Just weeks before Dana White’s massive PPV event, UFC 306, fans got treated to some epic action at UFC Vegas 97. Sean Brady and Gilbert Burns went head-to-head in a wild 5-round war, with Brady coming out on top. The night was packed with quick finishes, too, with fans witnessing two submissions on the main card and three more on the prelims, along with a knockout. Fighters who put on standout performances secured some sweet bonuses from White.
Big finishes mean big bonuses. Steve Garcia secured a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his TKO (elbows) victory over Kyle Nelson at 3:59 of Round 1. This massive win not only boosted his payday but also earned him a spot on the ranked fighter list.
Cody Durden also snagged a Performance of the Night bonus for his slick submission win over Matt Schnell with an anaconda choke at just 0:29 of Round 2. Additionally, Natalia Silva’s fight against Jessica Andrade earned them the Fight of the Night bonus, with Silva winning by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), netting both fighters $50,000.
UFC Vegas 97 successfully exceeded fans’ expectations, showcasing some thrilling bouts. Now, fans are eagerly wondering what’s next for the UFC. Which PPV event will come next to hype up the crowd and bring more electrifying matchups?
What Next For UFC After UFC Vegas 97
UFC Vegas 97 delivered top-tier action. Sean Brady and Gilbert Burns engaged in an intense 5-round battle in the main event, where Brady won by unanimous decision. With that fight night completed, UFC is now preparing for its next major PPV event: UFC 306, also called UFC Noche.
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley will headline the event on September 14 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, where he will defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili. Additionally, in the co-main event, UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will face former champ Valentina Shevchenko in a much-anticipated title defense.
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Dana White has hyped this event, promising an unreal experience unlike anything UFC fans have ever seen. Will it live up to the expectations? Fans will find out this weekend.
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