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UFC Vegas 105 Bonuses: Four fighters earn $50K for spectacular finishes

Four fighters scored finishes at UFC Vegas 105 and walked away with $50,000 bonuses.
April 6, 2025

UFC Vegas 105 exploded with highlight-reel moments at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Four fighters scored emphatic finishes and were rewarded with “Performance of the Night” bonuses – each taking home an extra $50,000. Here’s a breakdown of the winners and how they secured their bonuses.

UFC hands out four Performance bonuses after action-packed night

Unlike Fight of the Night awards, which are usually given to two athletes in a back-and-forth battle, this time the promotion opted to reward every fighter who secured a finish. That meant four individual “Performance of the Night” bonuses were handed out to:

• Rhys McKee
• Dione Barbosa
• Ode Osbourne
• ChangHo Lee

Each fighter earned an additional $50,000, a significant bump on top of their show and win purses.

Rhys McKee gets first UFC win in violent fashion

Rhys McKee (14-6-1 MMA, 1-4 UFC) finally broke his UFC losing streak with a dominating win over debutant Daniel Frunza (9-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC). McKee unleashed a barrage of strikes throughout the first round, damaging Frunza to the point where the ringside physician was forced to call off the bout at the very end of the round.

“Rhys McKee def. Daniel Frunza via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 1, 5:00”

The cause? A brutal facial cut reportedly caused by McKee’s precise and relentless striking. This victory was not only McKee’s first in the UFC, but also a reminder of the finishing ability he displayed outside the promotion.

McKee, who had previously suffered defeats to Khamzat Chimaev and Alex Morono, now looks to build momentum in the UFC’s welterweight division. He trains out of Next Generation MMA in Northern Ireland and is considered one of the most promising Irish prospects.

Dione Barbosa earns slick first-round submission

Dione Barbosa (8-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) continued her rise in the strawweight division with a first-round submission win over Diana Belbita (15-10 MMA, 2-6 UFC). Barbosa quickly brought the fight to the ground and advanced to full mount, locking in a textbook arm-triangle choke that forced Belbita to tap.

“Dione Barbosa def. Diana Belbita via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 1, 4:13”

Belbita has now lost three of her last four bouts and faces uncertain footing in the UFC. Barbosa, meanwhile, has bounced back from a debut loss and now holds two straight wins. She trains out of Brazil’s Team Nogueira, and her jiu-jitsu background was on full display Saturday night.

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Ode Osbourne rallies back with second-round TKO

Flyweight veteran Ode Osbourne (13-8 MMA, 5-6 UFC) overcame a rough start against UFC newcomer Luis Gurule (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC). Gurule looked sharp early and controlled the pace, but Osbourne turned the tide with crisp striking and finished the fight in the second round.

“Ode Osbourne def. Luis Gurule via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 1:54”

Osbourne, who was considered the underdog by most sportsbooks, proved his resilience once again. Known for his speed and unorthodox angles, the Jamaican-American fighter delivered under pressure. This win is pivotal for his UFC tenure, as he came into the bout with three losses in his last four.

ChangHo Lee extends UFC streak with powerful finish

South Korea’s ChangHo Lee (11-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) made it two straight wins inside the octagon with a dominant performance against Cortavious Romious (9-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC). Lee showcased his striking and pressure throughout the fight, leading to a TKO stoppage midway through the second round.

“ChangHo Lee def. Cortavious Romious via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 3:48”

Lee trains with South Korea Top Team and has looked sharp in both UFC outings so far. With a mix of technical power and composure, he’s already gaining attention as a potential top prospect in the featherweight division.

Why do UFC bonuses matter so much?

UFC’s $50,000 performance bonuses are more than just extra cash – they can be career-altering. For veterans like Osbourne and rising stars like Lee, bonuses signify that the promotion recognizes their marketability and finishing ability. For someone like McKee, it’s a huge confidence boost and a sign that he’s officially arrived.

Earning a bonus often leads to better contracts, higher placement on future cards, and more fan exposure – not to mention the motivational value for fighters living fight-to-fight on modest base pay.

Summary: Four explosive finishes, four deserving bonuses

UFC Vegas 105 didn’t disappoint, and neither did the fighters who went for the finish. Rhys McKee, Dione Barbosa, Ode Osbourne, and ChangHo Lee each secured dominant victories that earned them an extra $50,000 and likely increased their stock in the UFC.

With every one of them delivering a different kind of stoppage — from strikes to submission — the message was clear: go for the finish, and you will be rewarded.

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