UFC 303 Purse and Payouts: How Much Money Will The Preliminary Fighters Make?

June 26, 2024, 9:45pm ESTBy Pavan Sharma

UFC 303, headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka on June 29, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, is poised to be a major event, even without Conor McGregor. It’s expected to be one of the most notable pay-per-views of 2024. While the main card fighters will earn substantial paydays, let’s now explore the earnings of the preliminary fighters and their purse details.

What are the expected earnings for preliminary fighters at UFC 303?

Joe Pyfer is set to face Marc-Andre Barriault in a middleweight bout at UFC 303. Pyfer currently earns a base salary of $12,000, but his earnings could increase significantly for this pay-per-view event. Barriault’s highest payday was $50,000 at UFC 240, indicating he may earn a similar amount for this fight.

Cub Swanson will receive a base salary of $120,000, Andre Fili is expected to take home approximately $106,000, and Charles Jourdain’s earnings align around the median MMA fighter salary of $68,500. Jean Silva’s salary remains undisclosed, Payton Talbott earned a base salary of $12,000 in his last fight, and Yanis Ghemmouri’s base salary is $16,000.

Every fighter on the card has a significant opportunity to increase their earnings through outstanding performance in the octagon. Being chosen for “Performance of the Night” can add $50,000 to their payout, highlighting the substantial role that night bonuses play in boosting fighters’ overall earnings.

UFC 303 is set for June 29, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. The main card commences at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT and will be available for viewing on ESPN+. Preliminary bouts start at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on ESPN and ESPN+, with early preliminaries beginning at 6:30 pm ET / 3:30 pm PT on ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass.