Melquizael Costa salary
Model contract estimate
Likely a matched show/win deal: about $103,000 more for a victory. Outfitting (compliance) pay adds $11,000 per bout.
Estimated by our pay model (typical next bout) from record, rank and career profile against 18 years of disclosed purses. Real contracts are private — treat this as an informed estimate, and recent star disclosures as lower bounds.
Fight-by-fight purse history
Commission disclosures and contemporaneous reporting, best source per fight.
| UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs Song Feb 22, 2025WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $48,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill Jan 21, 2023LOSS | $16,000 | — | $20,000 | 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 does Melquizael Costa make per fight?
Our model estimates Melquizael Costa earns about $103,000 in show money per fight (typical range $74,000–$142,000), based on record, ranking and career profile. Actual contracts are private.
Does Melquizael Costa get a win bonus?
Most likely yes. Fighters at this level typically double their show money with a win — roughly $103,000 extra for a victory.
What is Melquizael Costa's biggest recorded payday?
Melquizael Costa's biggest recorded payday is $48,000, at UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs Song.
What are Melquizael Costa's career earnings?
Across 2 fights with pay data, Melquizael Costa has recorded earnings of about $68,000 — excluding undisclosed bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money, so the real career total is higher.