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After UFC on ESPN 73, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances at the UFC Apex. Check out the winners below.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship goes back home to “Sin City” for UFC Fight Night. American Brandon Royval (17-8-0) takes on Portugese fighter Manel Kape (21-7-0), as the main card’s flyweight marquee matchup.
The incredible transformation of Steven Asplund sees him lose over 200 lbs, chasing a UFC dream through discipline, grit, and perseverance.
UFC on ESPN 73 takes place Dec. 13 at the UFC Apex, featuring a flyweight matchup between top contenders Brandon Royval and Manel Kape.
Kevin Vallejos knocked out Giga Chikadze with a spinning backfist at UFC Fight Night. Dana White's reaction and full results here.
Steven Asplund earned his spot on the UFC roster by producing a first-round finish on Dana White’s Contender Series earlier this year. During his appearance on the show, the UFC Vegas 112 star spoke about his remarkable weight loss. Asplund weighed in excess of 520lbs before turning his life around and becoming a UFC fighter.
Dana White has ended UFC's partnerships with five regional MMA promotions, including LFA, Unified MMA, Lux Fight League, Samourai MMA, and UAE Warrior
Gibson Jr. (9-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), son of UFC 24 and UFC 29 veteran Lance Gibson, will become the third second-generation fighter in UFC history after Randy Couture/Ryan Couture and Gilbert Smith/Elijah Smith. Gibson, 30, brings with him a 5-1 record as a Bellator fighter.