Cub Swanson, UFC Tampa ceremonial weigh-ins on the Amalie Area, Dec. 13, 2024 Credit score: Jay Anderson/Cageside Press
With the ultimate UFC occasion of 2024 within the books, 4 remaining stars have picked up $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Tampa.
The occasion on the Amalie Area on Saturday produced loads of explosive finishes, with a number of fighters turning again the clock. Amongst them, co-main occasion featherweight “Killer” Cub Swanson, who landed a punishing 1-2 combo on the significantly youthful Billy Quarantillo. At age 41, Swanson proved he nonetheless has a couple of tips up his sleeve and gasoline within the tank. It might nonetheless be the ultimate time followers see Swanson compete, nevertheless: the previous WEC star admitted after the bout that he had instructed his spouse it “might” be his final one.
Swanson was non-committal backstage, and didn’t depart his gloves within the octagon. If it does turn into his final hurrah, he actually went out on a excessive observe.
For the win, and thrilling contest earlier than the end, Swanson together with Quarantillo earned Struggle of the Night time honors.
At 38, Michael Johnson is not any spring hen both. Like Swanson, nevertheless, he defied father time on Saturday, touchdown a blistering knockout on Ottman Azaitar to assert a Efficiency of the Night time bonus.
The opposite Efficiency of the Night time at UFC Tampa was awarded to Dustin Jacoby, who snapped a two-fight skid by starching fearsome gentle heavyweight Vitor Petrino.
