Israel Adesanya believes it’s time for UFC performance bonuses to see an increase with inflation becoming an issue across the country.
The $50,000 bonuses were first introduced in its streamlined form in 2014, though bonuses have been part of the organization dating back to 2006. Fighters can usually bag the extra payout for delivering a highlight-reel-worthy finish or competing in a particular event’s Fight of the Night. While it’s a nice chunk of change to take home in addition to their base pay, the amount has significantly diminished in value due to the alarming increase in inflation over recent years.
Speaking to social media sensation and WWE Superstar Logan Paul, Israel Adesanya believes the UFC needs to increase the performance bonuses on a more permanent basis.
“My knockouts alone are worth $50,000,” Adesanya said on the IMPAULSIVE podcast. “Alone, that’s knockouts, alone. Like my last one, bonus. I’ve said this, the UFC, sometimes they bump it up to $100(k) for certain cards. UFC 200 I think or UFC 100 they did, bonuses were $100k. When I knock someone I normally get a bonus, so I’m like my knockouts are worth $50,000.”
Adesanya has earned a performance bonus for all five of his…
