Joshua Van and Brandon Royval certainly made an impression at UFC 317. These flyweight competitors engaged in a high-paced, three-round contest in Las Vegas that is quickly being recognized as a top contender for Fight of the Year.
While Joshua Van ultimately earned a unanimous decision victory, both fighters are taking home an extra $50,000 after their bout was named Fight of the Night.
In addition to the Fight of the Night, two $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses were awarded to fighters who delivered spectacular knockout finishes.
Ilia Topuria secured a Performance bonus with a dominant and quick finish over the highly-regarded Charles Oliveira to capture the vacant lightweight championship. This marked Topuria`s third consecutive title bout victory in the UFC, maintaining his flawless 9-0 record within the promotion.
Gregory Rodrigues also earned a Performance bonus for his powerful knockout of fellow middleweight Jack Hermansson during the preliminary card. This impressive finish adds a fifth UFC post-fight bonus to “Robocop`s” career accolades.
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