UFC 301 Fighters take home $280,000 in UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay

Fighters at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro took home a hefty sum of $280,000 in UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay. The program, which includes outfitting requirements and media obligations, replaced the previous Athlete Outfitting Policy. The event featured some intense matchups at Rio Arena, with the main card airing on pay-per-view.

Among the standout payouts were Alexandre Pantoja earning $42,000 for his victory over Steve Erceg, while Jose Aldo took home $21,000 for his win against Jonathan Martinez. Other notable earners included Anthony Smith, Michel Pereira, and Caio Borralho.

The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program has different payout tiers based on the fighters’ experience in the octagon. Fighters with more bouts receive higher pay, with champions and title challengers earning even more. Additionally, fighters receive royalty payments for merchandise sales bearing their likeness.

The total payout for UFC 301 was $280,000, adding to the year-to-date total of $2,920,000. The program has seen significant payouts over the years, with a program-to-date total of $25,657,000.

For more details on the event and payouts, you can visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 301.