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Jack Della Maddalena and Bassil Hafez Secure ‘Fight of the Night’ at UFC Vegas 77

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UFC Vegas 77

Despite coming together on short notice, Jack Della Maddalena and Bassil Hafez delivered such an impressive performance at UFC Vegas 77 that they clinched the “Fight of the Night” accolade.

Brought in as an eleventh-hour substitute for Jack Della Maddalena—whose two initial opponents withdrew from the originally planned fight at UFC 290—Hafez put up an invigorated battle across three rounds. His relentless attempts at takedowns and standup skills impressed one judge enough to declare him the winner. However, the final decision was a 29-28 split call victory in favor of Maddalena, as adjudged by the two other judges.

Despite the result, both combatants walked away richer by $50,000 for their exemplary Saturday showcase at UFC APEX in Las Vegas.

In addition to this, two other fighters bagged $50,000 bonuses for their “Performance of the Night”. These include:

Mayra Bueno Silva, the event headliner, who cleverly subdued Holly Holm with a second-round submission, placing her in line for the recently vacated bantamweight title.
Francisco Prado surprised Ottman Azaitar with a swift ground and pound stoppage in the first round of the main card.

UFC Vegas 77 was held at UFC APEX in Las Vegas and was broadcast on ESPN and ESPN+.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC Vegas 77

Who won the ‘Fight of the Night’ at UFC Vegas 77?

Jack Della Maddalena and Bassil Hafez won the ‘Fight of the Night’ at UFC Vegas 77.

Who were the fighters that won the ‘Performance of the Night’ at UFC Vegas 77?

The fighters that won the ‘Performance of the Night’ at UFC Vegas 77 were Mayra Bueno Silva and Francisco Prado.

Where did UFC Vegas 77 take place?

UFC Vegas 77 took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.

On what platforms was UFC Vegas 77 aired?

UFC Vegas 77 was aired on ESPN and ESPN+.

What was the bonus amount received by the ‘Fight of the Night’ and ‘Performance of the Night’ winners?

The ‘Fight of the Night’ and ‘Performance of the Night’ winners each received a bonus amount of $50,000.

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4 comments

SilvaLover July 17, 2023 - 5:23 pm

Silva’s submission was a class act. she’s gonna grab that bantamweight title for sure… just wait n see!

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UFCFanatic July 17, 2023 - 7:08 pm

Can’t believe i missed this. DVR messed up… gotta catch the rerun on ESPN+. Ugh!

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KnockoutKing July 18, 2023 - 4:18 am

Prado’s ground n pound was brutal. Azaitar didn’t stand a chance. More of this pls!!!

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NoPainNoGain July 18, 2023 - 8:22 am

gotta give it to Hafez, stepping in last minute like that. Dude’s got some real grit.

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