At UFC 327 in Miami, Florida, several fighters earned $100,000 bonuses after a night of hard-hitting action. The card produced a classic heavyweight slugfest and a dramatic finish in the main event.
Fight of the Night: Hokit vs. Blaydes
The Fight of the Night went to Josh Hokit and Curtis Blaydes for a nonstop three-round heavyweight war. The two fighters traded heavy punches from the opening bell. Hokit rushed forward with wild power shots and even had Blaydes wobbling early.
Instead of backing down, Blaydes answered with big shots of his own. The pace stayed frenetic and the pair kept landing punches. Many expected the fight to end early, but both men pushed through exhaustion and fought the full 15 minutes. The judges awarded Hokit a unanimous decision, 29-28 across the board.
Performance Bonus and a Big Opportunity for Hokit
Hokit’s fight was not a technical clinic, but it was one of the most entertaining heavyweight fights of the year. He earned both Fight of the Night and a Performance of the Night bonus, each worth $100,000.
In addition to the money, Hokit was unexpectedly given a spot on the UFC: White House card. He will face Derrick Lewis on that upcoming show. The matchup gives Hokit a major opportunity to build on his momentum from Miami.
Main Event: Ulberg’s Dramatic Finish
Carlos Ulberg picked up the other Performance of the Night bonus for his finish in the main event. Ulberg’s challenge for the vacant 205-pound title looked in trouble early when he appeared to hurt his knee and struggled to stay on his feet.
Jiri Prochazka did not press the early advantage and instead traded with Ulberg up close. That decision backfired. Ulberg landed a counter left hook that dropped Prochazka. Ulberg then followed with ground-and-pound to seal a sudden KO win.
Card Notes and Bonus Winners
The event was held in Miami, Florida under the banner of UFC 327. The night’s big winners were Josh Hokit and Carlos Ulberg, each receiving $100,000 bonuses for their performances.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Josh Hokit | Defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision (29-28 x3) |
| Curtis Blaydes | Lost to Josh Hokit by unanimous decision |
| Carlos Ulberg | Defeated Jiri Prochazka by KO (counter left hook, ground-and-pound) |
| Jiri Prochazka | Lost to Carlos Ulberg by KO |
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