Dana White has announced a huge change for the upcoming UFC 300 event that has pleased fighters and fans.
UFC 300 is a huge marquee show with a stacked card which is headlined by a light heavyweight title clash between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill.
Also featuring is the mouthwatering clash between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje as they battle it out for the BMF title.
The UFC usually pay post-fight bonuses of $50,000 for fight awards but Dana White has agreed to raise it to a staggering $300,000.
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White was asked about the bonuses at the press conference and replied:
“What should it be raised to?
Fighters on the table were calling out what is should be before White shouted, “$300k – it’s done”, much to the delight of the crowd and fighters.
You can watch the video below:
Dana White just agreed to raise the UFC 300 performance bonuses to $300k 🤯 pic.twitter.com/LMerMsWhg9
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) April 12, 2024
Conor McGregor even responded to the announcement.
Taking to X formerly Twitter he posted:
‘Huge shout out @danawhite and the @ufc upping the bonuses to $300k! Life changing money for many on the card. To look after your fighters is paramount! God speed Dana and team at @ufc, onwards and upwards! What a time to be alive! Have a great showing ladies and gents.’
Huge shout out @danawhite and the @ufc upping the bonuses to $300k! Life changing money for many on the card. To look after your fighters is paramount! God speed Dana and team at @ufc, onwards and upwards! What a time to be alive! Have a great showing ladies and gents ❤️🍀
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 12, 2024
