UFC Fight Night 107 performance bonuses and highlights
The $50,000 performance bonuses at UFC Fight Night 107 were unusual.
The $50,000 performance bonuses at UFC Fight Night 107 were unusual. For one, there was no Fight of the Night. Instead, four bonuses were awarded.
Further, one of the primary differences between the UFC model and the boxing model is the depth of the card. Sometimes the best UFC fights are all the way down on the UFC Fight Pass prelims. At UFC Fight Night London, the main event, co-main, and third fight from the top all won bonuses.
Performance of the Night: $50,00
Jimi Manuwa defeated Corey Anderson by Knockout (Punch, Round 1, 3:05)
It only takes one 😴 😴 😴@PosterboyJM gets it done on home soil by KO!! #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/tC8M6dF4BC
— UFC (@ufc) March 18, 2017
Performance of the Night: $50,000 bonus
Gunnar Nelson defeated Alan Jouban by Submission (Guillotine Choke, Round 2, 0:46)Performance of the Night: $50,000 bonus
Marlon Vera defeated Brad Pickett by TKO (Strikes, Round 2, 3:50)
That hat stays in the center of the Octagon #ThankYouBrad #UFCLondon @One_Punch pic.twitter.com/MgsHTOlcNe
— UFC (@ufc) March 18, 2017
Performance of the Night: $50,000 bonus
Marc Diakiese defeated Teemu Packalen by Knockout (Punch, Round 1, 0:30)
OHHHH MYYYYYY!!!! @Marc_Diakiese STIFLES Packalen w/ a right hand in the FIRST ROUND! What. A. KO!!! #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/c9wPu0j1uW
— UFC (@ufc) March 18, 2017
There are several other ways to get paid in the UFC, beyond bonuses and the obvious X/X, fixed amount to show, with another generally equal amount to win. This sum is usually made public, although it depends on the governing rules of the commission.
In addition, there are:
•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.
The next UFC event is UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2, on April 8, 2017, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.