UFC 323 brings the main event as Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan, and with that, everyone’s excited to know what these contenders are bagging monetarily for the fights. However, UFC has a strict policy to not disclose the pay of the contenders publicly. Yet, an estimated figure about their pay, including fighter compensation, projections based on past contracts, PPV trends, and more, is calculated, showing a close figure of what they really earn.
For pay-per-view cases, the fighters of the main event get a big share of the total payroll. The earnings there include the guaranteed purse, win bonus, performance bonus, and also the backend PPV incentives.
Estimated Main Event Payouts: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
With the main event of UFC 323 having Merab Dvalishvili, he comes as the active champion with growing PPV credibility. He also holds multiple title defenses. His 13 UFC appearances and cumulative career earnings have earned him $3 million. Further, as per SillySeason reports, Merab has earned $2.5 million, reportedly including the bonuses.
As such, his champion status and main event inclusion make him entitled to get:
- Guaranteed purse: $500,000-$800,000
- Win bonus: $500,000-$800,000
- PPV/Promotional Incentives: $700,000-$1.5 Million+
- Performance/Fight bonus (if rewarded): $50,000
- Estimated total payout: $1.7 million to $3 million+, results and PPV-performance-oriented.
On the other hand, we have Petr Yan, one of the UFC’s established bantamweights and the former titleholder of a high-profile match. He might not be a champion any longer, but he too is estimated to get great pay for the main event of UFC 323. As per reports, his base pay has been between $250,000 and $300,000 when not champion. Yet, his main event role and PPV backend incentives could raise his earnings for UFC 323.
The projected range for Yan includes:
- Guaranteed purse: ~$200,000–$300,000
- Win bonus: ~$200,000–$300,000
- PPV/backend incentives: ~$400,000–$800,000+
- Performance/Fight bonus (if awarded): $50,000
- Estimated total payout: ~$850,000 to $1.45 million+, outcome and bonus-oriented.
UFC 323 Bonuses and Card-Wide Pay Structure
There’s going to be a standard PPV incentives model to be followed for UFC 323. Here’s how it is.
- For both of the fighters, the Fight of the Night reward will be $50,000.
- To one or more recipients, the Performance of the Night reward is set to be $50,000.
Besides, alongside the main event, featured fighters like Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van, with other main card fighters, are likely to earn between $700,000 and $1.2 million. There would be bonuses and other entitled amounts too. Meanwhile, those with entry-level contracts are expected to earn between $12,000 and $30,000. The win bonuses of the same range would double the pay, though.
What the Numbers Really Mean?
Not to forget, these are the estimated pay, and they align with the actual UFC pay system for the PPV championship. The structure also shows how champions and headliners get a big share of the events’ earnings in comparison to undercard pay.
Certainly, the pay, bonuses, and incentives play a big role in dictating the motivation to fight. Though keeping that aside, the Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan match is keeping everyone on the edge of their seats to witness one of the biggest matches of UFC 323.