UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez payouts
Jul 8, 2023 · Back to the event page
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez payouts
| Alexander VolkanovskiWIN | $1,500,000 | — | $2,142,000 | reported |
| Brandon MorenoLOSS | $500,000 | — | $1,192,000 | reported |
| Alexandre PantojaWIN | $200,000 | $200,000 | $482,000 | reported |
| Robert WhittakerLOSS | $300,000 | — | $316,000 | reported |
| Dricus Du PlessisWIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $254,500 | reported |
| Dan HookerWIN | $160,000 | $160,000 | $336,000 | reported |
| Vitor PetrinoWIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $52,000 | reported |
Disclosed figures exclude undisclosed locker-room bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money. “Reported” rows mix commission data with contemporaneous research.
Fighter pay FAQ
How much did the fighters make at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez?
The recorded payroll for UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez is $4,774,500 across 7 fighters — commission disclosures and contemporaneous reporting, excluding undisclosed bonuses and most PPV money.
Who was the highest-paid fighter at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez?
Alexander Volkanovski took the biggest recorded payday at UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez: $2,142,000.
Are UFC salaries public?
Only partially. State commissions disclosed purses for decades, but Nevada went confidential in 2020 and most states followed. California still discloses. Everything else comes from reporting, lawsuits and estimates — recent disclosed figures for stars are lower bounds that miss side letters and PPV money.