Charles Oliveira made a triumphant return to 155 pounds, a decision that made him $50,000 richer on Saturday night.
“Do Bronx” received a “Performance of the Night” bonus for a dominant win over former Bellator titlist Will Brooks in a featured lightweight tilt at UFC 210 in Buffalo. Oliveira took Brooks down twice and took his foe’s back when he attempted to return to his feet. From there, the Brazilian secured a standing rear-naked choke and the tapout 2:30 into the opening stanza.
Elsewhere, Shane Burgos and Charles Rosa garnered “Fight of the Night” honors and $50,000 apiece for their entertaining preliminary featherweight clash.