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UFC Boosts Fighter Pay Amid $7.7 Billion Deal

3/5/2026

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Dana White, UFC Chief Executive Officer, announced increased fighter pay as part of the organization's $7.7 billion Paramount deal.
Post-fight performance bonuses would double from $50,000 to $100,000, and a $25,000 finish bonus would be added.
Some fighters, including Sean Strickland, say they have not seen pay increases, despite assurances from Mark Shapiro, president of TKO Group Holdings, that benefits are part of the strategy.

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Dana White, UFC Chief Executive Officer, announced increased fighter pay as part of the organization's $7.7 billion Paramount deal.
Post-fight performance bonuses would double from $50,000 to $100,000, and a $25,000 finish bonus would be added.
Some fighters, including Sean Strickland, say they have not seen pay increases, despite assurances from Mark Shapiro, president of TKO Group Holdings, that benefits are part of the strategy.