UFC Vegas 113 Bonuses: Hail Mary Submission Garners $100K

Jakub Wiklacz's last-second guillotine choke earns 'Performance of the Night' award.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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At UFC Vegas 113, Jakub Wiklacz earned a 'Performance of the Night' bonus for his last-second submission of Muin Gafurov in a preliminary bantamweight bout. Mario Bautista also received a 'Performance of the Night' award for his win over Vinicius Oliveira in the main event, while Michal Oleksiejczuk and Marc-Andre Barriault were awarded 'Fight of the Night' honors for their back-and-forth middleweight clash.

Why it matters

UFC fight night bonuses are highly coveted by fighters, as they provide significant financial incentives on top of their base fight purses. Earning a 'Performance of the Night' or 'Fight of the Night' award can make a major difference in a fighter's earnings and career trajectory.

The details

Wiklacz was one second away from going to the scorecards in his second UFC bout when he locked in a guillotine choke on Gafurov following an ill-advised takedown attempt. Bautista put on a dominant performance, trapping Oliveira in a crucifix and threatening with a kimura before securing a rear-naked choke finish. Oleksiejczuk and Barriault engaged in a back-and-forth slugfest, with Oleksiejczuk ultimately securing a decision victory.

  • The UFC Vegas 113 event took place on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Jakub Wiklacz

A former KSW champion making his second appearance in the UFC.

Muin Gafurov

Wiklacz's opponent in the preliminary bantamweight bout.

Mario Bautista

The winner of the UFC Vegas 113 main event.

Vinicius Oliveira

Bautista's opponent in the main event.

Michal Oleksiejczuk

One of the fighters in the 'Fight of the Night' bout.

Marc-Andre Barriault

Oleksiejczuk's opponent in the 'Fight of the Night' bout.

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The takeaway

UFC fight night bonuses can provide a significant financial boost for fighters, incentivizing them to put on exciting, performance-worthy displays in the Octagon. Wiklacz's last-second submission and Bautista's dominant win demonstrate the high stakes and potential rewards for fighters who are able to deliver memorable performances.