UFC Mexico City: Four Fighters Earn $50K Bonuses

The UFC event in Mexico City saw an electrifying night of fights and awarded four Performance of the Night bonuses, each worth $50,000, to standout fighters. Octagon newcomers Ateba Gautier and David Martinez both made impressive debuts, with Gautier knocking out Jose Daniel Medina and Martinez finishing Saimon Oliveira in the first round. Meanwhile, Edgar Chairez submitted C.J. Vergara with a rear-naked choke, and Manuel Torres delivered a swift TKO over veteran Drew Dober, marking the biggest win of his career. The event attracted a sell-out crowd of 19,731 at Arena CDMX, setting a record for gate sales. This marks the UFC's seventh event in Mexico City, showcasing the promotion's growing popularity in the region. Overall, the night highlighted the emergence of new talent in the octagon.