UFC 254 Fight Night Payout: How Much Money Will Each Fighter Receive?

UFC 254 Fight Night Payout: How Much Money Will Each Fighter Receive?

The entire world has been ad nauseam over the fight card of UFC 254. While it is very much possible that the Pay-Per-view may rake in most number of buyouts in the history of UFC, what’s in store for the fighters is in terms of monetary element, is also a matter that gets attention every time a feature event of this stature takes place.

The protagonists of the headliner fight viz. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje are set to make the most lucrative figures on the night. Khabib, who debuted in UFC in 2012, received $16000 in his very first fight, 8 years later he is apparently certain to take home a whopping base sum of $3 million. Interim champion Justin Gaethje, on the other hand will seemingly earn $600,000.

There are 12 fights lined up for the night, which suggests UFC 254 will prove to be a pay day for 24 MMA professions.

UFC 254: Full Fight Card

Main Card

Lightweight Title Fight (Main Event): Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0) Vs. Justin Gaethje (22-2)
Middleweight Fight (Co-main): Robert Whittaker (22-5) Vs. Jared Cannonier (13-4)
Heavyweight Fight: Alexander Volkov (31-8) Vs. Walt Harris (13-8)
Middleweight Fight: Jacob Malkoun (4-0) Vs. Phil Hawes (8-2)
Women Flyweight Fight: Lauren Murphy (13-4) Vs. Liliya Shakirova (8-1)
Light Heavyweight Fight: Magomed Ankalaev (13-1) Vs. Ion Cutelaba (15-5)