UFC Nashville bonuses: Anthony Pettis rewarded for dazzling KO win
On Saturday night, the UFC returned to our screens with the 12-fight UFC Nashville card. Although the card produced a handful of forgettable contests, it also included some jaw-dropping finishes and back-and-forth scraps. The fighters behind those fights were well rewarded.
Former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, who shocked onlookers by knocking out two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the UFC Nashville main event, took home a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his handiwork.
So too did Randa Markos, who executed a beautiful first-round armbar against Angela Hill on the UFC Nashville preliminary card. It was the Iraqi-Canadian’s first finish in the UFC.
The evening’s Fight of the Night honors, meanwhile, went to featherweight prospects Bryce Mitchell and Bobby Moffett, who engaged in a tooth-and-nail three-round scrap. Mitchell ultimately won the fight by unanimous decision, but both men took home $50,000 checks for their gutsy efforts.
The event drew 10,863 fans for a total live gate of $939,095.99.
Do you think the UFC got it right in terms of post-fight bonuses for UFC Nashville? Do you think any other fighters deserved bonuses for their work in the Octagon? Join the conversation in the comments section below.
This article first appeared on BJPENN.COM on 3/24/2019.
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