While it’s been nearly 72 hours since McKinney’s Edwin Figueroa made his presence known in the UFC, the buzz surrounding the kid still seems to be radiating. Of course, when you net a $55,000 “Fight of the Night” bonus in your very first UFC fight, a losing endeavor at that, people tend to take notice. However, despite all the praise Figueroa has received from fans and the media no one person in MMA has the sway and influence of UFC President Dana White. Witness White congratulating Figueroa on his breakout performance following his loss to Michael McDonald at UFC Fight Night 24 in his latest Vblog installment.
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