Max Holloway Cashes In With $25,000 Bonus After 69-Second TKO of Conor McGregor at UFC 329

Max Holloway made quick work of Conor McGregor at UFC 329, stopping the former champion in just 69 seconds and walking away with a $25,000 performance bonus for his efforts. The first-round TKO victory headlined the event and earned Holloway an extra payday on top of his base salary.

"Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor via first-round TKO in the main event of UFC 329, earning a $25,000 bonus for the 69-second fight."

SPORTbibleMax Holloway earns $25,000 bonus for 69-second TKO win over McGregor at UFC 329

SPORTbible reported that the bonus was awarded for the lightning-fast finish, which left little doubt about Holloway's dominance in the rematch. The brief time inside the octagon made the bonus particularly lucrative on a per-minute basis.

According to MyNewsLA, the bonus payouts were not limited to Holloway. Paddy Pimblett also secured a victory on the card and received a performance bonus, though the outlet did not specify the amount for the British lightweight. The event featured several other bouts, but Holloway's main event steal highlighted the night.

MyNewsLAUFC 329 Bonus Payouts After Max Holloway & Paddy Pimblett Victories

The $25,000 bonus is standard for UFC performance of the night awards, and Holloway's 69-second TKO ensured he left London with both the win and extra cash in hand. The victory marked a significant rebound for the Hawaiian fan favorite.