UFC on ESPN 54 bonuses: Lion-sized bonus for Aslan after promotional debut TKO win

March 31, 2024 2:15 am ET

The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including one to a fighter making his promotional debut.

After UFC on ESPN 54, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Atlantic City, N.J. Check out the winners below.

Fight of the Night: Ibo Aslan def. Anton Turkalj

Mar 30, 2024; Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA; Ibo Aslan (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Anton Turkalj (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at Boardwalk Hall. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Ibo Aslan def. Anton Turkalj via TKO (punch) Round 3, 1:32

Ibo Aslan (13-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) had an impressive UFC debut when he put away Anton Turkalj (8-4 MMA, 0-4 UFC) in the third round. The first Turkish winner in UFC history said all he cares about are knockouts.

Performance of the Night: Dennis Buzukja

Mar 30, 2024; Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA; Dennis Buzukja (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Connor Matthews (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at Boardwalk Hall. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Dennis Buzukja def. Connor Matthews via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:22

He had to put in a little work, but Dennis Buzukja (12-4 MMA, 1-2 UFC) took out promotional newcomer Connor Matthews (7-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with a TKO early into the third round.

Performance of the Night: Nate Landwehr

Mar 30, 2024; Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA; Nate Landwehr (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Jamall Emmers (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at Boardwalk Hall. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Nate Landwehr def. Jamall Emmers via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 4:43

Nate Landwehr (18-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) put out the lights for Jamall Emmers (20-8 MMA, 4-4 UFC) with a first-round knockout with 17 seconds left in the frame. Landwehr now has bonuses in his four most recent wins.

Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts.