Derrick Lewis has the type of power that can help pad a bank account.
“The Black Beast” did exactly that at UFC Fight Night Zagreb on Sunday, knocking out Gabriel Gonzaga 4:48 into the opening frame of their co-headlining clash to earn a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus. A hard right hand from Lewis sent Gonzaga tumbling face-first to the canvas, bringing an immediate halt to the heavyweight tilt just before the end of the round.
No “Fight of the Night” bonus was awarded on Sunday. Instead, Mairbek Taisumov, Alejandro Perez and Jared Cannonier joined Lewis in receiving $50,000 performance bonuses.