As UFC 304 approaches this weekend in Manchester, Dana White has added a significant boost to the event by increasing the Fight of the Night bonuses to six-figure sums. This adjustment comes at a pivotal time with two major title defenses on the line.
In the featured bouts, Tom Aspinall will defend his interim heavyweight belt against Curtis Blaydes, while Leon Edwards will put his title on the line against Belal Muhammad in the main event. To ramp up excitement around these matchups, Dana White has decided to substantially raise the bonuses, reflecting UFC’s commitment to delivering an impressive show.
Dana White Raises Performance Bonuses to Six-Figure Sums for UFC 304
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Before the main events, there will be an additional bout between Bobby Green and Paddy Pimblett, adding extra thrill to the event. Pimblett is aiming to secure a spot in the top 15 of his division, while Green might face retirement if he doesn’t win. During the pre-fight press conference, Green suggested an enticing idea to increase performance bonuses to $100,000, which Dana White positively responded to.
This move is not new for Dana White, who had previously raised performance bonuses to $300,000 during UFC 300. The increase for UFC 304 is part of the organization’s efforts to provide significant financial incentives to fighters and enhance competitiveness.
At the end of the press conference, Belal Muhammad expressed his readiness and enthusiasm about the new bonuses, indicating that UFC 304 will remain a major focal point, especially with the recent tensions observed among fighters in the hotel.
