UFC Fight Night 285 headliners receive $22,000 in compliance pay

UFC Fight Night 285, held on August 22, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, saw fighters collectively earn $181,000 in UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts. The headliners, Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues, each received $11,000. This event marked one of the lowest payout totals of the year under this program, which includes payments based on the number of bouts fought. Full payouts from the event indicate differences in compliance pay among fighters based on their experience and bout history. Year-to-date totals indicate that UFC has distributed over $6.2 million in compliance pay in 2026 alone.

• 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Fight Night 285 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Headliners combine for $22,000