UFC 317 payouts: How much did Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira & others get paid? Reported & estimated salaries
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Ilia Topuria smashes Charles Oliveira to capture the Lightweight Championship!
UFC 317 delivered a night of high-stakes action from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 29, 2025, as Ilia Topuria etched his name in history with a sensational first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira.
The Georgian-Spanish standout claimed the vacant UFC lightweight championship in emphatic fashion, capping off a night where new stars emerged and veterans clashed with everything on the line.
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Topuria’s performance not only crowned him as champion but also earned him a spot among the top earners of the night.
In the co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja continued his reign of dominance, submitting Kai Kara-France in the third round to retain his flyweight title.
Rising contenders like Joshua Van, Payton Talbott, and Gregory Rodrigues also made their mark, while Tracy Cortez continued her winning momentum in the women’s flyweight division. UFC 317 proved to be a defining night across multiple weight classes.
UFC 317 payout
Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria’s star power continues to soar following his dominant first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317. With the event now concluded, Topuria’s total earnings for the night are estimated to be around $4 million, making him one of the highest-paid fighters on the card.
This figure includes his base salary, a substantial win bonus, a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, and a lucrative cut of the pay-per-view revenue, thanks to his role as the event’s headliner on one of the UFC’s biggest shows of the year.
Topuria’s financial trajectory has surged since his breakthrough knockout of Alexander Volkanovski to win the featherweight title in early 2024. That victory catapulted him into the spotlight, and his knockout of Max Holloway at UFC 308 brought in nearly $4 million in earnings as well. Now competing at lightweight, Topuria’s global appeal and finishing ability continue to make him a premium draw for the UFC.
Charles Oliveira
Despite suffering a first-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria at UFC 317, Charles Oliveira remains one of the most respected and bankable fighters in the lightweight division.
According to post-event financial reports, the former champion is estimated to have earned around $2.5 million for his performance in the main event.
This figure includes his guaranteed base purse and a share of the event’s pay-per-view revenue & benefits that Oliveira still commands due to his status as a former titleholder and fan favorite.
Throughout his UFC career, Oliveira has consistently drawn significant paydays, with previous headliners against Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje earning him in the range of $1.5 to $2 million.
While he didn’t walk away with the title at UFC 317, his elite resume, finishing ability, and massive following in Brazil ensure that he remains a featured attraction. With UFC 317 expected to generate strong PPV numbers, Oliveira’s final earnings could exceed early projections.
UFC 317 main card fighter earnings
Here’s a breakdown of what each main card fighter reportedly earned at UFC 317, factoring in base salary, bonuses (win or performance), and pay-per-view share (if applicable). These are estimated post-event figures based on reports from MMA insiders.
- Ilia Topuria: $3.5 million (base pay, Performance bonus, PPV share)
- Charles Oliveira: $1.8 million (base pay, PPV share)
- Alexandre Pantoja: $1.2 million (base pay, PPV share)
- Kai Kara-France: $700,000 (base pay, PPV share)
- Joshua Van: $145,000 (base pay, win bonus, Fight of the Night)
- Brandon Royval: $171,000 (base pay, Fight of the Night bonus)
- Gregory Rodrigues: $261,000 (base pay, win bonus, Performance bonus)
| Fighter | Base Pay | Bonus | Estimated PPV Share | Total Payout |
| Ilia Topuria | $750K | $50K (Performance) | ~$2.7M | ~$3.5M |
| Charles Oliveira | $500K | — | $850K–$2M | ~$1.8M |
| Alexandre Pantoja | $500K | — | $700K–$1.2M | ~$1.2M |
| Kai Kara-France | $400K | — | $100K–$300K | ~$700K |
| Joshua Van | $85K | $60K (Win/FOTN) | — | ~$145K |
| Brandon Royval | $110K | $61K (FOTN) | — | ~$171K |
| Gregory Rodrigues | $200K | $61K (Win/Performance) | — | ~$261K |
UFC 317 Results
Main Card
- Ilia Topuria def. Charles Oliveira – KO, Round 1 (Wins vacant lightweight title)
- Alexandre Pantoja (c) def. Kai Kara-France – Submission, Round 3 (Flyweight title bout)
- Joshua Van def. Brandon Royval – Unanimous Decision
- Beneil Dariush def. Renato Moicano – Unanimous Decision
- Payton Talbott def. Felipe Lima – Unanimous Decision
Preliminary Card
- Gregory Rodrigues def. Jack Hermansson – KO, Round 1
- Jose Miguel Delgado def. Hyder Amil – KO, Round 1
- Tracy Cortez def. Viviane Araújo – Unanimous Decision
- Terrance McKinney def. Viacheslav Borshchev – Submission, Round 1
- Jacobe Smith def. Niko Price – Submission, Round 2
- Jhonata Diniz def. Alvin Hines – Unanimous Decision
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