Benoit St. Denis and Thiago Moises were awarded “Fight of the Night” honors and $50,000 each for their thrilling lightweight showdown at UFC Fight Night 226. Their captivating performance took place at the Accor Arena in Paris, where the audience was treated to an exhilarating display of mixed martial arts.
Benoit St. Denis vs. Thiago Moises
The fight began with a frenzied opening round, where St. Denis managed to open a cut near Moises’ eye with a well-placed elbow. The Frenchman continued to impress throughout the match, finally securing his victory in the second frame with a relentless flurry of ground-and-pound. This barrage ultimately led to a stoppage at the 4:44 mark, much to the delight of the Parisian fans in attendance.
Ciryl Gane’s Performance of the Night
In addition to the thrilling lightweight bout, former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane received a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” award for his technical knockout win against Sergey Spivak in the main event. Gane showcased his striking prowess throughout the match, battering Spivak with a variety of attacks before finally finishing him off with a devastating combination of head and body punches 3:44 into the second round.
Morgan Charriere’s Impressive Finish
Morgan Charriere was also awarded a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for his impressive victory over Manolo Zecchini in a featured featherweight contest. Charriere’s relentless assault of body kicks left Zecchini reeling, ultimately sending him to the canvas. Capitalizing on his opponent’s vulnerability, Charriere landed a couple of follow-up strikes to secure his win just 3:51 into the first round.
Overall, UFC Fight Night 226 proved to be an entertaining event, featuring standout performances by Benoit St. Denis, Thiago Moises, Ciryl Gane, and Morgan Charriere. These fighters not only displayed immense talent and skill but also brought excitement and energy to the world of mixed martial arts.