UFC Fight Night 289 fighters receive $151,000 in compliance payouts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Fighters at UFC Fight Night 289, held at Meta APEX on September 26, garnered a total of $151,000 in UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay. This payout is the second-lowest of the year and contributes to an overall distribution exceeding $46 million since the program began. Individual payouts varied, with notable amounts including $16,000 for Raoni Barcelos and $11,000 for both Montel Jackson and Norma Dumont. The program, which rewards athletes based on their experience and bout history, has paid out a year-to-date total of $7,105,500 in 2026.
- •UFC Fight Night 289 took place on September 26, 2026.
- •Total payout for fighters was $151,000, the second-lowest of 2026.
- •Raoni Barcelos received the highest individual payout at $16,000.
- •The program has distributed over $46 million since its inception.
- •Year-to-date compliance pay for 2026 totals $7,105,500.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Fight Night 289 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay is second-lowest of 2026
"The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program has now paid out more than $46 million to athletes since its deal began with Venum.
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