Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dominick Reyes (blue gloves) reacts during UFC 314 fight against Nikita Krylov (not pictured) at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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UFC Perth Payouts: How Much Did Carlos Ulberg, Dominick Reyes, And Others Make?

Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Dominick Reyes (blue gloves) reacts during UFC 314 fight against Nikita Krylov (not pictured) at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

UFC Perth delivered some serious fireworks this weekend. The event showcased the classic tale of two different career paths – one fighter trying to reclaim his former glory, and another surging toward his first title shot. Carlos Ulberg’s devastating knockout of Dominick Reyes wasn’t just about rankings and respect. It was also about two very different paychecks that reflect where these fighters stand in the UFC’s financial hierarchy. The numbers tell a story that goes beyond wins and losses, revealing the harsh business realities that every fighter must navigate.

Behind every knockout and submission lies a business reality that fighters face every time they step into the octagon. Here we have the UFC Perth payouts that show how much of an increase these fighters get per fight, as they put their bodies and lives at risk.

UFC Perth Main Event Payout

Dominick Reyes (15-5) walked into Perth carrying the weight of a former title challenger’s expectations and paycheck. Reyes commanded an estimated $275,000 to $300,000 for this fight, a figure that reflects his status as a former Jon Jones opponent who once came close to shocking the MMA world.

Carlos Ulberg’s payday tells a completely different story. The New Zealand knockout artist earned somewhere between $150,000 to $200,000 for his Perth performance, excluding the performance of the night bonus ($50,000).

UFC Perth Co-Main Event Payout

UFC Perth payouts of the co-main between Jimmy Crute and Ivan Erslan showed fans another side of UFC economics. Crute earned around $101,000 (and $50,000 bonus) payday from his win over Erslan. Meanwhile, newcomer (3 fights in UFC) Ivan Erslan was looking at the standard UFC range of $25,000 to $30,000. This kind of money covers expenses but doesn’t exactly scream financial security. It’s the classic veteran versus rookie dynamic that defines so many UFC cards.

UFC Perth Neil Magny vs Jake Matthews Payout

Neil Magny’s welterweight bout against Jake Matthews represented the middle class of UFC payouts. Magny likely earned his usual range based on his $230,000 payday. Matthews, a steady presence in the division, typically sees $75,000 to $100,000 per fight, reflecting his consistent but not spectacular UFC tenure.

UFC Perth Bonuses

Performance of The Night bonuses went to Carlos Ulberg, Jimmy Crute, Tom Nolan and Brando Pericic. They all earned an extra $50,000.

Four outstanding finishes tonight in Australia 🇦🇺@UlbergCarlos, @CruteJim, Tom Nolan & Brando Pericic all earn a POTN bonus from #UFCPerth 👏

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— UFC (@ufc) September 28, 2025

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UFC Perth Payouts

Zaid Quraishi

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