UFC 285 bonuses: Fighter gets $50K despite weight miss
The UFC concluded its highly anticipated UFC 285 fight card last night. The event marked the successful heavyweight debut of Jon Jones, along with other highly entertaining fights.
As the UFC does with every event, the company handed out performance and fight of the night bonuses worth $50K to the most outstanding fighters of the night.
UFC debutant Bo Nickal capped off an impressive debut with a win over Jamie Pickett and won the performance of the night in the process. The 27-year-old did exactly what he said he was going to do and made it a short night for Pickett following a submission win in the first round of the fight itself.
BO NICKAL IS HIM
@NoBickal | #UFC285 https://t.co/ZilUEt8CiM
The second performance of the night went to Alexa Grasso for her emphatic win over Valentina Shevchenko. The Mexican wrote her name in the history books following a fourth-round submission win, earning herself an additional $50k.
ALEXA GRASSO HAS DONE THE UNTHINKABLE! 🏆🇲🇽
@AlexaGrasso dethrones Valentina Shevchenko by submission for the flyweight title!!
[ #UFC285 | B2YB @65movie ] https://t.co/k2oMv4KvsW
The third and final performance of the night bonus went to Jon Jones. Returning to the octagon after a three-year hiatus, 'Bones' made it look surprisingly easy as he submitted Ciryl Gane with just two minutes into the fight to win the vacant heavyweight championship.
A LIVING LEGEND!
@JonnyBones just proved he’s the greatest of all time ☠️ #UFC285 https://t.co/39miHeDyP6
Fight of the night bonuses were also awarded to Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal. Surprisingly, Neal wasn't eligible to earn the bonus after he failed to make weight for the bout. However, UFC President Dana White was quite impressed and decided to reward 'Handz of Steel' with the bonus anyway.
As far as their fight goes, the two put on an absolute war for the fans at UFC 285 before Shavkat Rakhmonov submitted Geoff Neal in the third round to extend his undefeated record to 17-0.
SHAVKAT IS THE REAL DEAL! 🤯
@Rakhmonov1994 stays undefeated at #UFC285!! https://t.co/Dr1jVTZDkE
Who did Jon Jones challenge after his win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285?
Following his win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, Jon Jones called out heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic.
During the post-fight interview, Jon Jones was asked to give his thoughts on a potential fight against Stipe Miocic. Replying to the same, the new UFC heavyweight champion suggested that the UFC give the fans what they want:
"One thing I know about the UFC is we give the fans what they want to see. Stipe Miocic, I hope you're training my guy."