Aldana vs. Rosa Takes Home Fight of the Night Honors
The UFC 296 bonuses were awarded to four different fighters for their performances following the UFC 296 card.
Fight of the Night went to Irene Aldana and Karol Rosa. The duo’s prelim scrap was a back-and-forth war that lasted 15 minutes. Both women kept coming forward despite the damage taken, and fans were appreciative of their efforts. Aldana would take a unanimous decision win with three 29-28 cards given in her favor.
Absolutely no doubt about it 🔥
Irene Aldana vs Karol Rosa is your #UFC296 Fight of the Night!
[ B2YB @ToyoTires ] pic.twitter.com/maS1TifMhm
— UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023
The three other Performance of the Night bonuses were well-earned. Josh Emmett earned an extra $50,000 for his shocking knockout of Bryce Mitchell, which left the featherweight convulsing on the floor afterward. The “Queen of Violence,” Ariane Lipski, also received a bonus for her impressive armbar submission win over Casey O’Neill. Finally, Shamil Gaziev picked up a bonus for his TKO win over Martin Buday.
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UFC 296 Bonuses:
Irene Aldana – $50,000
Karol Rosa – $50,000
Josh Emmett – $50,000
Ariane Lipski – $50,000
Shamil Gaziev – $50,000
The full incident between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at #UFC296 tonight.
Bring on #UFC297 in January! pic.twitter.com/HQt0Uj1jiv
— UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023