Oct 22, 2022; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Sean O'Malley (blue gloves) defeats Petr Yan (red gloveS) during UFC 280 at Etihad Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Kidwell-USA TODAY Sports

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UFC 316 Payouts: How Much Did The Fighters Earn At UFC 316?

Get to know the earnings of each fighter on the UFC 316 main, preliminary and early preliminary card!

Oct 22, 2022; Abu Dhabi, UAE; Sean O'Malley (blue gloves) defeats Petr Yan (red gloveS) during UFC 280 at Etihad Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Kidwell-USA TODAY Sports

Fight purses in the UFC have always been a hot topic among fans and fighters alike. Everyone wants to know who made what after the cage door closes. The numbers tell stories about star power, championship status, and drawing ability. Some fighters walk away with enough money to buy a house, while others barely cover their training camp expenses. And the gap between main event stars and preliminary card fighters remains as wide as ever.

UFC 316 delivered one of the most anticipated rematches of the year when Merab Dvalishvili faced Sean O’Malley for the bantamweight title. This rematch promised fireworks, and the payouts reflected the massive interest surrounding the event. The numbers show exactly how much these elite athletes earned for putting their bodies on the line in front of a global audience.

UFC 316 Main Card Payouts

Merab Dvalishvili walked away as the night’s biggest earner with a massive $2.39 million payday. ‘The Machine proved’ his nickname fits perfectly by systematically breaking down O’Malley over three rounds before securing a submission finish. His wrestling dominance looked unstoppable, and the bonus money from his Performance of the Night award sweetened an already impressive total. Sean O’Malley still collected a hefty $1.98 million despite losing his title. Sugar’s star power remains undeniable even in defeat, and his entertaining fighting style keeps him near the top of the pay scale. The colorful striker has built a massive following through social media and memorable performances, proving that personality can be just as valuable as championship gold.

The co-main event between Julianna Pena and Kayla Harrison generated significant interest in the women’s bantamweight division. Pena earned $1.39 million for her performance. Her ‘Venezuelan Vixen’ persona and upset victory over Amanda Nunes years ago established her as a major draw. Harrison collected $882,000 (and a championship belt) in what marked another step in her transition from PFL dominance to UFC stardom.

Mario Bautista and Patchy Mix each earned solid paydays at $260,000 and $215,000 respectively. Kevin Holland bagged a solid payday of $471,000.Meanwhile his opponent, Vicente Luque banked $321,000.Middleweight fighter Kelvin Gastelum got paid $421,000 despite losing the fight. His veteran status has kept him in the higher echelons of the payout pyramid. His opponent, Joe Pyfer earned $101,000 despite winning.

Preliminary And Early Prelims Card Payouts

The preliminary card fighters earned substantially less but still collected respectable paychecks for their efforts. Serghei Spivac took home $271,000 meanwhile his opponent, Waldo Cortes-Acosta bagged in a respectable $125,000. Joshua Van won $156,000 and Bruno Silva earned his own $215,000 payday.

Azamat Murzakanov won the fight and earned $81,000. Meanwhile his opponent Brendson Ribeiro earned $34,500. Kalin Williams bagged $95,000 and Andreas Gustaffson earned just $28,000.

Ariane Lipski at $151,200 and Wang Cong earned $124,800. Yoo Joo-sang bagged a hefty $128,000 while his opponent Jeka Saragih bagged $34,500. Quillan Salkilld, despite winning earned less ($40,000) than his opponent Yanal Ashmouz ($53,000). MarQuel Mederos got paid $52,000 while his opponent, Mark Choinski just received $16,000.

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