Ryan Gandra targets $100k bonus at UFC 331

Ryan Gandra is chasing a $100,000 bonus at UFC 331 after finishing his first two opponents in under two minutes. He wants to use the money to bolster his training and bring in more athletes to train with him.

Ryan Gandra chases $100k bonus

The 31-year-old Brazilian fighter finished his first two UFC fights in under two minutes combined, but did not receive a Performance of the Night bonus for either. His goal now is to secure the $100,000 bonus in his fight against Osman "Ozzy" Diaz in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Motivation beyond money

Gandra explained that the money would be used to improve his training environment, bringing in other athletes to train with him and paying for accommodations for those who can help his performance. He said the bonus would give him "peace of mind and comfort" for an entire year.

History of quick finishes

The fighter earned his UFC contract by stopping Trent Miller in the first round of Dana White's Contender Series in 2025. Since then, he has continued his streak of quick finishes, stopping Jose Medina in 41 seconds at UFC Fight Night 268 and Zachary Reese in just over a minute at UFC 329.

The next challenge

Diaz, who has 10 wins in 14 fights, is also looking to bounce back after a TKO loss in May. Gandra, with a 10-1 professional record, is on a nine-fight winning streak and hopes the fight against Diaz can give him another shot at winning the bonus.

Impact on Gandra's future

Securing the bonus would allow the fighter to expand his training team and improve his preparation conditions for future fights, potentially raising his level of competitiveness in the UFC.

With information from MMA Sucka.