UFC Vegas 34 Post-Fight Roundup: Reactions, Bonuses and Press Conference
UFC Vegas 34 Bonuses
On a night with some truly stunning finishes, and no standout fight, the UFC did the logical thing and awarded four Performance of the Night bonuses, and no Fight of the Night bonus.
The most obvious bonus of the night went to Ignacio Bahamondes for his stunning wheel kick knockout over Roosevelt Roberts.
OH MY GOODNESS!
[ #UFCVegas34 Prelims are LIVE on ESPN2 & @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/eb31qfJ4bq— UFC (@ufc) August 22, 2021
Lightheavyweight prospect, William Knight was also rewarded for his knockout of Fabio Cherant via the shortest of short left hooks, as well as Josiane Nunes for her rare one-punch knockout in the women divisions, and finally, Alexandre Pantoja got $50,000 for his choke on Brandon Royval which likely also earned him a flyweight title shot.
Pro’s React To Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum
Peers from around the UFC world came out to appreciate the work of Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC Vegas 34, check out what the likes of champion Aljamain Sterling and others had to say.
Gastelum walk out song is ——–
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 22, 2021
Ayyyyeree so is Cannoniers
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 22, 2021
I would say more like not bringing bullets to a gun fight
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 22, 2021
Bro get him his mouthpiece geez #UFCVegas34
— Johnny Muñoz (@KidKvenbo) August 22, 2021
At this pace it can’t go 25 minutes
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 22, 2021
KG has taken the shots well from Cannonier but man, does he look sharp tonight. Great footwork, that JC hasn’t been able to really figure out. I picked JC to win but KG proving me wrong! #UFCVegas34
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 22, 2021
Gastlem is so tough
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 22, 2021
These guys said that wasn’t a TD?! Yeaaa, please do a lot better stat folks. Missing the correct input keys to hit. https://t.co/1QDvr2qVbo
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 22, 2021
It’s actually mind blowing how little respect such a dangerous sport gets when it comes to high profile positions:
Stat counting, referring, judging, etc.You literally need the bare minimum to get into any of those positions. What other sport is like this? I seriously dont know https://t.co/XPfdgamvgA
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 22, 2021
Shows what I know. They’ve been buzzing for 25 minutes. Good fight main event #UFCVegas34 Canonnier for the decision, gotta make a bottle GN
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 22, 2021
Great main event Jared showed he can go 5 rounds and kelvin proved that he’s still a top contender in the division and can beat anyone on the right night
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 22, 2021
Super close fight. Gastelum pushed the action and held center of octagon but Cannonier landed the bigger shots.
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) August 22, 2021
Winner of till brunson —
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 22, 2021
Very competitive. A little more volume and I thought KG would’ve taken it or even pressing JC against the cage more. Big win for JC but KG is a savage! He’s fought all the best guys that 185 has to offer in the UFC https://t.co/Judmz0Crta
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 22, 2021
UFC Vegas 34 Press Conference
Check out everything said at the UFC Vegas 34 press conference.
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