UFC 131 Payouts Give Four Fighters, Including Sam Stout, $70,000 Bonuses For Their Brilliant Performances
UFC 131 is now in the history books and it wound up being a really good show. There was a little something for everyone with knockouts, submissions and three-round battles that left you wanting to see more.
As is the case with every event, four fighters were awarded $70,000 Fight Night bonuses. So who were the lucky winners?
Submission of the Night: Chris Weidman
Weidman got the bonus for making Jesse Bongfeldt tapout thanks to a standing guillotine. It was his first UFC victory and first Fight Night bonus.
Knockout of the Night: Sam Stout
Stout provided the knockout of the year when he dropped Yves Edwards late in the first-round of their battle at UFC 131. He took a right hand from his opponent, then proceeded to swing his right hand with all the force that he had in him. He connected with Edwards’ jaw, causing his head to snap, and he went down in a heap. This was a no-brainer choice for KO of the night.
Fight of the Night: Dave Herman vs Jon-Olav Einemo
These two heavyweights put on a fun, exciting back and forth battle that ended in the second-round when Herman was able to overwhelm the UFC newcomer with a barrage of punches and knees that dropped him to the canvas.
Even in defeat, Einemo should feel pretty good knowing that he will have a little extra green in his pockets thanks to an exciting debut.
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Even though there was some tough competition for Fight of the Night, you can’t argue against that heavyweight battle.
Stout clearly deserved knockout of the night, and anytime a fight ends with a standing guillotine it is guaranteed to win submission of the night.
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By Bleacher Report’s Adam Wells