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UFC 228

UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till was a event produced by the (UFC) that took place on September 8, 2018, at the in , Texas. The event marked the organization's return to after more than a year and featured a main card headlined by a UFC Championship bout between defending champion and undefeated English challenger , who was riding a 17-fight win streak (17-0-1). Originally, the co-main event was slated to be a UFC Women's Flyweight Championship defense for champion Nicco Montano against , but Montano was pulled from the card hours before weigh-ins due to kidney issues related to her weight cut, leading to the bout's cancellation and replacement with a women's strawweight matchup between Jessica Andrade and . In the main event, Woodley dominated with superior wrestling and striking, securing a submission victory via D'Arce choke at 4:19 of the second round to retain his title and extend his UFC championship reign to four successful defenses. The co-main event saw deliver one of the night's most memorable moments with a devastating overhand right that knocked out Kowalkiewicz at 1:59 of the first round, propelling into title contention in the strawweight division. Other key main card results included submitting via kneebar at 3:46 of the second round in a clash that showcased Magomedsharipov's undefeated record and grappling prowess, and edging out John Dodson via (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) in a competitive bout. On the preliminary card, undefeated prospect maintained her perfect 7-0 record with a victory (strikes) at 4:34 of the third round over former strawweight champion , solidifying her status as a rising star, while submitted with a kneebar at 3:42 of the second round. Additional prelim highlights featured Razak Alhassan's quick KO of at 0:44 of the first round via punch, marking his third consecutive first-round finish prior to this bout, and veteran Jim Miller snapping a four-fight skid with a first-round rear-naked submission over Alex White at 1:30. The full card of 13 fights produced nine finishes, contributing to the event's reputation for action-packed entertainment, though it drew a crowd of 14,073 for a live gate of $1,714,556 and an estimated 130,000 buys, figures considered underwhelming compared to prior UFC events.

Event Details

Date and Venue

UFC 228 was held on September 8, 2018, at the in , . The , a multi-purpose indoor arena in the Victory Park neighborhood of , features a of approximately 19,200 for and similar configurations, making it a key venue for major sporting and entertainment events. It has hosted numerous UFC pay-per-view events, including in 2009, in 2014, in 2015, and in 2017, establishing its role as a staple location for the promotion in the region. This marked the first UFC event in since on May 13, 2017, reflecting the sustained popularity and regional importance of within 's vibrant combat sports landscape. The event's promotion centered on the bout, drawing significant attention to the Texas MMA scene.

Attendance and Revenue

UFC 228 attracted an announced crowd of 14,073 spectators to the in , , marking the lowest attendance for any UFC event held at the venue to date. This figure, while solid in absolute terms, fell short of previous Dallas shows such as , which drew 17,160 fans three years earlier. The event generated a live gate of $1,714,556.08, reflecting strong ticket sales revenue from the capacity crowd. UFC officials reported these figures shortly after the event, underscoring the financial viability of hosting major cards in the market despite the attendance dip compared to prior outings. Pay-per-view buyrates for UFC 228 were estimated at 130,000, a modest performance that aligned with expectations for a title headliner but highlighted challenges in sustaining high viewership without superstar appeal. Overall, the combined metrics demonstrated the event's commercial success in a competitive landscape, contributing to the UFC's ongoing revenue growth through live events and .

Background

Announcement and Promotion

UFC 228 was officially announced as part of the promotion's 2018 event schedule on July 7, 2018, with the event slated for September 8 at the in , . This marked the UFC's return to the Dallas market, a key location for the organization, as it hosted its fifth event there since 2010. The main event was confirmed on July 24, 2018, pitting champion against undefeated challenger in a title bout. Promotional efforts highlighted Woodley's dominant streak, having successfully defended his title three times since winning it in 2016, against Till's meteoric rise as a 16-0 prospect with knockout power, including notable European victories such as his finish of . The narrative framed the matchup as a clash between established dominance and youthful bravado, with Till positioned as the confident Scouser aiming to claim UFC gold in his first title shot. Originally, the co-main event was set as a women's flyweight title fight between champion and , announced on July 18, 2018, generating significant anticipation for Shevchenko's transition from and her striking prowess against Montaño's base. for the double-header emphasized high-stakes championships, supported by promotional videos and a media on August 30, 2018, featuring the four fighters to build excitement ahead of the Dallas show.

Fight Card Changes

The co-main event for UFC 228 underwent a significant alteration when the scheduled women's flyweight title bout between champion and was canceled. Montaño was hospitalized on September 7, 2018, due to complications from her weight cut, including kidney issues that required immediate medical attention and cessation of the cut. As a result, UFC officials stripped Montaño of her title, vacating the championship, and scrapped the matchup entirely. To fill the slot, the women's strawweight bout between Jessica Andrade and was elevated from the main card opener to co-main event status. In the featherweight division, a key preliminary card bout saw withdraw on August 23, 2018, due to an undisclosed injury, forcing him out of his matchup against . stepped in on short notice as Rodríguez's replacement, accepting the fight just 10 days before the event despite the stylistic mismatch against the undefeated prospect. This change maintained the bout's placement on the main card but introduced a less experienced opponent for Magomedsharipov, altering expectations for the featherweight showcase. The flyweight preliminary card also experienced a late switch when Ryan Benoit was forced to withdraw due to injury, announced just five days prior to the event. , already on the UFC roster, agreed to step in on short notice to face Roberto Sánchez, marking Brooks' third appearance in quick succession. This adjustment kept the flyweight division represented on the card without disrupting the overall undercard flow. Additional tweaks occurred in the prelims, where LFA standout was matched against Diego Sánchez in a featured early bout. These shifts ensured UFC 228 retained its balance across weight classes, while the preliminary adjustments filled gaps without major reordering of the lineup. The changes highlighted the event's resilience amid typical MMA disruptions like injuries and weight issues, ultimately delivering a full 13-fight card.

Fight Card and Results

Main Card

The main card of UFC 228, held on September 8, 2018, at the in , , showcased five pivotal bouts broadcast on . These matchups highlighted elite and strawweight competition, with finishes dominating the night except for one decision. In the opener, faced in a striking-heavy clash. Just 43 seconds into the first round, Alhassan landed a devastating overhand right counter that rocked Price, following up with a barrage of hooks and punches that dropped him to the canvas, forcing a referee stoppage via . This quick finish underscored Alhassan's explosive power and timing against Price's aggressive forward pressure. The bout between and John Dodson went the full 15 minutes, evolving into a tactical striking war. Rivera controlled the pace with consistent leg kicks, , and counters, outlanding Dodson in volume while neutralizing his explosive speed and movement. Dodson relied on bursts of flurries and footwork but struggled to maintain output, allowing Rivera to dictate exchanges throughout. Judges scored it unanimously for Rivera: 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28. Zabit Magomedsharipov took on in a featherweight showcase of grappling prowess. In the first round, Magomedsharipov absorbed early low kicks from Davis before securing a takedown and , dominating the final minute with ground control and strikes. The second round saw Magomedsharipov transition fluidly from mount to the back, isolating Davis's leg and applying a rare Suloev stretch (kneebar) that forced a tap at 3:46. Davis displayed resilience in scrambling but couldn't escape the inventive submission. The co-main event pitted former strawweight champion against Jessica in a non-title bout. exploded out of the gate, swarming Kowalkiewicz with hooks and pressure along the fence, stunning her with a right hand before delivering a massive overhand right at 1:58 of the first round that knocked Kowalkiewicz unconscious, earning a victory. This immediate dominance highlighted Andrade's raw power and aggressive style, ending the fight before Kowalkiewicz could find her rhythm. Headlining the event, champion defended his title against undefeated challenger . The first round featured Woodley pressing forward with feints, knees to the body, and cage control, outworking Till in clinch exchanges to take a 10-9 edge. In the second, Woodley stunned Till with a straight right, swarming with punches and elbows to secure a takedown into mount, then transitioned to the side for a D'Arce choke that Till tapped to at 4:19, retaining the belt. Woodley's takedown execution and ground control proved decisive against Till's early confidence.

Preliminary Card

The preliminary card of UFC 228 consisted of eight bouts broadcast on FX and , showcasing a mix of established veterans and rising prospects across multiple weight classes. These fights provided competitive action that set the stage for the main events, with several stoppages highlighting the undercard's intensity. In the strawweight opener on FX, defeated via (punches and elbows) at 4:33 of the third round. Suarez dominated with relentless wrestling pressure, taking Esparza down repeatedly and transitioning to ground-and-pound that forced the referee stoppage, marking her fourth straight UFC win. Aljamain Sterling submitted Cody Stamann via kneebar (Suloev stretch) at 3:42 of the second round in their matchup. Sterling showcased superior chain wrestling, securing the back and isolating Stamann's leg for the rare finish, extending his unbeaten streak in the division. Geoff Neal knocked out Frank Camacho with a head kick at 1:23 of the second round in a clash. Neal's precise timing on the strike caught Camacho off-guard mid-exchange, earning him his second UFC victory in explosive fashion. Darren Stewart stopped Charles Byrd via TKO (elbow and punches) at 2:17 of the second round at . Stewart's effective clinch work wore down Byrd against the cage, leading to a barrage of strikes that prompted the stoppage. Diego Sanchez outpointed by (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a bout that went the full three rounds. Sanchez leveraged his veteran experience in a gritty striking battle, controlling the pace and landing cleaner shots to secure the win. On the UFC Fight Pass early prelims, Jim submitted Alex White via rear-naked choke at 1:29 of the first round in a fight. Miller quickly executed a takedown, transitioned to the back, and locked in the choke for a swift victory, adding to his UFC longevity. edged by (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) in their encounter. The fight featured back-and-forth striking exchanges, with Aldana's volume and aggression swaying two judges in a closely contested affair. Jarred Brooks defeated Roberto Sanchez by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) in the flyweight early prelim. Brooks pressed forward with aggressive wrestling attempts throughout, narrowly securing the win in his promotional debut on short notice.

Post-Event

Bonus Awards

At UFC 228, the post-fight bonus awards recognized standout performances, with each recipient earning $50,000. The Fight of the Night was awarded to Irene Aldana and Lucie Pudilová for their competitive three-round bantamweight bout, characterized by intense striking exchanges and decided by a close split decision in Aldana's favor. Two Performance of the Night bonuses were given: one to Tyron Woodley for his dominant second-round submission victory over Darren Till in the welterweight main event, showcasing superior grappling control; and the other to Jessica Andrade for her first-round knockout of Karolina Kowalkiewicz in the women's strawweight co-main event at 1:58, highlighted by a devastating right hand. These awards are determined through UFC's subjective evaluation process, focusing on exceptional displays of technique, excitement, and dominance as reviewed by UFC President and his team following the event.

Aftermath and Impact

Tyron Woodley's dominant submission victory over at UFC 228 marked his fourth successful welterweight title defense, reinforcing his position as one of the division's elite but also revealing cracks in his transitions under pressure during the second round. However, the win proved short-lived in terms of his championship reign; Woodley dropped the belt via to in the co-main event of five months later, a lopsided performance that initiated a three-fight skid within the UFC and ultimately led to his release from the promotion in August 2020. For Till, the upset loss ended his 17-fight unbeaten streak and derailed his rapid ascent, sparking losses to (KO at , 2019), (submission, 2021), and Robert Whittaker (KO at , 2023), with a draw against Stephen Thompson (2021) and a rebound over Geoff Neal in 2022, significantly delaying his path to contention. As of 2025, Till has transitioned to and signed with the . Jessica Andrade's first-round knockout of at UFC 228 propelled her into title contention in the strawweight division. She captured the title with a second-round TKO over champion at in May 2019 but had no successful defenses, losing the belt via fifth-round submission to Weili Zhang at in August 2019. Andrade vacated the belt in 2020 to pursue opportunities in the flyweight division amid a string of high-profile bouts, including a flyweight title challenge loss to at in 2021; as of November 2025, she remains active in flyweight with multiple wins. Meanwhile, 's knockout loss to Andrade at UFC 228 kicked off an extended title drought, though she secured a win over at UFC Fight Night 140 in November 2018; she failed to secure another championship opportunity despite remaining a consistent top-10 contender through multiple close decisions. The flyweight division underwent a significant reshuffle due to the pre-event cancellation of champion Nicco Montaño's title defense against , after Montaño was hospitalized for dehydration-related kidney issues during her weight cut and deemed medically unfit to compete. UFC officials stripped Montaño of the belt on the day of , leaving the title vacant and prompting Shevchenko to face for it at , where Shevchenko claimed the championship via in a masterful display that launched her into a seven-title-defense reign. The Montaño incident, which required her transport to a local hospital for treatment, spotlighted the perilous health risks of extreme weight-cutting practices in MMA, fueling industry-wide conversations on enhanced monitoring and fighter safety protocols that had been evolving since the UFC's implementation of in 2015. Zabit Magomedsharipov's unanimous decision triumph over on the main card elevated his profile as a phenom, extending his win streak to 17 and positioning him as the division's top contender with flashy submissions and striking that earned him multiple Performance of the Night bonuses in subsequent outings. He retired undefeated in the UFC at 6-0 in June 2022, forgoing a guaranteed title shot due to personal and health considerations, leaving behind a legacy as one of the promotion's most untapped talents. Similarly, Tatiana Suarez's third-round ground-and-pound stoppage of former champion in the prelims preserved her perfect 7-0 professional record and marked her as the strawweight division's most promising grappler, with four more UFC victories—including submissions over and —extending her undefeated run to 11-0 before a 2021 decision loss to Weili Zhang amid injury setbacks; as of November 2025, Suarez holds a 12-1 record with recent wins in strawweight. UFC 228's estimated 130,000 purchases underscored its as a stacked 2018 amid a year of title-laden events like , though it fell short of blockbuster numbers due to the main event's lack of crossover draw. The card's enduring impact resonates in its reshaping of three divisions through championship changes and emerging prospects, while the Montaño weight-cut crisis amplified calls for stricter measures, influencing the UFC's continued emphasis on medical oversight and rehydration guidelines in the years following.

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