Israel Adesanya believes it is 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 their simplified form in 2014, though the bonuses have been a part of the organization dating back to 2006. Fighters can usually receive additional compensation for providing a worthy finish or competing in a specific event. . the night. While it’s a good idea to take home a large chunk of change in addition to his base pay, the amount has shrunk dramatically in value due to the alarming increase in inflation over recent years.
Speaking to social media and WWE Superstar Logan Paul, Israel Adesanya believes the UFC needs to increase performance rewards on a permanent basis.
Adesanya said on “My knockouts alone are worth $50,000.” idle Podcast. “Alone, that’s a knockout, alone. Like my last bonus. You said this, UFC, sometimes they get up to $100(k) for certain cards. I think UFC 200 or UFC 100 did it, the bonuses were $100,000. When I knock someone out What, I usually get a bonus, so I’m like a $50,000 junkie.”
Adesanya earned a performance bonus for all five inside knockouts octagonHe made his last appearance against longtime rival Alex Pereira at UFC 287 in April.
Israel Adesanya thinks it’s time to raise bonuses after the promotion merged with WWE into a $21 billion business
The UFC has, on occasion, increased performance bonuses from $50,000 to $75,000 and $100,000 although those are usually reserved for special events like the one Israel Adesanya mentioned. During its return to the UK in March 2021, the UFC offered a performance bonus to nine individual fighters to deliver finishes in what turned out to be one of the best cards of the year. Though again, this was a somewhat unique situation and not something a fighter could usually count on.
Israel Adesany also believes that $50,000 should be raised based on the promotion’s recent merger with World Wrestling Entertainment, forming a unique $21 billion business entity.
“UFC and WWE merger, $21.4 billion company,” Adesanya continued. “I’m like, ‘You can go up.'” It’s been a few years, and inflation is on the rise. The bounty has to go up, that’s how I feel. But, I’ve told them this, I’ve said this publicly, nothing crazy.”
Israel Adesanya’s criticism comes shortly after reports revealed that the promotion’s revenue share with athletes is embarrassingly low compared to other major sports organizations, including MLB, the NBA and the NHL who hover around 50%. It is said that the UFC shares 13-15% of its revenue with its athletes.