UFC Perth fighters get $100,000 bonuses for wins

Two UFC fighters at UFC Perth each earned $100,000 in performance bonuses, a significant sum for their wins.
By Newsroom | Sports, UFC |

Fistic Follies: Prates, Salkilld Pocket Six Figures in Perth

Carlos Prates and Quillan Salkilld were the standout recipients of post-fight accolades at UFC Perth, each clinching a $100,000 performance bonus. The event, held in Perth, Australia, saw both fighters deliver decisive finishes that apparently resonated with the organizers' purse strings.

==Prates secured his bonus for a third-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. Salkilld earned his for a first-round TKO against veteran lightweight Beneil Dariush.==

Other Notables Claimed Purses

The heavyweight pairing of Brando Pericic and Shamil Gaziev was deemed the "Fight of the Night," presumably netting them additional financial recognition, though the exact figures for this award were not explicitly stated across all reports.

  • Pericic secured a second-round knockout over Gaziev.

Several other bouts featured finishes that garnered attention:

  • Kody Steele submitted Dom Mar Fan with a heel hook, marking the first of its kind in the UFC this year.

  • Junior Tafa ended a losing streak with an elbow knockout against Kevin Christian.

  • Wes Schultz forced a submission via guillotine choke against Ben Johnston.

  • Marwan Rahiki achieved an early TKO against Ollie Schmid.

A Night of Knockouts and Submissions

UFC Perth presented a card punctuated by a series of stoppages. The event's headliner, featuring Prates and Della Maddalena, concluded with Prates' emphatic TKO, a win that some reports suggest might propel him toward a welterweight title contention. Salkilld's dominant performance against Dariush also appeared to be a significant statement in the lightweight division.

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The organization announced four fighters in total would receive performance bonuses, with Prates and Salkilld being two of them. The specific mention of "four fighters" taking home $100k bonuses implies two other unnamed individuals also received such an award.

The event's broadcast was live on Paramount+.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who received $100,000 bonuses at UFC Perth?
Carlos Prates and Quillan Salkilld each got $100,000 for their wins at UFC Perth. They were rewarded for their strong performances that ended their fights quickly.
Q: Why did Carlos Prates get a bonus at UFC Perth?
Carlos Prates won a $100,000 bonus for his TKO win against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth. This win was a major performance that impressed the organizers.
Q: Why did Quillan Salkilld get a bonus at UFC Perth?
Quillan Salkilld earned a $100,000 bonus for his first-round TKO victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC Perth. His quick and dominant win was recognized with the award.
Q: Were there other bonuses given at UFC Perth?
Yes, the "Fight of the Night" award went to Brando Pericic and Shamil Gaziev, though the exact bonus amount was not stated. The UFC announced four fighters in total received $100,000 bonuses.