"The UFC has announced a new post-fight bonus structure starting with UFC 324, with Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses now coming in at $100,000 U.S. That's double the previous standard of $50,000, which was occasionally boosted for major events like UFC 300. On UFC 324, the first card of the Paramount+ era, kicking off a broadcast deal that helped usher in those new bonuses? It was headliners Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett walking away with Fight of the Night."
"Pimblett, unable to use his jiu-jitsu, stood toe-to-toe with the hard-hitting Gaethje for most of the fight, eating some of the lightweight star's heaviest punches. It was a rough outing for Paddy "The Baddy," who entered the bout undefeated in the UFC. He exited the bout off a decision loss, while Gaethje claimed his second interim lightweight title, booking himself a future date with Ilia Topuria."
"Performance of the Night bonuses were handed out to Josh Hokit and Ty Miller, both of whom featured on the night's preliminary card. Miller finished Adam Fugitt in the final second of the opening round in their welterweight fight. One bout later, Hokit also earned a Round 1, 4:59 stoppage of former LFA heavyweight champ Denzel Freeman. Both fights ended on the feet."
Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses are now $100,000 starting with UFC 324, double the previous $50,000 standard. Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett won Fight of the Night at UFC 324, with Gaethje winning a decision to claim his interim lightweight title. Performance of the Night honors went to Josh Hokit and Ty Miller; Miller finished Adam Fugitt in the final second of round one and Hokit stopped Denzel Freeman at 4:59 of round one. Fighters who earn finishes will receive an additional $25,000 finishing bonus, though Performance and Fight of the Night recipients will not double up.
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