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The UFC handed out 4 post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, together with one to a Brazilian former champion who known as it a profession.
After UFC 283, 4 fighters picked up an additional $50,000 for his or her performances in Rio de Janeiro. Try the winners beneath.
Battle of the Night time: Jamahal Hill def. Glover Teixeira
Jamahal Hill (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) wanted all 25 minutes to grow to be a UFC champion, however he was largely dominant in his unanimous resolution win over Glover Teixeira (33-9 MMA, 16-7 UFC) to take home the vacant light heavyweight title. Teixeira, a former champ combating in entrance of his dwelling followers, couldn’t be put away, although he left the cage a bloody mess after Hill set a brand new UFC file for whole strikes in a 205-pound combat. Hill swept all 5 rounds, together with a 10-8 from one decide, to grow to be the primary fighter from Dana White’s Contender Collection to win a UFC title. He fought Teixeira, who retired after the loss, for the belt vacated by Jiri Prochazka, who by no means defended the strap after he gained it towards Teixeira in 2022.
