#performance-of-the-night

#performance-of-the-night

With nary a dull fight on the card, the UFC brass had plenty of options for post-fight bonuses at UFC Paris. In the end, forgoing a Fight of the Night, the promotion opted to award four Performance of the Night bonuses following Saturday's Fight Night event at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. Among the winners, incoming heavyweight Ante Delija, a former PFL champion who the UFC had first attempted to sign years ago.

Elijah Smith, with Gilbert Smith in his corner, landed a Rampage Jackson-style slam knockout on Toshiomi Kazama in the opening round of their bantamweight fight.

"I think my career is going just how it's supposed to be, just how it was destined to be. I came off of two losses after having all wins and mostly knockouts, so I felt unstoppable as an amateur and an early pro."