When the lights dimmed inside the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, it was meant to be a celebration, a homecoming of sorts for Brazilian MMA. Charles Oliveira’s redemption, Deiveson Figueiredo’s resilience, Jose Aldo’s emotional farewell, UFC Rio had all the ingredients of a historic night. But when the bonus list dropped, the mood shifted from celebration to outrage.

Despite nine finishes across the card, reports emerged that the UFC handed out only four $50,000 performance bonuses. The recipients? Charles Oliveira , Bia Mesquita , Julia Polastri , and Vitor Petrino. That’s when social media erupted. It’s not hard to see why. This card wasn’t just any Fight Night; it was a Brazilian showcase. Oliveira extended multiple all-time UFC records with most finishes (21), most subm

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