UFC 314 Payouts: How much did Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes & others get paid? Reported & estimated salaries

UFC 314 delivered a night full of knockouts, submissions, and statement performances at the Kaseya Center in Miami. In the main event, Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the vacant featherweight title with a clinical unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes, becoming a two-time UFC champion and the first fighter over 35 to win a lighter-weight title bout.

The co-main event saw Paddy Pimblett score the biggest win of his career, dismantling Michael Chandler with a dominant third-round TKO that will launch him into the lightweight Top 10.

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Yair Rodríguez turned back the clock with a flawless performance against Patricio Pitbull, while Jean Silva submitted Bryce Mitchell to continue his meteoric rise through the featherweight ranks. Earlier in the night, Dominick Reyes extended his comeback with a thunderous first-round knockout of Nikita Krylov.

From title implications to career revivals, UFC 314 had it all and the fighters walked away with serious paychecks to match.

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UFC 314 Payouts

Alexander Volkanovski

Headlining UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski returned to the Octagon to battle Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight crown. While his guaranteed payout sat between $500,000 and $750,000, Volkanovski’s full earnings likely soared well beyond that mark thanks to pay-per-view shares and bonus incentives — pushing his total haul for the night close to the $3 million range.

Diego Lopes

Diego Lopes, making his first appearance in a UFC title fight, was set for the biggest payday of his career at UFC 314. His estimated base salary came in around $500,000, with the potential for additional income through post-fight bonuses. A rapidly rising fan favorite, Lopes is on track to secure even bigger paydays in future headlining bouts, but to tap into pay-per-view points, he’ll first need to claim UFC gold.

Michael Chandler

In the co-main event, seasoned lightweight contender Michael Chandler took on surging prospect Paddy Pimblett in a high-stakes showdown. Chandler, fresh off a co-headlining spot against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309, was reportedly guaranteed a base salary of around $500,000. With potential performance bonuses and a cut of the pay-per-view revenue factored in, his total earnings for UFC 314 could have exceeded $1 million.

Paddy Pimblett

Paddy Pimblett, who has quickly become one of the UFC’s biggest attractions since his 2021 debut, was estimated to take home around $400,000 in guaranteed pay at UFC 314. His total earnings could have risen substantially with the addition of performance bonuses. While Pimblett once admitted to taking a pay cut to leave Cage Warriors for the UFC, his current contract now mirrors his surging popularity and market value.

Every other fighter on the main card

While the spotlight was on the title bout and co-main event, the rest of the UFC 314 main card fighters also took home solid paydays, reflecting their experience, status, and recent performances:

• Nikita Krylov was estimated to earn $300,000, a strong payout for the seasoned light heavyweight as he returned to action against a resurgent Dominick Reyes.
• Dominick Reyes pocketed an estimated $250,000 following his first-round knockout win, marking a successful chapter in his ongoing career comeback.
• Yair Rodríguez earned around $450,000, a figure that matches his status as a former interim champion and consistent featherweight contender.
• Patrício “Pitbull” Freire was projected to take home $450,000 in his UFC debut, a sizable purse reflective of his legacy as a former multi-division Bellator champion.
• Bryce Mitchell reportedly earned $250,000 for his featherweight bout against Jean Silva, maintaining his standing as a known name in the division despite the loss.
• Jean Silva, who picked up a second UFC win with an impressive submission, received an estimated $58,000, a number expected to rise if he continues his winning streak and climbs the rankings.

These payouts do not include potential $50,000 “Performance of the Night” or “Fight of the Night” bonuses, which are awarded at the UFC’s discretion.

It’s also worth noting that these figures are not officially disclosed by the UFC. Final earnings can vary depending on undisclosed contract terms, locker room bonuses, and sponsorship deals. Nonetheless, these projections offer a realistic look at what the UFC 314 main card fighters likely earned on a high-profile night in Miami.

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