Yahoo Sports Cub Swanson and Doo Ho Choi Earn Bonuses in Memorable Fight of the Night (UFC 206 Fighter Bonuses)
UFC 206 landed in Toronto on Saturday night, and it was a card full of bonus-worthy performances. But only a few took home extra cash for their showings at the pay-per-view event.
The Fight of the Night bonus went to Cub Swanson and Doo Ho Choi for their incredible showcase of heart, will, toughness and determination on the main card. Swanson and Choi duked it out for three full rounds in what Dana White referred to as “Fight of the Year” on social media. Each fighter pocketed an extra $50,000 for their efforts that will surely be remembered.
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The Performance of the Night bonuses went to Lando Vannata and newly crowned UFC interim featherweight champion Max Holloway.
Vannata picked up the first win of his UFC career with a spectacular finish of John Makdessi to finish out the Fight Pass portion of the card. With a spinning heel kick, Vannata flattened out his opponent with a walk-off finish.
Holloway picked up what should be the biggest win of his career with his finish of former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. The Hawaiian mixed martial artist blasted away at Pettis to earn the TKO and an extra $50,000.
