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Francis Ngannou knocked out Philipe Lins at Netflix’s first MMA event and surprised everyone by donating his $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus to Lins, praising him as underestimated. The California commission noted Ngannou earned at least $1.5 million from the card, with potential for more, as Netflix’s MMA venture looks to continue fueling high‑paying bouts.
The UFC 302 post-fight press conference will take place approximately 30 minutes after the main event, where officials will announce the "Fight of the Night" and "Performance of the Night" bonuses, and winning fighters will address the media.
Khalil Rountree Jr. earned a $50,000 bonus for his third-round knockout victory over Anthony Smith in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 83. Three other fighters, Nasrat Haqparast, Tim Elliott, and Hyunsung Park, also received $50,000 bonuses for their impressive performances on the card.
Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno's flyweight battle at UFC 290 earned them the "Fight of the Night" bonus, with Pantoja winning via split decision. Dricus du Plessis and Denise Gomes also received "Performance of the Night" bonuses for their impressive victories.
Charles Oliveira earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his record-breaking finish of Beneil Dariush at UFC 289, extending his own record for most stoppages in the UFC and breaking the tie with Donald Cerrone for most Post Fight bonuses. Mike Malott and Stephen Erceg also earned $50,000 bonuses for their wins, while Marc-Andre Barriault and Eryk Anders took home Fight of the Night honors.
Sergei Pavlovich earned his fourth Performance of the Night bonus in the UFC after knocking out Curtis Blaydes in the first round at UFC Vegas 71. Bruno Silva, Christos Giagos, and Montel Jackson also earned Performance of the Night bonuses for their first-round knockouts on the card.