US EditionDana White raising UFC performance bonuses to $100,000, adding finish bonus
- On Saturday at UFC 324 in Las Vegas, Dana White announced the UFC doubled Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards to $100,000 and added a $25,000 finish bonus.
- The move follows the $7.7 billion, seven‑year U.S. broadcast deal with Paramount Skydance that begins the UFC's Paramount+ era and ends the traditional pay‑per‑view model.
- Under the new system, the total post‑fight bonus pool increases from $200,000 to $400,000, and the UFC's internal bonus‑selection process replaces separate Knockout of the Night and Submission of the Night awards.
- Early‑career UFC fighters could see increased purses from new bonuses, but White confirmed UFC 324 figures won't apply to all events, creating short‑term pay uncertainty.
- Ariel Helwani noted that the UFC is operating on a case-by-case basis for pay‑per‑view replacements, with no set structure yet, amid ongoing questions about fighter pay. Dana White said offers were made, and Gaethje never responded.
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UFC Veteran Proves Dana White Was Partly Lying About Secret Bonuses Before Paramount’s $25K Move
At the UFC 324 post-fight interview, Dana White delivered some welcome news for the fighters. Under the Paramount+ CBS era, the UFC president and CEO announced the introduction of new bonuses. Ranging from $5,000 to $25,000, fighters will receive payouts based on their performances at each event. In the case of a finish, whether by submission or knockout, the promotion will award the full $25,000, while smaller amounts will be handed out dependi…
HERE COMES THE MONEY - All UFC Bonuses Will Now Be Doubled To $100,000 With An Additional $25,000 Finish Bonus
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Dana White Announces UFC's New Bonus Structure, Adds Incentive for Finishes
Dana White confirmed that a new post-fight bonus structure will take effect, starting with UFC 324 tonight. Many speculated how fighter pay would change after the promotion’s media rights deal with Paramount was made official.Not only did White introduce a new system, but fighters who finish their opponents will also be rewarded. Previously, the UFC awarded post-fight bonuses, including Fight of the Night, Performance of the Night, Knockout of t…
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