There’s no doubt that the last UFC card of the year ended with a bang, with fighters one after another showing they’ve got that UFC spirit in them. While the spotlight at UFC 310 was on Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Asakura and Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Garry, the other fights still delivered an entertaining night for the fans. As always, after each event, all eyes turn to see who gets the extra $50,000 bonus from Dana White.
Despite nine brutal finishes or submissions, not all fighters get rewarded. The bonuses go to the best of the night. On Saturday, Alexandre Pantoja, Vicente Luque, Chase Hooper, and Kennedy Nzechukwu stood out, each earning a Performance of the Night bonus. Their efforts earned them an additional $50,000 for their performances.
While there were plenty of exciting moments, these four fighters proved themselves the best of the night, securing the coveted bonuses for their exceptional skills in the cage. Starting with Pantoja, the champ made quick work of his opponent, submitting him with a rear-naked choke in the second round. With this win, he proved to the Japanese fighter that the UFC is the home of the best of the best.
While there were plenty of exciting moments, these four fighters proved themselves the best of the night, securing the coveted bonuses for their exceptional skills in the cage. Starting with Pantoja, the champ made quick work of his opponent, submitting him with a rear-naked choke in the second round. With this win, he proved to the Japanese fighter that the UFC is the home of the best of the best.
Meanwhile, Vicente Luque made a statement with his 52-second win over Themba Gorimbo. Along with him, Kennedy Nzechukwu and Chase Hooper both scored first-round finishes in their fights at UFC 310, earning $50,000 bonuses each.
UFC 310: Alexandre Pantoja’s Earning For Defending Title Against Kai Asakura
UFC fans are buzzing about how much the headliners raked in after UFC 310. Alexandre Pantoja scored big, earning $3.44 million, which included a $50,000 performance bonus and a whopping $2.5 million from PPV earnings. His opponent, Kai Asakura, didn’t do too shabby either, taking home $1.62 million with his share of the PPV revenue. While both fighters showed up, Pantoja absolutely dominated, leaving no doubt about who ran the show that night.
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Indeed, Pantoja has thrown down the challenge to Mighty Mouse for a rematch, though it seems unlikely to happen. Still, it’ll be exciting to see who he faces next after his dominant win over Asakura. With his impressive performance, Pantoja has set himself up for another big challenge in the flyweight division.
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