UFC 319 Payouts: How Much Did Chimaev and Du Plessis Earn?

UFC 319 was one of the most talked-about events of the year, especially with Khamzat Chimaev taking on Dricus du Plessis in the main event. While Chimaev won the fight by unanimous decision, both fighters walked away with massive paydays.

Du Plessis Takes Home More Despite Loss

Even though he lost his middleweight title, Dricus du Plessis earned more money than Chimaev. His estimated payout was around $3 million. This included a $1 million base purse and additional income from pay-per-view shares and promotional bonuses.

Had he won, Du Plessis would have also collected a $500,000 win bonus, but that was off the table following his defeat.

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Chimaev’s Reward for Victory

Khamzat Chimaev, now the new middleweight champion, earned an estimated $1.8 million. His payout included a $750,000 base purse, a $500,000 win bonus, and significant pay-per-view revenue. He also received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for his dominant showing.

In addition, both fighters received “compliance pay” for fulfilling media and promotional obligations. Du Plessis earned $42,000, while Chimaev received $32,000 under this system.

Other Notable Fighter Earnings

Here are some reported payouts for other fighters on the UFC 319 card:

Lerone Murphy: $1.27 million
Aaron Pico: $715,000
Edson Barboza: $421,000
Jessica Andrade: $346,000
Tim Elliott: $421,000
Carlos Prates: $131,000

Several of them also earned $50,000 performance bonuses, including Lerone Murphy, Carlos Prates, and Tim Elliott.