald with American analyst Jimmy Smith and British former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy.
UFC Moncton marked the final UFC appearance of cult favorite Artem Lobov before his subsequent release and historic transition to bare-knuckle boxing.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith take place?
UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith took place on Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.
Who won the main event between Anthony Smith and Volkan Oezdemir?
Anthony Smith defeated Volkan Oezdemir via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:26 of Round 3 after weathering an aggressive early storm from Oezdemir.
What title opportunity did Anthony Smith earn with his victory at UFC Moncton?
Smith’s comeback submission over the No. 2-ranked Oezdemir earned him a direct UFC Light Heavyweight Championship shot against Jon Jones at UFC 235 in March 2019.
Who won the co-main event between Michael Johnson and Artem Lobov?
Michael Johnson defeated Artem Lobov via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27) in a three-round catchweight bout.
Why did Michael Johnson replace Zubaira Tukhugov against Artem Lobov?
Zubaira Tukhugov was originally scheduled to fight Lobov but was pulled from the card by the UFC after his involvement in the notorious post-fight brawl between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor’s team at UFC 229.
Did Michael Johnson miss weight for his fight with Artem Lobov?
Yes. Taking the bout on short notice, Johnson weighed in at 147 lbs (1 pound over the featherweight non-title limit). He was fined 20% of his purse, which was awarded to Lobov, and the bout proceeded at a catchweight.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Thibault Gouti won Fight of the Night, while Anthony Smith and Don Madge claimed Performance of the Night awards.
How did Don Madge finish Te Edwards?
South African prospect Don Madge scored a highlight-reel knockout just 14 seconds into the second round, landing a thunderous right head kick that knocked Te Edwards out cold.
Who did Sean Strickland defeat at UFC Moncton?
Future UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland stopped Canadian veteran Nordine Taleb via second-round TKO (punches) at 3:10, bouncing back from an early knockdown.
How did Calvin Kattar defeat Chris Fishgold?
Calvin Kattar weathered aggressive forward pressure from former Cage Warriors champion Chris Fishgold before dropping and finishing him with precise punches at 4:11 of Round 1.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC Moncton?
The event drew an official crowd of 6,282 spectators producing a total live gate of $528,211 USD (approx. $692,000 CAD) at the Avenir Centre.
Who called the fights at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith?
The cage-side broadcast team featured play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color analysts Jimmy Smith and Dan Hardy, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How did Misha Cirkunov defeat Patrick Cummins?
Canadian standout Misha Cirkunov took down veteran wrestler Patrick Cummins and quickly locked in an arm-triangle choke, forcing Cummins to tap out at 2:40 of the first round.
Was this Artem Lobov’s final fight in the UFC?
Yes. His unanimous decision loss to Michael Johnson served as Artem Lobov’s final bout in the UFC before he requested and received his contractual release to transition to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).
Had the UFC ever held an event in New Brunswick prior to UFC 138?
No. UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith was the very first UFC event held in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.
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