No fighter at UFC Fight Night 291 earned the top-tier $21,000 promotional compliance payout, with all competitors falling into lower payment brackets.
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01Summary
- 01The event, held in Edmonton, Alberta, on 2 November 2024, featured no athletes receiving the $21,000 compliance tier.
- 02Under the UFC's Promotional Guidelines Compliance program, payouts range from $4,000 to $21,000 per fighter.
- 03The program is funded by UFC sponsors and rewards fighters based on tenure and fight frequency.
- 04Fighters on the card instead received payouts at the $4,000, $6,000, $11,000 or $16,000 levels.
02Why it matters
This story highlights the financial disparities within the UFC, showing that even at a numbered Fight Night event, most athletes earn far less than the maximum compliance bonus.
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