March 11, 2023 9: 45 pm ET
The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including two to fighters who put opponents to sleep.
After UFC Fight Night 221, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Las Vegas. Check out the winners below.
Performance of the Night: Davey Grant
Mar 11, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Davey Grant (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Raphael Assuncao (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Virgin Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Davey Grant def. Raphael Assuncao via technical submission (reverse triangle choke) – Round 3, 4: 43
Davey Grant (13-6 MMA, 6-5 UFC) had to rally against an all-time great in Raphael Assuncao (27-10 MMA, 12-7 UFC), but he put him on the canvas, then choked him to sleep to steal victory from the jaws of what was going to be a decision loss.