UFC 323 payouts: How much are Merab Dvalishvili, Petr Yan & others getting paid? Reported & estimated salaries
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Blockbuster card coming up this weekend with UFC 323.
UFC returns to Las Vegas for the final time this year with an event that has all the makings of a blockbuster. UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 touches down at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, delivering a fourteen-fight lineup that many fans and insiders are already calling the most complete card of 2025.
After a year packed with standout performances and dramatic title shifts, the promotion is closing the calendar with a show that feels purpose-built to raise the stakes one more time.
At the top of the bill sits a high-pressure rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan, a title fight that promises a relentless pace and championship consequences. The co-main event adds further intrigue, as flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja defends his belt against fast-rising prospect Joshua Van.
Beyond the twin title fights, the main card is loaded with compelling narratives. Former champions Brandon Moreno, Henry Cejudo, and Jan Blachowicz all step back into the spotlight, each paired against hungry contenders eager to break through. The prelims carry equal weight, featuring divisional movers, must-watch prospects, and stylistic clashes built for fireworks.
With championship gold, superstar returns, and breakout opportunities sprinkled across the card, UFC 323 is primed to end the year with a definitive statement.
Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan estimated payouts
Merab Dvalishvili and Petr Yan’s exact payouts for their upcoming fight have not been disclosed, but reliable estimates can be made based on past UFC figures and reported contract details.
As the marquee name, Dvalishvili is projected to secure the highest earnings. Previous reports suggest “The Machine” earned around USD 2.3 million in a recent bout, including bonuses.
For this fight, his base pay is expected to fall between USD 500,000 and USD 800,000, with a matching win bonus.
In addition, pay-per-view points and other backend incentives could bring him another USD 700,000 to USD 1.5 million, while performance bonuses may add up to USD 100,000. Altogether, Dvalishvili’s estimated payout ranges from USD 1.7 million to USD 3 million.
Yan’s figures are more modest but still substantial. The former champion typically earns a base salary of USD 200,000 to USD 300,000, with a similar win bonus. Backend earnings and PPV shares may add USD 400,000 to USD 800,000, bringing his estimated total to USD 850,000 to USD 1.5 million.
UFC 323 other main card payouts
The earlier numbers were too high; using recent reported purses for these four fights, the realistic estimates for UFC 323 are in the mid–six-figure range for the champ/former champs and low-to-mid six for the rising names.
Alexandre Pantoja reportedly had a guaranteed base of about USD 750,000 and a total estimated package near $2 million (including PPV points and bonuses) for his UFC 310 title defence against Kai Asakura, so for UFC 323 against Joshua Van a more conservative estimate is in the USD 900,000 – USD 1.2 million total range, assuming a similar base, a six‑figure win bonus, standard USD 50,000 bonus upside, and slightly lower PPV upside on a non–headlining title slot.
Joshua Van, by contrast, has never earned close to that; flyweight contenders on their first title shot usually sit around low six figures total, so a ballpark of USD 150,000– USD 200,000 (base + win + possible bonus + promotion pay) is far more realistic.
Brandon Moreno has been around the USD 100,000 base range in non‑title fights, with PPV or main‑event slots pushing his totals upwards, so a USD 250,000 – USD 350,000 total estimate with Tatsuro Taira opposite him (who has recently been around USD 110,000 for a fight-night headliner vs Alex Perez) fits their current positions.
Henry Cejudo’s past champion status and name value justify a high‑six‑figure night (around USD 500,000 –USD 700,000 total), while rising Payton Talbott should sit roughly one tier above typical ranked prospects, in the USD 150,000 – USD 200,000 range with win and bonus upside.
Former light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz has historically been a solid six‑figure earner, so a USD 350,000 – USD 500,000 estimate versus Bogdan Guskov (likely USD 120,000 – USD 180,000 total) tracks better with what similar ranked light heavyweights have recently made.
All of these are estimates based on past reported payouts and typical UFC structures, and actual UFC 323 figures may differ and will likely include undisclosed discretionary and PPV-related earnings.
Other main card fighters’ payouts
| Fighter | Base Purse (USD) | Win Bonus (USD) | Promotional/PPV Bonus (USD) | Performance Bonus (USD) | Estimated Total Earnings (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merab Dvalishvili | 650,000 | 650,000 | 700,000–1,500,000 | TBD | 1,700,000–3,000,000 |
| Petr Yan | 250,000 | 250,000 | 400,000–800,000 | TBD | 900,000–1,400,000 |
| Alexandre Pantoja | 750,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 | TBD | 1,100,000–1,300,000 |
| Joshua Van | 80,000 | 80,000 | 20,000 | TBD | 180,000–230,000 |
| Brandon Moreno | 120,000 | 120,000 | 80,000 | TBD | 320,000–370,000 |
| Tatsuro Taira | 110,000 | 110,000 | 30,000 | TBD | 250,000–300,000 |
| Henry Cejudo | 350,000 | 200,000 | 150,000 | TBD | 650,000–750,000 |
| Payton Talbott | 80,000 | 80,000 | 20,000 | TBD | 180,000–230,000 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 400,000 | 200,000 | 150,000 | TBD | 750,000–850,000 |
| Bogdan Guskov | 90,000 | 90,000 | 25,000 | TBD | 205,000–255,000 |
NOTE
- All payouts are estimates based on payouts reported for previous fights on similar stage/PPV cards.
- Performance bonuses are typically $50,000 per award; fighters may not receive these unless selected by UFC post-event. The bonuses will be updated once the event concludes.
- Promotional/PPV bonuses vary based on card position, champion/main event status, and card performance; most main-event fighters on major cards have significant upside potential if the event is a major seller.
What time does UFC 323 start?
UFC 323 takes place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with early prelims at 6 PM ET, prelims at 8 PM ET, and the main card at 10 PM ET. Fans in the UK will see the main card begin at 3 AM GMT on Sunday, while India will watch the action from 8:30 AM IST.
Where is UFC 323 being held?
The event will be hosted at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, marking the promotion’s fourth and final Vegas stop of the year. The venue seats roughly 20,000 fans and has become a staple location for major UFC PPV cards.
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