The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) rewarded four fighters with post-fight bonuses following the event on Saturday, which also saw a new record being set by one of the recipients. After UFC Fight Night 236 concluded in Las Vegas, four individuals were awarded an additional $50,000 for their exceptional performances. Take a look at the winners listed below.
Bogdan Guskov emerged victorious against Zac Pauga, securing a knockout victory in the first round at the 3 minute and 38 second mark. This triumph marked Guskov’s first win in the UFC, although it was not a surprising outcome for him. With a total of 14 wins prior to this fight, Guskov had already achieved 11 first-round finishes. His precision and accuracy were on full display during the final sequence, where he unleashed a barrage of alternating right and left punches on Pauga. The relentless assault left Pauga unconscious on the canvas, rendering any further strikes unnecessary.
In his UFC debut, Carlos Prates made a resounding statement to the welterweight division by knocking out Trevin Giles in the second round at the 4 minute and 3 second mark. Prates’ punch in the second round left Giles bewildered and questioning what had just transpired. This victory marked Prates’ first appearance in the UFC, and it certainly left a lasting impression.
Rodolfo Vieira’s fight against Armen Petrosyan unfolded precisely as he had envisioned. Prior to the bout, Vieira expressed confidence in his ability to take the fight to the ground and secure a submission victory. His prediction came to fruition, as he successfully executed an arm-triangle chokehold on Petrosyan with only 12 seconds remaining in the first round. This marked Vieira’s fourth win by way of the arm-triangle choke, setting a new record in the UFC.
Dan Ige’s clash with Andre Fili showcased his determination to prove himself against a former training partner. Despite reservations about facing Fili, Ige made it clear that what was witnessed in the gym was merely a glimpse of his true capabilities. Ige’s prediction proved accurate as he delivered a devastating knockout blow to Fili in the first round at the 2 minute and 43 second mark. A follow-up strike on the ground solidified Ige’s dominance in the fight. With this victory, Ige now boasts a remarkable streak of four consecutive finishes, matching his well-known nickname “50K” and earning him $50,000 bonuses for each of these performances.
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