- Here’s a list of fighters’ payouts for UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2.
- Islam Makhachev has the highest payout, with $2.5 million.
- Four fighters bagged a payout of over a million.
Islam Makhachev (25-1) left no doubt against Alexander Volkanovski (26-3) in their UFC lightweight title rematch in the main event of UFC 294 this weekend after knocking him out in the first round via head kick to retain his championship belt and continue his winning streak to 13. The Dagestani champion removed any hopes that Volkanovski could defy the UFC odds on days’ notice and pull off a massive upset.
ISLAM MAKHACHEV JUST KNOCKED OUT ALEX VOLKANOVSKI 😱😱 #UFC294 pic.twitter.com/g4bsINLcKM
— UFC (@ufc) October 21, 2023
It was Makhachev’s second title defense since winning the 155-pound title in October 2022 against Charles Oliveira. Because of the flawless performance, he also received an additional $50,000 bonus as one of the Performance of the Night honors. During his post-fight interview, the 31-year-old stated that he doesn’t care who he fights next as long as the UFC gives him another challenger.
Aside from Makhachev, three other fighters secured a $50,000 bonus for their incredible performances as Ikram Aliskerov, Said Nurmagomedov, and Muhammad Mokaev scored stoppage wins over their opponents to further increase their payouts. Aliskerov TKO’ed Warlley Alves, Nurmagomedov submitted Muin Gafurov, and Mokaev also submitted Tim Elliot.
See below the complete list of all fighters’ salaries and payouts for UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2.
These 4️⃣ showed up and SHOWED OUT tonight 🤯
They leave with the POTN bonuses 💰#UFC294
[ B2YB @PrimeHydrate ] pic.twitter.com/Euqq3QHBgQ
— UFC (@ufc) October 21, 2023
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 Payouts & Fighters Salaries
| Fighter | Estimated Total Payout |
|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev | $2,542,000 |
| Alexander Volkanovski | $2,392,000 |
| Kamaru Usman | $1,616,000 |
| Khamzat Chimaev | $1,616,000 |
| Magomed Ankalaev | $161,000 |
| Johnny Walker | $131,000 |
| Ikram Aliskerov | $104,000 |
| Warlley Alves | $101,000 |
| Said Nurmagomedov | $116,000 |
| Muin Gafurov | $28,000 |
| Tim Elliott | $106,000 |
| Muhammad Mokaev | $74,500 |
| Mohammad Yahya | $20,000 |
| Trevor Peek | $34,500 |
| Javid Basharat | $40,500 |
| Victor Henry | $34,500 |
| Abu Azaitar | $24,000 |
| Sedriques Dumas | $28,500 |
| Mike Breeden | $20,500 |
| Anshul Jubli | $24,000 |
| Nathaniel Wood | $66,000 |
| Muhammad Naimov | $20,000 |
| Viktoriia Dudakova | $24,000 |
| Jinh Yu Frey | $46,000 |
| Shara Magomedov | $24,000 |
| Bruno Silva | $42,000 |
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