Dana White: UFC 300 performance bonuses increased six-fold to $300,000

LAS VEGAS – UFC CEO Dana White heard the fighters’ demands Thursday at the UFC 300 pre-fight news conference and obliged.

After recent campaigns by Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway to increase the performance bonuses from $50,000 to $300,000, White was asked by MMA Junkie reporter Mike Bohn about the potential increase.

The proposed question riled up a handful of the 26 fighters on stage at T-Mobile Arena, who nudged White into agreeing.

“300, it’s done,” White said.

The Boss is adding a little extra to the bonuses on Saturday night #UFC300 pic.twitter.com/TncnLQrPnA

— UFC (@ufc) April 12, 2024

UFC 300 will mark the largest official performance bonuses in the promotion’s history.

The value of UFC performances has largely remained steady at $50,000, the promotion has increased the amount on a few rare occasions. At UFC 100 in 2009, the promotion gave out $100,000 bonuses. For UFC 129 in 2011, it distributed $129,000 bonuses. At UFC 262 in 2021, it went with $75,000.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 300.