Official UFC Vegas 43 post-fight bonuses have been announced, with 3 fighters ending fight week with an additional $50,000 in their bank accounts.
Adrian Yanez vs Davey Grant earns Fight of the Night bonus
Result: Adrian Yanez DEF. Davey Grant by decision in round 3
UFC officials announced that Yanez and Grant would be taking home an extra 50k bonus for their part in the back and forth bantamweight bout which ended in a decision.
Yanez came in as the moderate favorite and defeated Grant by decision. A $270 bet on Yanez would have netted $100.
Taila Santos gets Performance of the Night Bonus for Highlight-Reel Submission of Joanne Wood
Result: Taila Santos DEF. Joanne Wood by submission in round 1
Taila Santos‘s fight purse got a 50k boost after she was given the Performance of the Night award for her first-round submission of Joanne Wood.
Santos came in as the heavy favorite and finished Wood at 4:49 of round 1. A $405 bet on Santos would have netted $100.
The UFC held back 1 bonus in a night full of decisions. What should they do with that extra bonus? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.