paddy pimblett Potential to earn additional money beyond his reported wallet UFCHe will face Justin Gaethje in the main event of 324. This possibility stems from a little-known clause in his contract that allows him to pay extra for five-round fights, as pointed out by former UFC fighter Paul Felder.
sports bible Felder was quoted on the “Michael Bisping Podcast” as saying that fighters typically receive an additional $25,000 for competing in five-round bouts.
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Pimblett faces Gaethje at UFC 324
Pimblett and Gaethje will face off at UFC 324 on January 24th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. They will fight for the interim UFC lightweight title while undisputed champion Ilia Topuria is absent due to personal reasons.
Felder explained that the five-round payout is a recurring bonus tied to additional rounds of the main event. “For five rounds, it’s usually the main event,” he said, noting that in his career he received “at least $25,000 in extra pay right away” for two main event fights.
Sports Bible described the provision as a significant increase for fighters who already stand to earn more money through the UFC’s traditional post-fight bonuses. The report highlights that fighters can earn an additional $50,000 in performance bonuses and an additional $50,000 for Fight of the Night, potentially increasing their earnings for the night by $100,000 based on the UFC’s selection.
The discussion comes amid a renewed public conversation about UFC pay as the promotion enters a new broadcast era. SportBible quoted Gaethje as discussing the subject in a Jan. 23 press conference. He said his new media rights deal with the company hasn’t increased his income, saying, “We’re not making a single dollar more than we would have made if this deal hadn’t gone through.”
Gaethje also cited the history of bonus-earning to show that the current system doesn’t reward fighters enough. “It’s not correct that there are 14 bonuses and they’re less than $1 million,” he said.
The UFC’s move to Paramount+ has brought more attention to fighters’ salaries. The deal is reportedly worth $7.7 billion, and UFC 324 was the first event under this partnership.
Felder’s comments suggest that the five-round bonus is separate from any bonuses announced after the match and is applied based solely on the length of the match. This means Pimblett could receive an additional $25,000 regardless of the outcome of the fight, assuming this clause applies to his contract as Felder explained.