Pendred given additional $50,000 bonus
Mike would have been awarded $50,000 for the performance had he not failed the drug test, and looks like now his share will also go to his opponent:
Earlier this week it was revealed that Mike King tested positive for steroids following his fight of the night with at UFC Fight Night 46. He would have been awarded $50,000 for the performance had he not failed the drug test, and looks like now his share will also go to his opponent:
King had a dominate first round against Pendred, but the Irish native was able to turn it around in the second and submit King by rear naked choke. The awards were announced at the post-fight press conference, but are always with held until drug tests results are returned. Pendred will now be awarded both bonuses, totaling $100,000.