UFC 198 post-fight bonuses: Miocic, Jacare, and others earn an extra $50,000

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The Brazilian bonanza that was UFC 198 is now in the books. The event, which is the first show the UFC has ever held in the storied fight-city of Curitiba, lived up to expectations – delivering a number of thrilling upsets and dramatic finishes. In what must have been a difficult decision for the UFC brass, the following fighters received a $50,000 bonus check.

Fight of the Night: Francisco Trinaldo defeats Yancy Medeiros by unanimous decision

Performance of the Night: Stipe Miocic and Ronaldo Souza

In a wild back and forth contest that saw both men on the verge of being stopped, Francisco Trinaldo and Yancy Medeiros earned an extra $50,000 a piece. For Massaranduba, this was incredibly his sixth win in a row and tenth victory in the UFC. However, until tonight the Ultimate Fighter Brazil veteran had never earned a post-fight bonus. Medeiros, on the other hand, had twice before received a post-fight award. At …

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