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UFC Fighters Earn $181,000 in Compliance Pay
23 Aug
Summary
- UFC Fight Night 285 fighters received $181,000 in promotional pay.
- New guidelines replaced previous outfitting policy payments.
- Fighters are paid based on UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce bout experience.
At UFC Fight Night 285, held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, participants received a total of $181,000 in UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay. This program, which includes requirements for outfitting and media, has superseded prior payments made under the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. The payouts are determined by a fighter's cumulative experience, factoring in bouts from UFC, Zuffa-era WEC, and Zuffa-era Strikeforce fights.
The compensation structure features tiered payments based on the number of fights. Fighters with one to three bouts receive $4,000, progressing up to $21,000 for those with 21 or more appearances. Additionally, champions are awarded $42,000 and title challengers receive $32,000. Beyond fight purses, UFC athletes will also receive ongoing royalty payments ranging from 20 to 30 percent from merchandise sales featuring their likeness.
