In many mixed martial arts matches, each fi ghter typically receives a guaranteed purse, regardless of the outcome. In the Ultimate Fighter series, the winner of the fi nal match is awarded a major contract in the UFC while the loser receives nothing.

As a result, Karo is not surprised when he notices fi ghters in the latter event

(more/less) _____________ often fi ghting to the point of complete exhaustion, since the monetary reinforcer tied to the match is (contingent/not contingent)

_____________ upon winning the match.