Cub Swanson and Billy Quarantillo earned Fight of the Night bonuses at UFC Tampa, while Dustin Jacoby and Michael Johnson received Performance of the Night honors for their knockout victories.
Cub Swanson knows a thing or two about pleasing a crowd. He’s been around the block—maybe even built it. Following Saturday’s UFC Tampa event, Swanson and Billy Quarantillo both snagged $50,000 bonuses for their electrifying Fight of the Night performance in the co-headliner.
The veteran featherweights went toe-to-toe, trading blows like there was no tomorrow. It was back-and-forth madness for two rounds until Swanson landed the knockout punch in the third, sealing his victory. This win marked Swanson’s eighth Fight of the Night bonus. For Quarantillo, it was his second.
But hold on! They weren’t the only ones who left fans buzzing at Amalie Arena. The evening’s Performance of the Night bonuses found new homes with Dustin Jacoby and Michael Johnson. Both fighters delivered jaw-dropping knockouts that had everyone talking.
Jacoby’s bout against Vitor Petrino started slow—fans even booed at one point. But then came Round 3, and bam! Jacoby flattened Petrino with a single punch, transforming boos into cheers. A crucial win for him, especially after winning just one of his last five fights.
And let’s not forget Michael Johnson. He caught Ottman Azaitar with a counter punch that was as precise as it was brutal. It marked Johnson’s first knockout in over two years—talk about making a comeback!
Both Jacoby and Johnson walked away with an extra $50,000 for their spectacular finishes. Not too shabby for a night’s work, right?