The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses on Saturday night in Canada, following a strange evening which was slightly overshadowed by refereeing controversies.
After UFC Fight Night 262 wrapped up at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, four athletes earned an additional $50,000 each for standout performances.
Fight of the Night: Drew Dober def. Kyle Prepolec
Drew Dober (28–15 MMA, 14–11 UFC) entered as the biggest betting favorite of the event against Kyle Prepolec (18–10 MMA, 0–4 UFC). Even though Dober got the victory, he paid for it physically. Early on, Prepolec checked a kick that ripped open Dober’s shin and left him unsteady. Later, Dober landed a low kick that hurt Prepolec badly, costing him a point. When the fight resumed, Dober poured on the pressure and scored the finish—clearly aware Prepolec was still compromised from the foul. The gritty back-and-forth earned both men Fight of the Night honors.
Performance of the Night: Aori Qileng
Aori Qileng (26–12 MMA, 4–4 UFC) originally had a main card spot before his bout with Cody Gibson (21–12 MMA, 3–7 UFC) was pushed to the prelims on Friday. He made the most of the switch, blasting Gibson with a knockout in just 21 seconds—the fastest finish of his career.
Performance of the Night: Charles Jourdain
Charles Jourdain (17–8–1 MMA, 8–7–1 UFC) also experienced a late card shuffle, but in the opposite direction—his fight with Davey Grant (15–8 MMA, 8–7 UFC) was bumped up to the main card. Jourdain delivered under the bright lights, securing a slick guillotine choke in the opening round to finish the former bantamweight title challenger.
