Stephen Thompson LAS VEGAS – Stephen Thompson , Kamaru Usman , Jorge Masvidal and Josh Samman each earned $50,000 bonuses for their performances at Sunday’s TUF 21 Finale event. All four fighters won “Performance of the Night” bonuses; no “Fight of the Night” honor was given. UFC PR director Dave Sholler announced the winners at the post-event news conference, which MMAjunkie attended. Thompson (11-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) knocked out Jake Ellenberger (30-10 MMA, 9-6 UFC) in the main event with a head kick. The fight was the first main event for “Wonderboy” under the UFC banner, and gives him five straight wins at welterweight.
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TUF 21 Finale bonuses: Like ‘Wonderboy’ isn’t gonna make $50,000 for that kick – MMA Junkie