How Max Holloway pocketed an extra $25,000 after 69-second UFC 329 win
Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett walked away from UFC 239 with an extra $100,000 (£74k) in his bank after he submitted Benoit Saint-Denis in the opening minute of their lightweight contest.
Pimblett secured the Performance of the Night award, which comes with a $100,000 bonus, thanks to his victory over Denis, who was put to sleep after the Liverpudlian put him in a D'Arce choke.
The UFC described it as "the biggest win" of his career that puts him in contention for another major opportunity. Of course, Pimblett called out Ilia Topuria and three others in his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
Bobby "King" Green also picked up the six-figure sum following his TKO win over Terrance McKinney.
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"King Green pulled off one of the wildest comebacks of the night, stopping Terrance McKinney in the final second of the opening round," a statement read on the UFC's website.
"McKinney controlled much of the fight early on but Green stayed composed before turning the tables late with a body attack and a flurry of strikes that forced the stoppage."
As well as the above, Brandon Royval and Lone'er Kavanagh collected a six-figure payday for competing in the Fight of the Night.
Both flyweights kept the crowd on its feet with a fast-paced, back-and-forth battle, according to the UFC, who claim the bout was another reminder of why the division continues to deliver on the biggest stage.
Max Holloway, meanwhile, will receive $25,000 (£18,600) for securing a win before the final bell.
The 34-year-old picked up a first-round TKO victory over Conor McGregor in the main event, after the latter suffered a knee injury in the opening stages. The contest lasted just 69 seconds.
In terms of other bonuses, Robert Whittaker, Gable Steveson, Adrian Yañez, Luke Riley, Damian Pinas, Ryan Gandra and Alessandro Costa will also earn $25,000 for their wins.
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Conor McGregor reacts to Max Holloway defeat in social media posts
Taking to X after his latest defeat, McGregor played down suggestions that he picked up an injury before the fight.
"My head gasket is gone," he began. "Destroyed. I had no injury / injuries going into the fight. I was throwing kicks, planted and jumping, all throughout camp as well as backstage before the fight."
"This came out of nowhere," added McGregor. "I am beyond dark here. I can only describe it as hell."
A few hours later, McGregor took to social media again. "I was so sharp and so ready for this fight. I cannot believe what has happened," he wrote.
"The talk of me being off while walking into the fight is nonsense. I was calm, ready, and confident. I am in shock what has taken place. The devil is literally staring at me right in front of my face here. I am not engaging. I will be at church tomorrow."
Topics: UFC, Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Paddy Pimblett
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