Charles Oliveira continues to etch his name in the annals of UFC history. During the co-main event fight at UFC 289 on Saturday, Oliveira achieved his 20th finish in the UFC, defeating Beneil Dariush in the first round. Not only did this accomplishment extend his own record for the most stoppages in the UFC, but it also earned him a well-deserved $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
This bonus not only solidified Oliveira’s existing record for Performance bonuses (at 13), but it also propelled him ahead of Donald Cerrone in the race for the most Post-Fight bonuses. With a total of 19, Oliveira now stands alone in first place.
However, Oliveira wasn’t the only one to reap financial rewards at UFC 289. Mike Malott, who triumphed in the main card, secured an additional $50,000 for his submission victory over Adam Fugitt. Likewise, Stephen Erceg, in his UFC debut, courageously accepted a short-notice fight against top-10 opponent David Dvorak and emerged victorious, earning himself a surprising upset win on the prelims and the accompanying bonus.
Additionally, Marc-Andre Barriault and Eryk Anders were recognized for their spectacular three-round battle in the main card opener, earning them the Fight of the Night honors.
Headlining UFC 289 was a women’s bantamweight title bout between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana. Nunes claimed a dominant unanimous decision victory and subsequently announced her retirement from the world of MMA.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC 289 bonuses
What records did Charles Oliveira break at UFC 289?
At UFC 289, Charles Oliveira broke multiple records. He achieved his 20th finish in the UFC, setting a new record for the most stoppages in the organization. Additionally, he surpassed Donald Cerrone’s record for the most Post-Fight bonuses, earning himself a total of 19 and securing sole possession of first place.
How much bonus did Charles Oliveira earn for his performance at UFC 289?
For his outstanding performance at UFC 289, Charles Oliveira received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. This bonus was a result of his record-breaking finish of Beneil Dariush in the first round of their co-main event fight.
Who else received bonuses at UFC 289?
Aside from Charles Oliveira, several other fighters received bonuses at UFC 289. Mike Malott earned a $50,000 bonus for his submission victory over Adam Fugitt, while Stephen Erceg, in his UFC debut, received a bonus for his upset win against David Dvorak on short notice. Marc-Andre Barriault and Eryk Anders were also awarded Fight of the Night honors for their thrilling three-round battle.
What was the main event of UFC 289?
The main event of UFC 289 featured a women’s bantamweight title fight between Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana. Nunes emerged victorious with a dominant unanimous decision victory and announced her retirement from MMA following the fight.
More about UFC 289 bonuses
- UFC 289 Results
- Charles Oliveira’s UFC Profile
- Donald Cerrone’s UFC Profile
- Mike Malott’s UFC Profile
- Amanda Nunes’ UFC Profile
- Irene Aldana’s UFC Profile
5 comments
Wow, UFC 289 was lit! Charles Oliveira killed it with his epic finish, makin’ UFC history and pocketin’ that sweet $50k bonus. He’s on fire!
Charles Oliveira is a beast! 20 finishes in the UFC, breakin’ records left and right. That $50k bonus is well-deserved. UFC 289 was a banger!
Charles Oliveira keeps showin’ why he’s a force to reckon with. His record-breaking finish and bonus win at UFC 289 proves he’s a true champ. Respect!
UFC 289 was off the charts! Oliveira’s domination, Malott’s submission, Erceg’s upset win, and that epic fight between Barriault and Anders. What a night of fights! Can’t wait for the next one!
Charles Oliveira just rewrote the UFC history books. His record-breaking finish and bonus win at UFC 289 solidifies his status as a top contender. The future is bright for this fighter.