UFC Vegas 116 Bonuses Break Pattern With No $25K Finish Awards

2 months ago

UFC Vegas 116 Bonuses Break Pattern With No $25K Finish Awards

UFC Vegas 116 produced an unusual bonus slate because the card had only two finishes, and both earned $100,000 awards instead of the usual extra $25,000 payouts. Ryan Spann and Jackson McVey took Performance of the Night, while Davey Grant vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti won Fight of the Night. That made it the first event without any separate $25,000 finishing bonuses.

By Afnan Chougle

Other articles from UFC

2 months ago

Arman Tsarukyan Stuns N3on With His Crypto Confidence

Tsarukyan surprised streamer N3on by casually discussing crypto investing and strongly backing Bitcoin over short-term panic. While N3on admitted he previously lost money and quit, Tsarukyan urged a simpler approach: “Just buy Bitcoin and forget about it.” He also mentioned XRP, turning a light conversation about money into another glimpse of the UFC contender’s confidence outside the cage.

By Afnan Chougle

2 months ago

Aljamain Sterling Says Defeat Could Have Forced Retirement Talk

Sterling revealed just how much was riding on his win over Youssef Zalal, admitting a loss might have pushed him toward retirement. “If I can’t compete, then I don’t want to do this anymore,” he said, explaining he had to be honest with himself. The victory kept his career moving, but his comments showed how close he felt to a crossroads.

By Afnan Chougle

Dana White Calls White House Dinner Shooting ‘Crazy’ Experience

2 months ago

Dana White Calls White House Dinner Shooting ‘Crazy’ Experience

White attended the White House Correspondents’ Dinner when gunfire sparked panic near the Washington Hilton, prompting a Secret Service response and evacuation. Reflecting afterward, the UFC boss called it a “pretty crazy, unique experience” and said he “took every minute of it in.” His reaction drew attention from many observers because it framed a frightening security scare in unusually blunt, adrenaline-fueled terms.

By Afnan Chougle

2 months ago

Francis Ngannou Says Jon Jones Talk No Longer Matters

Ngannou appears ready to move on from years of Jon Jones speculation, saying the matchup only ever felt real when his name was being used as “bait.” Rather than keep revisiting that stalled heavyweight fantasy, the former UFC champion said he now wants “whatever fight makes sense.” The shift suggests practicality has finally replaced one of MMA’s longest-running what-ifs.

By Afnan Chougle

2 months ago

Kayla Harrison Blasts Ronda Rousey’s Gina Carano Fight Hype

Harrison dismissed Rousey’s comeback talk and questioned the quality of her upcoming fight with Carano. She argued it cannot be called the greatest fight ever when one woman has not fought in 10 years, and the other has been out 17. Harrison then drew a sharp contrast in motives, saying, “I’m chasing greatness. You’re chasing money.”

By Afnan Chougle

Never miss an update! Download our app now.