The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card, including to the main event title fighters.
After UFC 307, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Salt Lake City. Check out the winners below.
Fight of the Night: Alex Pereira def. Khalil Rountree
Alex Pereira def. Khalil Rountree via TKO (punches) – Round 4, 4:32
Alex Pereira (12-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) was down two rounds to one against challenger Khalil Rountree (14-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC), but then battered him in the fourth for his third light heavyweight title defense of the year.
Performance of the Night: Ryan Spann
Ryan Spann def. Ovince Saint Preux via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 1:35
Ryan Spann (22-10 MMA, 8-5 UFC) needed only 95 seconds to take out former interim light heavyweight title challenger Ovince Saint Preux (27-18 MMA, 15-13 UFC) with a slick guillotine choke. It likely sent Saint Preux packing from the UFC after a lengthy run in the promotion.
Performance of the Night: Joaquin Buckley
Joaquin Buckley def. Stephen Thompson via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 2:17
Joaquin Buckley (20-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) found himself in a competitive fight against two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson (17-8-1 MMA, 12-8-1 UFC). Then he knocked him out in the third round.
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