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The lightweight division has a new title contender, and two former champions are back in the championship hunt.
UFC on FOX 30 delivered in spades Saturday night at Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome, as Dustin Poirier settled his rivalry with Eddie Alvarez with a thunderous second-round knockout, and longtime beltholders Jose Aldo and Joanna Jedrzejczyk proved they still have plenty of gas left in the tank with resounding victories over Jeremy Stephens and Tecia Torres, respectively. Catch reactions to those performances from the pros below, plus the best of the rest from a wild night north of the border.
DUSTIN POIRIER DEF. EDDIE ALVAREZ
Good Job Kid @DustinPoirier
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) July 29, 2018
Another Eddie Alvarez fight turns into, well another Eddie Alvarez fight. @DustinPoirier beats him in exactly what you want to see on national TV, two warriors takedowns, defending submissions and banging. Shoutout to both fighters and Amazing booking by @ufc
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 29, 2018
Proof that 12-6 elbow rule is fuckin bullshit #UFCCalgary
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 29, 2018
Omfggggg what a fight !!! #ufccalgary wow!!!
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 29, 2018
GOT DAMN EDDIE! What a fucking warrior!!! Congrats to Dustin on avenging the rivalry loss. What a crazy ass fight!! AGAIN!! #UFCCalgary
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 29, 2018
I didn’t have a dog in the fight...I wanted the under to hit. However, that’s a crazy stand up imo
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) July 29, 2018
On top of a illegal 12-6 elbow, Alvarez also grabbed the fence on the submission attempt. And landed an illegal knee last fight. Come on now. #ufcCalgary
— Scott Holtzman (@HotSauceHoltzy) July 29, 2018
Wow I called it Dustin’s boxing it’s to crisp #UFcCalgary
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) July 29, 2018
Goddard shoulda reffed Jeremy’s fight #UFcCalgary
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 29, 2018
Dustin Poirier is the fucking man
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) July 29, 2018
Alvarez really has himself to blame. In a dominant position and brings himself undone with yet again another illegal strike. He’s been fighting long enough to know that was a blatant 12-6. Congrats to @DustinPoirier looked awesome out there #UFConFOX30
— Damien Brown (@beatdown155) July 29, 2018
Pay that man! #UFCCalgary
— Matt Schnell (@DANGER_Caged) July 29, 2018
@DustinPoirier def earned that title shot. Money fights are nice for @ufc but to deny someone an opportunity that he earned would be wrong. Does everything the ufc loves and deserves his chance at the belt
— Tony Martin (@tmartinmma) July 29, 2018
Fuck that referee. I will not fight if that ref is calling my fight. He cost Eddie that fight smfh #UFcCalgary
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) July 29, 2018
JOSE ALDO DEF. JEREMY STEPHENS
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 29, 2018
What a liver shot!!!!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 29, 2018
Jose is back bitch #UFCCalvary
— AlexSpartanNicholson (@spartanlife32) July 29, 2018
That was amazing. Congrats @josealdojunior #ufcCalgary
— Scott Holtzman (@HotSauceHoltzy) July 29, 2018
MMA ROYALTY @josealdojunior #ufcCalgary
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 29, 2018
THATS WHAT MMA IS ABOUT!!!!!! CONGRATS @josealdojunior #Legendary #UFCCalgary
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) July 29, 2018
Early stoppage ♂️
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) July 29, 2018
Holy f$&ken body shot @josealdojunior #hesbackbaby #UFConFOX30 that was beautiful to watch
— Damien Brown (@beatdown155) July 29, 2018
Absolutely love seeing @josealdojunior get that @ufc win! Especially against a super dangerous opponent. #mma #ufc #legend #bodyshot #brutal
— Jordan Rinaldi (@JordanRinaldi) July 29, 2018
Emocionante demais essa vitória @josealdojunior que o Brasil nunca deixe de acreditar e apoiar nossos guerreiros! #UFCNoCombate #ufccalgary
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) July 29, 2018
Body SHOTS!!! An emotional Jose Aldo Jr on his victory! HUGE CONGRATS #UFCCalgary
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) July 29, 2018
Boa @josealdojunior! #UFCCalagary #livershot
— Zachary Makovsky (@ZachFunSize) July 29, 2018
Yesss aldo
— Neil 2 Tap Seery (@NeilSeeryMMA) July 29, 2018
That was a ridiculous body shot!!
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) July 29, 2018
I don’t care what what you think. That was early #ufcCalgary
— Jessica Penne (@JessicaPenne) July 29, 2018
What a beautiful body shot! The emotion from Aldo #UFCalgary
— Tatiana Suarez (@TSPMMA115) July 29, 2018
Congrats @josealdojunior #UFCalgary
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) July 29, 2018
Also still got the juice!!! I could only imagine the emotions he’s experiencing. Being doubted by fans, and maybe even some family members as well. Damn! The fight game is beautiful #UFCalgary
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 29, 2018
What a body shot!! Congrats @josealdojunior
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) July 29, 2018
Early stoppage, don’t @ me. #UFCCalgary
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 29, 2018
I disagree. Rolling to turtle in a combat situation is to protect yourself from further punishment and it’s a strong sign you’re hurt. If you sit there without moving for more then a few secs it should be stopped.
— Damien Brown (@beatdown155) July 29, 2018
Thank you for the well wishes @josealdojunior glad to see you back champ!
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) July 29, 2018
JOANNA JEDRZEJCZYK DEF. TECIA TORRES
Congrats @joannamma #UFcCalgary @ufc @UFCEurope @polsatsport
— Marcin Held (@MarcinHeld) July 29, 2018
Congratulations @joannamma !!!
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) July 29, 2018
Pretty typical JJ fight: she ate a couple big shots, but generally was impossible to takedown, landed a ton in any clinch situation and dissected her opponent on the feet. JJ for the win. #ufccalgary pic.twitter.com/05nKWH2X3n
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) July 29, 2018
Beast fight between @TeciaTorres @joannamma @ufc
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) July 29, 2018
Great respect ladies! Great fight!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 29, 2018
Huge CONGRATS Joanna! #UFCCalgary @ufc https://t.co/KY1QbkwalQ
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) July 29, 2018
ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ DEF. OLIVIER AUBIN-MERCIER
Holy shit this fight between @oliaubin @TheGreat155 @ufc
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) July 29, 2018
What's up with Marc's quick stand-ups tonight??? #UFCCalgary pic.twitter.com/Hy4kVpx49I
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) July 29, 2018
Holy shit imma need a diagram to explain that backtake. #UFCCalgary
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 29, 2018
I would love to fight Hernandez and or Mercier #UFCCalgary
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) July 29, 2018
Fatigue kills #UFCCalagary
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) July 29, 2018
Poll
Whose performance at UFC on FOX 30 stood out to you the most?
This poll is closed
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43%
Dustin Poirier def. Eddie Alvarez
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51%
Jose Aldo def. Jeremy Stephens
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1%
Joanna Jedrzejczyk def. Tecia Torres
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3%
Alexander Hernandez def. Olivier Aubin-Mercier