UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
Canada
Main Card • Final
United States
R2, 4:05
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 4:19
Performance of the Night
Poland
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Russia
R1, 4:43
Moldova
R1, 4:25
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
England
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:49
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:52
Mexico
Official Event Results
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: John Makdessi and Ross Pearson earned $50,000 each for their blistering 15-minute lightweight kickboxing war on the early prelims.
Performance of the Night: Dustin Poirier secured $50,000 for his explosive second-round TKO victory over former champion Eddie Alvarez in the main event.
Performance of the Night: Former featherweight king José Aldo collected $50,000 for his emotional first-round knockout over Jeremy Stephens, capped by a devastating liver punch.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $150,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 | |
| WIN | $115,000 | $115,000 | $50,000 | $280,000 | |
| WIN | $120,000 | $60,000 | — | $180,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $44,000 | $44,000 | $50,000 | $138,000 | |
| LOSS | $54,000 | — | $50,000 | $104,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $67,000 | — | — | $67,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Official fighter purse data is not publicly released by combative sports authorities in the province of Alberta, Canada. Figures represent verified reported contract estimates, baseline show and win structure amounts, and official UFC post-fight bonuses ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
Dustin Poirier became the first lightweight in UFC history to score three consecutive stoppage victories over former world champions (Anthony Pettis, Justin Gaethje, and Eddie Alvarez).
José Aldo scored his first finish in over four years (since UFC 169 in February 2014) and his first UFC victory in a non-title fight, dropping Jeremy Stephens with a vicious liver punch.
Former strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk earned her 9th UFC strawweight victory by sweeping Tecia Pennington 30-27 on all scorecards, defending all 10 takedown attempts.
Future lightweight champion Islam Makhachev secured his fourth straight promotional victory, submitting Kajan Johnson via armbar with just 17 seconds left in the opening frame.
Ion Cuțelaba stopped Gadzhimurad Antigulov with brutal ground strikes at 4:25 of round one, snapping Antigulov’s 14-fight winning streak that dated back to 2013.
Veterans John Makdessi and Ross Pearson engaged in an all-out striking duel combining for 212 significant strikes, claiming Fight of the Night honors on the early preliminary card.
Returning to Calgary for the first time since UFC 149 in 2012, the promotion generated a $1,300,000 live gate with 10,603 fans inside the Scotiabank Saddledome, featuring 7 finishes across 13 bouts.
Devin Powell recorded one of the quickest body-strike finishes of 2018, finishing Álvaro Herrera in just 112 seconds of round one with punishing knees and kicks to the liver.
Dustin Ortiz knocked out surging Brazilian contender Matheus Nicolau with a flush head kick at 3:49 of round one, snapping Nicolau’s six-fight winning streak.
Calgary native Hakeem Dawodu earned his first official UFC victory in front of his home crowd, outlanding Austin Arnett 75 to 23 in significant strikes.
Alexander Hernandez improved to 2-0 in the UFC by handing Canada’s Olivier Aubin-Mercier a unanimous decision defeat, outwrestling OAM with 7:11 of control time.
Nina Nunes (Ansaroff) extended her UFC winning streak to three, dismantling perennial contender Randa Markos over 15 minutes with high-volume kickboxing output.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 took place on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Who won the main event rematch between Dustin Poirier and Eddie Alvarez?
Dustin Poirier defeated former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez via TKO (punches) at 4:05 of Round 2 after unleashing a relentless finishing barrage of punches against the fence.
Why did Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier fight a rematch?
Their first meeting at UFC 211 in May 2017 ended in a controversial No Contest after Alvarez landed accidental illegal knees to a grounded Poirier, necessitating an undisputed rematch.
Who won the co-main event between José Aldo and Jeremy Stephens?
Former featherweight king José Aldo defeated Jeremy Stephens via TKO (punches to the body) at 4:19 of Round 1, delivering a devastating liver shot that earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
What was historic about José Aldo’s victory in Calgary?
It marked José Aldo’s first stoppage victory in over four years (since UFC 169 in 2014) and was his first non-title bout appearance inside the Octagon.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: John Makdessi vs. Ross Pearson earned Fight of the Night, while Dustin Poirier and José Aldo each took home Performance of the Night awards.
How did Joanna Jędrzejczyk perform against Tecia Torres?
Joanna Jędrzejczyk returned to the win column with a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), outstriking Tecia Pennington and stuffing all 10 takedown attempts.
How did Islam Makhachev defeat Kajan Johnson?
Islam Makhachev secured a slick armbar submission at 4:43 of Round 1, dominating Kajan Johnson on the ground to earn his fourth consecutive UFC win.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast team was led by play-by-play announcer Jon Anik and color commentator Daniel Cormier, with legendary Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer introducing the fighters.
What was the official attendance and live gate in Calgary?
The event drew an official crowd of 10,603 fans producing a live gate of $1,300,000 at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Which preliminary fight won the Fight of the Night award?
The early preliminary lightweight battle between John Makdessi and Ross Pearson was awarded Fight of the Night, with Makdessi winning by unanimous decision (30–26, 29–27, 29–28).
How did Ion Cuțelaba defeat Gadzhimurad Antigulov?
Moldova’s Ion Cuțelaba survived early wrestling pressure to finish Antigulov with heavy standing elbows and punches for a TKO at 4:25 of Round 1.
How did Dustin Ortiz defeat Matheus Nicolau?
Dustin Ortiz landed a pinpoint head kick followed by follow-up punches to score an upset knockout at 3:49 of Round 1, halting Nicolau’s six-fight winning streak.
What television network broadcast the event in the United States?
The main card and preliminary card aired live on FOX network television, while the early prelims streamed exclusively on UFC Fight Pass.
What milestone did Calgary local fighter Hakeem Dawodu achieve?
Calgary’s own Hakeem Dawodu captured his first career UFC victory, dominating Austin Arnett via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) with 75 significant strikes landed.
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