UFC Mexico bonuses include two thrilling promotional debuts
After UFC on ESPN 64, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Mexico City. Check out the winners below.
Performance of the Night: Ateba Gautier
Ateba Gautier def. Jose Daniel Medina via knockout (knee) – Round 1, 3:32
Ateba Gautier (7-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) had a scintillating UFC debut when he drilled Jose Daniel Medina (11-5 MMA, 0-2 UFC) with a brutal knee in the first round to announce his presence in the middleweight division.
Performance of the Night: David Martinez
David Martinez def. Saimon Oliveira via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:38
David Martinez (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) joined his sister Melissa as members of the UFC ranks – and members who each are doctors, no less – and took out Saimon Oliveira (18-6 MMA, 0-3 UFC) with a first-round TKO.
Performance of the Night: Edgar Chairez
Edgar Chairez def. CJ Vergara via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:30
Edgar Chairez (12-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) was fighting CJ Vergara (12-7-1 MMA, 3-5 UFC) on the prelims when the day started, but found his fight on the main card in a key spot toward the top. He took advantage with a thrilling first-round submission in front of his home fans that he said was emotional because of the death of his grandfather.
Performance of the Night: Manuel Torres
Manuel Torres def. Drew Dober via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 1:45
Manuel Torres (16-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) picked up the biggest win of his career when he pounded out Drew Dober (27-15 MMA, 13-11 UFC) quickly into the first round of the co-main event. Torres hit Dober with more than a dozen hammerfists, most of which appeared to be unnecessary had referee Mike Beltran stepped in to stop things sooner. After Dober stumbled to his feet, Beltran then stood in front of him to make sure he didn't keep fighting, giving direct evidence to the official of the unnecessarily late finish.
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