UFC Vegas 103 Payouts
The latest UFC Fight Night event, UFC Vegas 103, has wrapped up, and with that comes the breakdown of the Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts. The event, held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, brought another night of thrilling matchups, but while fighters battled inside the Octagon, their wallets also saw some action.
The UFC’s Promotional Guidelines Compliance program, formerly known as the Reebok deal and now powered by Venum, provides fighters with additional earnings based on factors like their number of UFC appearances.
Who Topped the Payout List?
The biggest earner under the compliance pay structure was JJ Aldrich, who walked away with an extra $16,000. Aldrich, a seasoned competitor in the UFC, has built up an impressive resume over the years, which contributed to her sizeable payout.
Close behind Aldrich were veterans Randy Brown and Angela Hill, each securing $11,000. Experience pays off in this structure, as fighters who have amassed multiple appearances receive higher amounts.
Complete UFC Vegas 103 Promotional Compliance Payouts
Here’s the full breakdown of the Venum payouts for UFC Vegas 103:
- JJ Aldrich: $16,000
- Randy Brown: $11,000
- Angela Hill: $11,000
- Trevin Giles: $6,000
- Gabriel Bonfim: $4,500
- Ludovit Klein: $4,500
- Jalin Turner: $6,000
- Brandon Royval: $6,000
- Carlos Hernandez: $4,500
- Daniel Marcos: $4,000
- Devin Clark: $11,000
- Jonny Parsons: $4,500
What Exactly Is the UFC Promotional Guidelines Program?
For those unfamiliar, the UFC’s Promotional Guidelines Compliance program is a system that ensures fighters receive additional pay based on their tenure within the promotion. Essentially, this structure rewards fighters with more appearances inside the Octagon, with payments increasing in tiers:
- 1 to 3 UFC fights: $4,000
- 4 to 5 fights: $4,500
- 6 to 10 fights: $6,000
- 11 to 15 fights: $11,000
- 16 to 20 fights: $16,000
- 21+ fights: $21,000
- Title fight challengers: $32,000
- Champions: $42,000
This payment is distributed separately from fight purses, performance bonuses, and pay-per-view points. Designed to replace individual sponsor deals (which were removed following the UFC-Reebok deal in 2015), the Venum era continues this structure, albeit with slightly increased figures compared to Reebok’s partnership.
Comparing the Numbers
While these figures may not seem massive compared to the UFC’s top earners, it’s important to understand these are just one piece of the financial puzzle. Fighters also receive fight purses, win bonuses, performance bonuses, and for the biggest stars, pay-per-view shares.
That said, there has always been an ongoing discussion about whether this compliance pay is enough. While veterans like Aldrich and Hill saw five-figure payouts, newer fighters still hover around the $4,000 threshold. For prospect-level athletes putting their bodies on the line, that payment might feel like mere pocket change.
Conclusion: A Nice Bonus, But Is It Enough?
UFC Vegas 103 delivered some great fights, and for fighters under the Venum deal, a little financial boost. While the top earners took home respectable compliance pay, the ongoing debate around fighter compensation will always linger.
With talks of improved fighter pay surfacing frequently, many wonder if these payouts will eventually increase, especially as the UFC’s revenue continues to grow. One thing is certainfighters will always chase glory inside the cage, but a little extra cash doesn’t hurt either.
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