Payout Almost Touches $22 Million After UFC 295 as Dana White Pays Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka and Others a Compliance Pay of $272,500

UFC is renowned not only for its fights but also for its exciting approach towards fighters’ compensation. The Promotional Guidelines Compliance plays a significant part in a fighter’s earnings. As the recently held UFC 295 concluded on Saturday evening at Madison Square Garden, the event turned out to be a success for several reasons. While the winners of the night took away a good amount of money, the rest were not deprived as well.

Dana White ensured that the rest of the fighters also took away a hefty amount of money. Likewise, the fighters took home Promotional Guidelines Compliance worth a whopping $272,500 combined. 

Understanding the Promotional Guidelines Compliance

UFC first introduced The Promotional Guidelines Compliance Pay in 2015. It is a massive component of the UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy. This policy helps determine the fighters’ appearance during the fight week and inside the Octagon. According to the initial policies, the athletes needed to wear Reebok apparel in most of the events. However, the UFC ended their six-year long partnership with Reebok in 2021 when they teamed up with VENUM. Compliance with these guidelines is necessary for fighters to receive fair compensation. 

Fighters get paid based on the number of their UFC fights as well. These fights include WEC fights (since January 2007), and Strikeforce bouts (since April 2011). According to MMAJunkie, fighters with 1-3 matches receive $4,000 per appearance; $4,500 for 4-5 bouts; $6,000 for 6-10 bouts. Fighters with 11-15 bouts receive $11,000; $16,000 goes to the ones with 16-20 bouts; while fighters with 21 bouts pockets $21,000. In addition to this, the champions earn $42,000, while title challengers get $32,000. After UFC 295, both Pereira and Prochazka received $32000 each. 

This policy is one of the most important aspects of a fighter’s career. In particular, fighters who are in their early stages. The scheme provides a steady income for them. It also motivates the fighters to work hard and improve themselves to get a title shot. While getting a title shot requires a lot of effort, having a steady income helps the fighters take care of the family and having other essentials in life sorted. Catering to the cause, the total compliance payout post UFC 295 stands at $21.8 million, almost touching 22m. That’s quite a number for sure!

UFC and its growing compensation policies. 

Over the years, the UFC has significantly changed its compensation policies. These changes reflect how quickly the field of sports is changing. UFC ensures that their athletes are constantly improving, and the company takes care of their financial needs. This policy addresses the financial aspects of a fighter’s journey within the organization. By providing a steady income, UFC makes sure that the fighters stay loyal to the company. 

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However, even though the entire scheme aims to improve the lives of the athletes and prolong their careers, there have been criticisms regarding the policy. Former fighters feel that individual sponsorship opportunities were more lucrative compared to this. It will be interesting to see whether the UFC changes its current policies or sticks to the same.

What do you think? Let us know your thoughts about the procedure in the comments below. 

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