UFC Fight Night 42 Bonuses: Henderson, Hallmann, Martinez & Jorgensen Pick Up 50K
The UFC’s first event in Albuquerque turned out to be a great night of MMA actions for viewers and fans in attendance.
The card was filled with exciting fights but they were all topped by Scott Jorgensen and Danny Martinez’s war in the preliminary card. Martinez put his opponent in trouble numerous times throughout the fight but was unable to get the finish as Jorgensen went straight into grappling mode to avoid damage.
In the end the former bantamweight contender did enough on the judges scorecards to take the win and Jorgensen now has his first official win at flyweight. The 125 pounders scrap earned both men “Fight of the Night”.
Following the event UFC officials confirmed all the bonuses for the cards competitors which worked out at $50,000 each.
The first “Performance of the Night” award was handed to Poland’s Piotr Hallman for his third round finish over UFC veteran Yves Edwards. The loss could be crucial to Edwards who drops to 1-4-1 in his last six fights. Hallman is 1-1 in his last two after losing to Al Iaquinta in his previous fight.
Former lightweight champion Benson Henderson was awarded the second POTN after his impressive come from behind finish, submitting Rustam Khabilov with a rear naked choke in the main event. “Smooth” lived up to his name with his slick submission and is now on a two fight winning streak since losing his title.
UFC Fight Night 42 took place in the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The card was aired on FOX Sports 1 as well asUFC Fight Pass. Stay tuned to LowKick for more coverage of the event!
