Rhys McKee finally achieved his first win in the UFC, and it came with a significant bonus of $50,000.
In his second stint and fifth fight with the promotion, McKee secured a victory in the win column by defeating Daniel Frunza at UFC Vegas 105. The fight concluded in the first round with a doctor`s stoppage due to knockout, marking a cathartic moment for McKee. He had previously faced two losses in the octagon in 2020 before his initial departure from the UFC, and two more losses upon his return in 2023, before this win on Saturday.
McKee was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus for his impressive finish, an honor also bestowed upon Dione Barbosa and Chang Ho Lee.
Barbosa also received an extra $50,000 for her dominant grappling performance against Diana Belbita. She secured a victory by forcing Belbita to submit to an arm-triangle choke, improving her UFC record to 2-1.
Lee, making his official UFC debut after winning the Road to UFC tournament, showcased his grappling skills against Cortavious Romious. He controlled the fight for over eight minutes before achieving a TKO finish late in the second round.
With no Fight of the Night bonus awarded, a total of four Performance of the Night bonuses were distributed. The remaining bonus went to experienced flyweight fighter Ode Osbourne.
Osbourne defeated Luis Gurule, a recent Contender Series addition, with strikes in Round 2, earning his first bonus since June 2022.
