Story byAlex PattleSat, January 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM UTC·2 min readThe UFC is set to increase its post-fight bonuses as it begins a broadcast deal with Paramount+, while also introducing extra bonuses. Saturday night brings UFC 324, the first event of the UFC’s Paramount+ era, with Justin Gaethje facing Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title in the main event. Going into that clash in Las Vegas, the UFC’s long-criticised fighter pay has been a hot topic of discussion, with many fans hoping that it might increase as part of the new broadcast deal. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, Gaethje claimed during Wednesday’s media day: “I hear [UFC champion-turned commentator] Daniel Cormier saying everybody is going to get paid more on this card. I’m not getting $1 more than I would have if this deal did not happen.“To have 14 [career] bonuses and not equal up to $1m is not right.
