The UFC 328 event held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, showcased thrilling matches and exceptional performances. Four fighters walked away with additional monetary bonuses for their impressive showings on this exciting card.
UFC 328 Awards: Bonuses Distributed
After a night filled with action, the UFC announced four bonuses, each worth $100,000. Furthermore, four other fighters received $25,000 for standout finishes that did not earn them the main awards.
Fight of the Night
- Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira: Both fighters received $100,000 each for their extraordinary title match. Van (17-2 MMA, 10-1 UFC) managed to secure a victory over Taira (18-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) with a fifth-round knockout.
Performance of the Night Awards
- Jim Miller: Awarded $100,000 after triumphing over Jared Gordon (21-9 MMA, 9-8 UFC) in the first round with a decisive arm-triangle choke. This victory followed Miller’s long recovery from surgery and family health challenges.
- Yaroslav Amosov: Also granted $100,000 after submitting Joel Alvarez (23-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in the second round. Amosov (30-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) celebrated a successful UFC debut.
Finish Bonuses
- Baisangur Susurkaev: Awarded $25,000 for his rear-naked choke victory over Djorden Santos (11-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC). Susurkaev remains undefeated at 12-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC.
- Grant Dawson: Secured a $25,000 bonus despite being knocked down in the second round. He achieved a rear-naked choke against Mateusz Rebecki (20-5 MMA, 4-4 UFC) in the final seconds of the third round.
- Ateba Gautier: Received $25,000 after knocking out Ozzy Diaz (10-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC). Gautier (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) expressed ambition by calling out former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya post-fight.
- King Green: Awarded $25,000 for his dominant performance against Jeremy Stephens (29-23 MMA, 15-20 UFC), finishing with a rear-naked choke. This victory marked Green’s third consecutive win and made Stephens the first fighter in UFC history with 20 losses in the promotion.
UFC 328 was a remarkable event that delivered high-stakes fights and showcased the talent within the organization. With these bonuses, fighters received well-deserved recognition for their performances, adding excitement to the UFC’s flyweight division.
