UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 4:19
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
England
Brazil
R1, 1:58
Performance of the Night
Poland
Russia
R2, 3:46
Puerto Rico
R3, 5:00
Ghana
R1, 0:43
Prelims • Final
R3, 4:33
R2, 3:42
R2, 1:23
Guam
R2, 2:17
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:29
Mexico
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Czechia
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Irene Aldana and Lucie Pudilová each earned $50,000 for their high-octane 3-round brawl that produced 564 total strikes.
Performance of the Night: Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley collected $50,000 for his flawless title defense and second-round D’Arce choke over Darren Till.
Performance of the Night: Jéssica Andrade secured $50,000 for her one-punch walk-off knockout of Karolina Kowalkiewicz in just 1:58 of Round 1.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Disclosed Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | $50,000 | $190,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | — | $80,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $38,000 | $38,000 | — | $76,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $95,000 | $95,000 | — | $190,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | $50,000 | $66,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 |
*Purses are not officially published by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Disclosed figures reflect industry contract baselines and estimated totals including verified post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic Promotional Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 228
UFC 228 became the first card in promotional history to feature two rare “Suloev stretch” kneebar submissions on the same night (Aljamain Sterling and Zabit Magomedsharipov).
Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley achieved a near-impossible championship statistic, landing 57 significant strikes while absorbing exactly zero significant strikes (0/6) against Darren Till.
Tyron Woodley secured his fourth consecutive title defense, pulling into second place all-time in UFC welterweight history behind only Georges St-Pierre.
Following his masterclass second-round D’Arce choke over Darren Till, Tyron Woodley was officially awarded his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt inside the Octagon by coach Din Thomas.
Jéssica Andrade scored the fastest knockout in strawweight title-eliminator history, halting former title challenger Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a single right hand at 1:58 of Round 1.
Tatiana Suarez landed 9 takedowns and out-struck inaugural strawweight champion Carla Esparza 136 to 12 before sealing the TKO finish at 4:33 of Round 3.
Lightweight stalwart Jim Miller made his 30th appearance inside the Octagon, submitting Alex White via rear-naked choke at 1:29 of the opening round to tie the UFC all-time fights record.
Abdul Razak Alhassan improved to a flawless 4-0 in UFC first-round finishes, demolishing Niko Price with a thunderous combination in just 43 seconds.
Irene Aldana and Lucie Pudilová combined for 564 total strikes and 224 significant strikes over 15 minutes of non-stop action, capturing Fight of the Night honors.
Fort Worth-based welterweight prospect Geoff Neal thrilled the Dallas crowd with a pinpoint head-kick knockout of Frank Camacho at 1:23 of Round 2.
Inaugural TUF winner Diego Sanchez made his 26th walk to the Octagon, utilizing grinding top control to sweep all three scorecards (30–27) against Craig White.
UFC 228 welcomed 14,073 combat sports spectators to the American Airlines Center, generating a massive $1,700,000 gate receipts total.
When and where did UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till take place?
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till took place on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Who won the main event between Tyron Woodley and Darren Till?
Tyron Woodley defeated Darren Till via submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:19 of Round 2 to retain the UFC Welterweight Championship.
What was historic about Darren Till’s striking stats against Tyron Woodley?
Darren Till was held to zero significant strikes landed (0/6) across nearly two full rounds, making it one of the rare championship fights where a challenger failed to land a single significant blow.
What rare submission happened twice at UFC 228?
The extremely rare Suloev stretch kneebar submission was executed twice on the same night—first by Aljamain Sterling against Cody Stamann, and shortly after by Zabit Magomedsharipov against Brandon Davis.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 228?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Irene Aldana vs. Lucie Pudilová earned Fight of the Night, while Tyron Woodley and Jéssica Andrade captured Performance of the Night honors.
How did Jéssica Andrade defeat Karolina Kowalkiewicz?
Jéssica Andrade scored an explosive walk-off knockout, dropping Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a devastating single right hand at 1:58 of Round 1 to secure a title shot.
What happened to the scheduled women’s flyweight title fight?
Inaugural women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montaño was hospitalized due to weight-cutting complications on the morning of weigh-ins, forcing the cancellation of her title bout against Valentina Shevchenko and leading the UFC to strip Montaño of the title.
How did Tatiana Suarez perform against Carla Esparza?
Tatiana Suarez produced a wrestling clinic, landing 9 takedowns and dominating Carla Esparza on the mat before finishing the former champion via TKO at 4:33 of Round 3.
What milestone did Jim Miller reach at UFC 228?
Jim Miller competed in his 30th UFC bout, tying Michael Bisping for the most fights in UFC history, and marked the milestone with a first-round rear-naked choke victory over Alex White in just 1:29.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 228?
The event drew an official crowd of 14,073 fans generating a total live gate of $1,700,000 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Who were the commentators for UFC 228?
The cage-side commentary team was led by play-by-play caller Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and UFC double champion Daniel Cormier, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
Why did Irene Aldana vs. Lucie Pudilová win Fight of the Night?
Opening the early prelims, Irene Aldana and Lucie Pudilová engaged in a furious 15-minute standing battle featuring 564 total strike attempts, with Aldana taking a narrow split decision in an instant classic.
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