"I do want a third check night, but at the same time, I got someone in front of me who's gonna be looking for the same thing. So sometimes you just gotta take a smarter approach... A lot of times when you search for the knockout, you end up getting knocked out. So I'm not searching for it; if it happens, it happens."
"I've already got five bonuses but I wish it was in the Paramount era instead of the ESPN era. The UFC bonuses during the ESPN era were $50,000. However, the UFC has increased the bonuses to $100,000 starting with the Paramount deal this year, while also awarding $25,000 for every finish."
Adrian Yanez is set to fight Ricky Simon at UFC Seattle. Despite the UFC increasing bonuses, Yanez will not chase a finish. He recalls Michael Bisping's title win over Luke Rockhold, emphasizing the risks of seeking knockouts. Yanez has earned bonuses in the past but wishes they were during the Paramount era, which offers higher rewards. He acknowledges that both he and Simon are motivated by bonuses, but he aims for a smarter approach in the fight. Yanez has faced challenges recently, losing three of his last four fights.
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