Yahoo Sports Michael Johnson Grabs UFC Hidalgo Fighter Bonus
UFC Fight Night Hidalgo is in the books and a few fighter performances stood above the rest on Saturday's fight card at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas. The fight promotion announced the recipients of the fighter bonuses following the event. Michael Johnson, Evan Dunham, Rick Glenn and Chas Skelly earned the $50,000 incentives.
Fight of the Night was awarded to the lightweight bout between Dunham and promotional newcomer Glenn that preceded the co-main event. Dunham controlled the bulk of the bout, winning by unanimous decision, but the fight contained several spirited exchanges. Dunham took the fight to Glenn and Glenn wasn't going away easy. The fight ended with the two tucking their chins and unloading bombs.
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Johnson banked a performance bonus for his first-round knockout win over Dustin Poirier in the fight card's main event. Johnson snapped Poirier's four-fight winning streak and derailed his title shot hopes. His hand speed and movement proved problematic for Poirier. Poirier stepped in with a combination and Johnson countered with a right hand that got through followed by a left hand that put Poirier down. He finished “The Diamond” with a few more shots on the ground.
Skelly took home a Performance of the Night bonus for his record-setting submission win over Maximo Blanco to kick off the main card. They both met in the center of the cage and tried to land kicks. Skelly jumped in the air and front kicked Blanco to the canvas. He then locked on a guillotine choke before transitioning to an anaconda choke putting Blanco to sleep in just 19 seconds. It was the fasted submission win in UFC featherweight history.
