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MMA Junkie Staff

UFC Fight Night 206 bonuses: War between Pereira, Ponzinibbio a no-brainer for Fight of the Night

LAS VEGAS – Six of the 11 fights at the UFC Apex on Saturday evening resulted in early finishes, giving the UFC decision-makers plenty of choices when it came time to issue bonuses.

The co-main event of UFC Fight Night 206 between Michel Pereira and Santiago Ponzinibbio left a lasting impression as their three-round battle was the most intense of the evening. The fight turned into an all-out slugfest in the closing minutes, living up to the expectations for the contest between the two exciting welterweights. Naturally, their battle earned Fight of the Night honors.

The promotion also handed out two Performance of the Night bonuses, awarding a pair of fighters an extra $50,000 for their finishes.

Check out who all took home a bonus for their performance on Saturday.

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