Best fight of the night imo...
Niko Price vs. Michel Pereira ... these two ain't right.
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Niko Price vs. Michel Pereira was a great fight, but didn't quite make it to the top of the list last night. It's hard for me to pick a best fight cause there were a few very good fights. And these two went right at it for 3 solid rounds.
For sure and by far the guy that stepped up out of his league the most was Moutinho. He's an instant star if he didn't die overnight and can spell his name today. Once again, the sugar show was a lot of show. IMO, O'Malley is more hype than might. But he can tap the snot right out of a person.
McGregor is a bust .... as much as any athlete who was the highest paid in 2021 could be anyways. I know he'll buy his way back in but he isn't a good person to represent the UFC. He is far to toxic. The shit he said about Poirier's family...fuck him. IMO he's perfect for celebrity boxing and nothing more at this point. But Dana's bought and paid for so....I'm sure we will see him around for a few more years.
The Tuivasa/Hardy fight...wow. I hope nobody was looking away.
Hall/Topuria fight. Hall ... that style is like back to the days of Royce Gracie. If you missed it ... he is one of the oddest fighters out there. But Topuria ... man he is special. He's young and somewhat new to the ufc...that's the first time I've seen him fight. This guy is lightning and I can't wait to see him get put against a real contender.
And for the actual record...this is who got the bonuses from Dana...
Performance of the Night: Tai Tuivasa $75K - A one shot knock the fuck out. Hardy looked good until he had his lights put out.
Performance of the Night: Dricus Du Plessis $75K - I was surprised here, but like I said, there were a lot of very good fights and this was one. Dana's decision and he gives it to this guy. meh.
Fight of the Night: Sean O’Malley vs.
Kris Moutinho $75K - Sean should send Kris half his check.