UFC 311 delivered an action-packed night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, featuring title defenses, upsets, and thrilling finishes. As fans reveled in the excitement, the California State Athletic Commission released the disclosed fighter pay, offering a glimpse into the earnings of the night’s participants. Unsurprisingly, the reigning champions led the payouts, with bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili earning the highest reported purse.
Top Earners of UFC 311
Merab Dvalishvili, who successfully defended his bantamweight title against Umar Nurmagomedov, walked away with $500,000—the highest payout of the evening. Nurmagomedov earned $100,000 for his efforts in the co-main event. Meanwhile, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev earned $200,000 for his swift submission victory over Renato Moicano, who received $250,000 despite stepping in on short notice.
Jiri Prochazka, victorious against Jamahal Hill in their light heavyweight clash, earned $250,000, including a $50,000 win bonus. Hill’s earnings totaled $200,000.
Complete Disclosed Fighter Payouts
- Islam Makhachev: $200,000
- Renato Moicano: $250,000
- Merab Dvalishvili: $500,000
- Umar Nurmagomedov: $100,000
- Jiri Prochazka: $250,000 ($200,000 + $50,000 win bonus)
- Jamahal Hill: $200,000
- Kevin Holland: $250,000
- Reinier de Ridder: $210,000 ($105,000 + $105,000 win bonus)
- Jailton Almeida: $220,000 ($110,000 + $110,000 win bonus)
- Serghei Spivac: $100,000
- Raoni Barcelos: $96,000 ($48,000 + $48,000 win bonus)
- Payton Talbott: $43,000
- Ailin Perez: $72,000 ($36,000 + $36,000 win bonus)
- Karol Rosa: $75,000
- Tagir Ulanbekov: $72,000 ($36,000 + $36,000 win bonus)
- Clayton Carpenter: $28,000
- Grant Dawson: $212,000 ($106,000 + $106,000 win bonus)
- Diego Ferreira: $100,000
- Azamat Bekoev: $24,000 ($12,000 + $12,000 win bonus)
- Zachary Reese: $30,000
- Muin Gafurov: $28,000 ($14,000 + $14,000 win bonus)
- Rinya Nakamura: $26,000
- Bernardo Sopaj: $24,000 ($12,000 + $12,000 win bonus)
- Ricky Turcios: $28,000
Key Takeaways from UFC 311 Payouts
California is one of the few athletic commissions that publicly discloses fighter pay, providing transparency into the earnings structure of UFC athletes. While the disclosed figures do not include sponsorship deals, discretionary bonuses, or pay-per-view points, they highlight the disparity between top earners and fighters on the lower end of the pay scale.
Merab Dvalishvili’s impressive earnings reflect his growing stature in the UFC, as he continues to dominate the bantamweight division. Similarly, Renato Moicano’s substantial payout underscores the UFC’s appreciation for fighters stepping in on short notice to save a main event.
