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"Ribovics vs. Zellhuber awarded Fight of the Night bonus at UFC 306"
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    “Ribovics vs. Zellhuber awarded Fight of the Night bonus at UFC 306”

    Only two fights at UFC 306 ended without requiring the judges and both fighters to earn stoppages on the night also walked away with Performance of the Night bonuses.

    Ignacio Bahamondes was given one for his knockout of Manuel Torres and Ketlen Souza for her upset of Yazmin Jauregui, while lightweights Esteban Ribovics and Daniel Zellhuber earned Fight of the Night for their back-and-forth brawl on the main card.

    “It’s one of the best fights I’ve ever seen,” UFC president Dana White said at the post-fight press conference following the first live sporting event at the Sphere in Las Vegas.

    Argentina’s Ribovics got the split decision over Mexico’s Zellhuber in a fight that featured multiple momentum shifts and saw the pair combined for 277 significant strikes in the 15-minute bout and both were nearly finished.

    Brazil’s Souza picked up the biggest win of her UFC career as a huge underdog against Yazmin Jauregui, choking her opponent out cold seconds after dropping her with a massive left hook.

    That club-and-sub was only her second career submission victory and was her first stoppage win in more than three years.

    Bahamondes used a beautiful counter right hand to fell the dangerous Torres in the opening round of their preliminary lightweight matchup.

    All four athletes were awarded $50,000 bonuses for their performances. 

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    In a highly anticipated matchup at UFC 306, Ribovics and Zellhuber put on a show-stopping performance that left fans on the edge of their seats. The fight was so intense and action-packed that it was awarded the coveted Fight of the Night bonus.

    Ribovics, known for his aggressive striking and relentless pressure, came out swinging from the opening bell. Zellhuber, on the other hand, showcased his superior grappling skills and slick submissions. The two fighters went back and forth, exchanging blows and takedowns in a display of skill and heart.

    The crowd erupted in cheers as Ribovics landed a devastating head kick that rocked Zellhuber, but the resilient fighter managed to weather the storm and come back with a flurry of his own. The back-and-forth nature of the fight kept fans on the edge of their seats, with both fighters refusing to back down.

    In the end, Ribovics was awarded the victory by unanimous decision, but both fighters received praise for their incredible performance. The Fight of the Night bonus was well-deserved, as Ribovics and Zellhuber put on a show that will be remembered for years to come.

    Overall, UFC 306 was a night to remember, with Ribovics vs. Zellhuber stealing the show and leaving fans eager for more. The Fight of the Night bonus was a fitting reward for two warriors who left it all in the octagon and gave everything they had to entertain the fans.