"Carlos Prates and Lerone Murphy executed two spinning back elbow finishes at UFC 319, each contributing to bonus-winning performances that are highly unusual in mixed martial arts."
"Dana White confirmed that Carlos Prates received a $50,000 bonus during a post-fight interview, indicating the rarity and excitement of his finishing move."
"Khamzat Chimaev earned a Performance bonus for his dominant victory over Dricus Du Plessis, despite not achieving a finish, highlighting the nature of the awards."
"Tim Elliott secured a Performance bonus after submitting Kai Asakura with a guillotine choke, showcasing technical skill early in the UFC 319 main card."
UFC 319 in Chicago showcased two spinning back elbow finishes by Carlos Prates and Lerone Murphy, a rare occurrence in mixed martial arts. Prates inflicted significant damage on Geoff Neal, while Murphy's knockout of Aaron Pico resulted in hospitalization for Pico. Instead of awarding a Fight of the Night, UFC recognized four individual performances, with Prates and others winning bonuses, including Khamzat Chimaev for a dominant victory over Dricus Du Plessis. Tim Elliott also earned a bonus for submitting Kai Asakura.
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