The official salaries for UFC 294 in Dubai have not yet been released but we have made our best estimates based on previous data, social media posts and card drawing power. Kamaru Usman made a disclosed base pay of $500,000 at UFC 278 in his loss against Leon Edwards. He likely made far more against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 based on his star power, former champion status and the fact that he took the fight on less than two weeks notice against an absolute monster. As a UFC veteran in his 18th fight, he would have made a $16,000 in Venum promotional pay based on the standard guidance. He was likely paid around $750,000 for his base pay. He likely negotiated PPV share which at an estimated 700,000 buys would have been $850,000. In total its estimated that Usman made in the neighborhood of $1.6m at UFC 294 for stepping in on short notice. Not a bad pay day for the former champ. Find out here how much Khamzat Chimaev made at UFC 294.More about Kamaru Usman:
Kamaru Usman, also known as “The Nigerian Nightmare,” is a highly accomplished mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Usman is one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC’s welterweight division. Here are some key details about Kamaru Usman:
7 Oct 2025
How much did Kamaru Usman make at UFC 294? – MMA Salaries
The official salaries for UFC 294 in Dubai have not yet been released but we have made our best estimates based on previous data, social media posts and card drawing power. Kamaru Usman made a disclosed base pay of $500,000 at UFC 278 in his loss against Leon Edwards. He likely made far more against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 based on his star power, former champion status and the fact that he took the fight on less than two weeks notice against an absolute monster. As a UFC veteran in his 18th fight, he would have made a $16,000 in Venum promotional pay based on the standard guidance. He was likely paid around $750,000 for his base pay. He likely negotiated PPV share which at an estimated 700,000 buys would have been $850,000. In total its estimated that Usman made in the neighborhood of $1.6m at UFC 294 for stepping in on short notice. Not a bad pay day for the former champ. Find out here how much Khamzat Chimaev made at UFC 294.More about Kamaru Usman:
Kamaru Usman, also known as “The Nigerian Nightmare,” is a highly accomplished mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Usman is one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC’s welterweight division. Here are some key details about Kamaru Usman: