Five Fighters Earn $50,000 Bonuses in Vancouver

In a night filled with exhilarating matchups and a
not-so-surprising farewell, several fighters emerged as top
performers at UFC
289, held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The promotion awarded
$50,000 bonuses to the deserving recipients, recognizing their
exceptional performances inside the Octagon.

Fight of the Night honors went to middleweights Marc-Andre
Barriault and Eryk Anders.
The two warriors engaged in an decent scrap, captivating the
audience with their grit. Barriault showcased his resilience,
ultimately securing a hard-fought victory over Anders.

Charles
Oliveira, a fan favorite known for his brilliant finishing
skills, walked away with another Performance of the Night bonus. In
a lightweight clash against Beneil
Dariush, Oliveira showcased his striking, stopping his opponent
with a first-round flurry of violence at the 4:10 mark.

Another Performance of the Night bonus was awarded to Mike Malott,
who delivered an impressive submission victory over Adam
Fugitt. Malott, known for his well-rounded skillset, displayed
his grappling excellence by securing a tight guillotine, forcing
Fugitt to tap at 1:06 of Round 2.

In an unexpected upset, Steve
Erceg, making his Octagon debut, pulled off an impressive
victory over the highly regarded David
Dvorak, securing the final Performance of the Night bonus.
Erceg chipped away at his opponent and did enough to earn an
impressive unanimous decision with scores of 29-28, 29-28 and
30-27.