UFC 319 payouts: How much Dricus du Plessis, Khamzat Chimaev, and others are getting paid? Reported & estimated salaries

A top middleweight match headlining the night

UFC 319, emanated on August 16, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago, featured a high-stakes middleweight title fight between champion Dricus du Plessis and challenger Khamzat Chimaev.

Alongside the thrilling matchups, fans and insiders have been keenly interested in the fighters’ financial rewards. Drawing from fighters’ last reported payouts and industry estimates, here is a breakdown of what the UFC 319 main card competitors are expected to earn.

Absolutely DOMINANT performance from @KChimaev tonight 👏He's leaving #UFC319 with middleweight gold! pic.twitter.com/ia1KW5sEAx

— UFC (@ufc) August 17, 2025

Reported and estimated fighter payouts

Dricus du Plessis

As the defending champion, Du Plessis is estimated to earn about $3 million for UFC 319. This includes a guaranteed $1 million base purse, a possible $500,000 win bonus, plus an estimated $1 to $1.5 million from pay-per-view revenue and promotional bonuses.

For instance, Du Plessis earned roughly $3.34 million at UFC 312, showcasing himself as a top-tier earner in UFC.

Khamzat Chimaev

The challenger’s payout estimates are between $1.55 million and $2.3 million, factoring in a $750,000 base salary, $500,000 win bonus, and $750,000 to $1 million in PPV shares.

Chimaev earned around $1 million for UFC 308 after his dominant win over Robert Whittaker and could push over $1.8 million if victorious at UFC 319.

Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico

Murphy, coming off recent victories, could take home around $300,000, supported by his previous $250,000 payouts. Pico, making his UFC debut, likely earns less than $100,000.

Carlos Prates and Geoff Neal

Prates is expected to pocket over $400,000, drawing from his $350,000 purse at UFC Vegas 100 plus win bonuses and performance incentives. Neal’s earnings are estimated at about $200,000, consistent with his last reported payouts near this figure.

Jared Cannonier and Michael Page

Both veterans, these fighters typically command base salaries in the mid-six figures. Cannonier has accumulated almost $1 million in career earnings, with his largest single payout near $195,000, suggesting a UFC 319 payday in the $100,000+ range for both.

Tim Elliott and Kai Asakura

Both competitors, proven veterans in their divisions, command salaries exceeding $100,000, with bonus opportunities adding to their total earnings.

Also Read: UFC 319 Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Preview, fight card, start time, where to watch & more

UFC 319 main card payouts

Fighter	Base Purse	Win Bonus	Promotional/PPV Bonus	Performance Bonus	Estimated Total Earnings
Dricus du Plessis	$1,000,000	—	$1,000,000 – $1,500,000	—	$2.0M – $2.5M+
Khamzat Chimaev	$750,000	$500,000	$750,000 – $1,000,000	$50,000	$2.05M – $2.3M+
Lerone Murphy	$300,000 est.	—	—	$50,000	~$350,000
Aaron Pico	<$100,000 est.	—	—	—	<$100,000
Carlos Prates	$350,000 est.	—	—	$50,000	$400,000+
Geoff Neal	$200,000 est.	—	—	—	~$200,000
Jared Cannonier	Mid-six-figures	—	—	—	Est. $100,000+
Michael Page	Mid-six-figures	—	—	—	Est. $100,000+
Tim Elliott	$100,000+ est.	—	—	$50,000	$150,000+
Kai Asakura	$100,000+ est.	—	—	—	$100,000+

These figures do not include discretionary bonuses or sponsorship earnings. Overall, UFC 319 showcases not only the sport’s premier athletic talents but also the significant financial rewards they earn for competing on one of MMA’s biggest stages.

As the event approached, fans anticipated thrilling matchups coupled with lucrative payouts reflective of the fighters’ status and performance level. The UFC continued to grow its fighter compensation structure with evolving media deals and bonus incentives, ensuring that events like UFC 319 remained lucrative opportunities for top-tier fighters.

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