The press service of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced the fighters who received cash bonuses for their performances at the UFC 319 mixed martial arts tournament, which took place in Chicago, USA, from August 16 to 17 (Moscow time). In the main event, the Russian fighter representing the UAE, **Hamzat Chimaev**, emerged victorious against South Africa’s **Dricus du Plessis**, claiming the middleweight championship title.
Cash bonuses for “Performance of the Night” were awarded to several fighters, including Chechnya’s **Hamzat Chimaev**, Britain’s **Lerone Murphy**, Brazil’s **Carlos Prates**, and American **Tim Elliott**. Each of them will receive an additional $50,000 on top of their fight purses.