UFC Vegas 111 Bonuses Revealed Without 'Fight of the Night'
At UFC Vegas 111, no 'Fight of the Night' bonus was awarded. The event featured a thrilling lineup with every main card bout ending in a finish.
Main Event and Controversy
Gabriel Bonfim won the main event by a knockout against Randy Brown, a finish many have labeled an “early stoppage.”
Fighters Requesting Bonuses
Lightweight Chris Padilla and welterweight Uros Medic both expressed their desire for a $50,000 performance bonus following their TKO victories over Ismael Bonfim and Muslim Salikhov, respectively.
Padilla revealed in his post-fight interview that his family was “struggling” and that his mother was living in a trailer.
Medic, who boasts a 100% finish rate, stated he believed he deserved bonuses for two previous knockout wins.
Bonus Distribution Changes
Despite their requests, neither Padilla nor Medic received a bonus at UFC Vegas 111. The UFC altered their usual bonus structure this weekend, opting to award four $50,000 'Performance of the Night' bonuses rather than giving out two 'Fight of the Night' awards.
- Gabriel Bonfim
- Christian Leroy Duncan
- Zach Reese
- Josh Hokit (UFC debutant)
All winners scored highlight-reel knockouts, except for Zach Reese, who secured a submission victory on just four days’ notice.
Author's Summary
The UFC Vegas 111 event featured exciting finishes but shifted away from 'Fight of the Night' bonuses, rewarding four standout performances instead.