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UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday's bout, including a bloody Fight of the Night award.
Following UFC on ESPN 59, four fighters earned an additional $50,000 in prize money for their performances in Denver. See the winners below.
Performance of the Night: Montell Jackson
Montel Jackson defeats Damon Blackshear by knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:18
Montel Jackson (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) defeated Damon Blackshear (14-7-1 MMA, 2-3-1 UFC) in a quick 1-2 decision, with the second shot coming straight down the middle, taking Blackshear down in just 18 seconds. Jackson has now knocked down seven consecutive opponents, tying him with Chuck Liddell and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson for the most in UFC history.
Jackson Photos
Performance of the Night: Charles Johnson
Charles Johnson defeats Joshua Vann by knockout (punches) – Round 3, 0:20
Charles Johnson (16-6 MMA, 5-4 UFC) faced Joshua Vann (10-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) on just under two weeks notice. Johnson, who said he came into the bout quickly to get used to the altitude, was told he was losing two rounds in the third round, but he overpowered Vann with a spectacular uppercut 20 seconds into the final round, killing the momentum.
Johnson's Photo
Fight of the Night: Jean Silva vs. Drew Dober
Jean Silva defeats Drew Dober by TKO – Round 3, 1:28
Jean Silva (14-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) appeared to be pummeling Drew Dober (27-14 MMA, 13-10 UFC) time and time again with a spinning back elbow, but a few clean hits left Dober with a large gash in his forehead. The doctor in the third round deemed the cut too deep for Dober to continue, but it was certainly one of the most brutal cuts I've ever seen.
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