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Dana White Awards $350,000 in Bonuses After UFC 299: A Night of Victories and Surprises

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Discover the highlights of UFC 299 and the exciting moments that unfolded in the octagon with Dana White's generous bonus awards!

The adrenaline was high as UFC CEO Dana White handed out a whopping $350,000 in fight-night bonuses after the intense battles at UFC 299. Among the standout moments was Sean O'Malley's impressive victory over Marlon Vera, proving his prowess as the UFC bantamweight champion. The event marked Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to Miami, setting the stage for thrilling showdowns and memorable fights.

One of the most talked-about moments was Sean O'Malley's first title defense, showcasing his skills and dominance in the octagon. Fans were on the edge of their seats as O'Malley outclassed Vera, solidifying his status as a top contender in the bantamweight division. The Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay added an exciting element, with fighters like O'Malley set to receive royalty payments from UFC merchandise sales.

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump made a special appearance at the UFC fight in Miami, sparking social media buzz and anti-Biden chants. Trump's presence added an unexpected twist to the event, drawing attention from fans and spectators. Accompanied by his daughter Ivanka, Trump's cage-side appearance created a stir both online and offline.

As the night unfolded, Sean O'Malley's stellar performance and Trump's cameo stole the spotlight at UFC 299. O'Malley's victory and Trump's presence added an extra layer of excitement to an already action-packed event, leaving fans eager for more thrilling moments in the world of UFC.

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Dana White Awards $350000 In Fight Night Bonuses After UFC 299 (Forbes)

UFC CEO Dana White awarded seven fight-night bonus awards for a total of $350000 following Saturday's UFC 299 pay-per-view card.

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UFC 299 takeaways: Sean O'Malley proves his title reign is no fluke ... (Yahoo Sports)

O'Malley didn't just beat Marlon Vera in his first title defense as UFC bantamweight champion — he outclassed him.

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Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Miami for UFC 299. See ... (Miami Herald)

Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Miami Saturday, the mixed martial arts promotion's first South Florida show since the sold-out UFC 287 in April ...

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UFC 299 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Sean O'Malley's ... (MMA Junkie)

In addition to experience-based pay, UFC fighters will receive in perpetuity royalty payments amounting to 20-30 percent of any UFC merchandise sold that bears ...

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Sean O'Malley passes critical test with first title defense at UFC 299 (New York Post)

Through 15 minutes, Sean O'Malley was on cruise control. And by cruise control, I mean the type the UFC bantamweight champion might have turned on in his ...

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UFC 299: Sean O'Malley defends bantamweight title, defeats Marlon ... (Sportstar)

Sean O'Malley held on to his bantamweight belt on Saturday night, defeating Marlon Vera by unanimous decision in the main event bout at UFC 299 in Miami.

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Social media reacts to Sean O'Malley's dominant title defense at ... (USA TODAY)

Even Jake Paul reacted on social media after Sean O'Malley got his title reign off to a positive start by beating Marlon Vera at UFC 299.

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Donald Trump appears at UFC fight to anti-Biden chants (Colorado Springs Gazette)

Former President Donald Trump watched the Ultimate Fighting Championship in Miami, Florida, Saturday alongside his daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner ...

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Ivanka Trump returns to the frontline as she beams alongside ... (Daily Mail)

Donald Trump made a cage-side appearance at UFC 299 in Miami on Saturday night just hours after addressing a crowd of supporters in Rome, Georgia.

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Donald Trump arrived at UFC with 'exhaustion' after campaign rally ... (Mirror.co.uk)

A body language expert said a period of rallies and court cases have left Donald Trump distant from his 'usual, dominant form' as he attended a UFC fight ...

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O'Malley out-scores Vera to retain UFC bantamweight belt (台北時報)

Sean O'Malley on Saturday put on a tremendous display of striking to defeat Ecuador's Marlon “Chito” Vera by unanimous decision and retain his bantamweight ...

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Trump attends UFC 299 with daughter Ivanka after blasting Biden at ... (Hindustan Times)

Trump's outing comes shortly after his campaign rally in Georgia, where he called out Biden for mispronouncing the name of murdered 22-year-old nursing ...

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UFC 299 Reaction: Sean O'Malley Tastes Sweet Revenge, Dustin ... (The Ringer)

The guys react to another scintillating performance by UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley.

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Sean O'Malley retains bantamweight belt with unanimous decision ... (KOLO)

In a fight that he ...

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UFC 299 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: Sean O'Malley's ... (Yahoo Sports)

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the ...

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Dustin Poirier still on the hunt for the UFC lightweight title: 'That's the ... (Yahoo Sports)

The former interim champion and seasoned veteran made it clear that he has all the intention of working his way back to the top, so he can challenge for UFC ...

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Benoit Saint Denis says antibiotics hurt UFC 299 performance: 'I ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

Benoit Saint Denis claims he was not at 100 percent when he stepped in the octagon against Dustin Poirier in the UFC 299 co-main event.

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O'Malley out-points Vera to retain UFC bantamweight belt (Reuters)

Sean O'Malley put on a tremendous display of striking to defeat Ecuador's Marlon "Chito" Vera by unanimous decision and retain his bantamweight title in the ...

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Benoit Saint Denis: UFC 299 performance sapped by pre-fight ... (MMA Fighting)

In a statement posted to Instagram after a second-round knockout loss, Saint Denis said he underwent antibiotic treatment for an infection prior to the fight.

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Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Sean O'Malley after UFC 299 ... (Yahoo Sports)

Sean O'Malley wants two-title status vs. Ilia Topuria after his UFC 299 win, but he's overlooking the UFC's most deserving contender.

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Sean O'Malley lukewarm about UFC 299 performance, keeping ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

After UFC 299, Sean O'Malley explains why he's not over-the-moon about his dominant victory over Marlon Vera.

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UFC News: Sean O'Malley Doesn't Care What Weight He Competes ... (Sports Illustrated)

Although Sean O'Malley has a hypothetical path mentally mapped out, he has zero preferences on which weight division he fights in for future fights.

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Nick Bosa racist? His moment with Donald Trump at UFC 299 has ... (MARCA.com)

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was spotted greeting former POTUS Donald Trump on Saturday night at Kaseya Center in Miami during UFC 299, ...

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Redemption for O'Malley, Poirier, Yan in UFC 299 (Philstar.com)

MANILA, Philippines – Yes, Sean O'Malley defended his UFC bantamweight title belt. Yes, Dustin Poirier, a loser in his last fight and seemingly on his way ...

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