UFC 228
UFC 228 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on August 25, 2018. The event took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
The event was headlined by a welterweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jędrzejczyk, which Namajunas won via technical knockout (TKO) in Round 1 to become the new UFC Welterweight Champion.
Other notable fights included the bantamweight bout between Henry Cejudo and Sergio Pettis, which Cejudo won via TKO in Round 1, and the women's strawweight bout between Katlyn Chookagian and Jessica Andrade, which Andrade won via unanimous decision.
The event was the seventh consecutive UFC event to be held at T-Mobile Arena. The previous two events were UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis on June 15, 2018, and UFC 227 on August 4, 2018.
UFC 228 was originally scheduled to take place on April 7, 2018, but due to the injury of Henry Cejudo, it was rescheduled for August 25, 2018.
The event was notable for being one of the first UFC events to be held in a state that had previously banned mixed martial arts competition. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed a bill allowing MMA to be legalized in the state on March 19, 2017.
The event also marked the return of UFC fighter Colby Covington after a one-year suspension for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy.
Technical Details
| Event | Date | Location | Attendance | Pay-per-view buys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 228 | August 25, 2018 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada | 17,000 | 400,000 |
The event featured a total of eight fights, with Rose Namajunas defeating Joanna Jędrzejczyk via TKO in Round 1 to win the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Applications/Uses
UFC 228 was broadcast live on Pay-Per-View (PPV) and was also streamed online through various platforms, including the UFC's official website and social media channels.
The event generated significant interest in the mixed martial arts community, with many fans tuning in to watch the highly anticipated welterweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jędrzejczyk.
Impact/Significance
UFC 228 marked a significant milestone for the UFC as it became the third consecutive event held at T-Mobile Arena, cementing its status as one of the premier mixed martial arts promotion companies in the world.
The event also highlighted the growing popularity of women's mixed martial arts competition, with three female fighters competing in the main card.
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