A breakdown of the most significant pay-per-view performance bonuses awarded by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, highlighting athletes who received top-tier financial incentives for their exciting or decisive victories.
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The retired lightweight champion consistently earned massive bonuses despite his high win rate, often receiving the highest fight-of-the-night and performance-of-the-night awards during his unbeaten streak.
Often cited as the face of modern MMA, McGregor's high-profile bouts against Nate Diaz and Khabib resulted in substantial PPV share deals and additional performance bonuses that exceeded standard payout structures.
The heavyweight and former light heavyweight champion has secured numerous performance bonuses for spectacular victories, including his dominant return against Ciryl Gane and earlier wins against Daniel Cormier.
The former middleweight champion earned significant bonuses for his thrilling defense against Robert Whittaker and the highly anticipated rematch with Alex Pereira, showcasing his striking prowess.
The current bantamweight champion has accumulated performance bonuses through flashy knockout victories, including his titles wins against Aljamain Sterling and Pedro Munhoz, driving high PPV buys.
Known as 'The Diamond', Poirier has consistently earned fight-of-the-night and performance bonuses for his exciting bouts against Conor McGregor, Max Holloway, and Justin Gaethje.
The former featherweight champion is renowned for his volume striking and exciting fights, earning multiple performance bonuses for his victories over Frankie Edgar, Brian Ortega, and Alexander Volkanovski.
The former welterweight champion received significant bonuses for his dominant defenses against Colby Covington and Jafel Filho, highlighting his wrestling and striking control.
The current light heavyweight and former middleweight champion has earned bonuses for his stunning knockout victories in both divisions, particularly against Sean Strickland and Jan Blachowicz.
The current welterweight champion earned a record-breaking performance bonus for his last-second knockout of Conor McGregor, a fight that generated massive PPV revenue and media attention.
The former lightweight champion holds the record for most finishes in UFC history and has collected numerous performance bonuses for his spectacular submissions and knockouts against top contenders.
Known for his striking mastery, Thompson has earned multiple fight-of-the-night bonuses for his competitive bouts against Tyron Woodley, Jorge Masvidal, and Nick Diaz, even in defeat.
The former middleweight champion has consistently earned performance bonuses for his technical victories and exciting matchups, including his win over Israel Adesanya and his bout with Paul Costa Jr.
The former flyweight champion earned significant bonuses for her dominant title defenses, including her victory over Taila Santos and her long reign as one of the most decorated champions in history.
The retired 'Lioness' earned multiple performance bonuses throughout her career, including for her dominant wins over Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey, cementing her legacy as the GOAT.
The current welterweight champion has earned fight-of-the-night bonuses for his strategic victories overVicente Luque and Stephen Thompson, showcasing his grappling and cardio.
Hermansson has frequently earned performance bonuses for his exciting submissions and knockouts, particularly notable in his bouts against Paul Craig and Phil Hawes.
Despite often losing high-profile fights, Diaz has earned fight-of-the-night bonuses for his exciting bouts against McGregor and Gordon Ryan, maintaining his status as a fan favorite.
The former interim lightweight champion has earned numerous performance bonuses for his wild exchanges and knockouts, including his fight against Max Holloway and his bouts against Dustin Poirier.
The current middleweight champion has earned performance bonuses for his hard-fought victories, including his title win against Israel Adesanya and his previous wins over Sean Strickland.