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UFC Fight Night 90: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez Gate and Attendance from Las Vegas

Rafael dos Anjos Loses Belt, but Still Top Earner in UFC Fight Night 90 Salaries

The Ultimate Fighting Championship kicked off the first of three back-to-back-to-back live events on Thursday night with UFC Fight Night 90: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez.

Taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, UFC Fight Night 90 drew 7,760 in attendance for a live gate of $690,526.

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The fight card was an exciting one, kicking off with five submission finishes in a row on the undercard.

But the night was topped off when Eddie Alvarez became the first fighter to win a UFC championship after having been a Bellator champion.

Alvarez has been considered one of the top lightweights in the world for years, but he put a stamp on that on Thursday night by taking out Rafael dos Anjos less than four minutes into their fight.

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