The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s UFC 314, including a Fight of the Night for the first time in a month.
After UFC 314, which took place at Kaseya Center in Miami, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000. Check out the winners below.
Performance of the Night: Jean Silva
Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell via submission (ninja choke) – Round 2, 3:52
Jean Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) delivered on his promise to batter Bryce Mitchell with a striking onslaught then ended with a ninja choke in the second round of the featherweight main card bout.
Performance of the Night: Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 3:07
Paddy Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) picked up his fifth Performance of the Night bonus in seven octagon appearances when he thoroughly dominated, bloodied then finished Michael Chandler with a third-round TKO in the lightweight co-main event.
Fight of the Night: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes
Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)
Alexander Volkanovski (27-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) and Diego Lopes (27-6 MMA, 6-1 UFC) closed the show with a five-round thriller which featured some memorable moments and big momentum swings. Ultimately, Volkanovski got his hand raised by unanimous decision to become the first fight to ever win an undisputed title after back-to-back losses.
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