Dana White is doing his best to make UFC 300 the biggest MMA event ever.
On Thursday evening, the UFC CEO led a 26-person press conference to promote his latest landmark event, which will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
White usually rewards the best fighters on each card with a $50,000 bonus, but he has upped the ante ahead of big cards in the past and was expected to do so again for UFC 300.
Naturally, he was asked what is up for grabs this weekend.
White replied: “What should it be raised to?”
Several UFC stars began shouting their suggestions to their boss before he stunned everybody by announcing that each of the bonus winners would walk away with an extra $300,000 in their pay packet.
White added: “$300,000. It’s done!”
An audible gasp echoed around the press conference venue. Soon after, fans began loudly chanting ‘Dana’ over and over – some of the fighters joined in too.
White later clarified that $1.2 million has been put to one side and will be divided between the four fighters who impress him the most during the card of the year.
UFC superstar Conor McGregor was rumoured to be making an appearance at the press conference, but he ended up tweeting along from the comfort of his home.
‘Notorious’ praised his boss for his making the UFC 300 bonus $300,000.
“Huge shout out to Dana White and the UFC for upping the bonuses to $300k,” McGregor wrote.
“Life changing money for many on the card. To look after your fighters is paramount! God speed Dana and team at , onwards and upwards!
“What a time to be alive! Have a great showing ladies and gents.
“I guarantee now we see ABSOLUTE FIREWORKS at UFC 300!
“Can’t wait!! This Saturday night on ESPN PPV.”
News Summary:
- Dana White sends fighters and fans wild as he reveals historically huge bonus increase ahead of UFC 300
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