UFC 300 promises groundbreaking $300,000 performance bonuses for fighters. Conor McGregor expresses his response to the announcement. Fighters collectively demand an elevation to $300,000 bonuses. Featherweight contender Sodiq Yusuff proposes bonuses for all segments of the card. UFC CEO Dana White clarifies the bonus structure.
| Key Points |
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| UFC 300 will feature groundbreaking $300,000 performance bonuses for fighters |
| Conor McGregor, despite not participating, shows support for the announcement |
| Fighters collectively demand an elevation to $300,000 bonuses |
| Featherweight contender Sodiq Yusuff proposes bonuses for all segments of the card |
| UFC CEO Dana White clarifies the bonus structure |
| UFC has a history of giving out bonuses for notable occasions |
| Unconventional bonus given to a fighter who was bitten during a bout |
UFC 300: A New Era in Mixed Martial Arts
In anticipation of UFC 300, scheduled for this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC CEO Dana White has declared groundbreaking news for fighters. A remarkable $300,000 will be awarded in performance bonuses for the momentous event, setting a new standard in the world of mixed martial arts.
Despite not participating in the upcoming card, Conor McGregor, a prominent figure in the UFC, expressed his response to the announcement. McGregor, who had previously advocated for inclusion on the historic card earlier this year, had his plea denied by White. However, McGregor has affirmed his intention to return to the octagon this summer.
The announcement of the unprecedented bonuses occurred during the pre-fight press conference of UFC 300. Prior to this declaration, several fighters had voiced their desire for increased bonuses for the event, which boasts an impressive lineup of 12 current or former champions.
McGregor celebrated the news with a statement on X, writing the following: ‘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! God speed Dana and team at @ufc, onwards and upwards! What a time to be alive! Have a great showing ladies and gents ❤️🍀’.
During the press conference, Dana White, addressing the 26 athletes present, inquired about their preferences regarding bonuses for UFC 300. Responding emphatically, the fighters collectively demanded an elevation to $300,000. Without hesitation, White acquiesced, solidifying the decision then and there.
For UFC 300, fighters will be competing for a chance to secure $300,000 for two ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses, in addition to $300,000 each for the participants involved in the ‘Fight of the Night’. Featherweight contender Sodiq Yusuff attempted to negotiate additional compensation from the UFC CEO, proposing bonuses for all segments of the card—early prelims, prelims, and main card. However, White stopped short of committing to this proposal. In response to Yusuff’s request, White clarified, ‘There’s $1.2 million in bonuses. Fight your heart out.’
The UFC has sporadically given out bonuses for notable occasions such as these, including instances where White bestowed a bonus upon every fighter who secured a finish. White most recently gave an unconventional bonus to a fighter who was bitten during a bout and got a tattoo to remember the occasion.
Headlines
- UFC 300 introduces groundbreaking $300,000 performance bonuses
- Conor McGregor expresses response to the announcement
- Fighters collectively demand elevation to $300,000 bonuses
- Featherweight contender Sodiq Yusuff proposes bonuses for all segments of the card
- UFC CEO Dana White clarifies the bonus structure
- UFC has a history of giving out bonuses for notable occasions
- Unconventional bonus given to a fighter who was bitten during a bout
Summary
| Key Points |
|---|
| UFC 300 will feature groundbreaking $300,000 performance bonuses for fighters |
| Conor McGregor, despite not participating, shows support for the announcement |
| Fighters collectively demand an elevation to $300,000 bonuses |
| Featherweight contender Sodiq Yusuff proposes bonuses for all segments of the card |
| UFC CEO Dana White clarifies the bonus structure |
| UFC has a history of giving out bonuses for notable occasions |
| Unconventional bonus given to a fighter who was bitten during a bout |
