UFC Baku fighters earn bonuses for performances at Fight Night 280
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The UFC awarded bonuses following UFC Fight Night 280 on June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Four fighters received $100,000 for "Performance of the Night." Highlights included an 8-second knockout by Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev and a rare submission by Asu Almabayev. Five other fighters earned $25,000 for finishes. The event featured thrilling performances in front of a passionate home crowd.
- •Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev scored an 8-second KO against Julius Walker.
- •Asu Almabayev achieved a rare Suloev stretch submission.
- •Four fighters received $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses.
- •Five fighters earned $25,000 for notable finishes.
- •Event held at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku bonuses: Great hair, 8-second KO, rare sub, home magic
"Check out the $100,000 bonus winners and $25,000 finish winners at UFC Fight Night 280 in Azerbaijan.
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