At UFC Vegas 105, the absence of a Fight of the Night award became increasingly noticeable, marking ongoing weeks without this recognition. The last Fight of the Night was awarded at UFC 313, showcasing a thrilling rematch between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev. Instead, subsequent events have presented only Performance of the Night bonuses, awarded to fighters with standout performances. At UFC Vegas 105, four fighters secured $50,000 bonuses for their finishes, including Ode Osbourne and Dione Barbosa, amidst otherwise lackluster matchups, emphasizing a shift in recognition criteria in the UFC.
In a notable trend, UFC has gone without a Fight of the Night bonus for several events, spotlighting the rare commendation of individual performances instead.
UFC Vegas 105 continued a concerning pattern, with fighters awarded Performance of the Night bonuses instead of the traditional Fight of the Night recognition.
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