Emerging as the victors with championship belts around their midsections, Sean O’Malley and Zhang Weili stood out as the recipients of the UFC 292 post-fight bonuses.
Both the fresh UFC bantamweight titleholder and the steadfast strawweight champion garnered impressive $50,000 bonuses for their commanding displays. The allocation of the bonus winners was disclosed by UFC President Dana White during the press conference following Saturday’s pay-per-view spectacle held at TD Garden in Boston.
O’Malley masterminded the capture of the bantamweight championship through a ferocious knockout that left champ Aljamain Sterling incapacitated in the headlining match. This achievement marked O’Malley’s eighth UFC performance incentive.
Concurrently, Zhang continued her defense of the strawweight title, subjecting Amanda Lemos to an utter domination that led to the judges scoring the contest 50-43, 50-44, and 49-45, underscoring the unbalanced nature of the bout.
Identifying the “Fight of the Night” was a straightforward decision, as per White. The bantamweight showdown in The Ultimate Fighter 31’s final bout, pitting Brad Katona against Cody Gibson, captivated the audience, culminating in Katona securing a unanimous decision victory.
UFC 292 Bonus Recipients:
Outstanding Performance of the Night: Sean O’Malley, Zhang Weili
Most Thrilling Bout of the Night: Brad Katona, Cody Gibson
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Title-winning
What were the main highlights of UFC 292?
The main highlights of UFC 292 were the exceptional performances by Sean O’Malley and Zhang Weili, who both won titles and earned ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses.
Who were the bonus winners at UFC 292?
Sean O’Malley and Zhang Weili were the bonus winners at UFC 292, both receiving $50,000 ‘Performance of the Night’ awards for their impressive title victories.
How did Sean O’Malley win his title at UFC 292?
Sean O’Malley won the bantamweight title at UFC 292 with a powerful knockout victory over Aljamain Sterling in the main event. This marked O’Malley’s eighth UFC performance bonus.
What was Zhang Weili’s performance at UFC 292?
Zhang Weili defended her strawweight title at UFC 292 by delivering a dominant performance against Amanda Lemos. The judges scored the bout 50-43, 50-44, and 49-45 in favor of Zhang.
Which fight was awarded ‘Fight of the Night’ at UFC 292?
The bantamweight finale of The Ultimate Fighter 31 between Brad Katona and Cody Gibson was awarded the ‘Fight of the Night’ accolade at UFC 292. Brad Katona secured a unanimous decision victory in this captivating matchup.
More about Title-winning
- UFC 292 Event Details
- Sean O’Malley’s UFC Profile
- Zhang Weili’s UFC Profile
- Recap of UFC 292 on ESPN
