UFC 328 distributed Performance of the Night bonuses worth $100,000 each to Yaroslav Amosov and Jim Miller for their exceptional individual performances. The Fight of the Night bonus, also valued at $100,000, was awarded to Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira for their compelling bout. Additionally, all fighters who secured early finishes and did not receive main bonuses, as well as those who successfully made weight, received $25,000. The bonus structure rewards both spectacular finishes and professional conduct regarding weight requirements. These bonuses represent significant additional earnings beyond contracted fight purses for the recipients.
Four fighters walked away from UFC 328 on May 9 with an extra $100,000 each after the promotion handed out its post-event bonus awards.
Yaroslav Amosov and lightweight veteran Jim Miller each claimed a Performance of the Night bonus for their individual showings, while flyweight champion Joshua Van and ranked contender Tatsuro Taira split the Fight of the Night award for what judges and executives deemed the evening's most compelling contest. All fighters who secured early finishes outside the main bonus pool, along with every competitor who made weight successfully, received an additional $25,000.
Jim Miller, the 42-year-old southpaw from the United States competing under the Sussex County MMA banner, carries one of the most storied records in the sport at 39-19. Standing five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach, he averages 1.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes, a figure that reflects his persistent finishing instincts even deep into a long career.
Joshua Van, the reigning flyweight champion representing Myanmar, is just 24 years old and already one of the more explosive strikers in the division. Fighting out of 4oz. Fight Club, "The Fearless" lands 8.84 significant strikes per minute at 56 percent accuracy — output that helps explain why his fight with Taira captured the night's top entertainment bonus.
Tatsuro Taira brought an entirely different profile into that flyweight matchup. The 26-year-old Japanese contender, ranked fifth in the division, counters with a grappling-first approach — averaging 3.12 takedowns and 1.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes — while still connecting at 60 percent striking accuracy. His six-centimeter reach advantage over Van at 70 inches added another layer to the stylistic contrast.
Why it matters
- Van's dominant striking volume against Taira's high-level grappling made their flyweight clash a natural Fight of the Night candidate.
- The bonus elevates Taira's profile ahead of a potential title shot, while Van's championship reign gains further visibility.
- At 42, Miller earning a Performance bonus reinforces his continued relevance in a deep lightweight division.
- The $25,000 payments for early finishes and weight compliance reflect the UFC's ongoing incentive structure beyond contracted purses.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
