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UFC Fighters Earn Over $160K in Compliance Pay
26 Jul
Summary
- Fighters from UFC Fight Night 282 received $160,500 in compliance pay.
- Payouts are based on fighter experience and promotional obligations.
- Royalty payments of 20-30 percent on merchandise will also be given.
At UFC Fight Night 282 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, participants received a total of $160,500 in UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay. This comprehensive program, which includes outfitting and media obligations, has replaced the former UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy.
The compensation structure under the compliance program is tiered, with fighters earning amounts based on their total number of UFC bouts, plus Zuffa-era WEC and Strikeforce fights. Fighters with one to three bouts received $4,000, while those with 16-20 bouts earned $16,000. Champions and title challengers also have specific payout tiers.
Beyond immediate fight night compensation, UFC athletes are set to receive perpetual royalty payments. These royalties will amount to 20-30 percent of sales from any UFC merchandise bearing their likeness. These payouts contribute to the program's significant year-to-date total of $5,375,500.
