UFC 323 delivered pure violence, high drama, and some of the wildest moments of the year and the UFC 323 bonuses reflected every bit of that energy.
Petr Yan walked back into T-Mobile Arena like a man on a mission, and he walked out with Fight of the Night honors. His war with Merab Dvalishvili earned both men a well-deserved $50,000 bonus, and it was the kind of performance that reminded everyone why “No Mercy” is still one of the sharpest strikers in the game.
Two more fighters also secured Performance of the Night bonuses.
Miguel Torres earned his after a ruthless first-round finish of Grant Dawson, while Iwo Baraniewski capped off what might be the most chaotic round of 2025 with a brutal knockout over Ibo Aslan.
The atmosphere in Vegas was loud, wild, and unforgiving as the Octagon returned to T-Mobile Arena for UFC 323. Fans got everything, power, precision, heartbreak, and history.
The main event saw Petr Yan reclaim his spotlight. With crisp striking, razor-sharp timing, and a takedown defense masterclass, Yan outclassed Merab Dvalishvili across five grueling rounds.
The Russian hurt “The Machine” multiple times and left the former champion battered and bloodied after 25 minutes of pure violence.
The co-main event turned into a nightmare for Alexandre Pantoja just seconds into the fight. After a partially blocked head kick, Pantoja fell awkwardly and appeared to either dislocate his elbow or snap his arm. It was a gruesome injury that immediately forced the stoppage and had Bruce Buffer announcing, “And new!” as Joshua Van claimed the TKO victory just 26 seconds into Round 1.
Once the dust settled, the UFC confirmed four fighters would take home extra money for their standout performances at UFC 323. Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili each won $50,000 for a five-round war and a statement performance. Next was Manuel Torres for his vicious first-round knockout over Grant Dawson. Lastly was Iwo Baraniewski who scored a clean knockout against Ibo Aslan to close out a chaotic round.
