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. Based on recent interviews, Khamzat mentioned he was taxed half a million dollars in his last fight which would put his gross earnings around $1m. He likely made far more against Kamaru Usman based on his star power. As a UFC veteran in his 7th fight, he would have made a paltry $6,000 in Venum promotional pay based on the standard guidance. He was likely paid around $750,000 for his base pay and an additional $750,000 for winning the fight. He likely negotiated PPV share which at an estimated 700,000 buys would have been $850,000. In total its estimated that Khamzat made in the neighborhood of $2.35m at UFC 294.
More about Khamzat Chimaev:
Khamzat Chimaev is a rising star in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Born on May 1, 1994, in Chechnya, Russia, Chimaev is a Swedish MMA fighter who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions. He gained significant attention and popularity for his impressive performances on Fight Island in 2020.
12 Sep 2025
How much did Khamzat Chimaev 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. Based on recent interviews, Khamzat mentioned he was taxed half a million dollars in his last fight which would put his gross earnings around $1m. He likely made far more against Kamaru Usman based on his star power. As a UFC veteran in his 7th fight, he would have made a paltry $6,000 in Venum promotional pay based on the standard guidance. He was likely paid around $750,000 for his base pay and an additional $750,000 for winning the fight. He likely negotiated PPV share which at an estimated 700,000 buys would have been $850,000. In total its estimated that Khamzat made in the neighborhood of $2.35m at UFC 294.
More about Khamzat Chimaev:
Khamzat Chimaev is a rising star in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Born on May 1, 1994, in Chechnya, Russia, Chimaev is a Swedish MMA fighter who competes in the welterweight and middleweight divisions. He gained significant attention and popularity for his impressive performances on Fight Island in 2020.