- Leon Edwards has the biggest payout with $1.6 million.
- Six fighters secured a payout of over $200,000.
- Five fighters received an additional $50,000 bonus.
The last UFC pay-per-view event of 2023 saw two champions retain their titles as Leon Edwards and Alexandre Pantoja unanimously beat their respective challengers, Colby Covington and Brandon Royval, in the main event and co-main event of UFC 296, which went down on Dec. 16 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Both Edwards and Pantoja proved why they were favorites in UFC odds.
BIRMINGHAM TO THE WORLD 🏆🌎@Leon_EdwardsMMA defeats Colby Covington by unanimous decision to defend the welterweight title!
[ #UFC296 | B2YB @Manscaped ] pic.twitter.com/ALhF41XPo3
— UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023
Edwards showed that his striking and grappling were above Covington’s as he dominated him from start to finish. The former landed more significant strikes and won most grappling positions to defend his UFC welterweight title successfully. On the other hand, Pantoja used his superior grappling skills against Royval to continue his reign as the UFC flyweight champion.
Aside from the incredible performances from both titleholders, five other fighters received an additional $50,000 bonus for their excellent showing during the night. Josh Emmett, Ariane Lipski, and Shamil Gaziev secured the Performance of the Night bonus, while Irene Aldana and Karol Rosa got the Fight of the Night honor for their all-out bantamweight brawl.
Tonight's three POTN bonuses are well deserved!
[ #UFC296 | B2YB @PrimeHydrate ] pic.twitter.com/aLrIemGizE
— UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023
Absolutely no doubt about it 🔥
Irene Aldana vs Karol Rosa is your #UFC296 Fight of the Night!
[ B2YB @ToyoTires ] pic.twitter.com/maS1TifMhm
— UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023
See below the complete list of all fighters’ salaries and payouts for UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington.
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington Payouts & Fighters Salaries
| Fighter | Estimated Total Payout |
|---|---|
| Leon Edwards | $1,642,000 |
| Alexandre Pantoja | $942,000 |
| Colby Covington | $782,000 |
| Stephen Thompson | $416,000 |
| Tony Ferguson | $271,000 |
| Cody Garbrandt | $261,000 |
| Brandon Royval | $182,000 |
| Josh Emmett | $161,000 |
| Shavkat Rakhmonov | $156,000 |
| Paddy Pimblett | $154,500 |
| Irene Aldana | $113,000 |
| Ariane Lipski | $106,000 |
| Andre Fili | $106,000 |
| Karol Rosa | $104,000 |
| Alonzo Menifield | $101,000 |
| Bryce Mitchell | $96,000 |
| Dustin Jacoby | $96,000 |
| Shamil Gaziev | $94,000 |
| Brian Kelleher | $81,000 |
| Casey O’Neill | $54,000 |
| Cody Duren | $56,000 |
| Martin Buday | $56,000 |
| Tagir Ulanbekov | $34,500 |
| Lucas Almeida | $28,500 |
Related Articles
Build a Parlay at BetMGM
BetMGM is the premier online sportsbook for parlays.
With thousands of events each year, there are endless combinations for parlay bets. Whether you like NFL moneylines, NBA spreads, MLB run lines, or anything else, there are opportunities for everyone.
Visit the sportsbook for updated odds, the best sportsbook promos — including BetMGM’s welcome offer — and more.
