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The UFC handed out 4 post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, together with for a bloody Struggle of the Evening.
After UFC on ESPN 59, 4 fighters picked up an additional $50,000 for his or her performances in Denver. Take a look at the winners beneath.
Efficiency of the Evening: Montel Jackson
Montel Jackson def. Da’Mon Blackshear by way of knockout (punch) – Spherical 1, 0:18
It took Montel Jackson (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) only a fast 1-2 in opposition to Da’Mon Blackshear (14-7-1 MMA, 2-3-1 UFC) to place the battle away. That second one was proper down the center and put Blackshear out in simply 18 seconds. Jackson has knocked down seven straight opponents, which is tied for the all-time UFC document with the likes of Chuck Liddell and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Jackson photographs
Efficiency of the Evening: Charles Johnson
Charles Johnson def. Joshua Van by way of knockout (punches) – Spherical 3, 0:20
Charles Johnson (16-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) took his battle in opposition to Joshua Van (10-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) on lower than two weeks’ discover. He stated he got here out instantly to acclimate to the altitude, and within the third, after being informed he was down two rounds, he drilled Van with a masterful uppercut that put his lights out 20 seconds into the ultimate body.
Johnson photographs
Struggle of the Evening: Jean Silva vs. Drew Dober
Jean Silva def. Drew Dober by way of TKO (physician’s stoppage) – Spherical 3, 1:28
Jean Silva (14-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) appeared to drill Drew Dober (27-14 MMA, 13-10 UFC) with spinning again elbows time and again, even it was solely a pair or three clear sufficient to separate Dober’s brow open in a significant, main approach. The physician within the third spherical stated the lower was too deep for him to proceed, and it certainly was one of many nastier ones you’ll see.
Silva vs. Dober photographs
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