Max Holloway defends his BMF title towards Charles Oliveira on the T-Cellular Enviornment as an action-packed battle is able to happen in the principle occasion of UFC 326.
Surprisingly, out of the 4 BMF championship matchups which have occurred, just one has ever been awarded a Struggle of the Night time (FOTN) bonus, which was given at UFC 300 between Justin Gaethje and Holloway.
Each the Hawaiian and the Brazilian share a complete of 34 battle bonuses as they both produce showstopping finishes or unimaginable scraps.
Nevertheless, there are three bouts that happen at UFC 326 which can prevail greater than the headliner and obtain a FOTN bonus.
Drew Dober vs Michael Johnson
We start with two American light-weight veterans who all the time look to placed on a present and produce a couple of loopy second within the Octagon.
Drew Dober returned to the win column in his final battle, defeating Kyle Prepolec by third-round TKO at UFC Vancouver, breaking his three-fight dropping streak.
The 37-year-old doesn’t usually go the gap, as 21 of his 28 victories have ended with a end, 16 by knockout and 5 by submissions, plus the Nebraska-born fighter’s final eight wins have ended by KO/TKO.
In his UFC profession, the previous 155-pound contender has earned 5 FOTN bonuses as there’s continuous motion when Dober is concerned.
Michael Johnson is at present on a three-fight win streak as he prolonged his triumphant run with a unanimous choice victory towards Daniel Zellhuber at UFC 318.
‘The Menace’ has crushed so many recognisable names within the organisation, which embrace Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza and Tony Ferguson.
The 39-year-old claims three FOTN bonuses, regardless of not successful in any of these bouts, however he has proven that he’ll do no matter he can to earn an additional $50,000.
Ever since this battle was introduced, it despatched fireworks via the MMA group, particularly for the reason that lightweights are among the many most entertaining to look at within the UFC.
Gregory Rodrigues vs Brunno Ferreira
Identical to the principle occasion, we witness a rematch that was far newer, as two Brazilians resolve whether or not historical past will repeat itself in Las Vegas.
Gregory Rodrigues is on a back-to-back win after beating Roman Kopylov by unanimous choice and brutally knocking out Jack Hermansson within the first spherical.
‘Robocop’ doesn’t usually go to the judges’ scorecards, holding a complete of 14 finishes, with 11 victories ending by KO/TKO; six of these have occurred within the UFC.
The #13 middleweight contender has earned three FOTN bonuses, one among which featured him in a four-round conflict with Jared Cannonier within the headliner of UFC Vegas 102.
Brunno Ferreira went the gap for the primary time in his MMA profession, defeating Marvin Vettori by unanimous choice at UFC 323 and lengthening his win streak to 3.
Whereas he has lately grow to be extra of a submission artist, ‘The Hulk’ has 9 knockouts on his file, with seven ending within the first spherical, together with his debut win towards his upcoming acquainted foe at UFC 283.
On account of all of his first and second-round finishes, the 33-year-old has but to obtain a FOTN bonus, however his fixed spectacular performances have proven that he doesn’t want one.
Rodrigues seeks revenge with a purpose to hold his spot within the 185-pound rankings, however Ferreira needs to copy his victory to climb from #15.
Donte Johnson vs Cody Brundage
A preliminary card matchup that includes two Individuals who will dwell by the sword and die by the sword to gather a showstopping victory.
Johnson was a debutant in his final battle, securing his first submission win by second-round Ninja Choke towards Sedriques Dumas at UFC Vegas 110.
‘Lockjaw’ is undefeated and has a 100% end charge with seven fights, as six of these have ended by KO/TKO within the first spherical, clearly displaying he’s not messing round as quickly as he enters the Octagon.
The 27-year-old obtained a Efficiency of the Night time (POTN) bonus on his UFC debut and if he reveals a excessive and heavy tempo towards his opponent, he might be in for an additional $50,000.
Cody Brundage has already fought this 12 months, struggling a second-round TKO loss towards Cam Rowston at UFC 325, making him winless in his final three bouts.
The Chapin-born combined martial artist will not be somebody who goes the gap usually, claiming 9 finishes from 11 victories, with six by KO/TKO and three by submission.
The 31-year-old has obtained two POTN bonuses in his UFC profession, and whereas he hasn’t a FOTN bonus, he did have a stand-out one-round conflict with Julian Marquez at UFC Vegas 103.
With each males anticipated to earn a stoppage win of their scheduled three-round contest, it might simply be an exciting scrap that can get the group going earlier than the principle card.
