At UFC on ESPN 65, four athletes were awarded Performance of the Night bonuses, each receiving an extra $50,000 for their spectacular finishes.
Following Saturday`s UFC event in Las Vegas, these fighters were recognized for their outstanding performances. Here’s a breakdown of the bonus recipients:
Performance of the Night: Rhys McKee
Rhys McKee defeated Daniel Frunza by TKO (doctor’s stoppage) in the first round at the 5:00 mark.
Rhys McKee (14-6-1 MMA, 1-4 UFC) celebrated his first UFC victory in impressive fashion. He dominated Daniel Frunza (9-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with a relentless striking attack, leading to a doctor`s stoppage due to a significant facial injury to Frunza.
Performance of the Night: Dione Barbosa
Dione Barbosa submitted Diana Belbita with an arm-triangle choke in round one at 4:13.
Dione Barbosa (8-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) continued Diana Belbita’s (15-10 MMA, 2-6 UFC) struggles in the UFC, securing a first-round submission victory.
Performance of the Night: Ode Osbourne
Ode Osbourne defeated Luis Gurule by TKO (punches) in the second round at 1:54.
Ode Osbourne (13-8 MMA, 5-6 UFC) overcame a challenging first round against Luis Gurule (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC). He rebounded in the second round to take control and finish the fight against the previous 2-1 favorite.
Performance of the Night: ChangHo Lee
ChangHo Lee defeated Cortavious Romious by TKO (strikes) in the second round at 3:48.
ChangHo Lee (11-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) achieved his second consecutive UFC win by defeating Cortavious Romious (9-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) in the second round.
