UFC doubles bonuses, adds $25K TKO/sub reward under Paramount deal

The UFC will raise its post-fight bonus payouts as it begins its new broadcast partnership with Paramount+, according to reporting tied to comments from Justin Gaethje and a confirmation provided by the promotion. The standard Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards will increase to $100,000 each, up from $50,000. The UFC will also introduce an additional $25,000 bonus for fighters who score a TKO or submission if they do not already receive one of the two headline bonuses. The change matters because it directly affects fighter pay structure entering the UFC 324 era and signals a more aggressive incentives model under the new media deal. The update was reported ahead of UFC 324, where Gaethje is scheduled to face Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title.