UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi was among the most eagerly awaited events of 2024, and it exceeded expectations. There were standout performances from Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, and Shara Magomedov, captivated fans with thrilling knockouts and impressive, never-before-seen moves. Fighters also earned performance bonuses, adding to the excitement of this PPV event.
In the main event, Ilia Topuria knocked out Max Holloway at 1:34 in the third round, earning himself a Performance of the Night bonus. In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev secured a victory over Robert Whittaker with a face crank submission at 3:34 of the first round, also claiming a performance bonus.
Additionally, on the main card, Shara Magomedov knocked out Armen Petrosyan at 4:52 in the second round and received the $50,000 performance bonus. The night’s most thrilling bout featured Mateusz Rebecki edging out Myktybek Orolbai via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29), with both fighters awarded the Fight of the Night bonus.
UFC 308 Fighter Payouts: How Much Did Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway, Khamzat Chimaev, And Others Earn?
SportySalaries reports that Ilia Topuria earned a $750,000 purse for UFC 308, with potential total earnings reaching $2.4 million if pay-per-view sales go exceptionally well. Likewise, Max Holloway expects to make over $1.53 million, including a guaranteed $500,000 and up to $850,000 from pay-per-view sales, depending on performance.
Khamzat Chimaev aims for $1.15 million, with $500,000 guaranteed, while Robert Whittaker secured a $400,000 guaranteed payout. Magomed Ankalaev brings in $300,000. This event also marked a major success for the UFC, with fans enjoying incredible knockouts and submissions.
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