UFC 304 Highlights and Future Plans

At UFC 304, Curtis Blaydes suffered a first-round TKO loss to Tom Aspinall, who is now targeting a fight with Jon Jones for the undisputed heavyweight title. Paddy Pimblett secured a $200,000 bonus for his first-round submission victory over King Green, a substantial increase from the usual $50,000, which Dana White had doubled upon Green's request. Despite the increased bonuses, White expressed frustration with the event's overall lackluster performances, leading him to declare an end to such bonus increases. White also hinted at potential changes in UFC's broadcasting strategy, possibly involving multiple channels post-2025 as the ESPN deal nears its end.