UFC Houston bonuses: Spectacular finishes garner $100K awardsTristen CritchfieldFeb 22, 2026Uros Medic continued his roll at UFC Houston. | Getty/UFCThree up-and-coming talents and a championship veteran padded their bank accounts atUFC Houston.In Saturday’s co-main event at the Toyota Center,Uros Medicearned a $100,000 “Performance of the Night” check by making short work ofGeoff Nealin their welterweight bout. After a brief feeling-out process, the combatants elected to trade leather, which proved to be to Medic’s benefit. “The Doctor” rendered his opponent unconscious with a left hook to the temple 79 seconds into Round 1, earning his third consecutive first-round stoppage.One bout prior,Melquizael Costatook home a $100,000 “Performance of the Night” award for a highlight-reel finish of his own againstDan Ige. Utilizing a kick-heavy attack throughout the featherweight fight, Costa floored his foe with a spinning back kick to the chin. From there, the Chute Boxe standout sealed his victory with follow-up punches at the 4:56 mark of Round 1.A Night for Performance BonusesAlso on the main card,Jacobe Smithcontinued his roll againstJosiah Harrell, earning an addtional $100,000 in the process for a stoppage in a welterweight affair. After being taken down Round 1, Smith reversed into top position, secured a crucifix and rendered his opponent unconscious 3:01 into the opening stanza.Finally, former middleweight kingSean Stricklandgarnered the fourth $100,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for ending the eight-bout winning streak ofAnthony Hernandezin emphatic fashion. Strickland set the stage for the finish by hurting his foe with a knee to the body. From there, Strickland unloaded with a barrage of punches near the fence, sending Hernandez to the canvas with a series of uppercuts. From there, the Xtreme Couture standout ended the fight with standing-to-ground shots 2:33 into Round 3.
UFC Houston bonuses: Spectacular finishes garner $100K awardsTristen CritchfieldFeb 22, 2026
UFC Houston bonuses: Spectacular finishes garner $100K awards
Uros Medic continued his roll at UFC Houston. | Getty/UFCThree up-and-coming talents and a championship veteran padded their bank accounts atUFC Houston.In Saturday’s co-main event at the Toyota Center,Uros Medicearned a $100,000 “Performance of the Night” check by making short work ofGeoff Nealin their welterweight bout. After a brief feeling-out process, the combatants elected to trade leather, which proved to be to Medic’s benefit. “The Doctor” rendered his opponent unconscious with a left hook to the temple 79 seconds into Round 1, earning his third consecutive first-round stoppage.One bout prior,Melquizael Costatook home a $100,000 “Performance of the Night” award for a highlight-reel finish of his own againstDan Ige. Utilizing a kick-heavy attack throughout the featherweight fight, Costa floored his foe with a spinning back kick to the chin. From there, the Chute Boxe standout sealed his victory with follow-up punches at the 4:56 mark of Round 1.A Night for Performance BonusesAlso on the main card,Jacobe Smithcontinued his roll againstJosiah Harrell, earning an addtional $100,000 in the process for a stoppage in a welterweight affair. After being taken down Round 1, Smith reversed into top position, secured a crucifix and rendered his opponent unconscious 3:01 into the opening stanza.Finally, former middleweight kingSean Stricklandgarnered the fourth $100,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for ending the eight-bout winning streak ofAnthony Hernandezin emphatic fashion. Strickland set the stage for the finish by hurting his foe with a knee to the body. From there, Strickland unloaded with a barrage of punches near the fence, sending Hernandez to the canvas with a series of uppercuts. From there, the Xtreme Couture standout ended the fight with standing-to-ground shots 2:33 into Round 3.
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