Amanda Ribas’ strawweight return was a memorable one.
The 30-year-old veteran cashed considered one of 4 Efficiency of the Night time bonuses on Saturday at UFC Vegas 82, incomes an additional $50,000 for her thrilling comeback win over Luana Pinheiro. After struggling within the opening spherical, Ribas turned the tide and floored Pinheiro with a stunning spinning wheel kick en path to a third-round knockout on the evening’s fundamental card.
Becoming a member of Ribas on the bonus checklist had been Saturday’s headliner Brendan Allen, in addition to Joanderson Brito and Jeka Saragih.
Allen submitted Paul Craig in a dominant performance to increase his UFC win streak to 6 straight within the night’s middleweight fundamental occasion, whereas Brito and Saragih each scored highlight-reel finishes on the preliminary card over Jonathan Pearce and Lucas Alexander, respectively. Like Ribas, all three different bonus winners cashed an additional $50,000.
UFC Vegas 82 occurred November 18 on the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
For more on UFC Vegas 82, catch complete event results here.
