Dana White keeps four on a violent night

UFC on ESPN 63 was one of those events where, if he wanted to, Dana White could have announced a ton of bonuses as the event was highlighted by several violent knockouts. Instead, the UFC boss kept it to business as usual.

So after UFC on ESPN 63, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. See the winners below.

Performance of the night: Michael Johnson

December 14, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Michael Johnson (red gloves) reacts after defeating Ottman Azaitar (blue gloves) at Amalie Arena. Mandatory credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The pace was high between Johnson and Azaitar, whose aggression cost him in the second round. Closing the distance during a flurry of punches between the two men, Johnson caught Azaitar with a wild right hook that sent him crashing to the canvas, where Johnson followed up with two more shots to finish him off.

Performance of the night: Dustin Jacoby

December 14, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Dustin Jacoby (blue gloves) reacts after the game against Vitor Petrino (red gloves) at Amalie Arena. Mandatory credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Just moments after the crown chanted “boring” late in the third round, Jacoby landed a massive straight right hand that instantly knocked Petrino spinning as he collapsed to the canvas.

Match of the Night: Cub Swanson vs. Billy Quarantillo

December 14, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Cub Swanson (red gloves) fights Billy Quarantillo (blue gloves) at Amalie Arena. Mandatory credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Swanson and Quarantillo delivered a thoroughly entertaining match in the co-main event. Then in the third round, Swanson found an absolute kill shot when he threw a left hook to set up a straight right hand that instantly dropped Quarantillo to the canvas. It was one heck of a finish for the UFC Hall of Famer.