Official Reebok sponsorship tiers revealed
Reebok Deal Tiers: 1-5 $2,500, 6-10 $5,000, 11-15 $10,000, 16-20 $15,000, 21-above $20,000, title challenger $30,000, champion $40,000.
Official bout payouts from the Reebok deal have now been revealed. The are based not on rank, but on tenure. The more bouts you have had in the UFC, the higher the payout. Further, Strikeforce and WEC fights held after the acquisition of the company will also count.
Payouts
1-5 $2,500
6-10 $5,000
11-15 $10,000
16-20 $15,000
21-above $20,000
Title Challenger $30,000
Champion $40,000
Fighter will also receive a percentage from apparel sold that bears their name or likeness. A select group of fighters also have separate side deals with the brand.
The deal begins on International Fight Week, which starts July 7. There after, no sponsor logos or sponsor apparel can be worn during fight week, at a UFC-related event, or in the Octagon.
“The above outlined compensation structure will result in UFC distributing the vast majority of the revenue generated through the AOP directly to the athletes,” read an e-mail to the fighters. “We continue to believe the introduction of the official outfitting kits for our athletes is a beneficial investment, which will elevate and create long-term value for you, the UFC brand and the sport.”
