UFC 289 Salaries: How much fighters will earn

The UFC heads to Miami for the stacked PPV event UFC 289 in sunny south Florida. The rematch between the two finest middleweights on the planet will take place at UFC 289 when Alex Pereira defends his championship against former champion Israel Adesanya. Moreover, the Miami-Dade Arena has been chosen as the location for the fights on the forthcoming UFC 289 fight card. The bout between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira serves as the main event of the card. The fight between Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal served as the co-main event. Discover the pay and bonuses of each fighter competing at this week's pay-per-view event at UFC 289.

UFC 289 fighter pay, salaries, and payouts

Fights	Purses	Win Bonus	Sponsorship	UFC Bonus	PPV Share	Total Payouts
Alex Pereira	$500k	N/A	$42k	N/A	$700k	$1.24m
Israel Adesanya	$1m	$100k	$32k	$50k	$2m	$3.18m
Gilbert Burns	$400k	$100k	$15k	N/A	$500k	$1.01m
Jorge Masvidal	$500k	N/A	$20k	N/A	$500k	$1.02m
Rob Font	$210k	$100k	$15k	$50k	N/A	$375k
Adrian Yanez	$60k	N/A	$5k	N/A	N/A	$65k
Kevin Holland	$300k	N/A	$15k	N/A	N/A	$315k
Santiago Ponzinibbio	$110k	$100k	$10k	N/A	N/A	$220k
Raul Rosas Jr	$12k	N/A	$4k	$5.6k bonus	N/A	$21.6k
Christian Rodriguez	$12k	$12k	$4k	$5.6k fine	N/A	$22.4k
Kelvin Gastelum	$300k	$100k	$15k	$50k	N/A	$465k
Chris Curtis	$85k	N/A	$10k	$50k	N/A	$145k
Michelle Waterson	$110k	N/A	$15k	N/A	N/A	$125k
Luana Pinheiro	$12k	$12k	$4k	N/A	N/A	$28k
Gerald Meerschaert	$110k	N/A	$11k	N/A	N/A	$121k
Joe Pyfer	$12k	$12k	$4k	N/A	N/A	$28k
Karl Williams	$12k	–	$4k	–	N/A	Cancelled
Chase Sherman	$12k	–	$4k	–	N/A	Cancelled
Cynthia Calvillo	$85k	N/A	$10k	N/A	N/A	$95k
Lupita Godinez	$40k	$40k	$5k	N/A	N/A	$85k
Ignacio Bahamondes	$24k	$24k	$5k	N/A	N/A	$53k
Trey Ogden	$12k	N/A	$4k	N/A	N/A	$16k
Shayilan Nuerdanbieke	$22k	N/A	$5k	N/A	N/A	$27k
Steve Garcia	$33k	$33k	$5k	N/A	N/A	$71k
Jaqueline Amorim	$12k	N/A	$4k	N/A	N/A	$16k
Sam Hughes	$40k	$40k	$5k	N/A	N/A	$85k

 

How many fighters received bonuses for their performance?

The fighters' specifics haven't been disclosed yet, but in recent events, performance bonuses have been given to up to 4-6 fighters based on category (performance of the night) and fight of the night. Each fighter also receives a bonus of $50,000 in addition to their guaranteed payouts.

• Performance of the Night ($50,000): Rob Font and Israel Adesanya
• Chris Curtis vs. Kelvin Gastelum, $50k, Fight of the Night
• According to reports, Christian Rodriguez is the only boxer who received a fine before to the bout because of weight-related difficulties, and it is verified that his opponent Raul Rosas Jr. will receive 20% of his winnings.
• An estimated $4.5 million adjusted for the fighters, which will increase to $6 million based on the fighters' share of the pay-per-view points. Promoters have never disclosed the amount of ppv money they pay the fighters. Once the event is over, the estimated numbers will be updated.
• UFC 289 Live is officially covered by BT Sports in the UK, and ESPN will air fights back in the US.
• Once the pay-per-view is over, more information, including UFC 289 salaries and purse distributions, will be provided here. Updates on win bonuses, sponsorships, and performance bonuses were included in the details.

The pay-per-view will be officially covered by BT Sports in the United Kingdom. All fights will be broadcasted on ESPN in the United States, while Sport TV will broadcast the main event there. After the fights, more information about UFC 289 salaries, purses, and payouts, including bonuses and performance bonuses, will be available.

How much did professional fighters make at UFC 289?

With earnings of more over $3 million, Israel Adesanya is presently the athlete earning the most at UFC 289. In addition to his $1 million guaranteed payday, he will also make money through pay-per-view. Three boxers will make more than $500k per bout in the near future: Gilbert Burns, Jorge Masvidal, and Alex Pereira.

Who earned the most money at UFC 289?

Information on fighters' salaries and contracts with promotions is provided in the following answer. Israel Adesanya still has one of the priciest contracts, and he may expect to make up to $2 million, including pay-per-view revenue. Alex Pereira, the current champion, will receive a $750k purse guarantee. Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns have lucrative contracts worth $500k each match.

How much Israel Adesanya, Jorge Masvidal, and Alex Pereira are expected to make from their Miami match?

The stage is already set with just hours until the event! Tonight in the Kaseya Centre in Miami, Florida, UFC 289 will take place. It won't be long before the boxers enter the Octagon given the excitement and buildup surrounding the event. With so many incredible battles scheduled for spectators, Saturday night is sure to go down in history. Alex Pereira defends his middleweight championship against former champion Israel Adesanya in the main event. Gilbert Burns will compete against hometown favourite Jorge Masvidal in the welterweight co-main event. Fans will also be treated to additional incredible fights on the main and preliminary cards.

Israel Adesanya UFC 289 fight purse

Adesanya presently has one of the largest contracts on the roster, according to a number of sources. Izzy received a staggering $2.6 million, according to sources, for losing against Alex Pereira at UFC 281. Notably, this includes $42,000 in sponsorships, $600,000 in PPV rewards, and his $2 million basic salary. As a result, you may anticipate Adesanya's compensation to have a comparable basic amount this time as well. The Last Stylebender's payment may easily rise to $3 million, though, should he be able to successfully reclaim his championship. Adesanya is expected to put on a show on Saturday night with his rage for retribution and determination to triumph evident in him.

Jorge Masvidal UFC 289 fight purse

Jorge Masvidal is one of the event's prominent figures. Gamebred previously made a king's ransom of $871,000 during his matchup with Colby Covington at UFC 272. Masvidal made $400,000 in base salary, $400,000 from his PPV portion, $50,000 in performance bonuses, and $21,000 in incentives and sponsorships for the fight week despite not being able to exact retribution on Covington.

There has been a lot of speculation that this fight will be his final one before retiring. Masvidal has made it known that if he loses, he might hang up the gloves because of his dismal record. Masvidal, on the other hand, will reportedly make roughly $1 million if he can defeat Gilbert Burns. It is not yet known if he will get a portion of the PPV points. As a result, Jorge's earnings will surpass $1 million if he receives a PPV bonus.

Alex Pereira UFC 289 fight purse

Pereira won the UFC 281 middleweight championship, becoming him the new, undisputed champion. As a result, he will receive much more money than the previous time because he is the current champion and making his first defence. As a result, Poatan is quite likely to collect a portion of the PPV points, which may bring his potential reward for this bout close to $1 million. However, this figure is only a ballpark estimate and could vary based on bonuses and PPV rewards.

Moreover, Pereira earned the title of new, undisputed middleweight champion with his triumph at UFC 281. As a result, he will receive much more money than the previous time because he is the current champion and making his first defence. As a result, Poatan is quite likely to collect a portion of the PPV points, which may bring his potential reward for this bout close to $1 million. However, this figure is only a ballpark estimate and could vary based on bonuses and PPV rewards.

Promotional Rules for UFC 289 Compliance Pay

At UFC 289 this weekend, the UFC will provide incentive pay to its competitors totaling $275,500. Moreover, Venum, a sportswear sponsor of the UFC, creates the incentive pay, which is distributed to the athletes in tiers according to their length of service with the business. This period includes WEC fights from January 2007 onward and Strike force fights from April 2011 onward that took place during the Zuffa era. Furthermore, Fighters with 1-3 UFC/Zuffa professional fights will be paid $4,000, 4-5 fights will pay out $4,500, 6-10 fights will pay out $6,000, 11-15 fights will pay out $11,000, 16-20 fights will pay out $16,000, and 21 or more fights will pay out $21,000. While champions are paid $42,000 and title contenders are paid $32,000.

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