Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO and President Dana White has made an impulsive but significant decision to increase the performance-based bonuses for the upcoming UFC 300 event by six times their usual amount.
Amidst vocal demands from fighters at the pre-fight press conference held on Tuesday, April 12, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, White gave in to their request.
"$300,000. It's done!," the 54-year-old UFC chief proudly declared.
It remains uncertain whether the UFC intends to make this a permanent adjustment or if it is a one-time occurrence for the milestone event.
Typically, the promotion awards a bonus of $50,000 each to the two fighters involved in the Fight of the Night and several fighters recognized for their Performances of the Night during a regular event.
However, in the case of UFC 100 back in July 2009, they did issue a bonus of $100,000.
Conor McGregor commends Dana White's decision to raise bonuses
Former UFC Lightweight and Featherweight champion Conor McGregor praised White's decision on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
"Huge shout out @danawhite and the @ufc upping the bonuses to $300k! Life changing money for many on the card. To look after your fighters is paramount!," the 35-year-old said.
The UFC 300 event is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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