Video: Dana White Raises UFC 300 Bonuses to $300K after Gaethje, Holloway Comments

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

Video: Dana White Raises UFC 300 Bonuses to $300K after Gaethje, Holloway Comments

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

UFC fighters competing at UFC 300 on Saturday are in store for a major prize if they put on a show. During Thursday’s UFC 300 press conference, UFC BMF…

Dana White confirms post-Fight bonus winners set to receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300: ‘It’s done’

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's doneFollowing a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight…

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's done

Following a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight of the Night honors at UFC 300 this weekend from former interim champion, Justin Gaethje – promotional CEO, Dana White has confirmed victors will receive $300,000 checks, opposed to a standard $50,000 payday.

Set to return to tentpole status this weekend, the organization host a massive UFC 300 card, featuring a pair of undisputed championship fight clashes, as well as a symbolic title showdown – featuring the above-mentioned, Gaethje.

Justin Gaethje UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Taking main event honors: an undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira and the returning former champion, Jamahal Hill – with the victor emerging with the 205lbs championship in tow.

Alex Pereira UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Making history in the co-main event: the first-ever all-Chinese undisputed championship fight inside the Octagon – with undisputed strawweight queen, Zhang Weili returning to defend her title against compatriot contender, Yan Xiaonan.

Zhang Weili UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

And making his comeback in attempt of his first defense of the symbolic BMF crown, Gaethje welcomes former featherweight champion, Max Holloway back to action – in the Hawiian’s sophomore outing at the lightweight class.

Ahead of fight night, earlier this month, Gaethje – who predicted a “violent” doctor’s stoppage TKO win over Holloway, urged the promotion to increase the usual post-fight bonus checks from a standard $50,000 – to a sum of $300,000 – in honor of the card.

Dana White confirms $300,000 bonus checks on the line at UFC 300

Upon questioning from MMA Junkie reporter, Mike Bohn at tonight’s pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand, White confirmed post-fight bonus victors – of Performance of the Night honors, and Fight of the Night honors, would receive a massive $300,000 check. 

What are your thoughts on Dana White confirming an increase in bonus pay for UFC 300?

Dana White confirms post-Fight bonus winners set to receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300: ‘It’s done’

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's doneFollowing a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight…

Dana White confirms post-fight bonus winners will receive $300,000 checks at UFC 300 It's done

Following a request for a massive increase in post-fight bonus pursues for Performance of the Night – or Fight of the Night honors at UFC 300 this weekend from former interim champion, Justin Gaethje – promotional CEO, Dana White has confirmed victors will receive $300,000 checks, opposed to a standard $50,000 payday.

Set to return to tentpole status this weekend, the organization host a massive UFC 300 card, featuring a pair of undisputed championship fight clashes, as well as a symbolic title showdown – featuring the above-mentioned, Gaethje.

Justin Gaethje UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Taking main event honors: an undisputed light heavyweight championship fight between Alex Pereira and the returning former champion, Jamahal Hill – with the victor emerging with the 205lbs championship in tow.

Alex Pereira UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Making history in the co-main event: the first-ever all-Chinese undisputed championship fight inside the Octagon – with undisputed strawweight queen, Zhang Weili returning to defend her title against compatriot contender, Yan Xiaonan.

Zhang Weili UFC 300 Zuffa LLC
Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

And making his comeback in attempt of his first defense of the symbolic BMF crown, Gaethje welcomes former featherweight champion, Max Holloway back to action – in the Hawiian’s sophomore outing at the lightweight class.

Ahead of fight night, earlier this month, Gaethje – who predicted a “violent” doctor’s stoppage TKO win over Holloway, urged the promotion to increase the usual post-fight bonus checks from a standard $50,000 – to a sum of $300,000 – in honor of the card.

Dana White confirms $300,000 bonus checks on the line at UFC 300

Upon questioning from MMA Junkie reporter, Mike Bohn at tonight’s pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand, White confirmed post-fight bonus victors – of Performance of the Night honors, and Fight of the Night honors, would receive a massive $300,000 check. 

What are your thoughts on Dana White confirming an increase in bonus pay for UFC 300?

Dana White dubs Max Holloway ‘the greatest featherweight of all time’ ahead of BMF title fight at UFC 300

Dana White dubs Max Holloway 'the greatest featherweight of all time' ahead of BMF title fight at UFC 300Featherweight mainstay Max Holloway will look to add another title to his collection when he battles lightweight slugger Justin…

Dana White dubs Max Holloway 'the greatest featherweight of all time' ahead of BMF title fight at UFC 300

Featherweight mainstay Max Holloway will look to add another title to his collection when he battles lightweight slugger Justin Gaethje for the promotion’s officially unofficial bragging rights belt, the BMF title, this Saturday night (April 13) in Sin City.

Emanating from the familiar confines of T-Mobile Arena, UFC 300 boasts a stacked lineup featuring 13 fights and 12 current or former champions. In “the people’s main event,” Holloway will move up from 145 to 155 to try and take Gaethje’s title as the UFC’s baddest motherf*cker and potentially put himself in line for a lightweight championship opportunity.

Justin Gaethje vs. Max Holloway at UFC 300

Appearing on a recent episode of First Take with Stephen A. Smith, UFC CEO Dana White dubbed Holloway the “greatest featherweight of all time” while hyping up his clash with Gaethje.

“Max Holloway, always a big fan favorite,” White said. “Probably the greatest featherweight of all time, going up against Gaethje, who is a human highlight reel” (h/t MMA Mania).

Dana White gives a brief history of the bMF title ahead of Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje

UFC 300 will feature the third time that the BMF belt has been up for grabs since its inception in 2019. The belt was first introduced during a main event clash between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. ‘Gamebred’ walked away with the title before embarking on a four-fight losing streak that would see him exit the promotion, having not once defended the belt.

Jorge Masvidal wins BMF title

In July, Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier squared off at UFC 291 to crown a new BMF titleholder. ‘The Highlight’ scorched Poirier with a perfectly timed head-kick KO in the second round.

“The idea of the ‘BMF’ was built right here in this room,” White told Smith from his Las Vegas office. “There’s always these fights that the fans love, whether it’s a Masvidal vs. Diaz, you know, those types of fights — Gaethje and Holloway. We were sitting in here one day and thought about building this ‘BMF’ title and who’s better fit for this thing than Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway? We thought about it in here. I told the guys, ‘Tell me if I’m crazy, but what do you think of this idea?’ They loved it, the fans love it, and here we go.”

Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje will fight for BMF title at UFC 300

Check out the official trailer for Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 below:

Jake Paul beats Dana White to Las Vegas Sphere with fiery Katie Taylor – Amanda Serrano rematch

Jake Paul set to beat Dana White to Las Vegas Sphere with Katie Taylor - Amanda Serrano rematchJake Paul and Eddie Hearn will reportedly successfully beat Dana White in the race to hold the first-ever live…

Jake Paul set to beat Dana White to Las Vegas Sphere with Katie Taylor - Amanda Serrano rematch

Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn will reportedly successfully beat Dana White in the race to hold the first-ever live sports event at the fabled Las Vegas Sphere. Paul and Hearn will allegedly co-promote a boxing card headlined by the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, with a targeted date in June.

Las Vegas Sphere set to host UFC 306 on Mexican Indepedence Day in September

The Las Vegas Sphere is a state-of-the-art venue with the capacity to seat 20,000. What makes it special though, is the impressive array of LED monitors that wrap around the entire venue, forming a sphere. The monitors can be set to play any number of exciting and trippy visuals, and the Las Vegas Sphere is nowadays commonly thought to be one of the world’s most unique locations to host any show or event.

Jake Paul Tommy Fury Fight

Previously, it was thought that White would attain this record of bringing the world’s first live sporting event to the Sphere, with his September 14th Mexican Independence Day card. However, according to Irish news outlet RTE, Paul and Hearn will now swoop in and take the cake. Per RTE, an official announcement is reportedly projected to be announced in only a few days.

Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn Look to Make History at the Las Vegas Sphere

Representing Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, Taylor looks to go 2-0 against Serrano. Their first match took place in April of 2022, and a hard-fought battle led to a split decision that saw Taylor go home victorious. On the other side of the ring will stand Serrano, representing Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. If everything goes according to the reports, Paul and Hearn will successfully become the first to promote any live-sporting event at the Las Vegas Sphere, which would surely make Dana White sick to his stomach.

Katie Taylor wins titles in fight of the year rematch with Chantelle Cameron in Dublin
Mandatory Credit: James Chance

The first bout between Taylor and Serrano was held at Madison Square Garden and has since become known as the biggest fight in Women’s boxing history. Most notably, both fighters have also been undefeated in all of their recent outings, with Taylor having defended her title three more times and Serrano defeating all four of her last opponents.

Do you think a live sporting event held at the Las Vegas Sphere will hold up to expectations, and do you think it’s a big deal if Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn beat Dana White to the record?