The first UFC event on Paramount+, UFC 324, is in the books. Before this event, Dana White announced that the fight of the night and performance of the night bonuses would be increased to $100,000. Also, everyone who scores a knockout or submission now receives $25,000.
Check out the winners of the bonuses at UFC 324.
Fight of the Night Bonus
The Main Event of UFC 324, Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, won the fight of the night bonus. This fight was a war from start to finish, but Gaethje came out on top with the victory. Gaethje totaled two knockdowns, 178 significant strikes, and 5:55 of control time in this contest. Pimblett also landed 169 significant strikes against Gaethje.
Performance of the Night Bonus
Josh Hokit and Ty Miller each earned a performance of the night bonus. Miller knocked out Adam Fugitt in the last second of the first round. During the first contest of the night, Miller displayed his elite striking ability, landing 59 significant strikes.
Like Miller, Hokit also won his fight in the final second of the first round. Hokit knocked out Denzel Freeman after landing 37 significant strikes and 3:47 of control time.
Finishing Bonus
Alex Perez, Nikita Krylov, and Waldo Cortes-Acosta are all receiving $25,000 for scoring a knockout at UFC 324. Perez beat Charles Johnson by KO/TKO in the first round. Krylov beat Modestas Bukauskas by a third-round knockout. Finally, Cortes-Acosta finished Derrick Lewis in the second round on the Main Card.
