In a decision announced today, the UFC has revised its traditional post-fight bonus structure, doubling the standard payouts that were awarded after each event. Starting UFC 324 in Las Vegas, the "Performance of the Night" and "Fight of the Night" prizes will increase from $50,000 to $100,000 each, increasing the financial incentive for the top athletes on each card. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
In addition to this increase, the organization will introduce a new $25,000 bonus for any fighter who gets a finish (knockout or submission) but doesn't get one of the top prizes, ensuring that more fighters receive additional compensation for exciting performances. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
This change is part of the UFC's transition to its new broadcast rights deal with Paramount+, which has generated significant revenue following the end of traditional pay-per-views. UFC president Dana White has also suggested that there could be further improvements in fighter compensation under this new model, although those details have not yet been made public.