UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez
UFC mixed martial arts event in 2016
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- UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs.
- Background The event was the first of three events in as many days in Las Vegas, culminating with UFC 200.
- The event was headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between then-champion Rafael dos Anjos and former two-time Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez.
- Nordine Taleb was expected to face Alan Jouban at the event, but pulled out on June 7 due to injury.
- Results Bonus awards The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses: Fight of the Night: Alan Jouban vs.
UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez (also known as UFC Fight Night 90) was a mixed martial arts event held on July 7, 2016 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Background
The event was the first of three events in as many days in Las Vegas, culminating with UFC 200. It also marked the second North American card to air live exclusively on their subscription-based digital network, UFC Fight Pass, and the first men's championship fight broadcast over that medium.
The event was headlined by a UFC Lightweight Championship bout between then-champion Rafael dos Anjos and former two-time Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez.
A lightweight bout between John Makdessi and Mehdi Baghdad, originally scheduled for UFC 199, was moved to this event possibly to bolster the card.
Nordine Taleb was expected to face Alan Jouban at the event, but pulled out on June 7 due to injury. He was replaced by promotional newcomer Belal Muhammad.
Results
Bonus awards
The following fighters were awarded $50,000 bonuses:
- Fight of the Night: Alan Jouban vs. Belal Muhammad
- Performance of the Night: Eddie Alvarez and Pedro Munhoz
Reported payout
The following is the reported payout to the fighters as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It does not include sponsor money and also does not include the UFC's traditional "fight night" bonuses.
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