The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) awarded five fighters performance bonuses following the UFC on ESPN 50 card. Each fighter who earned a finish on the card was awarded an extra $50,000. Some of the most notable finishes included the co-main event featuring Tatiana Suarez’s return against former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade and the lone knockout from Dustin Jacoby against Kennedy Nzechukwu.
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Tatiana Suarez’s Impressive Return
In the co-main event, Tatiana Suarez faced former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade. In her highly anticipated return, Suarez proved she hadn’t lost a step and finished the veteran with a guillotine choke. This impressive victory earned her one of the $50,000 performance bonuses.
Dustin Jacoby’s Dominating Knockout
Dustin Jacoby’s fight against Kennedy Nzechukwu resulted in the only knockout on the card. Jacoby was able to starch Nzechukwu with a series of punches in the very first round, earning him a well-deserved $50,000 bonus for his dominating performance.
Other notable finishes included Diego Lopes’ impressive armbar win, Carlston Harris’ shocking guillotine choke comeback, and Asu Almabaev’s impressive rear-naked choke victory over Ode Osbourne. These fighters were also awarded $50,000 performance bonuses for their outstanding performances during the UFC on ESPN 50 event.