UFC Fighter Cody Haddon Denied Bonus Despite Plea After Macau Victory
UFC Macau winner denied a $100k bonus after publicly begging Dana White: ‘Please...I’m super broke’

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Cody Haddon, after winning at UFC Macau, publicly requested a $100,000 bonus due to financial struggles but was denied. Despite his impressive knockout victory, the UFC awarded bonuses to other fighters instead, raising concerns about the process of bonus allocation.
- 01Cody Haddon knocked out Aoriqileng in round two at UFC Macau, marking his first fight since October 2024.
- 02Haddon earned a $25,000 finish bonus but sought a $100,000 performance bonus, citing financial difficulties.
- 03His public plea for a bonus did not result in additional compensation, as bonuses were awarded to Song Yadong and Kai Asakura instead.
- 04Joe Rogan criticized the need for fighters to beg for bonuses, emphasizing that the UFC has the financial capacity to compensate athletes fairly.
- 05The event's co-headliners, Alonzo Menifield and Zhang Mingyang, also received $100,000 bonuses for 'Fight of the Night'.
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Cody Haddon, an Australian fighter, faced disappointment after his victory at UFC Macau when he publicly requested a $100,000 performance bonus due to financial struggles. Despite knocking out Aoriqileng in the second round, Haddon was only awarded a $25,000 finish bonus. His emotional plea during the post-fight interview did not sway UFC officials, who instead granted bonuses to other fighters, including Song Yadong and Kai Asakura. The incident has sparked discussions about the UFC's bonus allocation process, with UFC commentator Joe Rogan expressing his disdain for fighters needing to plead for financial recognition. Rogan highlighted that the UFC has substantial funds available, suggesting that fighters should be compensated more equitably without the need for public appeals. The event also featured co-headliners Menifield and Zhang, who received bonuses for their performance, underscoring the competitive nature of bonus awards within the organization.
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