- Charles Oliveira has the most performance bonus in the UFC with 19.
- Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz followed Oliveira in the top three.
- Only three fighters on the list remain active on the UFC roster.
The UFC gives out an additional $50,000 bonus for fighters who displayed an incredible performance during a fight card. It is divided into two components: the performance of the night and the fight of the night honours.
These fighters often excite fans, which is why the Las Vegas-based promotion compensates them. Furthermore, they are the regular picks in online sports betting when fans look at the MMA odds.
Most Performance Bonuses in the UFC
| Rank | Fighter | Performance Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Oliveira | 19 |
| 2 | Donald Cerrone | 18 |
| 3 | Nate Diaz | 16 |
| T-4 | Joe Lauzon | 15 |
| T-4 | Jim Miller | 15 |
| T-5 | Anderson Silva | 14 |
| T-5 | Dustin Poirier | 14 |
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira holds the record for the most performance bonuses with 19. The Brazilian star is a 14-year veteran in the promotion and racked up more than 20 wins. His creative submission victories were the main key to his success.
Charles Oliveira has received $950k in post-fight bonuses across his career but last night he delivered a million dollar performance. 💰👏
SHOW HIM THE MONEY! 💵 💵 💵 #UFC289 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/JZU8oJh2g7
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) June 11, 2023
Following Oliveira on the list were UFC legends Donald Cerrone and Nate Diaz, with 18 and 16 performance bonuses, respectively. Both fighters competed in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. The former competed for 11 years, while the latter had a lengthy 15-year career in the organization.
Rounding out the top five is a tie for the fourth and fifth spot. Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller have 15 each, and Anderson Silva and Dustin Poirier have 14 apiece. Among the fighters on the list, only Oliveira, Miller, and Poirier are active on today’s roster.
