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UFC Macau Fighters Earn Over $215,000 in Compliance Pay
1 Jun
Summary
- Fighters at UFC Fight Night 277 received $215,000 in new compliance pay.
- The program rewards fighters based on their UFC bout experience.
- Fighters also receive future royalties from merchandise bearing their likeness.
At UFC Fight Night 277, held in Macau, fighters collectively earned $215,000 in Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay. This new program, which factors in a fighter's total UFC, WEC, and Strikeforce bouts, offers tiered payments based on experience. For instance, fighters with 1-3 bouts received $4,000, while those with 21 or more bouts earned $21,000. Champions and title challengers also receive enhanced compensation.
This initiative, replacing the former UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy, is funded by a multi-year Venum sponsorship. Beyond immediate fight-night earnings, the program introduces a significant long-term benefit: fighters will receive perpetual royalty payments, amounting to 20-30 percent of merchandise sales featuring their likeness. This structure aims to provide a more comprehensive and sustainable income stream for athletes within the organization.
