QUINIX Sport News: UFC 314 bonuses: Volkanovski vs. Lopes ends Fight of the Night drought

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Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Alexander Volkanovski (red gloves) fights against Diego Lopes (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s UFC 314, including a Fight of the Night for the first time in a month.

After UFC 314, which took place at Kaseya Center in Miami, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000. Check out the winners below.

Performance of the Night: Jean Silva

Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell via submission (ninja choke) – Round 2, 3:52

Jean Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) delivered on his promise to batter Bryce Mitchell with a striking onslaught then ended with a ninja choke in the second round of the featherweight main card bout.

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Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314: Best photos

Performance of the Night: Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 3:07

Paddy Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) picked up his fifth Performance of the Night bonus in seven octagon appearances when he thoroughly dominated, bloodied then finished Michael Chandler with a third-round TKO in the lightweight co-main event.

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Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler at UFC 314: Best photos

Fight of the Night: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Alexander Volkanovski (27-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) and Diego Lopes (27-6 MMA, 6-1 UFC) closed the show with a five-round thriller which featured some memorable moments and big momentum swings. Ultimately, Volkanovski got his hand raised by unanimous decision to become the first fight to ever win an undisputed title after back-to-back losses.

‘What a legend’: Fighters react to Alexander Volkanovski’s title win over Diego Lopes at UFC 314

Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes at UFC 314: Best photos

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 314.

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 314 bonuses: Volkanovski vs. Lopes ends Fight of the Night drought

The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s UFC 314, including a Fight of the Night for the first time in a month.

After UFC 314, which took place at Kaseya Center in Miami, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000. Check out the winners below.

Performance of the Night: Jean Silva

Jean Silva def. Bryce Mitchell via submission (ninja choke) – Round 2, 3:52

Jean Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) delivered on his promise to batter Bryce Mitchell with a striking onslaught then ended with a ninja choke in the second round of the featherweight main card bout.

Performance of the Night: Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett def. Michael Chandler via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 3:07

Paddy Pimblett (23-3 MMA, 7-0 UFC) picked up his fifth Performance of the Night bonus in seven octagon appearances when he thoroughly dominated, bloodied then finished Michael Chandler with a third-round TKO in the lightweight co-main event.

Fight of the Night: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46)

Alexander Volkanovski (27-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) and Diego Lopes (27-6 MMA, 6-1 UFC) closed the show with a five-round thriller which featured some memorable moments and big momentum swings. Ultimately, Volkanovski got his hand raised by unanimous decision to become the first fight to ever win an undisputed title after back-to-back losses.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 314.

 

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