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UFC Fighters Earn $199,500 in Compliance Pay
11 Oct
Summary
- Fighters at UFC Fight Night 290 received $199,500 in compliance pay.
- Payouts are based on fighter experience and number of UFC bouts.
- Fighters also get perpetual royalty payments for merchandise sales.
Fighters competing at UFC Fight Night 290 were collectively awarded $199,500 through the UFC's Promotional Guidelines Compliance program. This initiative, which includes requirements for outfitting and media obligations, now serves as the primary payment structure for fighter conduct.
The compliance pay is determined by a fighter's total number of bouts, factoring in past appearances in Zuffa-owned promotions. Fighters with more experience, such as those with 21 or more bouts, receive higher tiers of compensation, with top earners like Brendan Allen and Niko Price receiving $16,000 and $21,000 respectively. Champions and title challengers have their own distinct payout tiers.
Beyond the event-specific compliance pay, UFC athletes are set to receive ongoing royalty payments. These payments, ranging from 20 to 30 percent, are tied to any UFC merchandise sold that features an individual fighter's image. This dual compensation model aims to provide enhanced financial benefits for the athletes.
