UFC Jacksonville headliner Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett earned the “Fight of the Night” bonus, while Maycee Barber and David Onama received $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonuses for their wins.
The UFC Jacksonville headliner earned the “Fight of the Night” bonus after a beautifully violent showing from Ilia Topuria and Josh Emmett. Topuria and Emmett both earned $50,000 bonuses for their gutsy five-round battle, with Topuria capturing the victory via unanimous decision on Saturday at VyStar Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
Two other (disclosed) bonuses were handed out on the 13-bout card, which aired live on ABC and ESPN+. Both were finishers on a night heavy with decisions. Co-headliner Maycee Barber earned a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for her bloody win over Amanda Ribas. The flyweights went toe-to-toe, mangling each other’s noses before Barber’s head kick wobbled Ribas en route to a TKO finish.
Featherweight main card fighter David Onama took home a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for his brutal knockout of Gabriel Santos at the 4:13 mark of the second round in the main card fight. The night was filled with exciting bouts and memorable performances, showcasing the talent and determination of these UFC fighters.