Cub Swanson proved once again why he’s a fan favorite. Following Saturday’s UFC Tampa event, Swanson earned a $50,000 bonus for a thrilling “Fight of the Night” performance in the co-headliner against Billy Quarantillo. The veteran featherweight landed the decisive blow in the third round to secure the victory.
This is Swanson’s eighth Fight of the Night bonus and Quarantillo’s second. The bout showcased the pair’s back-and-forth battle, which left the crowd on their feet.
Not all fighters delivered memorable performances. Dustin Jacoby and Michael Johnson earned Performance of the Night bonuses for highlight-reel knockouts against Vitor Petrino and Ottman Azaitar respectively. Both bouts saw the fighters score brutal knockouts that left fans in awe. Jacoby’s victory was particularly notable, as it marked his first win in five fights. Johnson also scored a knockout after two years without one, securing $50,000 for his finish.
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/12/15/24321584/ufc-tampa-bonuses-cub-swanson-snags-8th-ufc-fight-the-night-award-for-epic-billy-quarantillo