UFC Atlanta payouts: How much did Joaquin Buckley, Kamaru Usman & others get paid? Reported & estimated salaries

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UFC Atlanta was featured in the return of Kamaru Usman!
UFC Atlanta delivered a well-rounded main card, headlined by former Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman returning to the win column with a dominant unanimous decision over Joaquin Buckley. Leaning on his trademark wrestling, Usman controlled four of five rounds with takedowns and top pressure, showcasing his durability and fight IQ at 38.
In the co-main event, former Strawweight queen Rose Namajunas put together a sharp performance against Miranda Maverick, blending striking and grappling en route to a unanimous decision win. A third-round knockdown sealed the deal for “Thug Rose” in her return to flyweight contention.
Middleweight action saw Edmen Shahbazyan open the main card with a composed showing against Andre Petroski, neutralizing the wrestler’s offense with sharp striking and body kicks to earn a unanimous nod. Elsewhere, Raoni Barcelos handed former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt another setback with pressure-heavy grappling.
Unbeaten prospect Mansur Abdul-Malik remained perfect in the UFC, scoring a technical decision over Cody Brundage after an accidental headbutt. Additionally, Light heavyweight Alonzo Menifield edged Oumar Sy in a low-output match.
UFC Atlanta payout
Kamaru Usman
For Kamaru Usman, his earnings against Joaquin Buckley are expected to be lower than his previous paydays, which came during high-profile bouts against stars like Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards. According to MMA Salaries, Usman took home between $750,000 and $1 million for each of those fights.
However, UFC Atlanta was not a pay-per-view event, and Buckley, while popular, doesn’t carry the same marquee value as Usman’s past opponents. Given the circumstances, Usman’s estimated payout for this fight is likely in the range of $500,000.
Joaquin Buckley
As Joaquin Buckley stepped into the Octagon against a former undisputed champion for the first time, his UFC Atlanta payday likely received a slight bump. While he typically earns between $50,000 and $100,000, his reported purse for this high-profile main event is estimated to be around $120,000.
Meanwhile, former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, a proven UFC draw, generally commands a fight purse in the range of $200,000, according to Marca. Given her co-main event billing and established status, she likely earned a similar figure for her unanimous decision win over Miranda Maverick.
Every other fighter on the main card
Main Event
- Kamaru Usman – Estimated: $500,000 (Previously earned $750K–$1M vs. Chimaev & Edwards; non-PPV, lower-tier opponent)
- Joaquin Buckley – Estimated: $120,000 (Facing his first former undisputed champion; typically earns $50K–$100K)
Co-Main Event:
- Rose Namajunas – Estimated: $200,000 (Former strawweight champion; consistent draw per Marca reports)
- Miranda Maverick – Estimated: $75,000 (Based on prior fight week estimates and ranking position)
Main Card Bouts:
- Raoni Barcelos – Estimated: $85,000 (Veteran fighter with multi-fight UFC tenure)
- Cody Garbrandt – Unknown / Unverified (No solid post-championship salary data available; once earned ~$200K during title run)
- Mansur Abdul-Malik – Estimated: $30,000 (New prospect, 3-0 in UFC; Contender Series graduate)
- Cody Brundage – Estimated: $45,000 (Regular prelim fighter; lower-mid UFC salary tier)
- Alonzo Menifield – Estimated: $90,000 (UFC veteran; consistent main card appearances)
- Oumar Sy – Estimated: $20,000 (Debuting or early-career fighter in the UFC; likely on entry-level deal)
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