Dana White Announces Additional Performance Bonus for UFC 331

UFC CEO Dana White has announced an additional performance incentive for the upcoming event in Los Angeles. Fighters competing at UFC 331 on Sept. 19 will have an opportunity to earn an extra $50,000 bonus, though the reward comes with a specific, unusual condition.

While standard performance bonuses are typically awarded for finishes or standout technical displays, the promotion has introduced a unique requirement for this specific prize. Details regarding the nature of the catch were confirmed by White ahead of the card, which is headlined by a flyweight championship rematch between Charles Johnson and Alexandre Pantoja.

With the event taking place at the Crypto.com Arena, the promotion is looking to incentivize high-level performances across the card. The added bonus stands apart from the standard Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards usually presented at the conclusion of the event.

As the promotion prepares for its return to Los Angeles, this incentive serves as a focal point for fighters on the roster looking to boost their earnings heading into the final quarter of the year. The specific criteria for the bonus have not been disclosed, but they represent a departure from typical UFC bonus protocols.

Source: Sherdog.