Paramount and UFC have announced a billion-dollar rights deal, marking a significant shift for the fight company

White did not specify how much the new bonuses will be. The Paramount deal goes in effect starting with the first event in January 2026. Since 2013, the four performance bonuses handed out after each UFC event have steadily been $50,000 apiece with very few exceptions.

The UFC will soon have a new home, and CEO Dana White is confident the multibillion-dollar deal behind it will enable a “more affordable and accessible” future for the globally popular MMA enterprise. Keep reading for more on what you need to know about the deal, which goes into effect next year.