What Are the Performance Bonuses On Top of the Purse?
Every UFC card carries two "Performance of the Night" bonuses and one "Fight of the Night" bonus, awarded at the promotion's discretion after the event. In 2026, the standard performance bonus was increased from $50,000 to $100,000, with additional finish bonuses layered on for certain outcomes. For a fighter earning a $20,000 show purse, a performance bonus can outweigh the contracted pay for the fight entirely.
