UFC Fight Night 234 bonuses: Magomed Ankalaev, Jim Miller lead $50,000 winners

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January 13, 2024 10:30 pm ET

The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including to the main and co-main event winners.

After UFC Fight Night 234, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Las Vegas. Check out the winners below.

Performance of the Night: Jim Miller

Jim Miller def. Gabriel Benitez via submission (face crank) – Round 3, 3:25

Jim Miller (37-17 MMA, 26-16 UFC) added to his UFC records for fights and wins with a third-round submission of Gabriel Benitez (23-12 MMA, 7-7 UFC). It was Miller’s second straight bonus. Amazingly, he has finishes in nine straight wins and hasn’t gone to the judges for a win since 2016.

Performance of the Night: Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev def. Johnny Walker via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 2:42

Magomed Ankalaev (19-1-1 MMA, 10-1-1 UFC) put a stamp on his brief rivalry with Johnny Walker (21-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC) with a vicious second-round knockout. The pair had a no contest in 2023, but after a solid first round from Walker, Ankalaev left little doubt and put himself in position to ask for a light heavyweight title shot. The bonus was Ankalaev’s first since October 2020.

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