In addition to being paid a fixed amount to show and another, usually equal amount to win, each UFC event also awards four $50,000 Performance Bonuses. Usually, there is a Fight of the Night in which both fighters are given a performance bonus, and a performance bonus to the winner in two fights. “Performance Bonus” means the fight made you say “HOLY F@#$ING $#!@.”
One of the primary differences between the UFC model and the boxing model is the depth of the card. Sometimes the greatest fight isn’t the world championship main event. However, the TUF 26 Finale was an exception, with all bonuses going to the main card.
Fight of the Night: $50,000 bonuses
Nicco Montano defeated Roxanne Modafferi by Unanimous Decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Nicco Montano pays respect to Roxanne Modafferi and what it feels like to be the inaugural UFC women's flyweight champion! #TUFFinale https://t.co/kxwb1jZSAA
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 2, 2017
Performance of the Night: $50,000 bonus
Gerald Meerschaert defeated Eric Spicely by TKO (Liver kick, Round 2, 2:18)
Listen to this wicked body kick Gerald Meerschaert delivered to Eric Spicely's kidneys for the win. YIKES! #TUFFinale https://t.co/IqikyCuyrt
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 2, 2017
Performance of the Night: $50,000 bonus
Brett Johns defeated Joe Soto by Submission (Calf Slicer, Round 1, 0:30)
After locking in an insane calf slicer submission, @36Johns has a message for the bantamweight division! #FightingWords pic.twitter.com/sJv4gShw2x
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 2, 2017
In addition, to the bonuses and purses, there is:
•Reebok pay, based on tenure, for wearing the distinctive apparel during fight week and in the Octagon;
•Sometimes fighters get discretionary locker room bonuses of varying amounts; despite their name, locker room bonuses actually come in the mail now;
•In some cases there is an LOA [Letter of Agreement] on the contract for additional income; and,
•The most elite fighters get points on the pay per view, although that has no relevance to this Fight Pass event.
The next league event is UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2 on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
