UFC Atlantic City bonus and aftermath: All main card fighters snubbed, announced gate crosses $2M 

The UFC made its long-awaited return to Atlantic City, New Jersey after a six-year absence. The event showcased local crowd pleaser, Erin Blachfield, in the main event. The night was filled with excitement, as a total of eight knockouts were recorded, tying a previous record. The preliminary card also delivered outstanding performances, earning several bonus awards.

The reported attendance for the fight night was 12,198, bringing in a healthy gate of $2,180,601 for the event.

UFC Atlantic City: Standout Performances and Bonuses

Anton Turkalj and Ibo Aslan received the Fight of the Night award for their highly anticipated rematch. The bout was an intense and chaotic brawl, with both fighters exchanging powerful strikes throughout all three rounds.

In the end, Aslan successfully delivered a powerful right hand in the third round, knocking Turkalj to the ground and securing the victory, thus avenging his previous defeat. As a graduate of Dana White’s Contender Series, Aslan made a triumphant UFC debut with this win.

UFC Atlantic City: ‘Fight Night’ Awards and Bonuses

Nate Landwehr was awarded a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus for his impressive comeback knockout. Despite initially receiving some punishment from Jamall Emmers, Landwehr persevered and began landing his own shots.

With precise footwork, Landwehr applied pressure to Emmers and eventually created an opportunity for himself. He delivered a powerful uppercut that caused his opponent to stumble. To secure his first UFC knockout, Landwehr then proceeded to strike on the ground.

Take a look at Landwehr’s ground strikes showcased below:

Dennis Buzukja was awarded a ‘Performance Of The Night’ bonus for his commanding performance against Connor Matthews, who was making his debut in the UFC. Throughout the fight, Buzukja exhibited precise striking and remarkable defensive skills, keeping Matthews on the defensive for the majority of the first two rounds.

Buzukja delivered a well-timed left hook in the third round, which left Matthews stunned and ultimately resulted in Buzukja’s first triumphant win in the UFC.

Take a look at Buzukja’s knockout victory at UFC Atlantic City in the video below: